The North News Shimla, February 28 More than 300 roads have been blocked across Himachal Pradesh due to relentless snowfall and heavy rain over the past 24 hours, raising serious concerns about the state government’s disaster preparedness. Videos emerging from Kullu depict flood-like conditions, particularly in Buntar town, as residents struggle with the impact of […]
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The North News Shimla, February 28 Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur alleged that the state’s financial condition has worsened to the point where the Congress-led government, under Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, is seeking funds from temples while simultaneously opposing Sanatan Dharma and making anti-Hindu statements. Jairam Thakur has accused the state government […]
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The North News Mandi(HP), February 24 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday projected India’s technology sector to reach $300-350 billion in the next five years, citing the country’s emergence as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem with over 1.25 lakh startups and 110 unicorns. Addressing the 16th Foundation Day of IIT Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, he […]
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North News New Delhi, January 28 Himachal Pradesh’s Hariman Sharma has been honored with the Padma Shri, India’s highest civilian award, for his transformative contribution to agriculture. Sharma developed the HRMN-99, a self-pollinating, low-chill apple variety that thrives in tropical and sub-tropical climates. Unlike traditional apples, HRMN-99 flourishes in areas with temperatures reaching 40-45°C, enabling […]
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North News Chandigarh/Shimla, January 18 Himachal Pradesh Inspector General of Police Zahur Haider Zaidi, along with seven other accused, was sentenced to life imprisonment in connection with the custodial death of a Nepali laborer who was a suspect in the 2017 rape and murder of a minor schoolgirl in Shimla’s Kotkhai area. The Central Bureau […]
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North News Shimla, January 25 The question that is now taking centre stage in Himachal Pradesh is: When will the state embrace controlled, legal cannabis cultivation for non-narcotic use? The issue has taken a notable turn with the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, under Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approving a pilot study on cannabis cultivation. The […]
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North News New Delhi, January 25 Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the people of Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of Statehood Day, celebrating the state’s heritage and progress. “Many congratulations to all the residents of Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of Statehood Day. I wish that our holy land, which preserves its […]
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North News Chandigarh, January 23 The body of 22-year-old Nisha, a resident of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, was recovered from the Bhakra Canal in Patiala. Nisha, a 22-year-old air hostess trainee who had been living in Chandigarh for three years, went missing on January 20 after leaving with her friend Yuvraj (33), a Punjab […]
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North News Chandigarh, January 18 A Chandigarh court has convicted Himachal Pradesh Inspector General of Police Zahur Haider Zaidi and seven others in connection with the custodial death of a Nepali laborer, a suspect in the 2017 rape and murder of a minor schoolgirl in Shimla’s Kotkhai area. The court, however, acquitted former Superintendent of […]
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North News New Delhi, December 28 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives in the bus accident in Bathinda. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured. The Prime Minister’s Office handle in a post on […]
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