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Mandi-Kullu highway restored for one-way traffic, 362 roads still blocked

Dharamshala, Aug. 10 -- The Mandi-Kullu stretch of Chandigarh-Manali National Highway (NH-21), which was blocked at multiple locations, was restored for one-way traffic on Saturday. The stretch was bl... Read More


1 killed after vehicle falls into river in Chamba

Dharamshala, Aug. 10 -- One person was killed when the vehicle he was driving plunged into the Ravi river in Chamba, police said on Saturday. The accident occurred on the Chamba-Holi road near Jura Ma... Read More


First freight train carrying cement from Punjab arrives in Anantnag

Srinagar/ Jammu:, Aug. 10 -- For the first time freight train loaded with cement arrived in Anantnag which the railway has described as a historical milestone in the railway journey of J&K. Earlier th... Read More


Himachal govt to check haphazard constructions near riverbanks, nullahs

Shimla, Aug. 10 -- In the wake of repeated loss of lives and property, the state government will check haphazard constructions near the banks of rivers and nullahs, as well as flash floods and landsli... Read More


J&K Police search 26 houses in Kishtwar

Jammu, Aug. 10 -- Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, on Saturday, launched a crackdown on terror networks conducting searches at 26 houses, including that of Hizbul ... Read More


Biker dies after Chinese kite string slits throat

JAMMU, Aug. 10 -- A motorbike-borne youth died after a Chinese kite thread slit his throat in Garhi Rehamble area of Udhampur district on Saturday, said officials. The deceased was identified as Rajin... Read More


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