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About Mandi

Mandi

One of the major cities of Himachal Pradesh, Mandi (latitude 31 degrees 42 minutes North and longitude 76 degrees 55 minutes East) is located 145 km north of the state capital Shimla. Mandi is the first heritage city of the state and houses several colonial-era buildings.
 
Voter Demographic
The Mandi parliamentary constituency has a literacy rate of 71.27 per cent and is characterized by its predominantly rural population. A substantial 93.1 per cent of voters (approximately 1,193,041) reside in rural areas, while only 6.9 per cent (about 88,421) are urban dwellers. The constituency has a diverse demographic composition, with Scheduled Castes making
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Latest Updates on Mandi

Centre allocates 20 cr for Mandi-Kullu road development: Vikramaditya Singh

Singh shared an anecdote from the time when his father and Congress leader Virbhadra Singh was the chief minister in Himachal in 2003 and BJP leader A B Vajpayee was the prime minister

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Updated On : 18 Oct 2024 | 6:47 AM IST

Minimum support price: Need for improved methodology, institutional reforms

There are two contentious questions related to MSP. First, how is the MSP fixed? Second, how to ensure that farmers get the recommended MSP?

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Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 10:59 PM IST

Have addressed Cong high command's concerns on ideology: Vikramaditya Singh

Asked about assertions that the Uttar Pradesh model was being followed in Himachal Pradesh, Singh said this was highlighted in the media with the wrong perspective and wrongfully linked to UP

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Updated On : 28 Sep 2024 | 4:22 PM IST

Mandi tension: CM Sukhu makes appeal to maintain peace, welcome tourists

Referring to the protest on Friday by Hindu organisations demanding demolition of the "encroached" structure of a mosque in Mandi town, he said Himachal Pradesh is a state of protest

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Updated On : 13 Sep 2024 | 7:44 PM IST

BJP distances itself from Kangana Ranaut's statements on farmers' movement

Kangana Ranaut is neither permitted nor authorised to make statements on the party's policy - BJP issues a statement in response to the Mandi MP's controversial comments.

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Updated On : 26 Aug 2024 | 5:19 PM IST

Himachal cloudbursts: 5 dead, over 50 missing; IMD issues flash flood alert

Himachal Pradesh cloudbursts update: The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'red' alert for Kangra, Kullu, and Mandi, as more rainfall is expected on Friday

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Updated On : 02 Aug 2024 | 2:09 PM IST

Over 50 missing in Himachal after cloudburst in Shimla, Mandi, Kullu

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukkhu said that rescue and relief operations are ongoing

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2024 | 11:34 AM IST

Himachal HC issues notice to Kangana Ranaut over Mandi election challenge

Kinnaur resident Layak Ram Negi filed a petition in the Himachal Pradesh High Court asking the court to annul Kangana Ranaut's election

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 10:22 AM IST
Updated On : 08 Jun 2024 | 8:40 PM IST

Near China border, people at world's highest polling booth get inked today

It is the highest polling station in the world. And, despite all the odds, it has clocked 100 per cent voting in the past

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Updated On : 01 Jun 2024 | 4:06 PM IST

Lok Sabha polls Phase 7: Key candidates, list of constituencies. Details

Lok Sabha elections: On June 1, the last leg of the Lok Sabha elections will be held in which 57 constituencies will go to polls across eight states and UTs

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Updated On : 31 May 2024 | 10:28 AM IST

Lok Sabha polls: In Mandi, it's PM's charisma vs Raja Saheb's legacy

After the BJP announced Kangana's candidacy for the Mandi constituency, Pratibha decided not to contest, making way for her son

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Updated On : 27 May 2024 | 7:52 PM IST

RBI fines Mandi cooperative bank in Rs 6 lakh for not complying with rules

The Mandi Urban Co-operative Bank faced the RBI penalty based on the select inspection of the bank conducted with reference to its financial position as on March 31, 2022

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2024 | 6:23 PM IST

Landslips in Himachal Pradesh due to people eating meat: IIT Mandi director

In a video clip, Laxmidhar Behera can be seen talking to students and asking them not to eat meat

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Updated On : 08 Sep 2023 | 12:29 PM IST

Several commuters stranded as floods block highway in Himachal Pradesh

A total of 301 roads are closed in the state following heavy rains, while 140 power transformers are disrupted

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Updated On : 26 Jun 2023 | 5:39 PM IST

Himachal CM seeks Rs 1,000 cr from Centre for greenfield Mandi airport

He sought intervention for expediting the signing of loan agreements of six proposals recommended by the Department of Economic Affairs for external funding

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Updated On : 31 May 2023 | 4:44 PM IST

1.5 mn tonnes wheat lying in state mandis, getting wet due to rains: Hooda

Hooda demanded to improve the system in the mandis, speeding up the process of lifting, payment and compensation to farmers

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Updated On : 02 May 2023 | 10:55 PM IST

IIT Mandi start up to launch world's first AI-backed giant swing in Manali

Four engineer friends have claimed to have innovated a giant swing backed by AI which will provide an "impeccable" security to the jumpers with more than 100 jump styles

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Updated On : 09 Oct 2022 | 7:18 PM IST

Himachal: PM Modi to address youth rally in Mandi on Sept 24 ahead of polls

Thakur said new initiatives were taken to ensure basic facilities in education sector in Seraj area. Strong infrastructure was developed to provide higher and vocational education to students, he said

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Updated On : 14 Sep 2022 | 10:11 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh CM Thakur to visit flash flood, landslide-hit Mandi today

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur will on Monday visit flash flood and landslide hit areas in Mandi district, officials said

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Updated On : 22 Aug 2022 | 8:47 AM IST