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Himachal Pradesh Police breaks stereotypes; will soon have ‘lady buglers’

Women constables of Himachal Pradesh Police Dept. are breaking gender stereotypes by training to become 'lady buglers'. Three female constables are undergoing bugler course at Police Training College in Kangra district. Bugle calls are important signals during ceremonies, parades, and other official events.

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Anger builds among Hattees as Centre, Himachal Pradesh govt. undecided on who to include in the community

Anger builds among Hattee community of Himachal Pradesh's Trans-Giri area over delay in implementation of ST classification. Thousands march to demand ST certificates. State govt & Union govt yet to decide if SCs included in ST list. Gujjar community & SCs oppose move.

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Punjab Police arrest two operatives of banned outfit Sikhs for Justice

Two Sikhs for Justice operatives arrested for writing pro-Khalistan slogans in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. Arrests made by CI Bathinda, backed by SFJ leader Gurpatwant Pannun and Jagjeet Singh of Sikhs for Justice in New York. FIR registered, investigation ongoing.

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India saw extreme weather events almost every day in first 9 months this year: Report

India experienced extreme weather 86% of days Jan-Sept 2023, leading to nearly 3K deaths, 2M ha of crops ruined, 80K homes destroyed, 92K animal deaths. Madhya Pradesh reported highest events, Bihar highest deaths, Himachal Pradesh most damaged houses.

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Six guarantees given to Telangana are the best: Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan CM Gehlot says Congress promises to Telangana will ensure its victory over 'corrupt' BRS govt. He claims Congress will examine best practices and schemes from Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan to give more guarantees. He also criticizes BJP for toppling govts and using Central agencies to settle political scores.

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Monsoon mayhem in Shimla rings alarm bells, triggers calls for course correction

Himachal Pradesh's Shimla suffered major damage due to monsoon rains. An expert committee set up by the State govt. identified two critical issues: construction overburden & unplanned open drainage. Govt. must take steps to save the town by restricting construction & using light structures. A multidisciplinary exercise involving govt., NGOs,…

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Himachal Pradesh: Met department predicts snowfall in higher reaches of hill state on Nov 26, 27

The Weather Department in Himachal Pradesh has forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall in the higher reaches of the hill state for two days, November 26 and 27. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Deforestation, ill-planned constructions, and unscientific-illegal mining behind Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon catastrophe

Deforestation, ill-planned construction, illegal mining, climate change caused Himachal Pradesh's monsoon disaster. Reports from multi-expert committees revealed thick debris on fragile slopes, unplanned drainage, decreasing tree binding force, and urbanisation on fragile hill slopes were major factors. IMD reported 21% excess rainfall this year.

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Foreign diplomats witness PM Modi’s roadshow in M.P.

Delegation of foreign diplomats witness PM Modi's roadshow in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. They met local leaders to understand BJP's election campaign. Japanese diplomat Mayumi Tsubakimoto said elections in India are like a festival people celebrate. Delegation also visited Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat as part of "Know BJP" initiative.

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People across India revel in Deepavali; Delhi sees best air quality in last eight years

People across India celebrated Deepavali with pomp, exchanging sweets and gifts, visiting temples and greeting each other. PM Modi celebrated with soldiers in Himachal Pradesh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath celebrated with forest dwellers in Gorakhpur.

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PM Modi reaches Lepcha to celebrate Diwali with forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Lepcha village in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Deepawali with the security forces.

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PM Modi celebrates Deepavali with soldiers in Himachal Pradesh’s Lepcha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Deepavali with security forces

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₹7 crore from CMDRF for Himachal flood relief

The State Cabinet on Wednesday decided to contribute ₹7 crore from the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) for reconstruction activities to Himachal Pradesh where torrential rains and floods had resulted in massive destruction to property and loss of life recently.

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Congress gains power by fake guarantees to turn States into 'ATM of one family': Union Minister Chandrasekhar

Rajeev Chandrasekhar claims Congress uses fake guarantees to gain power, turning States into "ATM of one family". Alleges Congress misleads people, citing examples in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Chhattisgarh. Claims Congress changed criteria for beneficiaries of guarantees in Karnataka

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Himachal CM admitted to AIIMS, condition said to be stable

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was admitted to the AIIMS, in New Delhi, on October 27 after being flown from a Shimla hospital where he was being treated for a stomach infection, sources said.

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National Games | Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi continues domination, hosts Goa win first gold medal

Bhavani Devi, who was the biggest star to be in action on the day the Games were officially declared open by the Prime Minister, defeated Kerala’s S Soumiya 15-5 in the final to win back to back National Games gold medals. Shiksha Ballouria of Himachal Pradesh and Jagmeet Kaur of…

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Himachal Pradesh CM hospitalised with complaint of abdominal pain

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has been admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital, in Shimla, after he complained of pain in the abdomen, officials said on October 26. He was admitted to the hospital late on Wednesday night.

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In a first, Army gets vertical wind tunnel to train special forces

Army’s Special Forces Training School at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh have got the Army’s first Vertical Wind Tunnel.

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Who are Hattees, Himachal asks Delhi, months after the community is added to ST list

Confusion in Himachal Pradesh Tribal Development Dept. over who the Hattees are & whether SCs should be included. The State govt. has written to the Tribal Affairs Ministry in Delhi seeking clarification. BJP had pushed for inclusion of Hattees in ST list before State polls. SCs & Gujjars oppose move.

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Does India need to relook the Dam Safety Act? | Explained

Do the frequency and scale of disasters like in Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh reveal a pattern of neglect?

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Paintbrush swift butterfly is photographed for the first time in Himachal Pradesh

For the first time, Paintbrush Swift butterfly sighted in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district. Discovered in 1878, species was photographed and documented during 'Wild Bhattiyat Project' initiated by Forest Department.

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ICMR delivers medications via drone across rough Himachal terrain

ICMR successfully transported essential meds to remote areas in Himachal Pradesh via drone, reducing travel time from 120 minutes to 26 minutes.

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Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts rain, snowfall in Shimla and other areas

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecasted more rain and snowfall in the next 24 hours Shimla after the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh experienced snowfall while the plains received scattered rains on Monday. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Construction norms made stringent in Shimla’s green belt: Himachal CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh govt. takes stringent measures to control haphazard construction activities. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukh expresses concern for environment protection & conservation. Govt. to make construction regulations in green belt areas of Shimla district more stringent. Prohibit construction activities in plots with green/dry trees in Jakhu hills region. Notification to…

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ATHLETICS | Services’ Manikanta eclipses 100m National record with a perfectly run race

Manikanta (21, Udupi) broke the men's 100m national record at the 62nd National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru, clocking 10.23s. He attributed the success to hard work and no changes to his training routine. Dinesh (Maharashtra) and Seema (Himachal Pradesh) won gold in the men's 10,000m and women's 10,000m respectively.…

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