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TopicHimachal Pradesh

Topic: Himachal Pradesh

Monsoon fury in Himachal: 20 labourers working at hydroelectric project feared swept away in flash floods

The state grapples with widespread losses in Kullu and other districts, prompting urgent calls for environmental accountability and disaster preparedness.

Himachal police launch probe after Deputy CM, Congress MLA get threat on social media

This was after a Facebook user brought up the names of Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri & Congress MLA Rakesh Kalia while discussing the arrest of a gangster.

Himachal opens Shipki La pass to tourists. Significance of historical link for trade & pilgrimage

Trade through the pass resumed in 1992 after hiatus following 1962 India-China war but faced setbacks due to geopolitical tensions, and was halted in 2020 amid Covid-19 pandemic.

Himachal makes masks compulsory in all hospital amid Covid surge

The state government has issued advisories to medical staff to prepare for the management of COVID-19 cases & has instructed citizen to follow social distancing measures in public places.

Not the first rodeo for Shimla SP Sanjeev Gandhi, who took on Himachal DGP, top IAS officers

Currently on medical leave, Shimla SP Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi on 24 May accused then DGP and his predecessor, along with Himachal Pradesh chief secy, of obstructing justice.

Why Himachal is unwilling to release water for long-delayed Kishau multipurpose project

Kishau project, proposed to be built on Yamuna’s tributary in Dehradun, was envisaged as joint effort by Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi.

Vimal Negi death: Warring top cops, Himachal HC’s tirade against ‘mouthpiece’ govt as case handed to CBI

Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited chief engineer Negi went missing 10 March, body was found 8 days later. Family alleges he was subjected to mental harassment by superiors.

Himachal to raise demand for Turkish apple import ban in meeting with PM, says CM Sukhu

The chief minister said the state will take up the matter strongly, as Turkish apples have severely impacted local horticulturists. P's meeting with all CMs is scheduled for 24 May.

‘This wealth is Himachal’s, we deserve rightful share,’ says CM Sukhu amid Punjab-Haryana water row

Himachal has so far remained neutral on the issue. In an exclusive interview with ThePrint, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also dismissed reports of infighting within state Congress unit.

Himachal chief secy in soup after Rs 1.2 lakh bill for Holi party sent to govt for clearance

Former civil servants have criticised decision to send bill for Holi party hosted by Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena to Himachal Pradesh govt’s General Administration Department.

On Camera

Bihar mimics 19th-century American South. Citizenship is now weaponised to exclude voters

Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.