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Left air hostess training to drive a 16-tonne truck: Meet 25-year-old Neha Thakur, Himachal Pradesh’s first woman truck driver who now travels across India

Neha Thakur, widely recognised as Himachal Pradesh's first woman truck driver, draws inspiration from her father's profession. After training for a career in aviation, she returned to trucking and obtained her Heavy Motor Vehicle licence. She now drives a 16-tonne truck and shares her experiences online. Her vlogs offer a…

The Economic Times

Himachal Pradesh to see active monsoon till September 3 as 98 roads remain blocked

Himachal Pradesh anticipates active monsoon conditions through September third. Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast for several districts, impacting infrastructure. Ninety-eight roads remain blocked, and power supply is disrupted across the state. Authorities warn of landslides and rising water levels in rivers. Residents and tourists should exercise caution and follow official…

The Economic Times

How Chamba Kept the Pahari Painting Tradition Alive While Himachal's Hills Forgot Their Art

The town that didn't let goYou arrive in Chamba the way you arrive in most Himachal hill towns, by a road that keeps threatening to end and then doesn't. The Ravi river is below you. The Chaurasi temple complex is ahead. And somewhere in the lanes behind the main bazaar,…

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Himachal Pradesh monsoon: 124 roads blocked, 255 DTRs down, 155 deaths reported

Himachal Pradesh faces extensive disruptions from torrential rains, with 124 roads blocked and 255 power transformers out. Mandi district suffered the most road closures, while power outages heavily impacted Sundernagar and Mandi subdivisions. Disaster-related deaths have reached 155, including fatalities from landslides and road accidents. Significant financial losses are estimated…

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162 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh; Meteorological department issues orange alert for heavy rain on August 10, 11

Himachal Pradesh grapples with 162 road closures and infrastructure damage from recent heavy rains. An orange alert warns of further heavy to very heavy rainfall on August 10 and 11. Several districts are expected to receive significant precipitation, impacting daily life and travel. Since monsoon onset, 65 people have died…

The Economic Times

Kangana Ranaut calls Gen Z women 'Generation Gutter', says they are 'not good at studies' in Instagram post

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized young Hindu women's lifestyles and personal choices. She described some as "Generation Gutter" on her Instagram Stories. Ranaut also attacked Gen Z protest reels, calling them "puke inducing" and "jarring". She found the protesters' language and conduct to be "crass". The actress stated she needed…

The Economic Times

Why thousands of Himachal teachers are doing hunger strike after a 15-day march across the state

Thousands of primary school teachers marched across Himachal Pradesh demanding policy changes. They gathered in Shimla after a 15-day protest march concluded. Federation leaders have now begun an indefinite relay hunger strike outside the directorate. The Chief Minister assured the gathering that most demands were accepted.

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People Say Shiva Still Walks Through These 7 Villages at Night

Have you ever visited a place where the silence after sunset feels... different? Across India, there are villages where locals believe the night doesn't belong entirely to humans. As evening prayers end and temple bells fade into the distance, many residents avoid wandering outside not because they're afraid, but because…

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"People have decided to uproot Congress govt": Jairam Thakur hails BJP's victory in Himachal municipal corporation polls

BJP leader and Leader of Opposition, Jairam Thakur, hailed victory in three of four municipal corporation elections. He stated people want to uproot the Congress government. Chief Minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu rejected these claims. He asserted Congress led in overall urban local body elections. The results are seen as a…

The Economic Times

BJP wins three of four Himachal civic bodies; Congress retains Palampur

The Bharatiya Janata Party secured victories in the Mandi, Dharamshala, and Solan municipal corporation elections. The ruling Congress party managed to retain its hold on the Palampur civic body. These results indicate a significant shift in urban local body mandates across the state. The BJP secured a majority of seats…

The Economic Times

Himachal Pradesh: Voting for 51 urban local bodies underway for civic body elections

Voting is happening today for 51 local bodies in Himachal Pradesh. This includes four Municipal Corporations in Dharamshala, Palampur, Mandi, and Solan. Over 3.6 lakh voters are eligible to cast their ballots. Separate Panchayati Raj elections will also take place later this month. Counting for Municipal Corporations is scheduled for…

The Economic Times

7 Spiritual Mahashivratri Celebrations That Show Shiva’s Divine Energy

Mahashivratri, the Great Night of Lord Shiva, is one of India’s most sacred festivals, bringing millions of devotees together each year. Celebrated on the fourteenth night of Phalguna, it represents spiritual awakening, inner transformation, and balance of energies. Devotees fast, chant “Om Namah Shivaya,” and stay awake all night, while…

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‘The people of Uttarakhand and Himachal want roads, not landslides’

This year, the onset of monsoon in India was under unusual circumstances. The country saw its highest ever rainfall in the month of May. The official onset of monsoon was declared over the hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand around June 20 and monsoon covered the entire country by…

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Dozens feared dead as flash floods and landslides rip through Himalayas in northern India

Search operation underway to find missing people as Met Department issues rain warning

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Himachal: Bus en route to Kasol overturns near Mandi; 31 injured

The bus was heading toward Kasol in Kullu district. The accident occurred early Sunday morning Mandi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh: Earthquake of magnitude 3.7 hits Mandi

The quake hit the district at 8:42 am. Read further on Dynamite News:

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HP: Lahaul and Spiti receive fresh snow, IMD issues Orange alert

India Meteorological Department (IMD) Shimla issued an Orange alert for isolated heavy rain and snowfall over Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi districts on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh: 5 dead after car falls into ravine in Mandi

Five people, including a 16-year-old died, after the car fall into a ravine in the Chauhar valley of Mandi district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kangana Ranaut withdraws her remarks on farm laws; Expresses regrets

Mandi Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut had suggested that the three farm laws that were repealed following prolonged farmer protests should be brought back. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh: Over 50 missing after cloudbursts in Shimla, Mandi, Kullu

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukkhu said that rescue and relief operations are going on. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal: Congress workers show black flags to Kangana Ranaut in Lahaul Spiti

Congress workers showed black flags and raised slogans against BJP Mandi candidate Kangana Ranaut during her visit to Kaza of Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kangana Ranaut declares assets worth Rs 91 Crore as she files nomination for Lok Sabha Elections; says win will be 'biggest turning point'

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut officially filed her nomination for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 as a BJP candidate from the Mandi parliamentary in Himachal Pradesh.

The Hindu

Only three women elected to Lok Sabha from Himachal till date, just two in fray this time

Women's representation in Himachal Pradesh politics remains low despite being nearly half of the total voters.

The Hindu

Farmers, horticulturists under SKM banner at odds with BJP’s Mandi Lok Sabha candidate Kangana Ranaut

Farmers in Himachal Pradesh oppose Kangana Ranaut's BJP candidacy due to alleged derogatory remarks against farmers.

The Hindu

BEL signs MoU with IIT-Mandi

BEL partners with IIT Mandi for research in semiconductors, quantum tech, and drones, supporting 'Make in India' initiative.

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