Poll panel keeping tabs on Himachal government actions
July 12th, 2012 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, July 12 (IANS) Though dates for the assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh are yet to be announced, the Election Commission Thursday said it is keeping a close tab on ... Read more...
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Come, ski down Himachal’s grassy slopes (Lifestyle Feature) (With Images)
June 24th, 2012 - 1:19 pm ICT by IANS
Manali (Himachal Pradesh), June 24 (IANS) You don't have to wait for the snow to ski in Himachal Pradesh. The turfed slopes of the picturesque Solang Valley in the western ... Read more...
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A turtle fest in golden sands of Maharashtra (Feature, With Images)
February 17th, 2012 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
Ratnagiri (Maharashtra), Feb 17 (IANS) As the day breaks, scores of tiny heads of turtle hatchlings, with twinkling eyes, suddenly pop out of the golden sand beach, take a precautionary ... Read more...
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Cold shuts schools in Kashmir, Leh freezes at minus 11
December 5th, 2011 - 12:26 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Dec 5 (IANS) Winter continued its relentless onslaught in Jammu and Kashmir with authorities closing down schools in the Kashmir Valley till Class 8 and the Ladakh region shivering ... Read more...
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Millions of flood affected Pakistanis need help
November 26th, 2011 - 7:57 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, Nov 26 (IANS) A UN humanitarian arm has called for help for the over five million Pakistanis, including a large number of women and children, who have been ... Read more...
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Why Taj city is raising a stink
November 22nd, 2011 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, Nov 22 (IANS) Tourists coming to Agra these days are not just taking away with them memories of one of the most breathtaking monuments but also the foul smell ... Read more...
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Stocks run out in Pakistan’s flood-hit areas: UN
October 30th, 2011 - 12:41 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said Saturday that needs of flood-hit Pakistani people are rising as winter approaches and reported outbreaks ... Read more...
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24 dengue cases in 24 hours in Delhi
October 24th, 2011 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The national capital reported the highest number of dengue cases in a day this year with at least 24 people testing positive for the virus, ... Read more...
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First dengue death of 2011 reported in Delhi
July 23rd, 2011 - 11:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) A man has died of dengue in Delhi - the first fatality due to the disease in 2011, officials said Saturday.According to the Municipal Corporation ... Read more...
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High adrenaline adventures in Himachal’s rugged trails
June 1st, 2011 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla/Manali, June 1 (IANS) From rock-climbing to trudging lofty mountains in the Himalayas, to white-water rafting and parasailing, the mountainous trails of Himachal Pradesh have a lot to offer for ... Read more...
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Kashmir still shivers, Gulmarg coldest at minus 10
February 10th, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Feb 10 (IANS) The north Kashmir ski resort of Gulmarg witnessed its coldest night of the season with a low of minus 10 degrees Celsius while the strategic Srinagar-Jammu national highway ... Read more...
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NDMA Vice Chairman hands over pre-fabricated shelters to Ladakh AHDC
December 24th, 2010 - 11:08 pm ICT by ANI
Leh, Dec.24 (ANI): National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Vice Chairman M. Shashidhar Reddy has handed over sixteen prefabricated shelters to the Ladhak Autonomous Hill Development Council (AHDC) in the aftermath of the ... Read more...
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Punjab villagers follow bizarre drill - to let army destroy munitions
December 2nd, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
Kalewal (Punjab), Dec 2 (IANS) Each day, over 735 people in two Punjab villages follow a bizarre routine. Rounding up their 2,500 animals, they vacate their homes early morning and ... Read more...
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Normal LPG supply in Punjab within a week, say gas firms
November 26th, 2010 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, Nov 26 (IANS) With growing public resentment against the severe shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across Punjab with the onset of winter, public sector gas companies Friday assured the state ... Read more...
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Heavy Snowfall Causes Severe Traffic Mess In Seattle
November 23rd, 2010 - 1:50 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Seattle, Nov 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) As the nation begun making preparations for the coming festive season, the onset of winter has also laid some unrest concerning the traffic in the ... Read more...
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Snow-clad mountains luring tourists to Himachal
November 19th, 2010 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Nov 19 (IANS) Chuckling snow-clad peaks on the horizon of Himachal Pradesh's popular tourist destinations are luring visitors to the state's hills.Hospitality industry representatives say timely onset of winter ... Read more...
