New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms across 15 states on Saturday, warning of intense rainfall, strong winds and lightning as monsoon activity gathers pace in several parts of the country.According to the IMD, heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds with speeds of up to 70 kilometres per hour is likely in several states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The strong winds may cause dama…
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Shimla, July 17 (IANS) The ED arrested three accused in connection with a cryptocurrency scam in which they defrauded over 2.4 lakh investors, including those in Himachal Pradesh, of nearly Rs 500 crore by promising high returns, an official said on Friday. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Shimla Sub-Zonal Office, arrested Milan Garg, Sukhdev Thakur, and Abhishek Sharma under Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, said the ED official.The ED initiated an invest…
Jalandhar, July 17 (IANS) In a major push to rail and road infrastructure projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 5,470 crore, aimed at strengthening connectivity, improving passenger convenience and accelerating economic development, besides connecting India’s most revered spiritual and cultural centres. Before inaugurating 75 redeveloped railway stations and launching two trains, PM Modi met and interacted with Dera…
Chandigarh, July 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described Chandigarh not just as a city, but as a model of development in healthcare, education and connectivity. “Chandigarh is known for its planned development, better lifestyle and ease of living. Chandigarh is also recognised for its excellent healthcare facilities. Above all, it is blessed by Maa Chandi. That is why the development of Chandigarh has always been a priority for the NDA government,” PM Modi said after inaug…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Punjab have been dealt a blow ahead of the upcoming domestic season as their top batter Nehal Wadhera has decided to leave the team and play for Himachal Pradesh in the upcoming season, providing the hill state a significant boost as they look to revamp after a poor performance last year.According to ESPNcricinfo, Wadhera decided to move after finding limited opportunities with Punjab during the 2025-26 season. The left-hander also becomes the third guest player from Pu…
Shimla, July 15 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced constitution of a state-level chargesheet committee and a mass agitation committee to expose what it alleged were anti-people policies, unfulfilled promises, corruption, and administrative failures of the state government and to launch a statewide public movement against it.BJP state President Rajeev Bindal claimed that during its three-and-a-half years in office, the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government…
Pong Dam (Himachal Pradesh), July 14 (IANS) Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Tuesday said the Punjab government is fully prepared in view of the monsoon, with requisite arrangements in place to tackle any exigency. Along with senior officials, the minister visited Pong Dam in Himachal Pradesh to take stock of water inflow status, where he pointed out that preparedness had been made for the rainy season. He said the water level was 1,322 ft in the dam, which was recorded at…
Shimla, July 14 (IANS) A Special CBI Court in Shimla on Tuesday sentenced four convicts to two years’ imprisonment with a total fine of Rs 80,000 in three bank fraud cases related to Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans taken from an SBI branch in Kangra, an official said. The four convicts held guilty for cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy are: Bachitter Singh, Roshan Lal, Harkirat Singh and Shammi, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said in a statement.The CBI had registered the case …
Shimla, July 12 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government on Sunday said it would launch the High Value Nut Mission from 2026 to 2031 to promote the cultivation of high-value temperate nut crops, including walnut, almond, apricot and pine nut (chilgoza).The government said the mission would not only help enhance farmers’ incomes but also promote the cultivation of high-value temperate nut crops.The mission aims to address key challenges confronting the horticulture sector, including ageing orchards…
Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Veteran actress Mandakini, on Sunday, took to social media to share glimpses of her beautiful Himachali-inspired look and serene moments from Manali. Embracing the rich culture of Himachal Pradesh, she looked elegant in traditional attire while enjoying the beauty of the mountains. Alongside her pictures, Mandakini shared a heartfelt note about the peace and happiness she finds in the hills. She described her Manali experience as a journey filled with nature, gratitude and…