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Palampur Institute Grows Netherlands Peony Flower in India for First Time

CSIR-IHBT Palampur successfully cultivates Netherlands-origin peony flower in India for the first time after four years of research and field trials.

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Aug 02, 2026

Mandi Earthquake 3.1 Magnitude Hits Himachal Pradesh

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh at 9.13 am on Sunday. No damage reported. District falls in Seismic Zone 5.

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Aug 01, 2026

Congress Adds 70 New Members in Shimla Drive

PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh welcomed 70 new members into the Congress party at the party headquarters in Shimla, highlighting youth issues and NEET controversy.

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Himachal

Aug 01, 2026

Shipki La Trade Route Reopens After 6-Year Gap

India-China cross-border trade through Shipki La resumed after six years. 16 traders crossed into Tibet as the ancient silk route reopened for business.

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Himachal

Aug 01, 2026

Himachal July Rain Deficit: 5 Districts Hit Hard

Five Himachal districts saw below-average July rains, with Hamirpur driest at 44% deficit. Heavy showers are likely across the state until August 6.

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Jul 31, 2026

19-year-old woman swept away by river in Chamba, body found after overnight search

A 19-year-old woman, Shabnam, was swept away by strong currents in the Siyul river in Chamba district while grazing sheep. Her body was recovered after an overnight search operation.

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Jul 31, 2026

Former Army Chief General VN Sharma, Key Figure in 1987 China Stand-off, Dies at 96

General Vishwa Nath Sharma, who played a major role in the 1987 military stand-off with China, passed away at 96. Cremation set for Saturday in Delhi.

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Jul 30, 2026

Chamba Flood Relief: MP Assures Full Support

Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Mahajan has assured families affected by the recent rain disaster in Chamba district that the Central Government and state administration w...

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Jul 30, 2026

Supreme Court Orders CEC Probe Into Himachal Eco Crisis

Supreme Court asks CEC to examine Himachal ecological crisis, including illegal constructions in Shimla green belt, in phases. Next hearing on August 24.

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Himachal

Jul 29, 2026

Solan Chemists Fear Business Loss After Hospital Shift

Local chemists in Solan are worried that they will lose a major part of their business once the Regional Hospital shifts to a new location on the Kather bypass....

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Himachal

Jul 29, 2026

Himachal Minister Inspects Apple Season Roads

Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh inspects Bhuntar-Manikaran and Kullu-Manali roads, directs officials to ensure safe roads for apple farmers this season.

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Jul 29, 2026

India's First Biochar Plant Fights Forest Fires

Himachal Pradesh commissions India’s first indigenous biochar plant to process pine needles and reduce forest fires. A scalable model for Himalayan states.

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