Activist for forgery case in sanction of public funds for road to Bamloe colony… and other news

Activist for forgery case in sanction of public funds for road to Bamloe colony

Shimla: Controversy over a front company for DLF constructing high end cottages in a thickly forested area deepened with an RTI activist demanding registration of a criminal case about forgery committed in obtaining permission for the project. … See all stories on this topic »

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Canada keen to invest in Himachal Pradesh: Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal
SHIMLA: Canada is keen to invest in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said Monday. "The Canadian government has shown keen interest in agriculture, horticulture, food processing, tourism, forest produce and hydropower …
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DPR for Shimla-Solan four-lane highway soon : Gulab Singh
Shimla : The detailed project report(DPR) for making the busy Shimla-Solan national highway into a four lane road will be ready soon.The two hill stations are connected by a 48 km long and winding two lane road. Speaking at a national conference on …
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At Himachal varsity's peace meet,Tibetan 'PM' harps on non-violence
Shimla The Prime Minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile Lobsang Sangay on Sunday said his countrymen were confident that their non-violent way of asserting their rights was the most powerful tool in their efforts to return to their home land. …
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Veteran woman freedom fighter dies
Shimla: Veteran freedom fighter of Himachal Pradesh Almo Devi died on Sunday at her village Bhajaun in Rajgarh area of Sirmour district at the age of 105. An active member of the Praja Mandal movement and a contemporary of freedom fighters like Vaid …
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'Inter-disciplinary approach can help understand different cultures'
Mrinal Miri, philosopher and former director of The Institute of Advanced Studies, Shimla, on Saturday stressed on the need for inter-disciplinary approach to have a deeper and better understanding of various cultures in different parts of the country …
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Dhumal opposes communal violence bill at NIC
SHIMLA: Opposed to the Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice and Reparation) Bill, 2011, chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has termed it as one that went against the federal structure of the country. Speaking at the National …
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5 killed as bus plunges into valley in Mandi
SHIMLA: Five people, including one woman, died in an accident in Mandi district when a private bus on way from Mandi to Khrot lost control and plunged into the valley. ''The accident occurred at about noon,'' said Dalip Negi, an administrative official …
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'Jobs be provided to special Olympic winners'
SHIMLA: Having won 10 medals at the World Summer Special Olympics Games-2001 held at Athens, chairperson of Himachal Special Olympics, Mallika Nadda, said that their organizations was demanding parity for physically challenged sportspersons in job …
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39 people have died in Himachal rains
Shimla, Sep 10 (IANS) Monsoon rains have claimed 39 lives in Himachal Pradesh and the damage to property is estimated at Rs.355.29 crore, a government spokesman said Saturday. The maximum loss of Rs.74.10 crore was reported in Kangra district, …
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Chandigarh colder than Srinagar, Shimla, records coldest day… and other news

Chandigarh colder than Srinagar, Shimla, records coldest day
Chandigarh, Jan 5 (PTI) Chandigarh recorded its coldest day ever today, making it colder than Srinagar and Shimla, as fog and cold wave tightened its grip …
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Snow struck? Check before you travel to high hills of Himachal
Shimla, Jan 5 (IANS) For those of you itching to travel to Himachal Pradesh to enjoy the winter snow, here's some advice – think again! …
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Early snow promises long and varied winter sports season

The earlier than expected heavy snowfall in Shimla and neighboring tourist spots has brought good news for winter sports lovers in the state, … See all stories on this topic »

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Himachal Police top brass give up khaki for blue

… Police (Shimla) Ashok Sharma and Shimla Superintendent of Police Sonal Agnihotri sporting their new uniform — light blue shirt and dark blue trousers. … See all stories on this topic »

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Delhi gets colder than Shimla, drops to 3.7 degrees C
Shimla had a maximum temperature of 14.1 degrees and a minimum of 4.6 — both higher than what Delhiites experienced. The morning was also marked by low …
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Chill reigns in city: Brace up for further dip
CHANDIGARH: For the third day in a row on Tuesday, winter of City Beautiful proved colder than Shimla's as the maximum temperature of 12.9 degrees Celsius …
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Settle corruption cases speedily, Himachal courts told
Shimla, Jan 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh High Court's Chief Justice Kurian Joseph has directed all the session judges in the state to dispose of corruption …
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All India National Open Ice Skating Championship Begins in Shimla, India
The seventh All India National Open Ice-Skating Championship began in Shimla City on Monday. More than 80 skaters from 12 different Indian states and …
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Himachal High Court Puts Corruption Cases On Fast Track
Shimla: To fast track disposal of corruption cases, Chief Justice Kurian Joseph has issued directions to sessions judges at Shimla, Kinnaur, Bilaspur, …
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BJP, Cong finish on equal terms in civic body polls in Himachal
PTI Shimla: Ruling BJP and opposition Congress emerged on an equal footing in the electoral battle urban civic bodies and nagar panchayats in Himachal …
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Court restrains monkey killing in Himachal… and other news

