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Himachal Pradesh to open schools from Class 10 to 12 on Aug 2

It was decided that the coaching, tuition and training institutions would also be allowed to function from July 26

Sonalika invests Rs 200 cr for new plant in Himachal to roll out harvesters

Tractor manufacturer Sonalika on Tuesday said it has invested Rs 200 crore to come up with a new manufacturing facility to produce harvesters at Amb in Himachal Pradesh

2 people dead, 10 missing, 20 stranded in Himachal Pradesh flash-floods

As parts of Himachal Pradesh continue to receive heavy rainfall triggering devastating flash floods, at least two people have died, 10 are missing and 20 are stranded in different locations

Dharamshala: Amid heavy rains, cars, buildings swept away in flash floods

Flash flood triggered by heavy rains swept away buildings and cars at tourist spots as bad weather also led to the closure of the airport here.

Himachal Pradesh to observe three-day mourning on demise of Virbhadra Singh

The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday decided to observe a three-day state mourning as a mark of respect to late former chief minister Virbhadra Singh, an official spokesperson said

Virbhadra Singh, Congress leader and former Himachal chief minister, dies

Veteran politician was a six-time chief minister of Himachal Pradesh.

Justice Malimath appointed acting chief justice of Himachal Pradesh HC

Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath was on Monday appointed as the acting chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, the Law Ministry said

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates National Highway projects in Himachal Pradesh

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various National Highway projects in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh procures record 1,00,657 quintals of wheat in rabi season

Himachal Pradesh government has procured a record 1,00,657 quintals of wheat during the ongoing rabi marketing season which started on April 15

HP govt cancels class 12 board exams, extends 'Corona curfew' till June 14

Decisions were taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur

Himachal BJP MLA Narinder Bragta dies of post-Covid complications

Senior BJP Himachal Pradesh MLA and two-time former minister, Narinder Bragta died on Saturday due to post-Covid complications at the PGI Hospital in Chandigarh, his family said

Supreme Court quashes FIR against veteran journalist Vinod Dua

The Bench declined to entertain Dua's prayer for setting up of a high-level committee in each state for prior vetting of sedition charges against journalists of 10-year standing.

Covid curbs extended till June 7 in Himachal, some relaxations announced

The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday extended the coronavirus curbs till June 7 but announced relaxations, including increase in the opening hours of shops, an official spokesperson said. The decision was taken in a high level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here, he added. Earlier, the curbs had been imposed in the hill state till May 31. However, the state government has decided to provide a few relaxations like opening of all shops and other establishments from Monday to Friday for five hours from 9 am to 2 pm, the spokesperson added. This decision will be effective from 6 am on May 31 till 6 am on June 7. It was decided that government offices would also function with 30 per cent attendance, except stand alone offices with a strength of up to four employees will remain open with full strength. The spokesperson said it was decided that milk, bread, medicine shops will remain open as usual during Saturdays and Sundays as well. However, all the educational

Himachal Pradesh reports 2,648 new Covid-19 cases, 65 fatalities

Himachal Pradesh reported 2,648 new COVID-19 cases and 65 fatalities on Thursday, pushing the state's infection tally to 1,72,722 and the death toll to 2,581.

69 more die of Covid-19, 3,396 fresh cases in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday recorded 69 more deaths due to coronavirus, while 3,396 fresh cases pushed the state's infection count to 1,70,074, a senior official said.

Himachal sees record 78 Covid deaths in single day, 2,892 fresh cases

Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday saw a record 78 deaths due to COVID-19 in a single day, while 2,892 fresh cases pushed the state's tally to 1,66,678, a senior official said.

Covid-19: Himachal Pradesh records 34 more deaths, toll crosses 1900-mark

The Covid-19 death toll in Himachal Pradesh rose to 1,906 on Monday with 34 fresh fatalities, while 1,340 new cases pushed the infection tally to 1,32,763

Himachal Pradesh govt announces 3-hour relaxation in Covid curfew

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a three-hour relaxation in curfew imposed across the state to combat COVID-19, an official spokesperson said on Sunday.

Covid-19 pandemic: Himachal Pradesh reports 28 deaths and 1,465 cases

Himachal Pradesh on Thursday recorded 1,465 COVID-19 cases and 28 fatalities, a senior official said

Himachal Pradesh under 10-day 'corona curfew' as infections surge

The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday announced a 10-day curfew across the state in light of the rapidly increasing Covid-19 cases