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Entertainment

Urvashi Rautela and Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Daaku Maharaaj's song 'Dabidi Dibidi’ faced massive criticism for its moves.

Badass Ravikumar vs Loveyapa Box Office Collection Day 5: While the Himesh Reshammiya-starrer inches closer to the Rs 10 crore mark, Junaid Khan-Khushi Kapoor's film struggles to reach halfway.

Actor R Madhavan spoke about the quality of life in Dubai, and opened up about getting his captain's license and learning to navigate a boat.

Technology

Elon Musk's consortium has offered $97.4 billion to acquire OpenAI's nonprofit arm, but the bid remains in limbo as OpenAI's board denies receiving a formal offer.

In Google's case, the company said people in the U.S. will see Gulf of America and people in Mexico will see Gulf of Mexico. Everyone else will see both names.

In an update about bringing Williams and Wilmore back, NASA informed that mission management teams have opted to use a previously flown SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.

Himachal CM announces Rs 1,500/ month for women in Lahaul-Spiti from next monthSubscriber Only

Promises to extend it to across state soon; hikes pension for women by Rs 400; increases milk procurement rate by Rs 6.

Cops arrest 3 from Punjab, say one got Rs 25K from abroadSubscriber Only

A case under sections 153-A and 153-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 3 of the HP Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 1985, has been registered in the matter.

Khushwant Singh track in Kasauli, local admin clueless about jurisdictionSubscriber Only

The son of the late author said that his father was very close to his state, and stressed that Himachal would not have been a centre of literature had Khushwant Singh’s association would not exist with it.

After Uttarakhand collapse: Safety lens on under-construction tunnel sites at Shimla and SolanSubscriber Only

The official said three tunnels in Shimla Bypass project, with two tubes in each tunnel, one at Kandaghat were inspected.

50% subsidy, no collateral: CM Sukhvinder Sukhu launches e-taxi schemeSubscriber Only

New scheme part of Rs 680-crore startup yojana to generate employment under green initiatives

Himachal plans to strengthen emergency communication via amateur radioSubscriber Only

In a press release, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu highlighted the importance of amateur radio, citing it as one of the most reliable means of communication during emergencies.

Away from families, they are always there when duty callsSubscriber Only

From the officials of the police department, to the firemen at the Fire department to the hospital staff, duty comes first for all of these officials as they would stay away from their families on Diwali night and be on duty to ensure a safe and secure Diwali for all others.

Centre says water cess on hydel projects ‘unconstitutional’, HP says court to decideSubscriber Only

Terming any additional charges or duties on power generation as unconstitutional, the Union energy ministry, in a letter to chief secretaries of all the states on October 25, said that no state has the authority to impose water cess.

Internet of Things technician, e-vehicle mechanic: HP starts 19 new coursesSubscriber Only

A Diploma course in Electronics and Communication Engineering has also been started in Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Engineering College, Pragatinagar, Shimla,” the CM said.

Thousands lose over Rs 200 crore in series of crypto rug-pulls in Himachal Pradesh; police yet to catch kingpin

The matter was raised in the Vidhan Sabha by Independent MLA Hoshyar Singh who pegged the amount of money swindled from people in Kangra and Hamirpur alone to be upwards of Rs 200 crore.

Baddi police: Soon tenant, employee verification on click of button with a novel appSubscriber Only

According to sources, till now neither the administration nor the labour department is having any clue on the total number of labourers working in the BBN area presently. This app would record the same.

From riches to rags: The elderly of Solan villages share their plight after losing palatial housesSubscriber Only

The government offered accommodation under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna, but the various conditions and restrictions under the scheme are so strict, that most of the people refused to go for it,” the 58-year-old elaborated.

CM moves resolution urging Centre to declare HP calamity a ‘national disaster’

Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur accused the state government of failing to provide relief to affected people and indulging in discrimination in the distribution of relief.

Stormy start to Himachal monsoon session, Opp stages walkout

Asserting that no special package has been given by the Centre so far, Sukhu announced that the damages due to the monsoon would be borne by the state government and a special package would be introduced.

A Himalayan disaster and its aftermathSubscriber Only

As Himachal recovers from one of its worst disasters in a century, with lingering challenges following devastating rainfall and landslides that claimed over 400 lives, Parveen K Dogra presents a first-hand account from 29 flood-hit locations in Mandi, Kullu, and Shimla districts.

Work to construct two-lane bituminous road at Chakki Mor NH05 beginsSubscriber Only

The NHAI has set a target to complete work by October 15, but the road is likely to only remained closed on Monday night.

Primary school in Solan on verge of collapse but education dept, PWD pass the buckSubscriber Only

The education department said that repair works have to be carried out by the Public Works Department (PWD)

New road to cut down distance from Baddi to PGIMER by 15 km, travel time by 25 minutesSubscriber Only

The Baddi Barotiwala Nalagarh area was completely cut off with hardly a single link left between Baddi and Pinjore in Panchkula, after the main Baddi bridge collapsed.

Baddi bridge collapses, residents urge Solan admin to suspend toll collectionSubscriber Only

The Baddi police has now written to the Deputy Commissioner, Solan requesting for additional forces of Home guards so that the smooth flow of the traffic could be maintained on the alternative route.

Devastation continues in Himachal: 8 multi-storey buildings collapse in KulluSubscriber Only

The buildings near the Anni bus stand housing shops, banks and other commercial establishments had developed cracks following incessant rain in the second week of July following which the district administration had declared the buildings unsafe.

Traffic hit hard as Baddi bridge collapses after heavy rain in Himachal PradeshSubscriber Only

The Solan administration is using social media to divert traffic from Chandigarh and Panchkula through Barotiwala.

Soon ‘Rustom’ to save youths from drug abuse in HPSubscriber Only

To stop the menace and to save the youths, the Solan police department has come up with a unique initiaive – project ‘Rustom’.