Himachal Pradesh at a Glance













District Websites of Himachal Pradesh
Area 55,673 sq. km
Number of Districts 12
Population 6.13 Million
Airports Kullu, Shimla, Dharamsala
Capital Shimla

Himachal Pradesh, the state of eternal natural beauty, is situated in the heart of the western Himalayas. It is known for its fascinating landscapes,beautiful hills, lakes, wildlife, apple orchards, Old rich culture, unique lifestyle and rivers.The state is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir in the North, Uttar Pradesh in the South-East, Haryana in the South, Punjab in the West and Tibet in the East. Shimla, a beautiful city, is the state capital. Himachal Pradesh is dominated by mountains and their associated rivers and valleys. Read more...

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  • 30 bowling talents from Himachal Pradesh shortlisted by BCCI
    Cricket Country
    “Initially, it was only for Himachal Pradesh, but when so many youth reached Dharamshala, we sought a clarification from the Board of Cricket Control of India on whether to allow the outsiders. Thus, all were allowed,” said Col (Retd) HS Manhas, ...
    BCCI picks 7 promising Himachal bowlers for trainingHill Post

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  • North India Times

    BJP appoints new Himachal unit chief
    Times of India
    SHIMLA: In a bid to pacify rebels in its Himachal Pradesh unit, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday appointed a new president for the state. Satpal Singh Satti, a second-time MLA from Una, has been appointed the state president replacing Khimi ...
    Himachal Pradesh: State pay heavily for Electricity they consumePunjab Newsline
    BJP appoints new President for its Himachal unitIBNLive.com
    Gadkari picks new Himachal unit chiefDeccan Chronicle
    Daijiworld.com
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  • Burning of Chinese flag draws police ire
    Hindustan Times
    “Police are inquiring into the matter and strict action will be taken against the TYC activist who burnt the Chinese flag under Section 115 of Himachal Pradesh Police Act,” Chand. Maintaining that the no protest procession could be organized without ...

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  • News24online

    Former Himachal BJP chief to become minister
    TwoCircles.net
    By IANS, Shimla : Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Wednesday announced that he would expand his cabinet by inducting former state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Khimi Ram into the ministry. Dhumal told reporters in his home ...
    BJP names Satpal Satti as new state unit chief of Himachal PradeshEconomic Times
    Himachal Cabinet to be expanded tomorrowHindu Business Line
    Dhumal to expand Himachal cabinet on Feb 23Hill Post
    Day & Night News -Daily Pioneer
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  • V B Singh attacks Himachal govt for "violating" laws to give
    IBNLive.com
    PTI | 07:02 PM,Feb 21,2012 land to Prashant Bhushan Shimla, Feb 21 (PTI) Union Minister VBSingh today alleged the BJP government in Himachal Pradesh violated land laws for giving a tea estate to a trust reportedly linked to Team Anna member Prashant ...
    Himachal land purchase by Bhushan illegal: VirbhadraTwoCircles.net
    VB Singh attacks Himachal govt for “violating” laws to give land to Prashant ...Day & Night News
    Virbhadra hits out at BJP govt, raises Prashant Bhushan's land transactionChandigarh Newsline

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