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A warning from Himachal Pradesh

In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the BJP stayed ahead in each of the Assembly segments

India's oldest voter Negi casts ballot in Himachal Pradesh by-poll

Negi had also participated in the 1951-52 general elections, the country's first

Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude on Richter hits Himachal Pradesh's Manali

The National Center for Seismology (NCS) informed that the earthquake took place at a depth of 10 kilometres and 108 kilometres North-North-West of Manali.

80 people stranded in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti due to bad weather

As many as 80 people are stranded in Lahaul-Spiti district, an official said

17 trekkers go missing during inclement weather in Himachal Pradesh

Seventeen trekkers have gone missing in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district

World's highest EV charging station installed at Himachal's Spiti Valley

Pune-based EV charging infra startup goEgoNetwork has installed its electric vehicle charging facility at Kaza in the Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh schools to reopen for Classes 9 to 12 from Monday

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur

Talk of leadership change in Himachal Pradesh baseless, says CM Thakur

Himachal Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Tuesday dismissed speculation about a change of leadership in the state and said that his visit to Delhi was a scheduled organisational meeting.

Himachal CM Thakur seeks $100 mn ADB project for tourism infrastructure

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday sought revival of the $100 million ADB project (Phase I) aimed at building world-class tourism infrastructure in the state.

100% second dose vaccination in Himachal by November: Chief Minister Thakur

Himachal Pradesh, the first state to administer the first dose of Covid vaccine to all eligible people, will achieve 100 per cent second dose vaccination by November, CM Jai Ram Thakur said

Colleges open after 5 months as Himachal records 5 deaths, 251 new cases

Colleges in Himachal Pradesh opened on Wednesday after a gap of over five months even as five more people died from coronavirus, with 251 fresh cases pushing the state's infection count to 2,13,799. The colleges were closed by the state government on March 26 due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Only those students were allowed to enter the colleges who followed the Covid protocol. So far, the infection has killed 3,587 people in the state, according to a health official. Of the fresh deaths, two were reported from Kangra and one each from Kullu, Una and Chamba, he said. As many as 104 more patients recovered from COVID-19, taking the total number of recoveries to 2,08,409, he said.

Himachal Pradesh reports 96 fresh coronavirus cases, 3 more deaths

Himachal Pradesh's Covid-19 tally increased to 2,13,341 on Monday with 96 fresh cases, while the death toll climbed to 3,579 as three more people succumbed to the disease, a health official said.

Himachal Pradesh completes 100% Covid-19 first dose innoculation

State health minister said that on Saturday, Himachal Pradesh had become the first state in the country to complete vaccination of the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine for the 18 plus age group.

BJP will retain power in next Assembly elections in Himachal: Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Friday evening reached Galog in Himachal Pradesh as a part of the ongoing 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' and exuded confidence that BJP will retain power

Himachal landslide: 3 more bodies found, death toll climbs to 28

With the recovery of three more bodies on Tuesday, the death toll in the landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district climbed to 28, a senior official said.

Himachal CM announces 6% extra DA for state govt employees, pensioners

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced six per cent additional dearness allowance (DA) for government employees and pensioners retrospectively from July 1.

6 more bodies recovered from landslide in HP's Kinnaur, toll rises to 23

The search and rescue operation for the rest of the nine missing persons is underway

Himachal Pradesh: Landslide blocks flow of Chenab river in Lahaul Spiti

Massive landslide near Nalda village of the Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh on Friday has blocked the flow of Chenab River.No loss of life or property has been reported in the incident so far."River is blocked and only 10-15 per cent water is discharging currently. Villages have been evacuated and a helicopter has been deployed for aerial survey," Sudesh Kumar Mokta, Director of Disaster Management said.Sudesh Kumar also informed that the deployment of the NDRF team is underway, and the local administration is taking stock of everything.Superintendent of Police (SP) Manav Verma said, "We have requested all the Panchayat Pradhans to evacuate the people from the lower line area of nearby villages.

President Ram Nath Kovind speaks with HP governor, CM on Kinnaur tragedy

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday spoke with Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Arlekar and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on the landslide tragedy in Kinnaur and expressed concerns over people's safety. "I was told that all steps are being taken to bring the affected people to safety. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and I wish speedy recovery of the injured," Kovind tweeted. The death toll in the Kinnaur landslide rose to 14 on Thursday with the recovery of four more bodies. "I spoke with Himachal Pradesh Governor, Shri Rajendra Arlekar & Chief Minister Shri Jai Ram Thakur to know about the tragedy at Kinnaur. I expressed my concern about people's safety," the President tweeted. The landslide had occurred around Wednesday noon near Chaura village on National Highway 5 in the Nigulsari area of Nichar tehsil under Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It occurred at a place where people usually stop their vehicles to look at the scenic view and take ...

Himachal Pradesh landslide: Death toll rises to 14, 16 still missing

The death toll in the Kinnaur landslide rose to 14 with the recovery of four more bodies as the rescue operation resumed early on Thursday, officials said