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17 trekkers go missing during inclement weather in Himachal Pradesh

Seventeen trekkers have gone missing in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district

As tourist influx rise, Himachal CM urges them to follow Covid norms

After Union Health Ministry on Tuesday warned that it can re-impose restrictions as Covid protocols are not followed by people who are travelling to hill stations, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday said "we are anxious too" as the tourist influx has increased in the State.Speaking to ANI, Thakur said, "We are also a bit anxious as the tourist influx increased in the State. We welcome tourists but I urge them to follow COVID norms. They should follow social distancing & wear a mask. We have also directed hotels to follow SOP strictly."Earlier, Chief Secretary to Government of Himachal Pradesh, Anil Kumar Khachi said that the administration has already unilaterally advised all District Collectors to enforce the COVID appropriate behaviour and guidelines strictly."We have already unilaterally advised all District Collectors to enforce the COVID appropriate behaviour and guidelines strictly, taking all service providers and stakeholders into confidence," said

Himachal Pradesh sees 38 more coronavirus fatalities, 924 new cases

The death toll from Covid-19 rose to 2,156 in Himachal Pradesh on Friday with 38 more fatalities, while 924 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 1,51,597, says senior official

Himachal govt to provide free Covid treatment in private hospitals

Himachal Pradesh Government will provide free treatment to Covid patients under Himcare and Ayushman Bharat schemes in registered private hospitals, said officials on Wednesday

Himachal Pradesh govt announces 3-hour relaxation in Covid curfew

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a three-hour relaxation in curfew imposed across the state to combat COVID-19, an official spokesperson said on Sunday.

Covid-19 pandemic: Himachal Pradesh reports 28 deaths and 1,465 cases

Himachal Pradesh on Thursday recorded 1,465 COVID-19 cases and 28 fatalities, a senior official said

Himachal Pradesh announces 10-day lockdown from May 7 to check Covid-19

The Himachal Pradesh government decided to impose a lockdown in the state from May 7 to May 16 to check the spread of Covid-19

Civic polls: Voting underway in Himachal's four municipal corporations

Polling is underway for four municipal corporations in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday with 279 candidates in the fray

Himachal Pradesh govt decides to partially open schools from next month

Industrial training institutes, polytechnics and engineering colleges will also open from February 1

HP civic polls see 66% voter turnout, several Covid-19 patients cast votes

The local body elections in Himachal Pradesh recorded a total turnout of 65.80 per cent on Sunday with several COVID-19 patients casting their votes, state election commission officials said

Increase ventilators, beds, oximeters for patients: HC to Himachal govt

A Division Bench comprising the Chief Justice L.Narayana Swamy and Justice Anoop Chitkara passed the order on a petition taken up suo moto by the Court

PM to inaugurate 'Atal Tunnel' in Rohtang next month: Himachal CM on I-Day

Thakur said the 8.8-km-long tunnel was about to be completed and it would be dedicated by the prime minister to the nation by the end of September this year

Himachal Pradesh gets central approval for projects worth Rs 7,922.69 cr

Himachal Pradesh has received approval from the Union government for six multipurpose and flood control projects involving expenditure of Rs 7,922.69 crore, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said

Rise in Covid-19 cases after return of state's residents: Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said there is a noticeable increase in Covid-19 cases in the state following the return of residents who were stranded in other parts of the country

Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur expands cabinet, three ministers inducted

The new ministers inducted in the cabinet are Rakesh Pathania, Rajinder Garg and Sukhram Chaudhary

Rahul Gandhi accuses govt of benefitting by making profits during lockdown

He tagged a news report that claimed the Indian Railways was making profit by running 'Shramik trains' for transporting migrants during the pandemic

Covid-19: Delhi to hire 200 cabs; Assam says return only if necessary

In the south, Telangana continued to witness a jump in Covid-19 cases on Saturday, with 52 fresh cases reported besides a death

Covid-19: As state govts defer or cut pay, employees prepare for battle

Some states ruled by the BJP have been cautious about giving state government employees any cause to complain

Covid-19 hinterland digest: Blood banks face crisis; veggies go waste in HP

Hospitals and blood banks do not have blood units in stock. No more blood donation camps are being organised

Nizamuddin coronavirus shocker: Police, states take preventive measures

The religious gathering was held at the Markaz building in Nizamuddin between March 13-15