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Weather Tomorrow September 9: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

A new weather advisory has been released, predicting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in various regions. Bihar and Odisha are set to face considerable downpours accompanied by lightning. Meanwhile, Delhi and Haryana will experience warmer temperatures with a possibility of light rain. In contrast, Rajasthan and Punjab are likely to enjoy…

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Road Tripping With a Toddler in India: Route Choices, Break Timings and Packing That Prevents Meltdowns

Pick the Route Before You Pick the DestinationThe biggest mistake families make is choosing where to go and then figuring out how to get there with a toddler. Reverse that. The route is the decision.For children under three, cap driving time at four hours per day, split across two legs.…

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Himachal Assembly passes university amendment Bill amid protests over recruitment powers

Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a bill amending the state university recruitment system. The government aims for transparent and merit-based appointments in universities. Opposition legislators and university teachers protested the proposed changes to recruitment powers. Concerns were raised about undermining university autonomy and academic freedom. The bill was ultimately passed by…

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Himachal Pradesh to see active monsoon till September 3 as 98 roads remain blocked

Himachal Pradesh anticipates active monsoon conditions through September third. Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast for several districts, impacting infrastructure. Ninety-eight roads remain blocked, and power supply is disrupted across the state. Authorities warn of landslides and rising water levels in rivers. Residents and tourists should exercise caution and follow official…

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67 vulnerable glacial lakes identified in Himachal; early warning systems planned for four in Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti

Himachal Pradesh has identified sixty-seven vulnerable glacial lakes across its high-altitude regions. Early warning systems are being established for four of the most critical lakes. These systems will monitor changes and transmit real-time data from remote locations. The state is also marking high flood levels in downstream areas. This comprehensive…

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Low apple crop, rising input costs leave Himachal growers worried despite firm prices; traders report losses

Himachal Pradesh apple growers face a difficult season with reduced production. Erratic weather severely impacted fruit setting, leading to lower yields this year. Premium apples fetch firm prices, but costs remain high for growers. Traders report weak demand and small fruit sizes affecting their margins. Pending government payments add to…

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Georgia and Armenia Budget Travel Guide for Indians: The Caucasus Circuit That Costs Less Than Europe

Why These Two Countries Keep Getting SkippedMost Indian travelers routing through the Middle East on a layover have flown within an hour of Tbilisi without knowing it. Georgia and Armenia don't appear on the standard shortlist, Bali, Europe, Thailand, Dubai, because no one in your extended family has been there…

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The Fergana Valley Reveals a Central Asia That Silk Road Tourism in Uzbekistan Cannot Show You

What Samarkand doesn't tell youYou arrive in Samarkand and the architecture does its work on you. The Registan is genuinely overwhelming. The tilework at Shah-i-Zinda is the most concentrated beauty you may ever stand inside. But after two days, you begin to notice that Uzbekistan's monument cities have been curated…

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Beyond Himachal Pradesh: The Best Weekend Destinations From Delhi You Have Not Tried

Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, The Hill Town That Forgot to Get FamousMost people driving toward the hills from Delhi default to Mussoorie or Nainital. Lansdowne sits 258 kilometres from Delhi, a five-to-six hour drive through Garhwal, and it has stayed quiet for a reason that has nothing to do with quality. The…

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Himachal Homestay Tourism: What Mountain Families Gain and What Travellers Bring Back

The room is not the pointThe bed is narrow. The blanket smells of cedar and something older. Outside the window, a walnut tree drops its fruit onto a tin roof at 5 a.m., and that sound wakes you before the family does. You did not come here for the room.…

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No retirement of doctors till March 2027: Himachal CM Sukhu in Independence Day speech

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced several welfare initiatives for state employees. He also detailed plans for improved healthcare and employment opportunities for the youth. The government will enhance incentives for ASHA workers and revise remuneration for NHM staff. New schemes will focus on nutrition for mothers and…

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The Spiti-Kinnaur Loop in Late September Is Himachal at Its Most Honest and Beautiful

The Season Nobody Talks AboutThe poplars along the Sutlej go gold before anything else. You notice them first near Rampur, still low enough in altitude that the air has some give to it, and by the time you reach Pooh the gold has deepened into something closer to amber, the…

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Kinnaur Is the Himachal District That Looks Like Tibet and Gets Overlooked Because Manali Is Easier

The road that most people don't takeYou leave Shimla and the hills start changing almost immediately. The pine forests thin. The rock face closes in. By the time you reach Rampur, the Sutlej is a grey-green roar below you and the road is a single lane cut into a cliff…

