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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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CBI arrests five for allegedly misappropriating RLDA funds

CBI arrests 5, incl. 2 ex-RLDA & Bank of Baroda officials, for misappropriating ₹31.50cr from RLDA funds. Accused diverted funds to shell entities, withdrew & misappropriated them. Searches conducted in Delhi, Mumbai, Goa & Himachal Pradesh. Loss to RLDA due to reinvestment of only ₹3.50cr.

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ODI World Cup | England will be pleased with cooler climes, but lot of travel and risk of injury to its bowlers a concern

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, is a beautiful region at the foot of the Himalayas, recently hit by devastating floods. The World Cup has brought some relief, with the England team preparing for their second game against Bangladesh at the HPCA Stadium. Ben Stokes took throwdowns for 40 minutes before a light…

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Himachal limps back to normalcy as monsoon withdraws; State govt. spending ₹4,500 crore

Monsoon in Himachal Pradesh caused havoc, leaving 509 dead, 15,000 homeless, and losses exceeding Rs 9,712.50 crore. Govt. announced relief package, spending Rs 4,500 crore, and CM estimated total losses at Rs 12,000 crore. IMD reported 21% excess rainfall, and train service on Shimla-Kalka track resumed. Tourists returning as State…

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Himachal launches unique scheme for care of vulnerable sections of society

Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday launched first of its kind scheme - ‘Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashraya Yojana’.

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India's devastating monsoon season is a sign of things to come, as climate and poor planning combine

The devastation of this year’s monsoon season in India has been significant, with over 400 deaths and more property damage in the Himayalan state of Himachal Pradesh in a single season than the last five years combined

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‘Climate change killed my family’: Unusual monsoon hammers India’s Himachal

Record-breaking torrential rain leaves trail of unprecedented devastation in northern India’s Himachal Pradesh state.

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Project Elephant debuts in Himachal Pradesh as jumbo tuskers make a beeline

Rare movement of elephants from Uttarakhand to Himachal Pradesh increasing in past few yrs, leading to human-elephant conflict. To address this, 'Project Elephant' introduced in Himachal. Centre approved Rs 87 lakh for the project, to protect elephants, their habitats & corridors, & address conflict. Officials to install watchtowers, trenches, solar…

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Democracy is in danger; it’s for people to protect it: Gehlot

Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukku said the Congress had given statehood to Telangana knowing well that then chief minister of combined Andhra Pradesh was against it.

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Himachal Pradesh: National Highway-5 opens 9 days after landslide hit Kinnaur

National Highway-5 which was blocked on September 8, due to a heavy landslide near Nigulsari in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh has been opened for vehicular movement. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh: IMD forecasts heavy rainfall and lightning at isolated places in state

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall and lightning at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh for today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress Working Committee resolves to make INDIA bloc an ideological and electoral success

CWC passes condolence resolutions for Manipur, Himachal Pradesh and Oommen Chandy. Expresses profound sense of loss and anguish over Manipur violence, appeals to Centre to declare Himachal Pradesh a national disaster. CWC appeals to Centre to provide financial assistance to rebuild state and compensate people for losses.

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall and lightning at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall and lightning at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh for today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal CM Sukhu donates savings of ₹51 lakh to disaster relief

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu donates ₹51 lakh from personal savings to disaster relief fund. 400 lives lost, 13,000 homes damaged, and ₹12,000 crore in losses due to monsoon fury. Priyanka Gandhi urges Centre to declare it a national disaster and provide financial aid.

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Rain havoc | Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gives ₹5 crore to Himachal Pradesh

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday announced an assistance of ₹5 crore to Himachal Pradesh government for the loss and damage the State suffered during the rainy season.

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Congress flays reduction of duty on American apples

Congress opposes lowering of import duty on US apples, alleges PM Modi is harming interests of domestic apple growers in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said PM Modi is trying to please the U.S. by offering concessions, which goes against 'vocal for local' slogan. NC…

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Centre should not discriminate between States on party lines: Priyanka in flood-ravaged Himachal Pradesh

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit the flood-affected areas of Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi and Kullu districts on September 12 and oversee relief-and-restoration works.

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Himachal govt. to pay rent for accommodation of calamity affected people, says CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh govt. decided to provide rented accommodation to those displaced by recent torrential rains. CM Sukhu said rent for two/three-room sets will be paid by State. Rs. 10 crores released for repair of roads in Shimla. Over 400 people lost lives, 13,000 houses damaged, ₹12,000 crore losses due to…

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Himachal CM Sukhu asks PM Modi to declare calamity in State as ‘national disaster’

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu urges PM Modi to declare natural disaster a 'national disaster' due to ₹12,000 crore losses, 400 deaths and 13,000 homes damaged. He requests special relief package similar to Bhuj and Kedarnath tragedies to rebuild & recover.

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Apple country Himachal Pradesh gets ground ready for cannabis cultivation

With the Himachal Pradesh government inching closer to legalise cannabis (hemp) cultivation in the State, growers are upbeat and optimist about getting an economic boost, even as the concerns and its multiple effects on society cannot be ignored

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After floods, plastic garbage becoming a threat in Himachal Pradesh

Environmental scientists have expressed their concern over plastic waste damaging the Himalayan ecosystem and biodiversity in the north Indian hill regions like Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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H.P. Chief Minister Sukhu flays BJP for playing ‘petty politics’ over natural disaster

CM Sukhu accuses BJP of playing "petty politics" in Himachal Pradesh's natural disaster. He urges Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur to request special disaster package from PM Modi & HM Shah. He also blames previous BJP govt. for pushing state into debt trap of Rs. 75,000 cr. Congress govt.…

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Cabinet approves additional allocation of ₹1,164 crore for industrial development scheme for Himachal, Uttarakhand

Under this scheme, the total financial outlay was ₹131.90 crore, Union Minister Anurag Thakur told reporters.

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112 roads including National Highway blocked due to rainfall in Himachal Pradesh

As many as 112 roads, including National Highway 305, were blocked in Himachal Pradesh due to rainfall on Sunday, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh to tap tourism potential with 16 heliports soon: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu announces 16 heliports to be constructed across districts to facilitate tourist access to unexplored destinations. 9 heliports in 1st phase, 7 in 2nd. Kangra Airport to be expanded. Aim to increase tourist footfall & achieve 5 crore arrivals/yr. Boost local tourism & economy.

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