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Swine flu cases in the country decline with the onset of winter
November 8th, 2010 - 7:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) With only 30 cases of swine flu being reported nationwide last week, the H1N1 virus seems to be weakening with the onset of winter, officials said Monday."Only ... Read more...
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Daylight Saving Time Comes To An End Today
November 7th, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Daylight Saving Time is ending on Sunday November 7th in various parts of the world. This can be a tad problematic for those who live ... Read more...
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Slight increase in Delhi’s pollution during Diwali-week
November 6th, 2010 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) There was a marginal increase in air pollution in the capital during the Diwali-week, the Delhi government's pollution monitoring body said Saturday."Carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide concentration ... Read more...
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Chidambaram reviews security in Kashmir’s Baramulla town
November 1st, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Nov 1 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday visited Baramulla town in north Kashmir on Sunday to review the security situation there.He also chaired a security meeting of ... Read more...
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Chidambaram to meet Omar Abdullah
October 31st, 2010 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
Jammu, Oct 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, who is presently in Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation in the State, will meet Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here ... Read more...
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Capital braces for early onset of winter as mercury dips (Lead)
October 28th, 2010 - 10:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Delhiites can look forward to early onset of winter now that mercury levels are dipping and the city is witnessing chilly mornings and evenings, the ... Read more...
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PM likely to visit Leh to review reconstruction
October 22nd, 2010 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Jammu, Oct 22 (IANS) Keeping his promise to the people of devastation-hit Leh, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to visit the cold desert next month to oversee relief and ... Read more...
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How to keep stress at bay before wedding day
October 21st, 2010 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The countdown to your D-day has begun, your wedding trousseau is ready and so is your date with the parlour. But if anxiety is taking ... Read more...
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‘Shelters for Leh’s homeless should be ready before winter’
September 11th, 2010 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Actor Rahul Bose, the ambassador for Oxfam India, Saturday said it was the responsibility of the government to build safe shelters for those affected by the Aug ... Read more...
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Srinagar airport closed for repairs
September 3rd, 2010 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Sep 3 (IANS) The Srinagar international airport was closed for a fortnight Friday to carry out repairs to the runway, officials said.
As an alternate arrangement, all commercial flight operators would now ... Read more...
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President assures Leh of help, praises army (Third Lead)
September 1st, 2010 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Sep 1 (IANS) Assuring the people of flood-hit Leh that more help was on its way, President Pratibha Patil Wednesday paid handsome tributes to the Indian Army which worked tirelessly ... Read more...
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Vaishno Devi shrine board to help out Leh victims
August 28th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Aug 28 (IANS) The Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is to provide Rs.50 lakh for the relief of victims of the cloudburst and flashfloods in Leh, an official said.
"The money is ... Read more...
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PMO seeks industry’s support for rebuilding Leh houses
August 25th, 2010 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) A week after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited flood-ravaged Leh, the government Wednesday sought the support of Indian industry to meet the deadline of rebuilding houses ... Read more...
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PMO seeks industry support for Leh rehabilitation
August 25th, 2010 - 9:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Wednesday sought the industry's support for rebuilding the infrastructure and rehabilitating people affected by recent flash floods in Leh and Kargil ... Read more...
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All aid for people of Leh, says Sonia
August 19th, 2010 - 6:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Expressing pain at the loss of life and property due to flash floods in Leh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi said Thursday the government will take all ... Read more...
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Every home destroyed in Leh will be rebuilt: PM (Third Lead)
August 17th, 2010 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Leh, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday visited Leh and announced that all the houses destroyed in flash floods would be rebuilt before the onset of winter. To make ... Read more...
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ITBP donates Rs. 1.75 cr for Leh victims
August 17th, 2010 - 9:53 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug.17 (ANI): Close on the heels of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's visit to Leh on Tuesday, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police today came forward to extend a monetary help ... Read more...
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PM visits Leh, announces Rs.125-crore relief package (Second Lead)
August 17th, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
Leh, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday visited flood-ravaged Leh in Jammu and Kashmir and announced a Rs.125-crore relief package for the victims. He also promised to visit the ... Read more...
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PM visits Leh, announces Rs.125 crore relief package (Lead)
August 17th, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
Leh, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday visited flood-ravaged Leh in Jammu and Kashmir and announced a Rs.125 crore relief package for the victims. He also promised to visit ... Read more...
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