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Himachal Pradesh

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‘Do not support Islamic rituals in Hindu temples’, says VHP after Nikah took place in a VHP-run temple, asks committees to not allow it...

OpIndia Staff - 8 March, 2023

After a Nikah took place in a VHP-run temple in Himachal, the organisation has asked temples to not allow it in future

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Nikah ceremony takes place inside Hindu temple in presence of maulvi in Himachal Pradesh

OpIndia Staff - 6 March, 2023

According to Islam, a nikah can take place only between two people who are Muslims. In this case, the bride, daughter of Mahendra Singh Malik, would have converted to Islam if the nikah took place with a Muslim man.

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Himachal Pradesh: Ruckus in Manikaran Sahib, windows broken allegedly by sword wielding tourists from Punjab, police appeal for peace

Anurag - 6 March, 2023

Videos of the incident have gone viral on social media. The videos showed the miscreants pelting stones and waving batons and swords at Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara

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Did you know: Arjuna learned about the ‘Chakravyuh’ at this village in Himachal Pradesh

Shraddha Pandey - 26 February, 2023

The Chakravyuh carved by Pandavas during the exile (Agyatvas) is seen even today at the Vandkhandeshar Mahadev Temple under the Solahsinghi Dhar.

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Congress CM in Himachal Pradesh boasts how he helped Adani-owned cement factories to resume operations, Rahul Gandhi silent

OpIndia Staff - 21 February, 2023

The 67-day standoff in Himachal Pradesh between Adani Group-owned cement plants and truck unions ended after the two sides agreed on new freight rates.

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Sufi singers sing songs praising Allah at the Mahashivratri festival in Himachal Pradesh in the presence of CM Sukhu

OpIndia Staff - 21 February, 2023

A singer from Bilaspur, Rakhi Gautam, sang a number of Bollywood songs including "Bahon mein chale aao", "Ladka aankh maare", "Saat samundar paar" and "Ishq di gali vich no entry" at the Shivratri Festival.

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Congress increases diesel prices in Himachal Pradesh, had promised not to touch fuel prices before elections

OpIndia Staff - 10 January, 2023

When a journalist asked about the diesel price hike in Himachal Pradesh, Ramesh got irritated and asked the journalist to question Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister.

Opinions

Congress’ promise of reverting to the old pension scheme is likely to bankrupt Himachal Pradesh, here is why

Amit Kelkar - 9 January, 2023

While financial experts and even common sense tell us that reverting to the old pension scheme is going to be disastrous for the state’s finances, political parties are unlikely to pay heed.

Politics