Shimla, April 1 The alleged suicide of a young MBA student from Shoolini University has triggered anger and grief on campus, with students accusing the institution of failing to support him before his death. Amid growing protests, the university on Wednesday announced a new scholarship in the student’s memory, saying one economically weaker student would […]
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Sachin Sharma Manali, March 1 Even as April begins with rising temperatures across the plains, the weather in Himachal Pradesh’s hill regions remains noticeably cooler, with Manali continuing to experience a wintry chill. In and around Manali, the onset of summer has yet to make a strong impact. Light snowfall on the higher reaches of […]
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Rahul Chawla Dharamshala, April 1 Fears triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East led to panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG cylinders in parts of Kangra district on Wednesday, forcing some fuel outlets in Dharamshala to temporarily ration supplies. The sudden surge in demand was seen at several petrol pumps and gas […]
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Una/Shimla/Bilapsur, April 1 Tensions flared along Himachal Pradesh’s borders with Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday after the state’s revised entry tax for vehicles came into force, sparking protests and traffic disruptions at several entry points. The biggest protest was reported at the Garmoda toll plaza on the Kiratpur-Nerchowk route in Bilaspur district, where residents from […]
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Shimla, April 1 The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed noisy scenes on Wednesday as the opposition BJP staged a walkout over the state government’s decision to give deputy commissioners limited powers to modify reservation rosters for panchayat elections. The issue triggered a sharp confrontation during the budget session, with BJP legislators accusing the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led […]
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Shimla, March 31 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Tuesday reduced the hike in entry tax for the small passenger vehicles in the wake of protest by people from neighbouring states, bringing it down to Rs 100 from Rs 130 earlier. “Keeping the general public’s convenience in mind, the government has reduced the toll […]
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Shimla, March 31 The Himachal Pradesh government is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to enable the direct supply of locally produced vegetables, dairy products, meat and other agricultural goods to the central armed police force. The state government said the move is aimed at creating a dependable […]
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Yog Raj Sharma Shimla, March 31 Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta on Tuesday denied corruption allegations linked to the Chester Hill project in Solan, saying he is being targeted as part of a conspiracy, while accusing former senior bureaucrats of trying to implicate him. In a sharp rebuttal, Gupta said allegations that he irregularly […]
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Rahul Chawla Dharamshala, March 31 In a major step towards modernising education, 24 government schools in Kangra district have received affiliation from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The admission process in these schools will begin from April 1 and will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Admissions will be offered from Bal […]
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Rahul Chawla Dharamshala, March 31 Protests against the decision to merge the Girls School in Dharamshala with a Boys School continue to intensify, with students once again taking to the streets on Tuesday after the declaration of annual examination results. The protesting students demanded that the government immediately withdraw its notification regarding the merger and […]
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