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  Himachal to form trust for Raghunath temple

  India | February 20, 2015 18:14 IST

  Kullu : The Himachal Pradesh government will form a trust for the Lord Raghunath temple to ensure the safety of its idols and valuables, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said on Friday."We are contemplating to form

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  Air Deccan keen to start flights to Himachal

  November 07, 2014 19:49 IST

  Bangalore: Budget airline Air Deccan Friday expressed interest in starting to-and-fro fights from Delhi and Chandigarh to three tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh, a statement said.Chairman and managing director of Air Deccan G.R. Gopinath met

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  Dharamsala, Mandi to have all-women police stations

  India | August 22, 2014 17:04 IST

  Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government Friday decided to set up all-women police stations in Dharamsala and Mandi towns also to curb crimes against women, an official said.The state cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Virbhadra

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  Sangla first tribal village in HP to have sewerage scheme

  India | September 30, 2013 7:04 IST

  Shimla: Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh yesterday said Sangla valley in Himachal Pradesh would have a modern sewerage system.A sewerage scheme for tribal village Sangla was started during the tenure of Congress, but the erstwhile BJP

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  HP ministers slam Dhumal for targeting Virbhadra

  India | September 03, 2013 7:29 IST

  Shimla: Two Himachal Pradesh ministers yesterday lashed out at Leader of Opposition Prem Kumar Dhumal for his comment against Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, saying the BJP leader's statements were aimed at diverting people's attention from

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  HP adopts resolution urging Centre of around Rs 2,000 cr aid

  India | August 23, 2013 7:20 IST

  Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Assembly yesterday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Centre to provide assistance of Rs 1972.08 crore for relief and restoration works in the rain-ravaged areas of the state.An official resolution moved by

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  400 tourists still in landslide-hit Kinnaur, says Himachal CM

  India | June 20, 2013 18:15 IST

  Shimla, June 20: Over 400 tourists are still stranded in landslide-hit Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said Thursday adding that they will be evacuated in the next two days.An official statement

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  Historic Sujanpur Holi begins in Himachal

  Lifestyle | March 28, 2013 8:43 IST

  Sujanpur (Himachal Pradesh): The four-day Holi celebrations of Sujanpur, which trace their origin to the erstwhile Katoch princely ruler Sansar Chand, began with a riot of colours Tuesday, organisers said.The celebrations, which include folk festivals,