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Himachal polls: PM Narendra Modi to address rallies at Kangra, Mandi

With Assembly polls round the corner in Himachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi have packed programmes in the state.

Nov 04, 2017, 08:19 AM IST

Virbhadra Singh our Chief Minister candidate: Rahul Gandhi

Ending speculations over the party's chief ministerial candidate in Himachal Pradesh, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said Virbhadra Singh will "become the Chief Minister for the seventh time".

Oct 07, 2017, 19:01 PM IST

Heavy rains trigger landslides in parts of Himachal Pradesh

A landslide at Chhetri blocked the Kaza-Keylong highway in tribal Lahaul and Spiti district stranding many people for several hours. Landslides also occurred in Sirmaur, Shimla and Mandi districts.

Sep 24, 2017, 23:33 PM IST

Mandi landslide: Death toll rises to seven, rescue operations underway

 The death toll in the devastating landslide that hit Himachal Pradesh's Mandi on Saturday has risen to five, whereas six people have been left injured. 

Aug 13, 2017, 08:53 AM IST

Heavy rains lash Himachal Pradesh; several roads, houses damaged

Three vehicles, including three tractors, were washed away and several roads and huts were damaged as heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, officials said.

Aug 03, 2017, 21:35 PM IST

Kotkahi rape-murder case: Himachal govt transfers Shimla IG ZH Zaidi, SP DW Negi

The Himachal Pradesh government transferred at least seven officers, including the special investigation team (SIT) chief, after custodial death of one of the accused in Kotkhai gang-rape and murder case on late Wednesday. 

Jul 20, 2017, 12:15 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh temple partially damaged in landslide

The shrine, located on National Highway-21 linking Chandigarh with Manali, is some 200 from state capital Shimla.

Jul 16, 2017, 15:24 PM IST

Five killed, 30 injured after bus falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi

At least five people were killed and over 30 injured after a bus fell into a gorge in Mandi`s Lamba Thach area of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday.

Jul 04, 2017, 23:23 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh: Trees uprooted, vehicles damaged in heavy rain

Trees were uprooted and vehicles got damaged in heavy rain and storm in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi on Tuesday.

Jun 07, 2017, 11:44 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh dists with higher sex ratio reported fewer sexual assault cases: Study

Districts in Himachal Pradesh, where the sex ratio is higher, reported fewer sexual assault cases against women, according to a study by the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory here.

May 01, 2017, 13:37 PM IST

School bus skids off road in Himachal Pradesh, 25 students inured

At least 25 school children were injured on Friday when their school bus skidded off the mountain road in Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, police said.

Feb 17, 2017, 14:07 PM IST

Mandi road mishap: Death toll plunges to 18, over 25 injured as bus falls into gorge

A passenger bus fell into a gorge near Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday leaving at least 16 persons killed. 

Nov 05, 2016, 14:11 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi's rally in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi: Here are top 10 quotes

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a gathering in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi and heaped praise in Indian Army in the backdrop of surgical strikes.

Oct 18, 2016, 13:45 PM IST

Surgical strikes: PM Narendra Modi lauds Indian Army, says now everyone knows our soldiers are no less than anyone

Finally, PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday while addressing a gathering in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, broke silence over surgical strikes.

Oct 18, 2016, 13:07 PM IST

Mandi cleanest district in hilly areas of India, Sindhudurg in plains: Survey

A total of 22 hill districts and 53 plain areas were assessed under the Gramin Swachh Survekshan launched in May this year. Mandi was judged as the cleanest district in 'Hills' category and Sindhudurg cleanest in the 'Plains' category.

Sep 09, 2016, 08:57 AM IST

Rains cause Rs 567 crore loss, claim 28 lives in Himachal Pradesh: Govt

Himachal Pradesh has suffered a loss of Rs 567.32 crore due to rains that have also claimed 28 human lives, the state government said on Wednesday.

Aug 17, 2016, 17:36 PM IST

Apple cultivation supports over 1.7 lakh families: HP govt

Apple cultivation in Himachal Pradesh has become the mainstay of over 1.7 lakh families in the state as the orchards now cover 1,09,533 hectares, around 49 per cent of the total area under fruit cultivation.

Jul 18, 2016, 11:16 AM IST

Major accident in Himachal's Mandi; 14 killed, 40 injured - Know what led to mishap

In an extremely unfortunate incident, at least 14 persons were killed on the spot and 40 others left injured in a bus accident in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi on Saturday.

May 08, 2016, 08:45 AM IST

Narendra Modi to launch national e-mandi initiative today

In a bid to digitize mandis across the country, prime minister Narendra Modi will launch a National Agriculture Market (NAM) portal on Thursday, in a bid to enable 21 mandis across 8 states attempt e-trading on a pilot basis

Apr 14, 2016, 10:11 AM IST

Deity assembly begins in Himachal Pradesh for Mahashivaratri

The festivities will conclude on March 14.

Mar 07, 2016, 11:42 AM IST