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Himachal: VHP worker dies of heart attack during protest
A 46-year-old far-right Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) worker identified as Varinder Parmar died of a heart attack during a protest against mosques, Waqf Board and immigrants in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur town on…
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Shimla mosque row escalates as demand for demolition grow
In yet another incident highlighting the growing intolerance and hate against minorities, a fresh video captured a movement of Hindu groups and residents in Himachal Pradesh’s Palampur area vandalising shops owned by…
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Shimla mosque dispute: Force deployed in strength, says Himachal DGP
Shimla: Force has been deployed in strength and the police are keeping a watch on the situation, said DGP Atul Verma on Monday while referring to the recent dispute over an “unauthorised”…
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VHP, Bajrang Dal men attack Muslim vendor in Himachal; police fail to file FIR
In yet another disturbing incident that highlights growing intolerance against Muslims in the country, a Muslim street vendor, Umar Qureshi, was allegedly assaulted by a group of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and…
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Kangana Ranaut’s Dalai Lama remarks spark protest in Himachal’s Kaza
In a dramatic turn of events, BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut faced the wrath of protesters during her visit to Kaza of Lahaul-Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh on Monday. The protesters showed black…
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World’s highest polling station in Himachal has 52 voters
Shimla: World’s highest polling station Tashigang, located at a height of 15,256 feet above sea level, in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti district, which is part of the Mandi parliamentary constituency, has 52 registered…
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Himachal: Mandi’s royal families can create difficulty for Kangana
Shimla: The influence of BJP dissidents and the erstwhile royal families in the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency can make the road tough for Bollywood actor turned-politician Kangana Ranaut who is making her electoral…
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Sukhu invites Himachali diaspora in the UAE to invest in state’s various sectors
Shimla: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday invited the Himachali diaspora in the UAE to invest in the state’s green sector, tourism, green hydrogen, food processing, information and technology, and solar power.…
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EU announces 1L euros aid to flood-hit Uttarakhand, Himachal
New Delhi: The European Union on Wednesday announced 1 lakh euros as emergency humanitarian assistance to families affected by the recent floods in parts of north India. The aid is expected to…
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‘Red’ rain alert in Himachal, schools ordered closed for next 2 days
Shimla: Rains lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday and the meteorological office here issued a red alert predicting “heavy to very heavy” rainfall with isolated spells of “extremely heavy” rains in…
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4G services to be extended to Spiti Valley, says Himachal Pradesh CM
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday said 4G services would be extended to the Spiti Valley as he stressed using technology to strengthen the infrastructure and economy of…
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Himachal CM wants timely forest clearances for development projects
New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday urged Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav for timely forest clearances for expediting ongoing development projects in…
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26 Congress leaders join BJP in Himachal
Shimla: Just days ahead of the assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh, 26 Congress leaders, including former general secretary of the Pradesh Congress Committee Dharampal Thakur Khand, have joined the state ruling BJP.…
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Congress will get full majority in Himachal assembly polls, says party leader Alka Lamba
Shimla: Congress leader Alka Lamba on Friday expressed confidence of the party winning the forthcoming assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh. “Indian National Congress welcomes the announcement of assembly polls in the state.…
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Revenue collection up in Himachal by 19 pc despite pandemic
Shimla: The State Taxes and Excise Department on Tuesday said the revenue collection in 2021-22 under all heads was Rs 8,403.70 crore in Himachal Pradesh despite Covid-19, which is 19.30 per cent…
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