Tag: himachal
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Cybercrime – Six people are becoming victims every 15 minutes in the Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing an alarming increase in cybercrime cases, with an average of at least six people falling victim to online fraud every 15 minutes. This surge is attributed…
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President approves Himachal Pradesh Loktantra Prahri Samman (Repeal) Act, 2023
The President of India gave her assent to the Himachal Pradesh Loktantra Prahri Samman (Repeal) Act, 2023, in November 2025. This ac will discontinue the monthly allowance paid to individuals…
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Alisha Katoch becomes the first Indian to participate in the World Accuracy Paragliding Competition
Alisha Katoch from Kangra district made history by participating in the 13th FAI World Accuracy Paragliding Championship held in Turkey from 9 to 19 October 2025. This competition is a…
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Unemployment in the Pradesh
According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2024–25, the unemployment rate in Himachal Pradesh in the 15-29 age group has risen to 19.8%, which is double the national average…
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State cadre for police constables
The state will now have a state cadre for police constables. This means they can be transferred anywhere within the state. Their recruitment will also be conducted by the state…
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Wife of a martyr will be called “Veer Vadhu”
The Himachal Pradesh government is preparing to remove the word “widow” from revenue records when referring to the wives of soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. In the revenue…
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TET mandatory for continuation in teaching service or promotion
The Supreme Court in an order dated 1 September 2025 ruled that the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is mandatory for continuing in teaching service or for promotion. The order came…
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British-era cemeteries in Shimla on the verge of disappearing
Located amidst Shimla’s historical monuments and heritage sites, these centuries-old cemeteries were once used as burial grounds during the British era. Even today, they contain the remains of many prominent…
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s stay in Dalhousie
The tourist town of Dalhousie has a deep and historical connection with the great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. In 1937, he stayed in Dalhousie for approximately seven months,…
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MLAs demand Bharat Ratna for “Himachal’s Architect” YS Parmar
In August 2025, the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly unanimously urged the central government to confer the Bharat Ratna on Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar, the state’s first Chief Minister, known as…