Court restrains monkey killing in Himachal
By IANS Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh High Court Thursday put on hold the state government's decision to allow farmers to shoot monkeys that have been …
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Himachal records 16 percent rise in tourist arrivals
Shimla, Jan 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh registered an over 16 percent rise in the number of tourists visiting the state during 2010 as compared to the year …
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Shimla traffic police log on to Facebook to connect with people
… problems and the new traffic order in the state capital of Shimla, with them, the traffic police have opened a new channel for interaction — by opening …
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At 7.4फ्C, Chandigarh colder than Shimla and Srinagar
Chandigarh recorded its coldest day on Wednesday, making it worse than Srinagar and Shimla. And in Madhya Pradesh, many areas saw temperatures dipping below …
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If ScoTs gets Tagore, so should JU's Tice

Edinburgh Napier University, Jadavpur University in Calcutta and the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) in Shimla are expected to set up separate … See all stories on this topic »

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Student commits suicide in Shimla
Shimla (Jan 05) A teenager-girl ended her life after allegedly hanging herself, was found dead at her residence. The incident occurred this afternoon at her …
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Cong retains Shimla Zila Parishad
Shimla (Jan 5) Opposition Congress retained Shimla Zila Parishad seat by bagging 14 seats out of 24 in Shimla Zila Parishad poll held in three phase on Dec …
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Himachal Police top brass give up khaki for blue… and other news

Himachal Police top brass give up khaki for blue
Shimla Senior officers of the Himachal Pradesh Police finally said goodbye to khaki on Monday, with Director General of Police DS Minhas, Inspector General …
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Congress, BJP claim victory in Himachal municipal polls
Shimla, Jan 4 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh''s ruling BJP and opposition Congress today claimed victory in elections to 48 municipal councils and Nagar Panchayats …
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Cong gives a tough fight to BJP in civic polls
Shimla The BJP government's excitement over the panchayat poll results suffered a blow with the Congress winning the top posts of president and …
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Shimla Kullu Manali Tour Package At Himachal Pradesh India Travel & Tourism

The most remarkable attractions of the state are its fabulous hill stations such as Shimla, Kullu Manali, Dalhousie and Dharamshala. Shimla is the capital … See all stories on this topic »

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BJP – Congress Evenly Poised In Himachal Civic Elections
Shimla: With ruling BJP not getting a clear cut majority in the civic poll for 48 urban bodies, and congress evenly poised, the challenges before the Prem …
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For second day, maximum temperature in city lower than that of Shimla
For the second consecutive day the maximum temperature in the city was less than that recorded in Shimla while in Dharamsala it was 16.8 degrees. …
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Provincial town to Capital city
Every summer, the administration would move to Shimla. The real push came after the government's decision to divide Bengal in 1905. …
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Three dead, 3 injured in car accident in Himachal
Shimla: Three persons were killed on the spot and another three have been injured when a Maruti Alto car lost control and fell into a gorge on the …
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LK Advani lauds Himachal Pradesh CM for spectacular achievements in past 3 years
Place: Shimla | Agency: PTI Senior BJP leader LK Advani has congratulated Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal on successful completion of …
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BJP scores an edge over Congress in Himachal civic elections
Shimla: Contested along party lines, the urban local bodies election has thrown up a mixed result with ruling BJP apparently having scored an slight edge …
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Himachal Police Unveil Blue Uniform At Blood Donation Camp… and other news

Himachal Police Unveil Blue Uniform At Blood Donation Camp

Shimla: Police department in collaboration with Red Cross Society held a blood donation camp on The Ridge where 72 people donated blood, which included 67 … See all stories on this topic »

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100 congregate in Shimla for ice
Shimla, Jan 3 (IANS) Shimla's bone-chilling weather notwithstanding, more than 100 skaters from across the country have gathered in this Himachal Pradesh …
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A white New Year in Queen of Hills

