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Himachal plans to legalise cannabis cultivation for legit economic spinoffs
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With a section of growers in Himachal Pradesh has been demanding the cultivation of cannabis as an alternative crop should be legally allowed as...
Devotees throng Himachal mandirs on onset of Chaitra Navratri
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Crowds of devotees thronged temples in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday to mark the start of the nine-day-long Chaitra Navratri.
Necessary arrangements have been made for...
Himachal gears up for war on drugs as addiction soars in key tourist hubs
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In the biggest drug seizure drive in Mandi two days back, a scrap dealer - Kali Dass, 42, hailing from Balh, landed up in...
Why are people going missing in Himachal’s beautiful Parvati valley?
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Breathtaking landscapes, tall green cedars and a fascinating riverside surrounded by majestic mountain peaks make the Parvati valley a natural wonder. But it also...
Land Jihad in Uttarakhand: Situation spiraling out of hand in parts of Dehradun
It may be a shocking revelation for many that Uttarakhand has the second fastest-growing Muslim population after Assam, as per a Panchajanya report. The...
Over 150 deities assemble for Maha Shivratri festivity in Mandi
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In this Himachal Pradesh historical town, popularly known as 'Chhoti Kashi', over 150 deities gathered for the five-day festivities of Maha Shivratri that began...
Next steps in Joshimath: Rehabilitate people with dignity and re-evaluate hydro projects
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With the government making efforts to relocate people and provide compensation of Rs 1.5 lakh to affected families in Joshimath, experts suggest that all...
Himachal CM Sukhu sparks row as 590 new institutes shut, govt jobs panel suspended
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Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has triggered political turmoil in the state within days of taking as he has ordered the closure of...
How BJP botched up its chances of retaining power in Himachal Pradesh
Though the loss in the last year bypolls in December had some alarm bells ringing for the BJP with regard to what was in...
Congress high command does a balancing act in Himachal, creates Deputy CM’s post for first time
The Congress high command has done a balancing act in Himachal by accommodating all the warring factions in various important positions and creating a deputy...