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The Latest Breaking News from Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh not to relent; tussle with Punjab over British-era Shanan project set to escalate

As the tussle between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh continues over the 99-year-old lease of the British-era 110 Mega Watt (MW) Shanan Hydropower Project situated in Himachal’s Jogindernagar, the Himachal Pradesh as yet again made it clear it would not relent.

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To attract investors, Himachal Pradesh to set-up Investment Promotion-Facilitation Bureau

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said the State government intends to establish a dedicated Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bureau to ease out modalities for potential investors in the State.

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Lakhs of tourists throng to Himachal Pradesh’s hill stations

Shimla provides respite to throngs of tourists from the scorching heat via its hill stations. Over 72 lakh tourists arrived in the region between January and May, according to the Director of the Tourism Department of Himachal Pradesh

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World Environment Day: Biodegradable tableware manufactured from agricultural waste is making inroads into the market

how biodegradable tableware made from agricultural waste is getting popular

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Leopard attacks seasonal in nature, following people’s activities: Study

Scientists from India and Norway in a collaborative research study on leopard attacks in Himachal Pradesh have found that attacks were seasonal in nature following people’s activities associated with the changing agricultural seasonal landscape, rather than just one problematic leopard causing attacks.

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Politics starts to simmer over SYL canal issue; Hooda flays BJP-JJP govt

As the stalemate surrounding the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal - the focal point of a water-sharing dispute between Haryana and Punjab continues, the long-standing issue between the two neighbours is yet again at the center stage.

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High-level discussions will be held with Delhi over sharing Yamuna water: HP CM

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that high-level discussions will be held for the Memorandum of Understanding between Delhi and Himachal Pradesh governments regarding Yamuna river water sharing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shrinking snow cover continues to haunt Himachal Pradesh

The trend of gradual reduction in snow cover in the ecologically fragile state of Himachal Pradesh continues to haunt the hill state – also the mean maximum and minimum average temperature is on the rise in this Himalayan region.

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Haryana Congress steps up efforts to keep win momentum going after victory in Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh

Buoyed over by its win in the recently held Assembly election in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, the Congress party has stepped up its efforts to pose a challenge to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Haryana.

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Himachal CM heads to politically significant Kangra; BJP flays Congress over ‘ignoring Kangra’

With Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu kicking off his week-long trip across Kangra, often regarded as the most politically significant district, the principal Opposition BJP hit out at the Congress over “not giving Kangra its due political share”.

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Himachal Pradesh explores possibility of growing cannabis

As the Himachal Pradesh government contemplates legalising the cultivation of cannabis in the State, a team of legislators on Saturday visited neighbouring Uttarakhand to explore the possibility of legal cultivation of cannabis - a report surrounding this would be submitted within two months to the government.

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Himachal Pradesh takes aim to lead in country’s clean energy transition; mulls a new ‘Green Hydrogen’ policy

As India aims to become energy independent by the year 2047, Himachal Pradesh is taking a lead in the country’s clean energy transition by contemplating a ‘Green Hydrogen’ policy that would promote the use of green hydrogen and establish the hill state as a leading hub for its production.

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Talented Yashasvi Jaiswal has learnt art of conversion from chase-master Virat Kohli: Sehwag

Young and dynamic India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal will be once again the cynosure of all eyes as he arrives at the batting-friendly track in Himachal Pradesh

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Himachal Pradesh: Four killed along with woman, after car falls into gorge in Sirmaur

Four people died after a car fell into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district on Tuesday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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World Bank grant to help set up AI cameras, traffic management systems in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla and Nurpur

The World Bank has approved a grant of ₹51 crore to set up an integrated road safety enforcement system in Shimla and Nurpur police districts and develop the Palampur-Sheela chowk in Kangra as a “safe corridor”, officials said here.

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Himachal CM launches ‘Him Data Portal’, a one-stop platform to integrate data of State govt. wings

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday launched ‘Him Data Portal’ - a digital platform to integrate data of all government wings for the delivery of welfare schemes - developed by the Indian School of Business (ISB).

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Mann Ki Baat special screening for inmates in Chandigarh jail

Prasar Bharti hosted a special screening of the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat in the Union Territories of Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh.

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Short halts at entry points: Police's new mantra to decongest Shimla during peak tourist season

A 5-10-minute halt at entry points will ensure smooth vehicular movement in the Himachal Pradesh capital reeling from acute traffic congestion during the peak tourist season.

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Shimla MC poll: Congress, BJP slug it out as campaign picks up

The Congress is banking on the ‘anti-incumbency’ factor to work against the BJP, which won majority seats in the year 2017 to gain control of the Shimla MC.

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Himachal High Court to organise two-day conference on contemporary judicial development

The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in collaboration with National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, will organise a two-day conference in Shimla starting April 29 aiming to provide a forum for the exchange of experiences and dissemination of best practices among the participants. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parts of Himachal Pradesh receives snowfall, covers Atal Tunnel

Parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Manali, received snowfall on Wednesday, covering Atal Tunnel in Rohtang Pass with a blanket of snow. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan appointed Acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Union Law and Justice Ministry on Tuesday notified the elevation of the senior most judge of Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan as the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brit electrocuted after losing balance and grabbing live wire while taking photo in India

Ivan Brown, 71, grabbed a live wire when he lost his balance while taking a photo. He was visiting the northern state of Himachal Pradesh with a friend as part of a two-month trip around India

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5 killed, 3 injured after hit by four-wheeler in Himachal Pradesh's Solan

Five people were killed and three were injured on Tuesday after a four-wheeler ran over them in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal govt to close 286 schools with low enrolment

The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to close the institutions with a low enrolment of students. Read further on Dynamite News:

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