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NHAI Introduces Special Toll Passes for Local Residents Living Within 20-km Radius of Toll Plazas
Rural residents can avail annual pass for ₹1,500, while urban residents will have to pay ₹3,000; monthly pass available for ₹360
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Centre Extends Agniveers’ Tenure by Two Years; All Recruits to Get Opportunity for Continued Service
Union Cabinet approves extension ahead of the exit of around 18,000 Agniveers; continuation in armed forces to depend on performance and periodic…
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From Flowers to Fragrances, ‘Meraki’ Weaves a Story of Art and Womanhood
Feminique Art Studio presents a unique exhibition of paintings and handmade candles at Shimla’s Gaiety Theatre; first solo exhibition by self-taught artist…
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India’s Extreme Poverty Falls from 27.1% to 2.6% in 12 Years: World Bank
496 million people moved out of extreme poverty between 2011 and 2023; report flags regional disparities, youth unemployment and stagnant real wages
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E100 Fuel Gets Regulatory Recognition, But Not for All Petrol Cars
New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to recognise E100 fuel…
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Technical Flaws Delay Launch of 28 Panoramic Coaches on Kalka-Shimla Heritage Railway
Coaches sent back to Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala for repairs; services to begin only after re-testing and clearance
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Himachal Extends Basic Taxi Permit Validity to 15 Years
Shimla: Taxi operators in Himachal Pradesh have received significant relief, with the state government issuing orders to extend the validity of basic…
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Spiti May Get All-Weather Road Connectivity Through Kunzum Tunnel
Kaza: Spiti Valley may get year-round road connectivity through a proposed tunnel beneath Kunzum Pass, with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh…
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UPI MDR After Diwali: NPCI Defers Rollout
New Delhi: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has deferred the implementation of the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select…
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IMF Raises India’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 7%, Sees Momentum Continuing in 2027
Strong domestic demand and services activity drive the upgrade, while rising inflation, crude oil prices and external risks remain concerns.
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Shimla Student Ritwik Sektoo Wins Brain of Himachal-2026
13,182 students from 1,348 schools participate in state-level competition
Education
Shimla’s Dr Sahil Sharma Ranked Among Top 5% Scientists in 2025 SciRank Global Registry
Dr Sahil Sharma, a native of Shimla and Associate Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Maharishi Markandeshwar (MMU) Mullana, has been…