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War of words between govt, Oppn over RDG discontinuation

Shimla, Feb. 17 -- The Himachal Pradesh assembly witnessed a war of words between the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government and the opposition BJP over the ruling party pushing for discussion... Read More


Assembly passes RERA amendment bill without changes

Shimla, Feb. 17 -- Despite the objection of governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, the Himachal Pradesh assembly on Monday again passed the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Himachal Pradesh Amendment Bi... Read More


Sukhu: OPS will not be discontinued

Shimla, Feb. 17 -- The Himachal Pradesh assembly saw heated discussion on Monday on the issue of the 16th Finance Commission's decision to discontinue the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) for 17 states, in... Read More


Nod to increase tenure of mayor, dy mayor

India, Feb. 17 -- Despite governor Shiv Pratap Shukla's objection, the Himachal Pradesh assembly on Monday once again passed the Himachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, w... Read More


Minister: Shahpur Kandi barrage to be ready by March 31

Jammu, Feb. 17 -- The Shahpur Kandi barrage is set for completion by March 31, a move that will effectively plug the outflow of excess water from the Ravi river into Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir jal sh... Read More


Seven-day International Shivratri Festival commences in Mandi

Dharamshala, Feb. 17 -- The seven-day International Maha Shivratri festival began in Mandi on Monday with the first procession led by the presiding deity Raj Madhav Rao and the flag hoisting at the hi... Read More


J&K Police bust Rs.209cr online investment scam; 8 arrested

Srinagar, Feb. 17 -- Eight persons, including a doctor from Haryana, were arrested by police in Rs.209 crore fake online investment scam. Police termed it as a multi crore online investment scam that ... Read More


Two Pak nationals among 3 escape from juvenile home after attacking cops, raids on

JAMMU, Feb. 17 -- A high alert has been sounded across Jammu region after two Pakistani nationals and a local criminal, purportedly associated with 'Khauf Gang', opened fire from a pistol and physical... Read More


In harsh Kashmir winter, day temps running 7-8 degrees above normal

Srinagar, Feb. 17 -- With largely dry weather observed in February, the maximum temperatures are running 7-8 degrees above normal in Kashmir, the J&K meteorological centre (MeT) in Srinagar said. Thou... Read More


Persistent dry spell leaves HP with 73% rain deficit in Feb

Dharamshala, Feb. 17 -- After recording the 51st highest rainfall in January, Himachal Pradesh has witnessed a 73% rainfall deficit in February so far due to persistent dry weather across the state in... Read More