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Himachal Pradesh, a wonderful state nestled between the Indian Himalayas and is often referred to as the magical showcase of nature's splendors. Himachal houses some of the most beautiful hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Kasauli, Khajjiar, Dalhousie and Mcleodganj.

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Himachal Pradesh by Air

There are three airports in the state of Himachal Pradesh. They are at Bhuntar, Gaggal and Jubbarhatti. The air routes connect the state with Delhi and Chandigarh. There are no international airports in Himachal Pradesh. Vayudoot services connect Jubbarhatti, 23 km from Shimla, with Kullu, Chandigarh and Delhi. Jagson Airlines has flights from Delhi to Shimla.

Himachal Pradesh by Rail

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General Information

Himachal Pradesh came into being on 15th April 1948 as a centrally administrative territory by the integration of 30 princely states. On 1st November 1966, its area was increased by merger of districts of Kangra, Shimla, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti and some other areas from Punjab and Haryana. On 15th January 1971, Himachal Pradesh attained Statehood and today it has twelve districts.

The State's announcement of a new industrial policy in December 2004 has marked a watershed in its efforts to open its economy, moving to the centre stage of nat.........

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Districts are local administrative units inherited from the British Raj. They generally form the tier of local government immediately below State and Territories. Where warranted, Districts may further be grouped into administrative Divisions, which form an intermediate level between the District and the State.

A District is headed by a Deputy Commissioner/ Collector, who is responsible for the overall administration and.........

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History:-

The history of Himachal Pradesh dates back to the time when the Indus valley civilisation flourished. From the pre historic time it was inhabited by tribes like the Koilis, Halis, Dagis, Dhaugris, Dasa, Khasas, Kinnars and Kirats. The Aryan influence in the region dates back to the period before the Rigveda. In about 883AD Sankar Varma, the ruler of Kashmir exercised his influence over Himachal Pradesh. The region also witnessed the invasion of Mahmud Ghazni in 1009AD, who during that period looted the wealth from the temples in the North India. In 1043AD .........

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The history of Himachal Pradesh dates back to the time when the Indus valley civilisation flourished. From the pre historic time it was inhabited by tribes like the Koilis, Halis, Dagis, Dhaugris, Dasa, Khasas, Kinnars and Kirats. The Aryan influence in the region dates back to the period before the Rigveda. In about 883AD Sankar Varma, the ruler of Kashmir exercised his influence over Himachal Pradesh. The region also witnessed the invasion of Mahmud Ghazni in 1009AD, who during that period looted the wealth from the temples in the North India. In 1043AD the Rajputs ruled over the territor.........

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The Council Chamber, the building which houses the Legislative Assembly has a past as well as a present to be proud of. The edifice was completed and was inaugurated by Lord Reading, the then Viceroy of India, on August 27, 1925. The need of this building arose for the simple reason the British chose SHIMLA as the Summer Capital of the Imperial Govt. to save themselves from the blistering summer of Delhi. The Central Assembly had, therefore, to be provided an appropriate accommodation. The construction of the building was started in 1920 near the 'Kennedy House' which was built by the found.........

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The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has no pre-constitution history-the State itself is a post-Independence creation. It first came into being as a Centrally administered territory on April 15, 1948 by the integration of 30 erstwhile princely States. It was administered by a Chief Commissioner, aided and advised in the discharge of his functions by an Advisory Council Consisting of Nine members, three of whom represented the erstwhile princely States and Six being public representatives. In 1951, it became a part 'C' State. Vide Section 3 of Part 'C' State's Act, 1951 H.........

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