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Himachal Pradesh monsoon: 124 roads blocked, 255 DTRs down, 155 deaths reported

Himachal Pradesh faces extensive disruptions from torrential rains, with 124 roads blocked and 255 power transformers out. Mandi district suffered the most road closures, while power outages heavily impacted Sundernagar and Mandi subdivisions. Disaster-related deaths have reached 155, including fatalities from landslides and road accidents. Significant financial losses are estimated…

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6 Himalayan Passes You Can Drive Across in India That Feel Like Crossing Into a Different Country

Sach Pass, Himachal Pradesh, Where the Road Forgets You ExistAt 4,414 metres, Sach Pass sits between the Chamba and Pangi valleys and stays buried under snow for eight months of the year. When it opens, typically from late June to early October, the 65-kilometre stretch from Killar to Bairagarh is…

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162 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh; Meteorological department issues orange alert for heavy rain on August 10, 11

Himachal Pradesh grapples with 162 road closures and infrastructure damage from recent heavy rains. An orange alert warns of further heavy to very heavy rainfall on August 10 and 11. Several districts are expected to receive significant precipitation, impacting daily life and travel. Since monsoon onset, 65 people have died…

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Monsoon rains continue to hamper Himachal; 108 roads remain blocked

Monsoon rains continue to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh on Monday. One hundred and eight roads remain blocked due to landslides and debris from recent heavy rainfall. Fifteen people have tragically lost their lives in rain-related incidents across the state. Water supply schemes have also been affected, with thirty-eight…

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Why thousands of Himachal teachers are doing hunger strike after a 15-day march across the state

Thousands of primary school teachers marched across Himachal Pradesh demanding policy changes. They gathered in Shimla after a 15-day protest march concluded. Federation leaders have now begun an indefinite relay hunger strike outside the directorate. The Chief Minister assured the gathering that most demands were accepted.

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Himachal Pradesh on high alert as MeT issues red warning for heavy rainfall

Himachal Pradesh is on high alert following a red alert for heavy rainfall. Very heavy to extremely heavy rains are predicted for several districts on Monday and Tuesday. Flash floods have already blocked a road in Kinnaur district, causing damage. Authorities have activated emergency centers and prepared response teams for…

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Weather today, July 19: IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Srinagar, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Northeast India; Delhi likely to receive light rain

Weather today, July 19: Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for many Indian states on Sunday, the IMD has said. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim anticipate extremely heavy rain in isolated areas. Thunderstorms with gusty winds and lightning are also expected across several regions. Delhi-NCR remains under a yellow…

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Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reiterates commitment to balanced, inclusive development; highlights reforms in health, education

Himachal Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met with a delegation from Doon. The state government prioritizes balanced development and strengthening health and education sectors. Several key initiatives have been launched in the Doon constituency recently. Government schools are now adopting the CBSE curriculum for better student access.

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Over 150 Nihangs camping at Paonta Sahib gurdwara, say won't leave until arrested members released

Over 150 Nihangs are camped in Himachal Pradesh, refusing to return to Punjab until four sect members arrested in Uttarakhand are freed. A recent attempt to enter Uttarakhand led to clashes with police. The Nihangs have suspended their protest march for two days following assurances from the Uttarakhand administration, but…

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HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and reduce wages

Himachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Anirudh Singh stated the changes, shifting financial burden to states and reducing guaranteed workdays, will cost Himachal Pradesh ₹164.63 crore annually and potentially ₹800-1,000 crore if actual demand exceeds allocations.…

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'Khalsa tax': Issue taken up with Punjab Chief Minister, says Himachal minister Jagat Singh Negi

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister has raised the issue of a 'Khalsa tax' with his Punjab counterpart. A group of Nihang Sikhs imposed this symbolic tax on vehicles registered in Himachal Pradesh entering Punjab. The group stated it was a protest against entry taxes levied by Himachal Pradesh on out-of-state vehicles.

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Nihang Sikhs impose symbolic 'Khalsa tax' on HP vehicles at Punjab border point

Nihang Sikhs staged a protest on the Kiratpur Sahib-Manali highway. They collected a symbolic 'Khalsa tax' from Himachal-registered vehicles entering Punjab. This action was a demonstration against Himachal Pradesh's entry tax on out-of-state vehicles. The Nihang leader stated the collected funds would be used for the welfare of the poor.

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