For the last few years, tourists flocking to Shimla have been facing disappointment in the absence of a White Christmas, which used to attract thousands of … See all stories on this topic »

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Bengali tourists rescued from Kalpa in Himachal
Shimla: The about 100 tourists holed up in Kalpa since Thursday because of a heavy snow, have been rescued and have left Kinnaur, top district officials …
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Himachal Pradesh Governor greeted by Chief Minister on New Year

Shimla: Smt. Urmila Singh, Governor was greeted by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister on New Year at Raj Bhawan today and wished her a happy and … See all stories on this topic »

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Congress demands white paper on devp works undertaken by Himachal govt
Place: Shimla | Agency: PTI Congress today demanded a white paper on developmental works undertaken by the Himachal Pradesh government and allocation of …
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Himachal gets Rs 22.93 Cr for rural tourism projects from center… and other news

Himachal gets Rs 22.93 Cr for rural tourism projects from center
Shimla: The state has been able to bag Rs 22.93 crore funding for two project from the central government for developing integrated rural tourism circuits, …
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Keylong freezes at minus 12.9 degrees
Shimla, Jan 2 (IANS) Icy winds brought the minimum temperatures in the hills of Himachal Pradesh Sunday, with Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti district shivering …
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Kolkata tourists rescued in Himachal
Shimla, Jan 2 (IANS) More than 100 tourists from West Bengal who were stranded in Kalpa town of Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district since Thursday due to …
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HP snow will help meet water needs
SHIMLA: The heavy snow in Himachal Pradesh in the last two days of 2010 has been the maximum in the last eight years. And though it may have intensified the …
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HAS officer commits suicide
… as Joint Secretary Sainik Welfare at the state secretariat, on Thursday committed suicide at his residence near Chhota Shimla early in the morning. …
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Bengal 96 rescued
The local administration decided to evacuate the tourists from Kalpa, 256km from Shimla, after it stopped snowing this morning. “The tourists are safe. …
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Avalanche threat to parts of Himachal
Day temperatures also stayed four to six degrees below normal. Several areas in Shimla and other mid and higher hills went without water. — PTI.
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Avalanche threat in parts of HP, fog in Punjab, Haryana
Several areas in capital Shimla and other mid and higher hills went without water in the morning as water pipes were frozen and vehicular traffic affected …
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Avalanche threat over Lahaul, Kinnaur, water freeze in Shimla… and other news

Avalanche threat over Lahaul, Kinnaur, water freeze in Shimla
Several localities in Shimla and other places went without water this morning as water in pipes froze and movement of vehicles in many areas of the state …
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Bright sunny day in Himachal
Shimla, Jan 1 (IANS) After three days of moderate to heavy snowfall, the hills of Himachal Pradesh Saturday woke up to a bright sunny morning but with …
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TNN(Trapped.doc)Trapped tourists light bonfires in
Kolkata/New Delhi: Heavy snowfall has trapped nearly 90 tourists from Bengal, mostly Kolkatans, at Kalpa in Kinnaur, some 25km from Shimla in Himachal …
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Woman booked for abetting Himachal officer's suicide
SHIMLA: A Himachal Administrative Service officer allegedly committed suicide at his official residence in the city on Thursday. Shimla police chief Sonal …
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Snowfall in Shimla on New Year's eve after 8 years
Season's first snowfall in Shimla shrouded the town with a picturesque coat of white. Starting from Thursday night, the town continued receiving snow at …
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Tourists flock to Srinagar, Shimla to enjoy first snowfall
Scores of tourists thronged various hill stations in Srinagar and Shimla to enjoy the first snowfall of the season. Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the maiden …
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Shimla, Vaishnodevi Witness Season's First Snowfall… and other news

Shimla, Vaishnodevi Witness Season's First Snowfall
Famous tourist resort Shimla and the Trikuta hills, abode of the Mata Vaishnodevi temple in Jammu region, received the season's first snowfall while rain …
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After two decades, snowfall in Shimla on new year eve
SHIMLA: The snowfall kept date with the 'Queen of the Hills' on new year eve, nearly after two decades, bringing cheers to locals and thousands of tourists …
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Three youths from Shimla killed in accident
Chamba (Dec 31): Three youths belonging to Shimla died when a Scorpio carrying them fell down at Bonkhari on the Chamba-Pathankot highway this morning, …
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Snowflakes greet tourists on New Year's Eve at Shimla

Shimla: The bold and young were out in strength, crowding out the regular visitors in the city centre as the festive mood caught on when a shower of … See all stories on this topic »

