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In a first, change brews with tea gardens in Kathua's Billawar

Jammu, Aug. 10 -- Taking a leaf out of the Kangra tea gardens in Himachal Pradesh's Palampur, the agriculture department of Jammu and Kashmir has initiated a tea plantation drive in the hilly Billawar... Read More


4.7L tourists visit Kangra in 1st 6 months, more than last yr

Dharamshala, Aug. 10 -- Despite slowdown in May, the tourist footfall in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh has witnessed an increase in the first six months of 2025 compared to the arrivals recorded... Read More


Himachal seeks separate e-way bill for tracking narcotic substances under GST

Shimla, Aug. 10 -- In a move to curb the growing menace of drug abuse and prevent the diversion of narcotic substances from the pharma companies, the Himachal Pradesh government seeks separate e-way b... Read More


AIP holds protest, seeks Er Rashid's release from jail

Srinagar, Aug. 10 -- Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) held a protest here on Saturday, demanding the immediate release of its chief and Member of Parliament Sheikh Abdul Rashid, from jail. The protest began ... Read More


Police detain fraudster under PSA for selling fake gold

Srinagar, Aug. 10 -- : Police on Saturday detained a habitual offender involved in selling counterfeit gold under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Anantnag. Police termed it as a significant step toward... Read More


'Can't run down air india over one tragedy': SC backs airline

New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought an independent audit of Air India's safety practices and maintenance procedures in ... Read More


Himachal HC dismisses plea seeking discharge of faculty

Shimla, Aug. 9 -- Denying any relief, the Himachal Pradesh high court has dismissed the revision petition filed by the faculty members of VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, ho... Read More


5 of family among 6 killed as car falls into gorge in Chamba

Shimla, Aug. 9 -- Six people, including five members of a family, were killed when a boulder hit their car, causing it to veer off the road and roll down a 500-metre gorge in the Chanvas area of Chura... Read More


Each district to get half-way homes in phased manner: HP govt to HC

Shimla, Aug. 9 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has told the state high court that it plans to open one half-way home (residential facility for individuals recovering from addiction, mental health i... Read More


Book ban imposed by LG, not me: Omar

Srinagar, Aug. 9 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday blamed lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha for banning 25 books and said he would "never ban books". While responding to a twit... Read More