Shimla
Capital of Himachal Pradesh, India
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Shimla is the capital and the largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India. After independence, the city became the capital of East Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. It is the principal commercial, cultural and educational centre of the state.
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After Sanjauli, Mandi, demand for razing another HP mosqueResidents and organizations in Shimla are calling for the demolition of an allegedly illegal mosque in Kasumpti due to concerns about gatherings of unidentified non-locals. Former deputy mayor Rakesh..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Shimla mosque dispute: VHP leaders, ex-councillors among those booked for violent protestIn Shimla, fifty individuals, including VHP leaders and panchayat chiefs, were booked for violence during a protest demanding the demolition of an illegal mosque portion. Clashes with police resulted..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Himachal: VHP calls for bandh against unauthorised mosques and police clashesProtests erupted across Himachal Pradesh towns as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and business groups called a bandh against alleged unauthorized mosque constructions and police actions. Demonstrations took..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Protests by Hindu groups in Shimla continue despite mosque demolitionProtests continue in Shimla and Mandi over alleged illegal mosque constructions. Hindu groups demand action, leading to clashes with police using water cannons and tear gas. Despite voluntary..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Poore desh mein model banana padega': Giriraj Singh on Hindu groups protesting over Shimla mosqueUnion minister Giriraj Singh lauded the unity of Hindu organizations in Himachal Pradesh over protests against unauthorised mosque construction in Sanjauli, suggesting it sends a strong national..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will be demolished if... ': Himachal minister's assurance amid Shimla mosque rowIn Himachal Pradesh's Sanjauli, protests broke out over an allegedly illegal mosque construction pending since 2010. The Shimla Municipal Corporation's slow pace has angered locals, leading to clashes..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Himachal Pradesh: Protest in Shimla over alleged illegal construction of Sanjauli mosqueThe protests have been called by Hindu organizations over the alleged illegal construction of Sanjauli mosque.DNA - Published | |
Himachal Rains: IMD predicts flash floods in 3 districts, 47 roads closed due trafficThe road closures span various districts, with 13 roads shut in Mandi, 11 in Kangra, and nine each in Shimla and Kullu.DNA - Published | |
Himachal Pradesh Cloudbursts: Death toll rises to 11 in flash floods, 40 still missing, red alert issued till...Over 40 people are still missing after a series of cloudbursts occurred in Kullu's Nirmand, Sainj and Malana, Mandi's Padhar and Shimla's Rampur subdivision on the night of July 31 and wreaked havoc.DNA - Published | |
Himachal Pradesh Rains: Search, rescue ops underway in flood-affected Samej village after cloudburst in ShimlaHimachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh on Saturday said that around 50 people are feared dead in the affected areas and the official number can only be declared after official confirmation and..DNA - Published | |
Himachal Pradesh Cloudburst: Over 190 roads closed after floods, heavy rains to continue till this day; check forecastOf the 191 roads closed for vehicular traffic in the state, 79 are in Mandi, 38 in Kullu, 35 in Chamba and 30 in Shimla, five in Kangra and two each in Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti districts, according..DNA - Published | |
Watch: Heavy rain triggers massive landslide in Himachal's Shimla, national highway blockedThe recent heavy rains have led to the closure of more than 80 roads across Himachal Pradesh, with Mandi, Kullu, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Kangra districts being the most affected.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Tibetan community in exile celebrates 89th birthday of 14th Dalai Lama in ShimlaThe celebrations in Shimla saw Tibetan Buddhists offering long-life prayers and a rich tapestry of cultural performances showcasing the diverse heritage of the Tibetan and Indian communities. Monks,..IndiaTimes - Published | Himachal Pradesh: 4 dead after bus falls into gorge in Shimla's JubbalFour people including the driver and conductor died after a Himachal Pradesh Road and Transport Corporation bus fell into a gorge in Shimla district.DNA - Published |
Shimla facing water shortage, tourist influx adds to troublesShimla, Himachal Pradesh, faces a severe water crisis this summer due to heat waves and limited rainfall, affecting the daily water supply to residents and tourists. The city, receiving only 30 MLD out..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP ahead in all four Lok Sabha seats in HP, Kangana and Anurag leadingIn Himachal Pradesh, the BJP leads in all four Lok Sabha seats. Actor Kangana Ranaut is ahead by 44,477 votes in Mandi, while Anurag Thakur leads by 97,351 votes in Hamirpur. Anand Sharma of Congress..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hot hills: Mercury at record high in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J&KHimalayan states Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir are experiencing record-breaking temperatures this May. Dehradun hit 43°C, matching its 2012 record, with temperatures exceeding..IndiaTimes - Published | Under leadership of PM Modi, foreign policy of India has given fame to our nation: EAM JaishankarLauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that it is under his leadership that the foreign policy of India has given fame to the nation, which has..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Rahul Baba and his sister came to Shimla for holidays, but did not attend Pran Pratishtha': Amit ShahIndiaTimes - Published | In Himachal, a remote village alt-deletes plan on tunnel routePerched at an altitude of 8,887ft near Jalori Jot, a mountain pass (10,800 feet) connecting Kullu with Shimla, the village of around 350 inhabitants from 60 households scattered across a 3km area..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tourists heading for cooler climes in Himachal Pradesh run into heatwaveTourists in Himachal Pradesh disappointed by heatwave, with rising temperatures in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Solan, Sirmaur, Kangra, and Shimla districts. Severe heatwave expected. Indian Meteorological..IndiaTimes - Published | President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Shimla on 5 days visit of HimachalIndiaTimes - Published |
