The increase in toll rates at the Kangra toll plaza before completion of the National Highway work prompted concerns among residents, with Sub-Divisional Magistrate Dr Anjali Garg saying discussions with senior officials were underway to review the rates. Garg said the administration had taken up the issue with senior authorities, including the project director in […]
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The Kangra Police Department warned paragliding operators against flights during adverse weather, with Superintendent of Police Kulbhushan Verma announcing strict action against violations to protect tourists and prevent accidents. Verma said police had already met with operators, and another meeting was scheduled for this week to review safety measures. Reports of paragliding during unfavourable weather […]
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Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday questioned the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh over the utilisation of Central funds and delays in development projects. Addressing a public representatives and party workers’ convention at Mela Ground in Patlikuhal, Kullu district, Nadda alleged that the government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had failed to […]
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The Paragliding Accuracy Pre-World Cup at Solang Nala in Manali saw intense competition on its second day, with 42 pilots, including one woman, taking part in precision-landing events. Participants competed over six rounds to demonstrate their accuracy and flying skills in the four-day championship. Manali Hoteliers Association president Roshan Thakur attended the event as the […]
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As tourist footfall increases in Dharamshala, McLeodganj and Bir on weekends, the Kangra police and district administration have stepped up arrangements to ensure visitor safety and keep traffic moving smoothly. Authorities have made registration mandatory for tourists heading to the Triund trek, urging trekkers to follow safety guidelines and travel with guides. Kangra Superintendent of […]
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) decided to hold monthly protests at the mandal level across Himachal Pradesh to oppose Congress government policies that it described as anti-people. The party took the decision at a Kullu district BJP meeting in Mohal, attended by state party president Dr Rajeev Bindal, who said it would also run similar […]
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The Public Works Department (PWD) has set December 31 as the target for concrete progress towards resolving the recurring landslide problem near Sudher on the Pathankot-Dharamshala bypass, where repeated slope failures have disrupted vehicular movement. Executive Engineer, PWD, Dharamshala, Chandrashekhar said the department had submitted a detailed project report (DPR) worth Rs 5.27 crore to […]
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Himachal Pradesh’s apple season has remained subdued this year, with around 1.23 crore boxes reaching markets amid unfavourable weather and lower production. Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said the state government had proposed increasing the procurement rate under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) from Rs 12 to Rs 13 per kg, subject to Cabinet approval. […]
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Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh has opposed efforts to form a political party in the name of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, described actor and MP Kangana Ranaut’s remarks about the state as unfortunate and announced plans for rural road development. On the controversy over the late leader’s photograph being omitted from […]
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AICC spokesperson Kuldeep Rathore on Friday demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging a lack of transparency in electoral roll revisions and accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of failing to address the Opposition’s concerns. Addressing a press conference in Shimla, Rathore alleged that large-scale deletions of names from electoral rolls […]
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