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Will open 77 new eco-tourism sites to generate Rs 200 crore over 5 years: Himachal CM
January 14, 2026 9:32 pm
The chief minister said Himachal is witnessing a historic transformation in tourism under the Congress government’s vision of ‘Vyavastha Parivartan’.
Striking Contrast: Plains reel under dense fog, but sunny-side up in Himachal hilly regions — scientists explain why
January 14, 2026 8:55 pm
Meteorological experts attribute this sharp contrast between the plains and the hills to a combination of topography, wind patterns, moisture levels and pollution load.
HPBOSE to roll out single syllabus for all govt schools, adopt uniform teaching schedule
January 13, 2026 2:22 pm
Under the revised system, all government schools in Himachal Pradesh will adopt a uniform teaching schedule, ensuring that the same chapters are covered during each quarter across institutions
Himachal youth among crew on board Russian tanker seized by US: Father of detained man says PM Modi’s intervention can ensure safe release of their son
January 10, 2026 9:53 pm
The tanker, Marinera — earlier named Bella 1 — had been chartered by a private trader and was reportedly carrying crude oil linked to Venezuela.
The death of a 19-yr-old: Himachal family, college grapple with answers
January 10, 2026 6:21 am
She was "introverted", "good at dancing, drawing", "well-liked". How a young woman as that "went into such depression that she died within four months" is now the focus of a probe
CM Sukhu calls for integration of online facilities in health services
January 08, 2026 8:11 pm
Launches website for State Allied and Health Care Council
'Means losing everything we have ever known’: Why 9 villages are fighting a new ₹1,300-crore township in Shimla
January 07, 2026 5:58 pm
The proposed Jathiya Devi satellite township is meant to ease Shimla’s congestion, but residents say it threatens ancestral farmlands and temples.
Some of the cleanest and greenest places in India
January 07, 2026 7:38 am
These Indian destinations show how sustainability can be lived, not advertised.
Four returning after birthday, NY celebrations killed in Kullu accident
January 01, 2026 9:23 pm
The impact was so severe that the vehicle was completely mangled, killing three of the occupants on the spot.
Himachal Pradesh HC dismisses IIT Mandi plea seeking impleadment in CPWD-pvt contractor arbitration
December 30, 2025 9:43 pm
The institute apprehended that the CPWD might seek to enforce any adverse award upon IIT Mandi.
HIMACHAL PRADESH PHOTOS
Landslides, cloudburst wreak havoc in Himachal amid continuous rains
August 14, 2023 10:09 pm
Educational institutions have been shut and postgraduate and BEd examinations have also been cancelled.
As government works towards developing Kangra as Himachal Pradesh’s ‘tourism capital’, know more about the destination
April 11, 2023 2:50 pm
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that they are also planning to open Himachal Pradesh for "all season" tourism activities. The government also aims to strengthen infrastructure in Kangra district for which ₹390 crore will be spent by the Asian Development Bank.
A Himachal Congress spectacle amid Rahul Gandhi's day-long Yatra in state
January 18, 2023 2:44 pm
After spending six days in Punjab, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra entered Himachal Pradesh Wednesday morning.
Congress's show of strength as Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's CM
December 11, 2022 4:35 pm
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, 58, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at a ceremony under the open sky at the historic Ridge ground in Shimla.
Heavy rains trigger landslides, flash floods in Himachal
August 20, 2022 7:42 pm
Landslides, flash floods, cloud burst: Heavy rains create havoc in Himachal
Landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur: 10 dead, more trapped, rescue operations on
August 11, 2021 9:48 pm
A major landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district trapped vehicles on the Reckong Peo-Shimla Highway near Nugulsari. Nearly 300 personnel of the ITBP, along with NDRF, the Army and local police rushed to the spot to carry out rescue operations.
Heavy rain triggers flash floods in Himachal; lightning kills 41 across India
July 12, 2021 8:54 pm
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains swept away buildings and cars at tourist spots in Himachal Pradesh on Monday.
Tourists flock to hill stations to beat Covid blues, but officials call for vigilance
July 10, 2021 1:37 pm
With daily case detections still above 40,000 and reports and pictures of blatant violations of social distancing norms coming from tourist spots, officials warn that daily cases could explode if people behave recklessly.
Himachal wrapped in white after season's first snowfall
November 17, 2020 7:36 pm
Several high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh were covered in thick sheets of snow, as many tourist destinations, like Kufri, Manali and Spiti, received the season’s first snowfall.
Cold wave grips north India, windy spell likely to continue in Delhi
December 13, 2019 2:29 pm
The cold wave intensified in north India on Thursday with snowfall in higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, while light rains in the national capital also caused a chill in the air.
HIMACHAL PRADESH VIDEOS
One of Indian Air Force's MiG planes crashed near Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
June 22, 2020 6:21 pm
MiG aircraft crashes in Himachal Pradesh See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
One of Indian Air Force's MiG planes crashed near Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
July 18, 2018 12:49 pm
MiG aircraft crashes in Himachal Pradesh See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
Himachal CM opposes India-Pak match in Dharamshala
February 26, 2016 10:11 am
Shimla, Feb 26 (ANI): Talking about the Himachal Government's decision to oppose the India-Pakistan T-20 match in Dharamshala, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday said Pakistan never acted against the attacks planned by Pakistan-based terror outfits in the country. He also holding a match in the state would hurt the sentiments of martyrs.
