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Himachal Pradesh to supply oxygen to Delhi amid coronavirus crisis

Delhi is facing acute shortage of the life-saving gas

No need of imposing a lockdown in Himachal Pradesh: CM Jai Ram Thakur

There is no need of imposing a lockdown in Himachal Pradesh as the state government is doing its best to deal with the Covid-19 situation, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Monday.

Himachal Pradesh: 49 students, staff test positive in 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

Tourists will not be harassed for Covid-19 report on HP borders: CM Thakur

Tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh will not be "harassed" for a coronavirus negative test report on the state's borders, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Tuesday

Civic polls: Voting underway in Himachal's four municipal corporations

Polling is underway for four municipal corporations in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday with 279 candidates in the fray

Covid: 99 students, 23 staff members of elite Himachal school test positive

At least 99 students and 23 staff members of an elite residential public school in Himachal Pradesh's Dalhousie resort in Chamba district have been tested positive for coronavirus, officials said

Himachal Pradesh CM Thakur inaugurates projects worth Rs 34 crore in Solan

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth Rs 34 crore in Solan

Over 150 monks test Covid positive at Gyuto Buddhist monastery in Himachal

Over 150 monks have tested positive for coronavirus at Gyuto Buddhist monastery near here and the area has been declared a containment zone, officials said on Tuesday

Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur to present budget on March 6: Speaker

Thakur will present Budget for the financial year 2021-22 in the state Assembly on March 6, with COVID-19 protocol in place

Covid-19 impact: Himachal Pradesh's thriving homestay industry hits hotels

Their fates are contrasting - hoteliers say they are struggling to get bookings, while homestay owners are witnessing record bookings and profits

295 roads closed, 639 electricity lines disrupted in HP due to snowfall

A total of 295 roads still closed and 639 electricity lines disrupted across Himachal Pradesh due to snowfall on Saturday, according to the state disaster management authority.The local residents are facing difficulties due to icy roads. The cold climate and icy road conditions are altogether hampering the normal life in the city."I have come from Bemloi area just a distance of fewer than 2 kilometers, it took me more than two hours to reach here, roads are icy and people are not able to walk. We are facing difficulties to do our work and also it is getting cold, roads have also not been cleared so far. It's snow all around," said a local street vendor.The temperatures have also dropped down by 7 to 8 degrees Celsius in higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh on February 6.A spell of fresh snowfall was experienced in Himachal's Shimla, Narkanda, Kufri, Jakhu and Charabra on Thursday.

3,018 more given Covid-19 vaccine shots in Himachal; total rises to 54,591

A total of 3,018 people were administered Covid-19 vaccine in Himachal Pradesh, taking the number of those who have received the jabs in the state to 54,591

Over 39,000 healthcare workers receive Covid-19 vaccine so far in Himachal

As many as 6,136 people were administered the COVID-19 vaccine in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, taking the number of those who have received the jabs in the state to 39,588, a health official said. A total of 7,921 health workers were to be administered the vaccine across 96 sessions on Tuesday, out of which 6,136 could be given the jabs, a coverage of 77.5 per cent, he said. The total number of people vaccinated for the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the state has risen to 39,588 against a target of around 77,000 by February 9, Special Secretary (Health) Nipun Jindal said. A total of 33,452 people were administered the vaccine till February 1. The vaccination drive in the state began on January 16 when 1,536 members of the medical fraternity were given the jabs. Sixteen cases of AEFI (adverse events following immunisation) were reported in the state on Tuesday, Jindal said, taking the total to 81.

AAP to contest polls in 6 states, including Himachal Pradesh, UP, Gujarat

This comes as the party has been aiming at increasing its footprints at the national level after securing its position in Delhi

Home Minister Amit Shah to attend golden jubilee of Himachal's statehood

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be the chief guest in the presence of BJP President J.P. Nadda at the golden jubilee function of Himachal Pradesh's statehood

Amit Shah, Nadda to attend golden jubilee of HP Statehood Day on Jan 25

The chief minister visited the Ridge to review the arrangements for the function

At 103, India's first voter casts vote in Himachal panchayat polls

Despite his failing vision and aching knees, India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi reached his polling booth in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur to exercise his franchise in the panchayat elections on Sunday

Keylong in Himachal Pradesh shivers at minus 11.4 degrees Celsius

Himachal Pradesh's Keylong and Kalpa shivered at sub-zero temperatures on Wednesday, while state capital Shimla registered a low of 5.7 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said. Lahaul and Spiti's administrative centre Keylong continued to be the coldest place in the state at minus 11.4 degrees Celsius, Shimla MeT centre director Manmohan Singh said. Kalpa recorded a low of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius, he added. The minimum temperature in Manali, Kufri and Dalhousie was recorded at 1 degree Celsius, 7 degrees Celsius and 7.6 degrees Celsius respectively. Meanwhile, the highest temperature in the state was recorded in Solan at 24.2 degrees Celsius. The weatherman has predicted dry weather in the state till January 19.

HP civic polls see 66% voter turnout, several Covid-19 patients cast votes

The local body elections in Himachal Pradesh recorded a total turnout of 65.80 per cent on Sunday with several COVID-19 patients casting their votes, state election commission officials said

Bird flu: More than 200 migratory birds found dead in Himachal Pradesh

Carcasses of 215 migratory birds were found in Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, taking the total number of such birds suspected to have died of avian influenza to 4,235