Himachal pradesh

Prime Minister Modi recalls 106-year-old Shyam Saran Negi's contribution to strengthen democratic institutes [details]

Addressing an election rally in the Sundernagar assembly segment of Himachal Pradesh, Prime Minister invokes India's first voter to encourage people to cast vote in the coming assembly elections.

Nov 5, 2022

India's first voter casts vote at 105 in Himachal; never missed opportunity to vote [details]

India's first voter casts vote at 105 in Himachal; never missed voting opportunity since 1947 [details]

Shyam Saran Negi, believed to be India's first voter at 105 years of age, cast his vote on Wednesday in the Kinnaur assembly constituency in Himachal Pradesh.

Nov 2, 2022

Kangana Ranaut hints at joining BJP: "It will be my honour if the people of Himachal Pradesh or the party wants me to contest"

Soon after Kangana Ranaut made her statement, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda was asked about actor Kangana Ranaut's willingness to join politics.

Oct 31, 2022

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2022: Polls on Nov 12, counting on Dec 8 [details]

Himachal Pradesh will have a single-phase polling for its 68 Assembly seats on November 12 and the counting of votes will take place on December 8, the Election Commission announced on Friday.

Oct 14, 2022

Congress in crisis after Azad's exit; Anand Sharma resigned from Himachal panel [details]

A prominent leader of the G-23 Group, Anand Sharma alleged that he has been "ignored" in party consultations ahead of the assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh.

Aug 22, 2022

Nine killed, 20 injured as bus falls into 200-ft deep Himachal gorge [details]

At least nine people, including school children, were killed and 20 injured on Monday when a private bus rolled into a 200-feet deep gorge in the interiors of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh, police said.

Jul 4, 2022

Presumed extinct plant species rediscovered after 188 years in Himachal

Presumed extinct plant species "Brachystelma attenuatum" rediscovered after 188 years in Himachal Pradesh

Researchers from the Botanical Survey of India in Dehradun and Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla on Thursday said they have rediscovered a rare, threatened and presumed extinct species Brachystelma attenuatum after a gap of 188 years.

Jun 30, 2022

Braving sub-zero mercury, Republic Day celebrated in Himachal [details]

Sub-zero temperatures after days of widespread snow and rains, the 73rd Republic Day was celebrated across Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday with a grand parade.

Jan 26, 2022

IITian finally succeeds to get mobile tower for his remote HP village; Here's his saga of struggle

Determined to ensure children from his neighbourhood do not miss online classes, an IITian's almost 15-month struggle has paid off as his remote village in Himachal Pradesh has finally got 4G mobile connectivity thanks to a new tower in the new year.

Jan 22, 2022

Shimla, Manali to see snowfall this week

As snow eluded Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla and the picturesque tourist town of Manali on New Year's Eve, they along with other high hill destinations may experience widespread rain and snow this week, weather officials said on Sunday.

Jan 2, 2022

IAF flagged off the expedition on August 1 from New Delhi

Tri-services' women mountaineers climb Mt Manirang; unfurl national flag at 21,652 feet on I-Day [details]

On August 15, four women officers of the tri-services scaled Himachal Pradesh's highest peak Mt. Manirang and unfurled the national flag to celebrate the nation's 75th Independence Day.

Aug 16, 2021

HP Landslide: 100-mtr highway on mountain rolls down in seconds, viral video captures it all

The Paonta Sahib-Shillai highway was closed for the traffic after a 100 metre road stretch caved in. No loss of life as locals help stopping vehicles ahead

Jul 30, 2021

Dr Deepa Sharma with Amitabh Bachchan during a KBC show

Tragic loss of life at Sangla mourned; 34-year-old ayurvedic doc among the deceased

The deadly landslide at the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh took away nine lives including that of Dr Deepa Sharma, an ayurvedic doctor, known on social media for voicing her opinion on several issues

Jul 26, 2021

Sangla valley accident in Himachal Pradesh

Giant landslide in Himachal kills nine; horrifying video captures bridge destruction in seconds [details]

Despite travel advisory issued by Himachal Police, the state which is increasingly being affected by flash floods and landslides during the rainy season continues to get tourists. On Sunday, nine tourists lost their life as massive rocks slid down from the mountain top and hit their moving vehicle in Sangla valley.

Jul 25, 2021

Bengaluru traffic police declared war on us; cops flood city's potholed roads

Violating traffic rules in Himachal will cost dearly; fines increased 10 times [details]

The Himachal government claims that the Act will be effective in preventing road accidents.

Jul 23, 2021

IPS officer slaps Himachal's CM security, gets kicked by another officer [Watch]

During the scuffle, slogans were also raised in favour of the Superintendent of Police of Kullu on behalf of the farmers and the videos of this incident went viral.

Jun 24, 2021

Now farmers of Karnataka, Telangana, Chhattisgarh can go for commercial cultivation of apples [Details]

An innovative farmer from Himachal Pradesh develops a new variety that does not require chilling conditions

May 29, 2021

49 students, staff test positive in Himachal boarding school

Amid the spike in Covid-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh, staff and students of another boarding school have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Monday.

Apr 19, 2021

BJP Mandi MP Ram Swaroop Sharma found dead at Delhi residence; investigation underway

In a shocking incident, BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Ram Swaroop Sharma was found dead at his residence in Delhi on Wednesday, March 17.

Mar 17, 2021

Don't panic, avoid undercooked meat and eggs: Experts amid bird flu outbreak

Several states from North, West and South India are witnessing a sporadic rise in the cases of Avian Influenza (bird flu). States like Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala have reported close to 25,000 deaths predominantly of ducks, crows and migratory birds

Jan 6, 2021

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