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Monkey menace in Shimla has reached a tipping point, with at least ten incidents of monkey bites reported daily in the capital city. (Photo: Representational Image/ANI)

At least 10 incidents of monkey bite being reported daily in Shimla: report

In February, monkeys were declared vermin by government in 91 places across the state, the state's Forest Minister Govind Thakur had said.

25 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

Police and fire brigade officials immediately swung into action after being informed and rescued Lalit Yadav. (Photo: Representational)

Haryana man falls into river in Manali while clicking selfie

His medical examination has been done and he is fine now, officials said.

17 Jul 2019 6:05 PM

At least seven people, including six Army personnel, were killed and 28 injured after a four-storey building collapsed in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district, the police said on Monday. (Photo: ANI)

14 including 13 Army soldiers dead after building collapses in Himachal

The Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police initially jointly carried out the rescue operation.

15 Jul 2019 9:12 AM

2 dead, 14 still trapped in collapsed building in Himachal's Solan

A team of National Disaster Response Force or NDRF is on its way to the site of the accident to carry out rescue operations.

14 Jul 2019 7:14 PM

This comes after police and local authorities, after the June 19 bus accident, restricted buses from accommodating passengers more than its sitting capacity. (Photo

Students protest against bus shortage in Kullu

Owing to the difficulty in commuting, students say they are not able to reach their schools and colleges on time.

25 Jun 2019 7:56 PM

The private bus (bearing registration number HP 66-7065) fell into the over 300-metre-deep nullah near the Dhoth Morh in Banjar tehsil of the district, Kullu Superintendent of Police Shalini Agnihotri said. (Photo: ANI)

25 dead, 35 injured as bus falls in drain in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh

Rescue operation is still on.

20 Jun 2019 6:32 PM

On a six-day tour of Himachal Pradesh, Zala said various states had been told to provide safety equipment to safai karamcharis for the cleaning of sewers. (Photo: Representational)

801 workers died cleaning sewers in country since 1993: Central panel chief

The NCSK chairman asked state govt to provide sucking and jetting machines to the municipal committees for the cleaning of septic tanks.

13 Jun 2019 5:08 PM

The forest minister of the state, Govind Singh said that despite all efforts to sensitize the people about the forest they could not stop these incidents. (Photo: File)

Himachal Pradesh witnessed more than 500 cases of forest fire

The forest fire incidents in and around Shimla town are also increasing each day.

12 Jun 2019 9:35 AM

World's highest polling station at Tashigang village in Himachal

There are total 49 registered voters in Tashigang polling station in tribal Lahaul and Spiti district.

19 May 2019 3:06 PM

Priyanka was scheduled to address a rally in Sundernagar in support of Mandi Congress candidate Aashray Sharma, a state party leader said. (Photo: PTI)

Priyanka Gandhi's Himachal visit cancelled due to bad weather

All four seats in Himachal Pradesh will go to the polls on May 19.

14 May 2019 3:23 PM

Cricketer-turned-politician Sidhu Saturday said PM Modi is like that new bride who puts on a pretence, rather than actually working, in her marital household. (Photo: File)

HP BJP women's wing chief asks Sidhu to apologise for 'anti-women' remarks

On suunday, BJP's Goswami said Sidhu's remark indicated his and Congress' 'anti-women' mindset.

12 May 2019 4:17 PM

Shah also noted that it was for the first time that the opposition has not made corruption an issue as it has been "wiped out" during the Modi government. (Photo: ANI twitter)

BJP to scrap Art 370 if voted back to power: Amit Shah

The BJP chief is campaigning in support of Kangra BJP candidate Kishan Kapoor.

12 May 2019 3:00 PM

Pitroda blames 'bad hindi' for his 'so what' remark on 1984 anti-Sikh riots

His apology came after BJP leaders, Sikh groups and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Pitroada.

10 May 2019 7:40 PM

Modi also accused the Manmohan Singh-led Congress government of misleading former soldiers over the one rank, one pension scheme. (Photo: ANI twitter)

PM Modi targets Congress over anti-Sikh riots

He urged people to ensure a hat-trick for the Bharatiya Janata Party.

10 May 2019 5:36 PM

Rahul raised the 'Chowkidar chor hai' slogan again, accusing Modi of favouring industrialist Anil Ambani in a deal related to the Rafale aircraft contract. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Modi hates my family, I will repay him with love: Rahul

In the last few days, the Modi has referred to alleged corruption during Rajiv Gandhi's term as prime minister.

10 May 2019 4:46 PM

Rubil Shaikh of Murshidabad district surrendered on Monday, following which he was formally arrested, the officer said. (Representational image)

Accused of selling beef, Bengal man arrested in Himachal Pradesh

Multiple places were raided a few weeks ago in West Bengal to nab Shaikh but police had failed to trace him

06 May 2019 7:36 PM

The deceased were on their way to attend Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur's election rally at Bhatkidhar in Seraj Tehsil. (Photo: File)

5 BJP workers die as car falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh

According to the police, the vehicle fell into a 300-metre-deep gorge near Bagachanogi area killing the five occupants instantly.

05 May 2019 5:06 PM

The Himachal Pradesh BJP urged the EC to ban Rahul Gandhi from holding poll rallies for levelling baseless allegations against PM Modi. (Photo: File)

Ban Rahul Gandhi from holding rallies: Himachal BJP to EC

The demand comes a day after the EC served a notice to Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Satpal Satti for his remarks against Gandhi scion.

17 Apr 2019 3:54 PM

However, the Congress in Himachal is still betting on its veteran leaders like Virbadhra Singh, 84, who is also leading the campaign in Himachal for the party. (Photo: PTI)

Himachal: Cong’s old guard faces challenge from youth

The BJP decided not to field veteran BJP leader and two-time former chief minister Shanta Kumar from Kangra constituency in the forthcoming elections.

01 Apr 2019 2:47 AM

The body of one of the Army jawans was recovered on Wednesday itself, but there was no trace of five others. (Photo: ANI)

6 jawans feared dead in avalanche in Himachal, rescue on standby

Rescue parties are waiting for the weather to clear to restart the operation.

21 Feb 2019 2:00 PM

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