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Alpine Skier Anchal Thakur
The first Indian skier to win an international medal, Anchal Thakur, hails from Manali. Aanchal comes from a family of skiers – her father, Roshan Thakur, is a former national-level…
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Pong Dam – Background and Latest News
Background Pong lake, also known as Maharana Pratap lake, was created when a dam was constructed in 1974–75 at a place called Pong in Kangra. This lake is the largest…
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In 2025, cancer caused 15 daily deaths in Himachal
In Himachal, a total of 5,382 died of cancer in 2025, as per latest data presented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in Parliament in March 2026. Overall,…
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Most Welcoming Regions on Earth: Himachal bags 5th position
Himachal Pradesh ranked fifth globally on the list of the most welcoming regions on Earth. The ranking was prepared by Booking.com, a leader in travel bookings, during the 14th annual…
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Ghepan Lake’s area increased by 178% in 33 years
Ghepan Lake’s expansion over the years[1] Ghepan Lake in Lahaul, situated at an altitude of 4068.7m[1] above sea level, has expanded by 178 percent over the past 33 years (from…
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Bhai Hriday Ram
Bhai Hriday Ram was born on November 28, 1885, in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh (erstwhile Punjab). His father, Gajjan Singh, was a goldsmith by profession. Hriday Ram, after attending secondary school,…
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Hill States Under Colonial Power – Political and Administrative History
PRINCELY STATES By the middle of the 19th century, the British government had established treaty relations with most of the Princely States in India. Under British Paramountcy, the internal administration…
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Himachal Pradesh’s Fairs and Festivals
Himachal Pradesh is the land of fairs and festivals. The celebration of fairs and festivals reflect people’s diversity of culture, history, religious beliefs, social customs, varied moods, love of music…
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Competition Tips #1
Useful for the preparations of H.P. Administrative Service Examinations, H.P. Allied Service exams, Naib Tehsildar Service exams, and other examinations being conducted by HPPSC, Shimla and HPSCC, Hamirpur. Pattern and…
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Biological Diversity Act, 2002
HIMACHAL PRADESH STATE BIODIVERSITY BOARD Himachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Board has been constituted by the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh vide notification no. STE-A(3)-1/2004 dated 14-2-2005 in the State Council for…