Landslide in HP's Shimla dist crushes SUV, 2 killedIndiaTimes - Published | SC nod for Shimla development, says balance it with green concernsIndiaTimes - Published |
Fuel stations turn away motorists as truckers' strike hits supplies in Himachal PradeshFuel pumps in Himachal Pradesh are turning away motorists due to the truckers' strike, causing limited availability of petrol and diesel. The strike is in protest of stricter punishments in the new law..IndiaTimes - Published | Himachal CM Sukhu dedicates Rs 47 crore Sanjauli-Dhalli tunnelHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the newly constructed Rs. 47.36 crore Sanjauli-Dhalli tunnel in Shimla. The tunnel's progress was slow during the previous BJP..IndiaTimes - Published |
Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was epitome of good governance: Jai Ram ThakurFormer Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur praised former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee for his commitment to good governance. Thakur highlighted that the Modi government is following..IndiaTimes - Published | Heavy traffic chokes Manali as tourists arrive to celebrate Christmas and New YearPolice in the Shimla area stated on Thursday that they anticipated a massive influx of tourists ahead of the year-end celebrationsDNA - Published |
Ambedkar promoted social harmony and equality: CM SukhuHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday paid floral tributes to the statue of BR Ambedkar, Chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution, at Chaura Maidan,..IndiaTimes - Published | Sukhu returns to Shimla after treatment in Delhi, says won't campaign in poll-bound statesHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has returned to Shimla after 15 days of treatment at AIIMS in Delhi. Doctors have advised him to rest for two months, so he will not campaign in..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pradeep Sangwan, who cleans up the hills, one trek at a timePradeep Sangwan, founder of non-profit organization Healing Himalayas, leads a team of volunteers in cleaning up mountains of garbage left by tourists in the Shimla hill town. The group collects 90..IndiaTimes - Published | From Bhangarh Fort to Shimla's Tunnel No. 33: 8 most haunted places in North IndiaIf mysterious and spooky stories intrigue you, here we have a list of eight most haunted places in northern India.DNA - Published |
A warning shot: One city in the Himalayas shows why climate change is a top priority at the G20In the foothills of the Himalayas is Shimla - once the summer capital of the British Raj, known as the Queen of the Hills.Sky News - Published | Himachal Pradesh rains: Shimla landslide death toll rises to 17, furious downpour continues in stateThe rains in Himachal Pradesh continue in the midst of the rising death toll and destruction while NDRF continues to run risky rescue operations.DNA - Published |
One more body found, Shimla toll 24; IMD forecasts more rainSearch teams retrieved Saturday the remains of Ish Sharma whose parents - mathematics professor PL Sharma, a faculty member at Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), and his mother Chitralekha - had..IndiaTimes - Published | Shimla: 15 year old boy stripped, thrashed, paraded in market, 5 arrestedShimla police arrested five people after a 15-year-old boy was stripped naked, thrashed and paraded in the market on suspicion of stealing from a shop in Himachal Pradesh.DNA - Published |
Shimla plan must balance growth, environment: Supreme CourtIndiaTimes - Published | Himachal weather news: School damaged in Shimla after cloudbursts, national highway blocked; IMD issues yellow alertThe MeT has also issued a 'yellow warning' of heavy rain on July 28 and predicted a wet spell in the state till July 31 in Himachal Pradesh.DNA - Published |
NSG team visits Shimla eatery rocked by explosionIndiaTimes - Published | Himachal rains: IMD issues red alert for 7 districts, warns of extremely heavy rains; check detailsHimachal weather news: The weather office also cautioned about the possibility of flash floods along several water bodies including in Kangra, Chamba, Shimla and Mandi.DNA - Published |
6 killed as monsoon wreaks havoc in Himachal Pradesh, heavy rains cause landslide, flash floodsHeavy rainfall was witnessed in most popular tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh including Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Chamba, Kufri, Narkanda, Kasauli, Kalpa and Palampur.DNA - Published | Opposition likely to focus on joint plan in ShimlaHaving broken the ice and announced the intent to work together, the Opposition bloc is likely to focus on a joint people's programme and an early joint campaign to get the anti-BJP camp off the ground..IndiaTimes - Published |
We're going to fight unitedly: Mallikarjun Kharge on opposition party leaders' meetCongress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said that all opposition parties are going to fight unitedly for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. After the opposition meeting on Friday, Kharge..IndiaTimes - Published | AAP-Congress tiff clouds opposition unity show; 14 parties to meet in ShimlaThe largest non-NDA unity initiative in years that started with leaders of 15 parties congregating in Patna to strategise for Mission 2024 culminated Friday with 14 of them on the same page. AAP,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Opposition parties' meeting: Will fight 2024 Lok Sabha polls together, say leaders after Patna huddle; next round in ShimlaAt a joint press briefing that followed an opposition parties meeting in Patna on Friday, participating leaders said 17 opposition parties will fight the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections together to..IndiaTimes - Published | 120-year-old Shimla train to get a desi makeoverIndiaTimes - Published |
Priyanka in Delhi a day after settlement. Did she go to Shimla to escape lobbying?A day after Congress settled the tricky leadership issue in Karnataka, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra returned from her trip in Shimla and met chief minister-designate Siddaramaiah..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka elections: Priyanka Gandhi prays for welfare of Karnataka at Shimla's Jakhoo Hanuman TemplePriyanka Gandhi prays for country and Karnataka's welfare at Hanuman Temple.DNA - Published |
Congress sweeps Shimla civic polls with 24 wards, BJP gets 9; AAP draws blankIndiaTimes - Published | New road to join Noida Airport, Delhi-Mumbai Expressway with EPE, Greater Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad residents to benefitThe people of Delhi-NCR will be connected to Mumbai, Shimla, Leh and Dehradun.DNA - Published |