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White New Year's Eve in Shimla this time
Shimla, Dec 31 (IANS) It's a white New Year's Eve for the first time in eight years with the season's first snowfall cloaking this Himachal Pradesh capital …
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Head to Shimla for a white New Year's Eve
Shimla, Dec 31 (IANS) A white Christmas may have eluded this Himachal Pradesh capital, but New Year's Eve is more than likely to make up for it with the …
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Shimla gets season's first snow; Kufri, Narkanda under blanket of white

For the first time in 15 years, Shimla is set to turn white ahead of the New Year celebrations, even as adjoining Kufri and Narkanda are already covered … See all stories on this topic »

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Snow, rain in Himachal ruin tourists' holidays
SHIMLA: Snow, rain and sleet kept most tourists and residents across the state indoors as the cold wave intensified over the region with several …
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Season's first snowfall in Himachal
Manali in the Kullu valley and the ski-resorts of Narkanda and Kufri received snowfall, blocking the Hindustan Tibet highway beyond Shimla. …
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Senior government official commits suicide… and other news

Senior government official commits suicide
Shimla, Dec 30 (PTI) A senior officer of Himachal Administrative Services today allegedly committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance, …
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Cold wave kills two in Uttar Pradesh
Shimla has been observing light drizzles of rain since the last few days, and snow fall is expected within 36 to 48 hours. "Shimla experienced light rains, …
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Shimla sees snowfall after 8 years
The snowfall started around 10 am in Kufri, about 35 km from Shimla. It soon reached the capital. Even as temperature fell sharply, the cold weather did not …
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Himachal cracks down on tourist cheats
Shimla, Dec 30 (IANS) If you are going to Shimla to ring in the New Year, be prepared to pay exorbitant room tariffs. But if you feel you have been …
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A White New Year in Shimla
Although it's too late for a white Christmas in Shimla, it looks like hopes for the next best thing — a white New Year– will be met. …
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Fire renders 3 families homeless in Himachal
Shimla (Dec 29) Three families were rendered homeless, yesterday as their houses were gutted down by a devastating fire. The incident occurred at Barthata …
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Rain in Shimla, snow likely soon
The meteorological department, which has predicted rain and snowfall in Shimla and around, besides other tourists destinations, today stuck to its report. …
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Hills near Shimla get season's first snowfall
Shimla, Dec 29 (IANS) The hills near Shimla experienced the season's first snowfall Wednesday, making them even more picturesque, while many popular hill …
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Nikon launches first COOLPIX Zone in Himachal Pradesh… and other news

Nikon launches first COOLPIX Zone in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla: With the aim of achieving proximity to photography enthusiasts, Nikon India, the 100% subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, today announced the launch of …
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At 90, Shimla's skating rink set for nationals
Shimla, Dec 29 (IANS) Ninety years old and still going strong – Asia's only natural ice skating rink is all set to host skaters from across the country for …
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Cameras keep eye on snow leopards in Spiti Valley
Shimla, Dec 29 (IANS) The third eye is monitoring the movement of the highly endangered, elusive snow leopard in the cold deserts of Himachal Pradesh. …
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Vulgar Phone calls to be cognizable offence: Himachal CM

Shimla: Himachal Government would be contemplating making vulgar telephone calls a cognizable offence by bringing the same under the ambit of legislative … See all stories on this topic »

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City's high on New Year revellers' list
Shimla, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Dalhousie, Kullu and Manali are the most-preferred tourist destinations for globetrotters to ring …
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Heavy turnout in HP panchayat polls

Voters at Sujana near Shimla braved the cold to cast votes in the first phase of panchayat elections that began amid tight security on Tuesday. … See all stories on this topic »

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Met predicts snow, tourists rush to hills
With snowfall predicted for Shimla and other hill stations, Himachal Pradesh is expecting heavy rush of tourists in the next few days. …
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Himachal Pradesh mulls legal action against vulgar phone calls
Shimla, Dec 28 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh is considering making vulgar telephone calls a cognisable offence, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said here Tuesday …
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Dhumal for probe into student's obscene pictures case
Shimla, Dec 28 (IANS) About a fortnight after a female college student in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district complained of being blackmailed with her nude …
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Tourist hot spots to get 5 L more visitors this season: Study
NEW DELHI: Hotels in states like Kashmir, Shimla, Goa and Udaipur are witnessing a boom in their business, as over five lakh tourists are expected to visit …
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