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Himachal may get heavy rain, snow
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The cold wave is likely to grip Himachal Pradesh again with heavy rain and snow forecast in the next two days by the Met office here
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L S Panta takes over as HP Lokayukta
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Former Supreme Court Judge and National Green Tribunal head Justice L S Panta took over as Lokayukta of Himachal Pradesh in a formal ceremony held at Rajbhavan here today.
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Kiwi grows in popularity among farmers
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Horticulturists in the state are getting into crop diversification in big way. Kiwi (fruit), which fetches a high price in the market because it is considered exotic
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Heavy snowfall rejuvenates Himachal glaciers
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Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh this winter has rejuvenated about 1,000 small and large glaciers, ensuring pleasant summer with abundance of drinking water, irrigation water, water for hydel projects and balancing the temperature.
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HPU defers fee hike decision
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Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) postponed decision on 10% fee hike, as proposed by the Resource Mobilization Committee (RMC).
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Solang ski slopes cry for international events
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Despite meeting international class natural resources, the ski slopes of Solang valley near Manali are awaiting government patronage and help to become a global skiing destination.
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Cabinet nod to fill 187 polytechnic college posts
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In a bid to pave way for the early establishment of five polytechnic colleges in the state, Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Monday approved to fill 187 posts under different categories on contractual basis.
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Green activists demand ban on Chenab projects
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The state government's demand to "exempt" Chenab river basin from mandatory Cumulative Impact Assessment Study (CIAS) for proposed hydel projects
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Himachal apple yield looks ruddy again
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Bountiful snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, the country's prominent apple basket, has brought cheer to growers after a season of dismal production.
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Tibetan parliament condemns firing incident
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Tibetan parliament-in-exile, in a statement issued on Monday, condemned the alleged open firing incidence inside Tibet claiming the lives of six peoples.
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Fresh snowfall paralyzes Kinnaur
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Kalpa and its adjoining areas on Monday received fresh spell of snowfall, which added to the problems of people residing in the tribal Kinnaur district.
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Five dead as car skids off snowy road in Shimla
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Five people were killed when their car skidded off the slippery snowy road early this morning at HRTC petrol pump near Tutikandi in this town.
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Himachal Tourism Gets 22nd Award
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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal received National Level Award for Rural Tourism Promotion, ‘Har Gaon Ki Kahani’ Scheme launched by the Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation in the 'India
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Near blackout in 200 Chamba villages
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More than 200 villages, out of 1,113, in Chamba district have been facing power cuts since last week, making it difficult to for the people to beat the biting cold conditions.
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Shimla MC to harness solar energy to cut energy consumption
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With a view to save electricity and increase energy efficiency as well as harness solar energy for various purposes in the city, the Shimla Municipal Corporation will soon implement a solar city plan here.
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500 tourists trapped in snow on Manali-Rohtang highway
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At least 500 tourists in 150 vehicles are trapped between Gulaba and Marhi stretch of road after unexpected heavy snowfall blocked the Manali-Rohtang highway
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Low voltage in Manali leaves people fretting in cold
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Low power voltage has left people in Manali fretting in the cold, as it is not sufficient to run room heaters, geysers and other electrical appliances
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'Falcated duck' joins as 416th species at Pong wetland
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Adding up another distinction, the pretty "Falcated duck" has arrived for the first time in the Pong wetland -- the first wetland of the state.
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Power projects guzzling up forest lands
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Eager to tap each potential unit of hydropower available in Himachal, it is the forests which is bearing the brunt on this count, as data showed that in the last 30 years, as much as 6287.55 hectares of forests
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Apple growers condemn hike in fertilizer price
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Himachal Seb Utpadak Sangh has strongly condemned the State Government for steep price hike of fertilizers and also for not providing them timely to the farmers and fruit growers.
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New flight from Kangra airport by March
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Religare Aviation Company has offered to start a flight from the Kangra airport by March.At present, Kingfisher airlines flies its aircraft from Kangra to Delhi.
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Rift grows within Cong, BJP as polls near
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The two main political parties -- Congress and BJP -- in Himachal Pradesh are facing the tough task of keeping its flock together, with assembly elections due in the second half of the year.
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Tribal areas undergoing socio-economic transformation in Himachal: Study
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Some of the tribal areas in Himachal are undergoing significant socio-economic development changes in terms of literacy, educational patterns, societal structure and other aspects
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HP sees increase in cases of men registering complaints of harassment against their spouses
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Reflecting the changing dynamics of society in Himachal, there has been an increase in number of men coming forward to register complaints against their spouses in cases of harassment, violence and abuse.
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Shimla slightly warm but cold persists in Himachal
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The cold wave slightly eased its grip in the state capital Shimla Wednesday but most parts of Himachal Pradesh saw temperatures below sub-zero.
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