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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.

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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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Himachal CM Sukhu calls ‘breakfast meeting’ of all Congress MLAs in Shimla

Shimla CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu calls Congress MLAs for breakfast meeting amid political crisis in Himachal Pradesh.

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Chaos in Himachal Assembly, MLAs protest, marshals called in; BJP says Government in minority

Chaos prevails in the Himachal Assembly after the speaker suspended 15 MLAs from the house for allegedly disruting proceedings. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh political turmoil | Rebel trouble for Congress, newly-elected BJP MP says party will form government soon

BJP leaders meet Governor in Shimla after winning Rajya Sabha seat, seeking division of vote in Himachal Pradesh Assembly.

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Tourists throng Himachal after state receives fresh snowfall

Following a fresh spell of snowfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh, tourists from northern India have started rushing to Shimla. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh: Thick blanket of snow covers Shimla

A thick blanket of snow covered the Kharapathar area of Shimla on Monday morning after higher reaches of the state received fresh snowfall in the past 24 hours. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IMD predicts more rain, snowfall during next 48 hours in Himachal Pradesh

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for snowfall and rainfall in several parts of the hill state, Himachal Pradesh during the next 48 hours. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh's higher ranges get snowfall, bringing cheer to tourists

Himachal Pradesh received snowfall in the higher mountains on Wednesday, bringing cheer to the tourists and locals. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Devotees hold 'Shobha Yatra' in Shimla ahead of 'Pran Pratsihta'

Ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22, devotees gathered and participated in the Shobha Yatra procession here in Shimla. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reducing, inconsistent snow trend, pushing ski-slopes regions to higher altitude in Himachal Pradesh

Decreasing snowfall and warmer temperatures in Himachal Pradesh are forcing ski enthusiasts to higher altitudes, impacting winter sports.

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Clear skies and pleasant weather attract tourists to Shimla

While other North Indian states are engulfed in fog, Himachal Pradesh is witnessing clear skies and pleasant weather conditions. The tourists are rushing to skate at Kufri. Read further on Dynamite News:

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First-ever Shimla Winter Carnival begins as tourists throng Himachal Pradesh

Experience the rich cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh at the first-ever Shimla Winter Carnival, boosting tourism activities in the State.

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MeT forecasts rain, snow for parts of Himachal

Snow and rain expected at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh due to Western Disturbance, White Christmas unlikely in Shimla.

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J&K power project case: CBI carries out searches

The searches were carried out at three locations in Delhi and one each in Noida, Chandigarh and Shimla.

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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu hits back at Anurag Thakur; Highlights Congress govt's achievements

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has hit back at Union Minister Anurag Thakur by saying the Congress government has fulfilled three guarantees in less than a year, but even after 9 years of forming the government at the Centre, the Modi government could not fulfil its guarantee of…

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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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Russian couple found dead in Himachal Pradesh's Manikaran; naked bodies bore injury marks

SHIMLA: The bodies of a couple, believed to be of Russian origin, were discovered at a small pond near the holy town of Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, as reported by the police on Friday.

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Photos: 21 drought prone villages in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul to get irrigation water from 15,000 feet height

SHIMLA: Post independence wait of the residents of around two dozen villages of Tandi and Warpa panchayats of Lahaul valley in tribal Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh to have an effective flow irrigation system is finally coming to an end with the Jal Shakti Department all set to construct the…

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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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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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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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