Seven dead, 26 injured in bus accident in Himachal
February 26, 2016 8:01 am
Sirmaur, Feb 26 (ANI): Seven people were killed and 26 injured when a bus fell into a 250 feet deep gorge in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Of the seven killed, four people died on the spot while other three succumbed to their injuries on the way to hospital. The bus was going from Solan district to Chambi Dhar town in Sirmaur. The injured were rushed to a local government hospital. District Collector Rakesh Kanwar said help was dispatched to the accident spot as soon as they were alerted by the administration. The cause of the accident was not known. However, the district administration said an inquiry would be conducted to ascertain the same
Land allotted to Patanajli Yogpeeth in Shimla cancelled
February 24, 2016 12:35 pm
Shimla, Feb 24 (ANI): Revenue and Health Minister of Himachal Pradesh Kaul Singh Thakur said the land allotted to Ramdev by the BJP government has been vested in government’s property and lease has been cancelled. The BJP regime made a 28 acres land lease in favour of Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust at Sadhupul in Solan. The Maharashtra government has also allotted more than 600 acres of land to the Patanajli Yogpeeth.
Last rites of Pampore bravehearts performed with full state honours
February 22, 2016 2:51 pm
Udhampur/Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 22 (ANI): The last rites of Captain Tushar Mahajan, who was martyred while fighting the terrorists at Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir, was performed with full military honours in Udhampur on Monday. Captain Mahajan was injured on Friday when he was leading a team to smoke-out the terrorists holed up inside a building near Srinagar. He succumbed to the injuries at 92 Base Hospital last evening. Meanwhile, last rites of Havaldar Raj Kumar Rana were performed by his daughter in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
Pampore encounter: Wreath laying ceremony of soldiers held in Jammu and Kashmir
February 22, 2016 6:27 am
Srinagar, Feb 22 (ANI): The nation paid tribute to the sacrifices of 9 Paramilitary Army Captain Tushar Mahajan and Lance Naik Commando Om Prakash, who were martyred during the ongoing encounter in Pampore in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, as a wreath laying ceremony was held for the bravehearts in Srinagar on Monday. 26-year-old Captain Tushar Mahajan, who hailed from Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, was leading his team in the ongoing operation in Pampore when he was martyred. 32-year-old late Lance Naik Om Prakash hailed from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, and is survived by his parents, wife and two daughters, aged 7 and 3.
Shimla in grip of jaundice
January 27, 2016 7:50 am
Shimala, Jan 27 (ANI): Jaundice has started assuming epidemic proportions in Himachal Pradesh with over 4,000 cases been reported so far. The civic authorities suspected that mixing of sewage with the potable water is the reason behind the epidemic. In Shimla sewerage water has been mixed with the potable water due to which the jaundice outbreak has taken place and many have been affected. Effluents from a sewerage treatment plant located in the vicinity of the Ashwani Khud drinking water scheme, which caters to nearly one-third of Shimla’s population, led to water contamination. Scores of residents took precautionary measures and thronged hospitals to get their blood samples checked. State Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who reviewed steps taken by his government to tackle the jaundice outbreak, said many officers had been suspended for their negligence. The jaundice that we see today actually started two months ago. After that we have investigated the matter. We have suspended the officers. We are also arresting many of those contractors who were responsible for taking care of and keeping the water plant clean. Singh added a probe was on to ascertain the matter.
Virbhadra Singh denies Manish Tewari's statement
January 10, 2016 1:19 pm
Shimla, Jan 10 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Sunday denied party leader Manish Tewari's statement, saying when he was a cabinet minister, there had never been an incident when Army tried a coup. Meanwhile Manish Tewari has stood firm about his statement about the troops' movement.
Cold wave returns with snowfall and sporadic rains
January 09, 2016 8:18 am
Shimla, Jan 09 (ANI): The shrill cold wave induced by fresh snowfall and sporadic rain made a comeback to Himachal Pradesh after a brief respite on Saturday, causing the mercury to dip. People in hill town of Dharamsala stepped out covered in layers of woolens as a shield against the cold, after a night long sporadic rainfall. Men sat around bonfires to keep themselves warm.The rain showers caused the mercury to hover around 6 degrees Celsius. A heavily overcast sky kept the sun away and icy winds made it difficult for people to go about their daily routine. A resident, Ram Prakash, said the sudden fall in temperature took residents by surprise. Himachal Pradesh’s capital city Shimla too reeled under cold wave conditions after the city received mild snowfall and temperatures plummeted to sub-zero level. People struggled to step out of their houses and get to work. A resident, Krishna, said it was particularly cold in the mornings and evenings. Roads covered with sleet disrupted traffic movement in city as they became slippery. Every year as the cold wave tightens its grip, the homeless are the worst hit as they often either sleeps in open or under thin tarpaulin sheets.
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