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Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh steps down

In fresh trouble for the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, a state minister and the son of the former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday stepped down from his position. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajya Sabha polls | BJP gains in U.P., Himachal Pradesh amid cross-voting

Rajya Sabha elections results: Congress candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi loses in Himachal Pradesh; in Uttar Pradesh, BJP wins eight seats out of 10, one more than it was expected to win

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Himachal CM Sukhu presents tax-free budget; focus on agriculture, rural economy

Presenting his second state Budget, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced hiking the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of cow milk and buffalo milk.

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Nikhil Gangta gives Himachal Pradesh a solid start against Pondicherry

Nikhil Gangta's century gives Himachal Pradesh a solid start against Pondicherry in the Ranji Trophy Group D fixture.

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Himachal Pradesh Police continue search for former Chennai Mayor Saidai Duraisamy’s son

Search intensifies for Vetri Duraisamy, son of former Chennai Mayor, missing after car plunges into river.

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Himachal Pradesh: Thick blanket of snow covers Shimla

A thick blanket of snow covered the Kharapathar area of Shimla on Monday morning after higher reaches of the state received fresh snowfall in the past 24 hours. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Former senior Indian Coast Guard officer takes oath as Himachal Public Service Commission member

Former Indian Coast Guard officer Inspector General Devraj Sharma (retd) today took oath as a member of the Himachal Pradesh State Public Service Commission. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reducing, inconsistent snow trend, pushing ski-slopes regions to higher altitude in Himachal Pradesh

Decreasing snowfall and warmer temperatures in Himachal Pradesh are forcing ski enthusiasts to higher altitudes, impacting winter sports.

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Himachal Pradesh implements ST tag for Hattees after Centre clarifies on SC community of same name

Months after the President of India notified the inclusion of the Hattee community in the State’s Scheduled Tribes list, the Himachal Pradesh government on January 1 issued necessary directions to all departments for the implementation of the new classification

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‘Congress has fulfilled three key poll-promises, three more including ₹1,500 to women on cards,’ says Himachal CM

HP CM Sukhu says Cong govt fulfilled 3 key poll promises in 1st yr, will implement 3 more incl. pension of Rs. 1,500 to women. Announced cow dung purchase scheme & English medium in govt institutions. Accused BJP of playing petty politics over natural disaster & announced Rs. 4,500 cr…

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Punjab Police arrest two operatives of banned outfit Sikhs for Justice

Two Sikhs for Justice operatives arrested for writing pro-Khalistan slogans in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. Arrests made by CI Bathinda, backed by SFJ leader Gurpatwant Pannun and Jagjeet Singh of Sikhs for Justice in New York. FIR registered, investigation ongoing.

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Defending champion Haryana makes merry; TN tops group to enter quarterfinals

Defending champ Haryana opened its campaign with a 22-1 win over Gujarat, while host Tamil Nadu topped Pool B to reach the quarters. Karnataka, Delhi and Odisha also won their matches. TN 13 (B. P. Somanna 4, S. Mareeswaran 5, 48, 51, G. M. Pruthvi 8, K. Selvaraj 9, 28,…

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HOCKEY | Sumit slams six goals in Uttar Pradesh’s hammering of Kerala

UP's Sumit Kumar scored 6 goals in a 13-1 win over Kerala in a Pool-G match of the Hockey India Senior National men's championship. Himachal, Jharkhand, Chandigarh, Puducherry, and Rajasthan also won their respective matches.

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Himachal cabinet nod to ₹4,500 cr package for disaster-affected families

Cabinet approves ₹4,500cr relief package for rain-affected families in Himachal Pradesh. Package includes increased compensation for damaged houses, land for homeless, community radios for emergency communication, residential construction in green belt, and honorarium for jal rakshaks.

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‘Climate change killed my family’: Unusual monsoon hammers India’s Himachal

Record-breaking torrential rain leaves trail of unprecedented devastation in northern India’s Himachal Pradesh state.

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Project Elephant debuts in Himachal Pradesh as jumbo tuskers make a beeline

Rare movement of elephants from Uttarakhand to Himachal Pradesh increasing in past few yrs, leading to human-elephant conflict. To address this, 'Project Elephant' introduced in Himachal. Centre approved Rs 87 lakh for the project, to protect elephants, their habitats & corridors, & address conflict. Officials to install watchtowers, trenches, solar…

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Himachal CM Sukhu donates savings of ₹51 lakh to disaster relief

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu donates ₹51 lakh from personal savings to disaster relief fund. 400 lives lost, 13,000 homes damaged, and ₹12,000 crore in losses due to monsoon fury. Priyanka Gandhi urges Centre to declare it a national disaster and provide financial aid.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra writes to PM Modi urging him to declare Himachal floods as national calamity

Ms. Vadra also sought financial assistance for providing relief to the victims

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Congress flays reduction of duty on American apples

Congress opposes lowering of import duty on US apples, alleges PM Modi is harming interests of domestic apple growers in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said PM Modi is trying to please the U.S. by offering concessions, which goes against 'vocal for local' slogan. NC…

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Apple country Himachal Pradesh gets ground ready for cannabis cultivation

With the Himachal Pradesh government inching closer to legalise cannabis (hemp) cultivation in the State, growers are upbeat and optimist about getting an economic boost, even as the concerns and its multiple effects on society cannot be ignored

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H.P. Chief Minister Sukhu flays BJP for playing ‘petty politics’ over natural disaster

CM Sukhu accuses BJP of playing "petty politics" in Himachal Pradesh's natural disaster. He urges Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur to request special disaster package from PM Modi & HM Shah. He also blames previous BJP govt. for pushing state into debt trap of Rs. 75,000 cr. Congress govt.…

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In Himachal’s Gadsa valley, villagers point to impact of mining, felling of trees

Heavy rainfall has continued to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh with cloudbursts, landslides, and the collapse of buildings and roads in Kullu, Mandi, Shimla and other areas. Nearly 400 people are dead and more than 12,000 houses damaged so far.

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281 roads including National Highway blocked due to rainfall in Himachal Pradesh

At least 367 people have died in Himachal Pradesh in rain-related incidents this year since the onset of monsoon. Read further on dynamite News:

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Nearly 7 people lost lives daily in rain-ravaged Himachal since onset of monsoon

At least 367 people have died in Himachal Pradesh in rain-related incidents this year since the onset of monsoon. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal rains | Eight Kullu buildings collapse, rains continue to lash State

Eight buildings in Anni, Himachal Pradesh collapsed due to recent rains, no casualties. Assessment of damage underway, other unsafe buildings vacated.

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