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Jewelry and Traditional Culture of Women in the Muslim Gujjar Community
Shimla

Jewelry and Traditional Culture of Women in the Muslim Gujjar Community

For the Muslim Gujjar community, jewelry is not merely decorative but also carries deep cultural, religious, and symbolic meaning. Many ornaments, especially pendants and talisman-like necklaces, are traditionally believed to protect women from negative energies and the evil eye.

Aaj Ka Panchang — 25 February 2026
Panchang

Aaj Ka Panchang — 25 February 2026

Here’s the complete Panchang for today — based on traditional Hindu astrological calculations and available Panchang sources (IST). Some values, like sunrise/sunset and nakshatra, vary slightly by region; below are best approximations for north India including Himachal Pradesh.

History of The Day - February 3
New Delhi

History of The Day - February 3

Felix Mendelssohn (1809), German composer known for works like the "Wedding March."
Elizabeth Blackwell (1821), the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.
Norman Rockwell (1894), iconic American illustrator and painter.

Today’s Panchang: Know the Duration of Rahu Kaal and Auspicious Muhurats on 15th June
Hindu calendar

Today’s Panchang: Know the Duration of Rahu Kaal and Auspicious Muhurats on 15th June

Check your daily Panchang regularly and follow it before starting any new work—be it weddings, social events, important functions, inaugurations, new business ventures, or other auspicious activities.

Ride to Clean Air : Cycling on the Path of Environmental Protection
Shimla

Ride to Clean Air : Cycling on the Path of Environmental Protection

After a six-month journey, Venlalla arrived in the capital city of Shimla on Thursday. Upon reaching the JICA Forestry Project Headquarters in Shimla, he received a grand welcome. During the event, Project Director Shrestha Nand Sharma and all the project employees gathered to hear Venlalla share his experiences. So far, he has traveled 12,829 kilometers, spreading the message of environmental conservation and pollution control throughout the country.

PM to visit Srinagar on 7th March and participate in ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ programme
New Delhi

PM to visit Srinagar on 7th March and participate in ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ programme

In a step that will provide a major boost to the agri-economy of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister will dedicate ‘Holistic Agriculture Development Programme’ (HADP) to the nation. HADP is an integrated program encompassing the full spectrum of activities in the three major domains of agri-economy viz Horticulture, Agriculture and Livestock husbandry in Jammu and Kashmir. The programme is expected to equip about 2.5 lakh farmers with skill development via

PM inaugurates ‘Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023’
New Delhi

PM inaugurates ‘Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023’

Industry leaders also expressed their views on the occasion. Shri Pranav Adani, Director Adani Group and Managing Director (Agro, Oil & Gas) said that Uttarakhand has become one the most attractive destinations for private sector investment because of the state's approach to its growth and development 

Unexplored tourist destinations to be connected with roads-CM
Shimla

Unexplored tourist destinations to be connected with roads-CM

Chief Minister performed the bhoomi pujan of Mcleodganj-Bhagsunag-Tau Chaola road and Hiru Dasalan-Tamru Chaola road to be constructed at a cost of Rs 713 lakh and Rs 612 lakh respectively at Indrunag Tau Chaola near Dharamshala today.

India’s Toilet Crusader
Bindeshwar Pathak

India’s Toilet Crusader

The appointment of Usha Chaumar, a lower-caste person from Rajasthan, as the President of Sulabh International, was his fitting reply to the critics. For good measure, she also earned a Padma award.

CM invites hospitality sector to invest in Himachal
Shimla

CM invites hospitality sector to invest in Himachal

The Chief Minister said that Himachal will emerge as the most sought after all season tourism destination in coming years as its peaceful serene and salubrious environment was an added attraction besides the breathtaking scenic beauty and affable law & order system. 

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