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Shrikhand pilgrimage, tougher than Amarnath, to begin in Himachal on July 7
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The two-week long Shrikhand Mahadev pilgrimage, considered tougher than the journey to the Amarnath cave shrine in Kashmir, will begin in Himachal Pradesh on...
Hindu awakening – Protests erupt again in Himachal over Manohar Lal’s brutal murder and dismemberment
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Protests erupted once again on Thursday in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba town and elsewhere in the district over the murder two weeks ago of a...
Growing Islamism in Himalayas: Now, Manohar Lal (21) hacked into pieces by Muslim girlfriend’s family in Chamba, HP; ‘no communal angle’ says police
Under the secular state, Islamist radicalization is slowly but surely spreading its tentacles into the 2 Himalayan hill states/regions that managed to remain untouched...
Himachal plans to legalise cannabis cultivation for legit economic spinoffs
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With a section of growers in Himachal Pradesh has been demanding the cultivation of cannabis as an alternative crop should be legally allowed as...
Devotees throng Himachal mandirs on onset of Chaitra Navratri
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Crowds of devotees thronged temples in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday to mark the start of the nine-day-long Chaitra Navratri.
Necessary arrangements have been made for...
Himachal gears up for war on drugs as addiction soars in key tourist hubs
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In the biggest drug seizure drive in Mandi two days back, a scrap dealer - Kali Dass, 42, hailing from Balh, landed up in...
Why are people going missing in Himachal’s beautiful Parvati valley?
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Breathtaking landscapes, tall green cedars and a fascinating riverside surrounded by majestic mountain peaks make the Parvati valley a natural wonder. But it also...
Land Jihad in Uttarakhand: Situation spiraling out of hand in parts of Dehradun
It may be a shocking revelation for many that Uttarakhand has the second fastest-growing Muslim population after Assam, as per a Panchajanya report. The...
Over 150 deities assemble for Maha Shivratri festivity in Mandi
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In this Himachal Pradesh historical town, popularly known as 'Chhoti Kashi', over 150 deities gathered for the five-day festivities of Maha Shivratri that began...
Next steps in Joshimath: Rehabilitate people with dignity and re-evaluate hydro projects
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With the government making efforts to relocate people and provide compensation of Rs 1.5 lakh to affected families in Joshimath, experts suggest that all...