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BJP MLA objects to construction of Priyanka Vadra's house in Shimla, writes to HM
National | Jun 18, 2016, 12:02 PM ISTShimla: A BJP leader of Himachal Pradesh has raised objections to the construction of a house by Congress chief Sonia Gandhis daughter Priyanka Gandhi near the summer residence of the President of India here, arguing
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Inspired by Delhi, is Shimla considering odd-even scheme?
India | Apr 30, 2016, 11:31 PM ISTShimla: The Himachal Pradesh capital is a "fit case" for car-rationing odd-even scheme on the pattern of Delhi because emission of carbon dioxide and other green house gasses accounted for 35.91 % of total emission,
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Water scarcity threatens Shimla's tourism industry
India | Apr 11, 2016, 07:57 AM ISTOnce a favourite summer retreat of the erstwhile British rulers, Shimla is now so much in the grip of water scarcity that its hotels as well as guests have to fork out handsome amounts for every bucket they need.
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Head to Shimla, Kufri for white Valentine's Day
Lifestyle | Feb 14, 2016, 10:27 AM ISTShimla: The picturesque tourist resort Shimla saw a sunny day after a day of intermittent snowfall with the minimum temperature recorded at 1.8 degree Celsius.The temperature remained below the freezing point at most places in
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Severe storm lashes parts of Himachal Pradesh, 2 dead
India | Feb 08, 2016, 09:21 AM ISTShimla: A severe storm hit Nygran panchayat in Bharmaur tribal of Chamba district killing two persons and injuring two others, reports reaching here said.Trilokinath, a resident of the village, was returning home after work when
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Shimla rejoices with season's first heavy snowfall
India | Feb 07, 2016, 07:04 PM ISTShimla: Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla and its nearby tourist spots received a spell of snow today after a long dry weather, giving the resort and its neighbouring areas a picturesque look.Towns in upper Shimla district
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Alarming: Shimla witnesses more than 500 Jaundice cases in few weeks
India | Jan 06, 2016, 01:53 PM ISTShimla: What may raise alarm bells in Shimla, the Himachal Pradesh capital is witnessing a stark rise in cases of jaundice in the last few weeks.More than 500 cases of jaundice have been reported in
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Himachal Pradesh government trains over 5,000 poor women
India | Nov 16, 2015, 11:24 AM ISTShimla: Over 5,000 poor women were trained by Himachal Pradesh government under management of funds, as the National Rural Livelihood Mission is the main objective this fiscal, an official said on Monday.The major focus under
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Hero MTB Himalaya Rider, Asia's top mountain biking race, is back!
Other Sports | Nov 04, 2015, 07:28 PM ISTAsia's premier mountain biking race, the Hero MTB Himalaya Rider, will be back next year.One of the most gruelling cycling events of the year, the race is scheduled from September 24 to October 3, 2016.Registrations
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One arrested in connection with Himachal lynching case
India | Oct 19, 2015, 06:49 AM ISTShimla: In a breakthrough in the Himachal Pradesh lynching case, police yesterday claimed to have arrested one of the five people accused of killing an alleged cow smuggler two days back and said the remaining
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DA case: CBI raids Virbhadra Singh's private residence in Shimla
National | Sep 26, 2015, 11:33 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate today raided the residence of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in Shimla in connection with a disproportionate assets case against him.The officials,
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Traffic restored on Kalka-Shimla rail line
India | Sep 13, 2015, 11:35 AM ISTShimla: Train services resumed on the Kalka-Shimla railway line after a chartered special toy train carrying a group of 37 foreigners derailed, killing two Britons, officials said on Sunday.The traffic on the world heritage rail
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Three trapped in under-construction Himachal tunnel collapse
India | Sep 13, 2015, 12:51 PM ISTShimla: At least three labourers were trapped on Sunday when an under-construction tunnel near Bilaspur town in Himachal Pradesh collapsed, police said.Fire brigade and police have launched a rescue operation to rescue them.Official sources said
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Kalka-Shimla toy train derails, two Britons killed
India | Sep 13, 2015, 09:25 AM ISTParwanoo (Himachal Pradesh): Two Britons were killed and seven injured on Saturday when two coaches of a chartered Kalka-Shimla toy train hired by a group of 37 foreigners derailed near this Himachal Pradesh town, a
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RTI activist seeks info on land purchase by Priyanka Vadra
National | Aug 07, 2015, 08:27 AM ISTShimla: An RTI activist today claimed that the information regarding the land purchased by Priyanka Vadra at Chharabra near Shimla, which was denied to him by Deputy Commissioner Shimla (First Appellate Authority), had already been
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Diesel to cost more in Himachal Pradesh after govt increases VAT
Jul 01, 2015, 08:10 AM ISTShimla: Diesel would be costlier by Rs 2.50 per litre in Himachal Pradesh as cabinet yesterday decided to increase VAT on diesel from 11.5 per cent to 16 per cent.The VAT on diesel is higher
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Shimla: Water scarcity, traffic chaos plague 'Queen of Hills'
India | Jun 29, 2015, 10:56 AM ISTShimla : Shimla, that was once known as the Queen of Hills, is plagued by water scarcity, traffic chaos and haphazard construction. Driving in the city is nothing short of a nightmare and tests your
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Advani, Smriti Irani participate in Himachal yoga camps
National | Jun 21, 2015, 07:22 AM ISTShimla: Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani and Union Minister Smriti Irani participated in yoga camps held in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.Over 1,000 people, comprising government and retired employees, students and some tourists, participated in a
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4 labourers dead, over ten injured in clash at IIT Mandi
India | Jun 20, 2015, 05:51 PM ISTShimla: A clash broke out today between labourers of a Shimla-based contractor and members of a labour union leaving at least four people dead and over ten injured in the north campus of IIT Mandi.It
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Pranab Mukherjee's five-day Shimla holiday ends
India | Jun 15, 2015, 04:50 PM ISTShimla: President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday left for New Delhi after a five-day sojourn here in the Himachal Pradesh capital.He flew to Delhi from the Kalyani helipad near Chharabra, 15 km from here.Mukherjee was seen