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Protests erupt in Mandi demanding demolition of Mosque
In Himachal Pradesh, escalating tensions over an alleged illegal mosque have led to widespread protests. Following a significant demonstration in Shimla’s Sanjauli on September 5, Islamophobic rallies have erupted in Mandi district,…
- India
Shimla mosque dispute: Force deployed in strength, says Himachal DGP
Shimla: Force has been deployed in strength and the police are keeping a watch on the situation, said DGP Atul Verma on Monday while referring to the recent dispute over an “unauthorised”…
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HP: Right-wing groups stage protest demanding demolition of ‘illegal’ mosque
A large group of far-right Hindu bodies, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and residents gathered at Chaura Maidan in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, September 5 to protest against an alleged “illegal” Mosque…
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Shimla: Hundreds protest against ‘illegal’ construction of mosque
Shimla: Hundreds of people gathered at Sanjauli, a suburb of Shimla, on Sunday and protested against “illegal” construction of a mosque and an attack on a trader in Malyana area of the…
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Himachal apples now available in Hyderabad markets
Apple arrivals from Himachal Pradesh started at the city markets. On average, a good quality apple is available for Rs. 25 apiece in the retail market and at wholesale it is lesser.…
- India
Video: Man who drove SUV through river to avoid Himachal traffic booked
Massive traffic congestion in Himachal Pradesh led a tourist to drive their SUV across the river, bringing sharp criticism from the locals. The video of the incident has gone viral on social…
- India
‘Red’ rain alert in Himachal, schools ordered closed for next 2 days
Shimla: Rains lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday and the meteorological office here issued a red alert predicting “heavy to very heavy” rainfall with isolated spells of “extremely heavy” rains in…
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Landslide in Shimla: Rescue work underway
Shimla: NDRF personnel carry out search and rescue operation after a landslide following incessant monsoon rains, in Shimla, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. (PTI Photo) Shimla: BJP National President JP Nadda visits the…
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Rescuers retrieve body, death toll in Shimla temple disaster reaches 14
Shimla: Rescuers on Thursday retrieved a body when it resumed search operations on the fourth day in the Himachal Pradesh capital where a massive landslide washed away a Hindu temple. With this,…
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Landslide in Shimla
Shimla: Police, district administration and locals carry out rescue operation after collapse of a temple following a massive landslide near Summer Hill in Shimla, Monday, Aug. 14. 2023. At least 9 people…
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Bhalku Memorial Literary Voyage onboard UNESCO World Heritage Shimla-Kalka Railway
Shimla: Thirty-five writers participated in the fifth Bhalku Memorial Literary Voyage on a running train on the UNESCO World Heritage Shimla-Kalka Railway on Saturday. The train with theatre artistes, journalists, folk singers…
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Need financial aid for Rural Olympiad Games: Himachal Minister to Scindia
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Sports Minister Vikramaditya Singh has urged Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia for financial assistance from his ministry or other agencies associated with sports promotion for organising the “Rural Olympiad Games”…
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Congress sweeps Shimla Municipal Corporation elections
Shimla: The ruling Congress on Thursday swept the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) polls with two-third majority by winning 24 wards out of total 34, wresting the prestigious civic body from the BJP.…
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Hotel occupancy goes up to 80 pc in Shimla, gives rise to traffic, parking issues
Shimla: Occupancy in hotels and homestays has increased to about 80 per cent as tourists from the neighbouring states are making a beeline to Shimla to enjoy the long weekend under the…
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Hours after being sworn in as CM, Sukhu visits girls’ shelter, distributes sweets
Shimla: Hours after being sworn in as the Himachal Pradesh chief minister, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu visited a shelter for girl students, distributed sweets and said his government would soon come out with…
