Himachal Pradesh
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| Governor | Bandaru Dattatreya |
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| Capital | Shimla |
| Points of interest | Rohtang Pass |
| Spiti Valley | |
| Chief minister | Jai Ram Thakur |
| Did you know | Himachal Pradesh has the fourth-highest life expectancy at birth (71. 6) during 2010-14 among all Indian states. |
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| ID | 1389166 |
About Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a northern Indian state in the Himalayas. It's home to scenic mountain towns and resorts such as Dalhousie. Host to the Dalai Lama, Himachal Pradesh has a strong Tibetan presence. This is reflected in its Buddhist temples and monasteries, as well as its vibrant Tibetan New Year celebrations. The region is also well known for its trekking, climbing and skiing areas.
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: New drill machine brings hope to trapped Indian workers
... Mr Singh said that he left his home in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh state as soon as he got the news about the tunnel collapsing...
Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: More rain, less snow are turning Himalayas dangerous
... Locals in the states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh say they have noticed that the frequency and intensity of landslides and floods during the monsoon season have increased...
Why McDonald's dropped tomatoes from Indian menus
... Around half our stock, which we get from Himachal Pradesh, got damaged, " he said...
Lakhimpur: India family shattered by rape and murder of Dalit sisters
... After he started working, first in Himachal Pradesh and then in Delhi, he bought her a sewing machine during the festival of Holi in March...
Heat wave in India leaves millions struggling to cope
... The Centre for Science and Environment, a think-tank, says that, including the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, known for its pleasant temperatures...
The cheap sensor detecting landslides in India
... The device is currently being trialled in more than 20 locations in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, where landslides kill dozens of people every year...
View: India Has pushed Kashmir to a point of no return?
... A number of Indian States including the North Indian States of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab, as well as several States in India, the North-Eastern periphery, have very similar protective measures for the local population...
