Shimla
Americannoun
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In Shimla, the landslides occurred near a Hindu temple, and authorities said the death toll could rise as they work to pull out those who are still trapped.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023
In one the most deadly incidents, a temple collapsed in the state capital, Shimla, with rescuers pulling out at least nine bodies, the chief minister said.
From Reuters • Aug. 14, 2023
Vivan Sundaram was born on May 28, 1943, in the northern Indian city of Shimla when the country was still part of the British Raj.
From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2023
Shimla Singh, a 31-year-old project manager at a market research company, said her process to book an appointment was “effortless.”
From Slate • Jul. 8, 2021
The 96km narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, often called the toy train line, was opened in 1903 to connect Shimla, the summer capital of British India, with the northern plains.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2015
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