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The Latest Breaking News from Himachal Pradesh

26 Assembly bypolls to be held along with Lok Sabha elections

By-elections to 26 Assembly seats in 13 States, including Himachal Pradesh, due to disqualifications and resignations.

The Hindu

4 national highways, 279 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal Pradesh

A total of 279 roads, including four national highways, have been closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh due to recent snow and rains even though the state witnessed a dry day on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Notification for granting pension to women issued in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh government fulfills poll promise by granting ₹1,500 monthly pension to women aged 18-59.

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Why haven't you moved Himachal Pradesh HC against disqualification: SC asks disqualified MLAs

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania had disqualified the six MLAs on the Congress’ plea for “defying” the party whip that required them to be present in the House and vote for the budget.

The Hindu

SC to hear plea of Himachal Pradesh's six disqualified MLAs challenging Speaker's decision on March 18

The Supreme Court on Tuesday listed on March 18, as the next date to hear six Himachal Pradesh rebel Congress leader's plea challenging the Assembly's Speaker's decision to disqualify them. further on Dynamite News:

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Congress holds rally in Shimla, blames the BJP for trying to topple the Himachal government

Accusing the BJP of attempting to destabilise and topple the Himachal Pradesh government, Congress leaders, including Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, held a ‘mashaal’ (torch) rally in Shimla.

The Hindu

SC to hear plea of six disqualified Himachal MLAs against their disqualification on March 12

These Congress rebels, who had voted in favour of BJP nominee Harsh Mahajan in the Rajya Sabha polls on February 27, later “abstained” from voting on the Budget. Senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi had lost the Rajya Sabha election owing to the cross-voting.

The Hindu

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Himachal crisis: police register case against independent MLA, Congress rebel's father for 'electoral offences'

The Himachal Pradesh Police registered a case against an independent MLA and the father of a Congress rebel and others over “electoral offences”

The Hindu

11 Himachal MLAs move to Uttarakhand, Union Minister says Sukhu govt will soon fall

Six Himachal Pradesh Congress MLAs who voted against party nominee Abhishek Manu Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha elections, along with three Independent lawmakers, have shifted to a hotel in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand

The Hindu

Thunderstorms and rain likely in Himachal Pradesh next week

Meteorological department warns of thunderstorms and rain in Himachal Pradesh as fresh western disturbance approaches Western Himalayan region.

The Hindu

Himachal: Congress removes Sudhir Sharma who cross voted in the Rajya Sabha polls as AICC Secretary

The Congress on Wednesday removed Himachal Pradesh MLA Sudhir Sharma, who was disqualified by the Assembly Speaker after he cross voted in the Rajya Sabha polls, from the post of All India National Congress (AICC) Secretary. Read the further story on Dynamite News.

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Himachal Congress drops one rebel MLA; another legislator quits hours later

Congress removes Sudhir Sharma from post of secretary for cross-voting in Himachal Pradesh, effective immediately.

The Hindu

Six disqualified Himachal MLAs move Supreme Court against Speaker’s disqualification order

Six Congress MLAs, who were disqualified after they cross-voted in the recent Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal Pradesh, moved the Supreme Court against their disqualification

The Hindu

Six rebel Himachal Congress MLAs move Supreme Court over disqualification

Six Himachal Pradesh rebel Congress leaders have approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Assembly's Speaker's decision to disqualify them. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Weather Alert: Deep chill continues in parts of Himachal Pradesh; Minimum recorded minus 10.8 deg C

Meanwhile, the MeT office issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning at isolated places on Wednesday and Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Proceedings initiated against BJP MLAs for creating ruckus in Himachal Assembly: Speaker

BJP MLAs face proceedings for ruckus in Himachal Pradesh Assembly, referred to Privileges Committee by Speaker.

The Hindu

Himachal CM announces ₹1,500 financial aid for women above 18 years of age

Himachal Pradesh CM announces ₹1,500 monthly financial assistance for women above 18 years, reflecting government's commitment to upliftment.

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Himachal CM Sukhu mum on stability of govt

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu faces political instability as opposition predicts government downfall.

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Some MLAs were upset over crackdown on mining, says Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu interview: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu discusses Himachal Pradesh government crisis and future plans with The Hindu.

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Jai Ram Thakur targets Cong, says anything can happen in coming days in Himachal

Indicating a change of guard in Himachal Pradesh, Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on March 3 asked his party workers to get ready and said that anything can happen in the coming days.

The Hindu

Himachal political crisis | Pressure tactics will not save government, say Independent MLAs

Independent MLAs in Himachal Pradesh denounce pressure tactics by Congress, warning it won't save the government.

The Hindu

Five national highways among 441 roads closed as snow, rain lash Himachal

A total of 290 roads are closed in Lahaul & Spiti, 58 in Chamba, 56 in Kinnaur, 17 in Kullu, 10 in Mandi, nine in Shimla and one in Kangra. At least 1,314 transformers are out of order in Himachal Pradesh, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre.

The Hindu

Congress rebel MLA claims to be in touch with 9 more legislators, calls Himachal CM 'liar no. 1'

Rebel Congress MLAs in Himachal Pradesh challenge Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's leadership, causing political turmoil in Shimla.

The Hindu

Rashtriya Janata Dal hails disqualification of six Congress MLAs in Himachal Pradesh

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on March 2 hailed the disqualification of six Congress MLAs in Himachal Pradesh who had recently crossed over to the BJP and expressed hope that similar action will be taken against “turncoats” in Bihar.

The Hindu

Snow rain lashes Himachal Pradesh, four national highways among 350 roads shut

Snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh crippled daily life in the tribal Lahaul & Spiti and the Kinnaur districts while 350 roads, including four national highways in the state, were closed for traffic.

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