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BJP President J P Nadda reaches Himachal Pradesh on four-day visit
J.P. Nadda reached Himachal Pradesh on Saturday on a four-day visit, during which he will participate in various programmes and hold organisational meetings.
 "BJP President J P Nadda reaches Himachal Pradesh on four-day visit")
Kesari accuses Kejriwal of 'insulting" AAP Himachal leaders during roadshow
Anup Kesari and two other party workers who joined BJP ahead of upcoming state Assembly elections expressed their disappointment with AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal
 "Kesari accuses Kejriwal of 'insulting\" AAP Himachal leaders during roadshow")
Prem Kumar Dhumal rubbishes Sisodia's remark on leadership change in HP
Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal and BJP leader said that by issuing such statements, Sisodia has only made fun of himself.
 "Prem Kumar Dhumal rubbishes Sisodia's remark on leadership change in HP")
Himachal emerges as best performing state in education sector: CM Thakur
There are 1,878 senior secondary schools, 931 high schools, 131 degree colleges, 5 engineering colleges, four pharmacy colleges, 16 polytechnic colleges, 138 industrial training institutes in Himachal
 "Himachal emerges as best performing state in education sector: CM Thakur")
BJP president J P Nadda on four-day visit to Himachal Pradesh from Saturday
Nadda will attend over 25 public and organisational programs during the four-day visit
Himachal CM rejects Manish Sisodia's claim of leadership change in state
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Thursday dismissed claims of Aam Admi Party leader Manish Sisodia about leadership change in the state
 "Himachal CM rejects Manish Sisodia's claim of leadership change in state")
BJP wary of AAP, wants Anurag Thakur as new Himachal CM: Sisodia
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday claimed that the BJP was considering replacing Jai Ram Thakur with Union Minister Anurag Thakur as the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh
 "BJP wary of AAP, wants Anurag Thakur as new Himachal CM: Sisodia")
AAP viable alternative to BJP, Congress in Himachal Pradesh: Satyendar Jain
Jain said his party's membership drive has been successful in the hill state as three lakh people joined AAP in the last fortnight
 "AAP viable alternative to BJP, Congress in Himachal Pradesh: Satyendar Jain")
Sonia holds meeting with Himachal Cong leaders, advises them to stay united
Sonia Gandhi deliberated on the AAP position in the state with the party leaders and asked them to prepare a poll strategy to take on rivals.
 "Sonia holds meeting with Himachal Cong leaders, advises them to stay united")
HP University VC files nomination as BJP candidate for Rajya Sabha poll
The election to one of the three Rajya Sabha seats from Himachal Pradesh has been necessitated as Congress MP Anand Sharma is completing his term on April 2
 "HP University VC files nomination as BJP candidate for Rajya Sabha poll")
Voting for Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh to be held on March 31
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly Monday notified the schedule for election to one Rajya Sabha seat as from the state as the term of sitting MP Anand Sharma is ending on April 2
 "Voting for Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh to be held on March 31")
BJP faces anti-incumbency, three-pronged contests in HP and Gujarat
Himachal Pradesh has seen bipolar contests between the Congress and the BJP since 1990
 "BJP faces anti-incumbency, three-pronged contests in HP and Gujarat")
Citizens to be allowed to self-enumerate online in upcoming census
The citizens of the country, if they wish, will be able to self-enumerate online in the upcoming census as the government has amended the rules.
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After Punjab, AAP eyes Himachal; BJP says no scope for 'third' front
The AAP is hopeful of repeating its Punjab-type' performance in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, scheduled to be held later this year.
 "After Punjab, AAP eyes Himachal; BJP says no scope for 'third' front")
Hero MotoCorp provides 108 motorbikes to police dept in HP's Hamirpur
Hero MotoCorp on Tuesday provided 108 motorbikes to the Himachal Pradesh police here under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme.
 "Hero MotoCorp provides 108 motorbikes to police dept in HP's Hamirpur")
No new tax in Himachal budget, age limit for old-age pension at 60 yrs
Presenting his fifth and the last budget of the current government, Thakur announced to decrease the age limit for availing such pension without any income limit from 70 years to 60 years
 "No new tax in Himachal budget, age limit for old-age pension at 60 yrs")
Himachal govt presents Rs 51k-cr FY23 budget with focus on social security
In the election year, the Himachal Pradesh government on Friday presented a Rs 51,365-crore Budget for the financial year 2022-23 against the 49,131-crore Budget in 2021-22
Demanding old pension scheme, govt employees gherao Himachal Assembly
The police tried to stop the protestors at different locations of Shimla but a large number of them managed to reach near the main gate of the Assembly at Kennedy chowk
 "Demanding old pension scheme, govt employees gherao Himachal Assembly")
Suspend striking employees: HP govt issues instructions to officials
The defaulters indulging in unlawful activities should be immediately placed under suspension or removed from service, it added
 "Suspend striking employees: HP govt issues instructions to officials")
Covid-19 pandemic: Seven deaths, 190 new cases in Himachal Pradesh
The number of active Covid-19 cases in the state increased to 1,570 on Wednesday from 1,528 on Tuesday, the official said
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Seven deaths, 190 new cases in Himachal Pradesh")
