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Excise Department Starts Unit-Wise Online Auction Across Districts

Shimla: The Excise Department has commenced the first-ever unit-wise online auction of retail liquor vends across Himachal Pradesh for the financial year April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The move ...
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UGC Flags 32 Fake Universities Across 12 States, Warns Students Against Admission

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a list of 32 fake universities operating across 12 states in the country, warning students and parents against taking admission in such ...
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Big Relief for Contract Employees as Himachal Revises Pension Rules

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has extended a major relief to contract employees by deciding that their contract period will now be counted towards pension benefits. This decision follows a ...
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Hydrology-Based Design to Replace Old Patterns as State Approves Road Drainage Policy

Shimla: Moving away from conventional road construction practices, the Himachal Pradesh Government has approved a new Road Drainage Policy that mandates hydrology-based design to reduce recurring ...
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Shimla’s Iconic Ice-Skating Rink to Be Transformed into Modern Sports Facility

Shimla: In a move aimed at strengthening winter tourism and sports infrastructure, the Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to transform the historic Ice-Skating Rink at Lakkar Bazar into a modern ...
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Mining Policy on Paper, Plunder on Ground: Beas Faces Existential Crisis

Kangra – Illegal mining in the Mand area of Indora Assembly constituency has turned the once-flowing stretch of the Beas River into a battleground between law and lawlessness. While the mining policy ...
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Shimla MC Budget: No New Taxes, But User Charges Up in Shimla’s ₹688 Crore Budget

Amid opposition protests and heated exchanges in the House, the Congress-ruled Shimla Municipal Corporation on Friday presented a ₹688 crore budget for the financial year 2026–27, announcing no new ...
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Tag: Amar Pure Gold

Shimla: Chandigarh-based Amar Pure Gold has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Himachal Pradesh Government to invest ₹85 crore in setting up potato... The News Himachal seeks to cover ...
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Jaypee Students Join U.S. Universities Under Accelerated Master’s, Exchange Programs

Waknaghat /Solan – Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT) students have joined universities in the United States under Accelerated Master’s and Student Exchange programmes. The development ...
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Himachal’s Share Increased Under 16th Finance Commission, Congress Creating Panic: Anurag Thakur

Himachal Pradesh’s share in central tax devolution has increased under the 16th Finance Commission, and claims of financial loss are aimed at creating panic, former Union Minister and Hamirpur MP ...
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BRICS CCI to Position Himachal as Preferred Investment Destination, Business Conclave Proposed in Dharamshala

In a move expected to strengthen investment inflow and employment generation, the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) has entered into a Memorandum of Commitment (MoC) with the ...
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Private Volvo Buses Among 718 Vehicles Blacklisted for Transport Rule Violations

The Himachal Pradesh Transport Department has blacklisted 718 vehicles, including several private Volvo buses, for violating transport rules and failing to pay imposed fines. The action has been taken ...