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Ex-BJP councillor joins Congress in Shimla, says was being ignored

Former BJP councillor Manoj Kuthiala joined the Congress along with his wife Shubha here on Friday in the presence of state party president Pratibha Singh. Shimla rural MLA Vikramaditya Singh was also present on the occasion. Kuthiala and his wife joined the Congress at their residence, Holly Lodge, in Lower Jakhu. Later, Kuthiala told reporters that he was with the BJP for the last 30 years. He decided to join the Congress as he was being ignored in the BJP for some time, he said. Kuthiala was elected as a councillor in 2007 and 2012 from Jakhu ward number 16. However, the Jakhu ward was reserved for women in 2017. He said if the Congress asks any woman from his family to contest the upcoming municipal corporation elections, they would abide by the party decision.

PM Narendra Modi releases Rs 21,000 crore in 11th instalment of PM-KISAN

During the Sammelan, Prime Minister sought feedback about the various welfare programmes being run by the government from public representatives across the country

PM to visit Shimla on Tuesday, will participate in 'Garib Kalyan Sammelan'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday participate in the 'Garib Kalyan Sammelan' in Shimla, marking the completion of eight years of his government

Modi may address rally in Shimla on May 31 to mark eight years as PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may address a public meeting in Shimla on May 31, marking the eighth anniversary of his prime ministership, Himachal Pradesh BJP president Suresh Kashyap said on Saturday

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Shimla in Himachal Pradesh

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Wednesday morning, informed the National Center for Seismology (NSC).The earthquake occurred at around 09:58 am at a depth of 7 km." Earthquake of Magnitude:4.0, Occurred on 23-02-2022, 09:58:26 IST, Lat: 31.35 & Long: 77.75, Depth: 7 Km, Location: 61km ENE of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India," the NSC said in a tweet.More details are awaited.

Night curfew lifted in Himachal Pradesh amidst drop in Covid cases

The number of active COVID-19 cases in the state decreased to 4,812 on February 8 from 9,672 on February 1, government data showed

At minus 2.1 degrees Celsius, Shimla records minimum temperature in 2022

Shimla recorded its lowest temperature this year with the mercury dropping to -2.1 degrees Celsius on Saturday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).As the cold intensified in Himachal Pradesh in the past 24 hours, the temperature in Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti district dropped to -12.5 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Kalpa, popular for its apple orchards in the Kinnaur district, recorded -7.0 degrees Celsius while mercury dropped to -4.4 degrees Celsius in Manali.The IMD warned that a feeble Western Disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan Region from February 6, 2022. It also said that there will be another Western Disturbance that is likely to affect Northwest India from February 8.In the past 24 hours, tourist spot Kufri recorded 60.0 cm snow, the highest in the state while 45.7 cm and 32.6 cm snowfall occurred in Chopal and Shimla respectively.Himachal Pradesh Police issued the travel advisory on Friday after many roads got blocked due to the heavy ...

Parts of Shimla city receive first snowfall of 2022

Some upper parts of Shimla city, including Jakhoo, The Ridge, Benmore and Sanjauli experienced light snowfall on Saturday morning

PM to virtually address assembly speakers' conference in Shimla on Nov 17

Narendra Modi will virtually address the All India Presiding Officers' Conference

President's HP visit: Staffers test Covid positive at presidential retreat

President Ram Nath Kovind will stay at a private hotel here instead of the presidential retreat, where he normally stays, during his visit beginning Thursday to Himachal Pradesh

Ease of Living Index: Bengaluru, Shimla adjudged best among 111 cities

Pune second, Ahmedabad ranked third among cities with over 1 mn population; Indore and NDMC leading municipalities

Welcomhotel opens its first property in Himachal Pradesh, at Shimla

Plans are afoot to add nine new properties under the brand in the next 12 months in every region in India, to take the total tally to 26

HP capital Shimla, nearby destinations receive season's first snowfall

After a long wait, the Himachal Pradesh capital and its nearby destinations witnessed overnight snow with tourists making merry by hurling snowballs at one another, officials said on Monday

Shimla's ice skating rink getting a rebirth at 100, has Olympic-size plan

Once renovated, it will be functional round the year, benefit at least 5,000 ice skaters from across India and boost their chances of participation in global competitions including the Winter Olympics

Himachal Pradesh: Covid-19 Unlock 4.0 attracts a sea of people to Shimla

People were strolling on the streets of famous Mall Road in Shimla while abiding by the social distancing norm and wearing masks

Himachal Pradesh: Covid-19 patient escapes from care centre near Shimla

A coronavirus patient, who was admitted to a dedicated Covid care centre in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district, has escaped, police said

Fire breaks out at Grand Hotel in Shimla, 5 fire tenders on spot

Fire destroys portion of Shimla's historic Grand Hotel; none hurt

The fire in the British-era hotel, which is located near the Kali Bari temple here, broke out at 12.40 am, officials said

Shimla, nearby areas record heavy snowfall

MeT office has predicted scattered rains or snow January 17 onwards for two days

Shimla to get reconnected by air from tomorrow

After nearly four years of suspension of air travel