Shimla

Inspector who heads Himachal Police's orchestra suspended 'for earning Rs 6,000' through social media

July 13, 2026 10:14 pm

Inspector Vijay Kumar who is also the lead singer of the acclaimed police orchestra 'Harmony of the Pines' also faces departmental probe

Foreign tourists drive UK-themed auto-rickshaw on Shimla's Mall Road, fined Rs 1,500

July 11, 2026 10:07 pm

vehicles are not allowed on the Mall Road under The Shimla Road Users and Pedestrians (Public Safety and Convenience) Act, 2007

Throat slit, pushed down a gorge in Himachal, woman climbs back; husband, 2 others arrested

July 11, 2026 8:45 pm

Those arrested include woman's husband Dalip Kumar (28), his brother Shivam (20), and their friend Madan Kumar (28), all in Uttar Pradesh

Consumer court awards Rs 40,000 to widow over ‘excessive’ Rs 51,494 electricity bill

July 07, 2026 3:16 pm

The Shimla District Consumer Commission was hearing a complaint filed by widow the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) over excessive electricity bills and wrongful disconnection of power supply.

'Sororicide' in the hills: Story of a daylight murder in Shimla

July 06, 2026 10:58 am

On June 13, the administrator of a well-known private school in the hill station was shot dead right outside the gate. Behind the murder was a family feud that took an ugly turn.

CBI arrests military services engineer in bribery case

July 05, 2026 5:09 am

According to the CBI, a case was registered on July 3 based on a complaint filed by a supervisor who works with a contractor's firm. The complainant alleged that Soni had demanded Rs 93,000 to clear the firm's bills.

Environmental concerns over decongestion: Citizens choose ‘wise Shimla’ over a smart one

July 03, 2026 12:17 pm

Activist Tikender Panwar said the township was conceived during the 1980s and 1990s as a modern residential extension to accommodate Shimla’s expanding population. However, he argued that inadequate planning for mobility had defeated its very purpose.

Kullu doctor suspended amid protest over death of woman after childbirth

July 01, 2026 12:57 am

An order issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department on June 30 said that Dr Anu Devi, specialist (obstetrics and gynaecology), has been placed under suspension with immediate effect pending a departmental inquiry.

Brother arrested for plotting Shimla school executive murder over property dispute

June 30, 2026 4:07 pm

In a twist to the Shimla school executive murder, the police arrested Manisha Mittal's younger brother for planning the crime via a middleman and hired shooters.

Why Shimla’s roads are under restrictions and why residents are protesting

June 22, 2026 7:59 pm

Advocates seek access passes to High Court road, BJP MP raises concerns over residents’ permits and higher fees

Fresh spell of snowfall blankets Shimla

February 04, 2022 7:04 pm

Shimla in Himachal Pradesh was covered in a thick layer of snow, after fresh showers.

Season's first snowfall blankets Shimla: Here's a look

January 11, 2022 6:41 pm

Season's first snowfall paints Shimla white over weekend

January 09, 2022 5:54 pm

Sanjauli area of Shimla city saw fresh snowfall on Sunday for the second consecutive day after the season's first snowfall on Saturday.

Another snowy day in Shimla: Temperature drops to -0.5 degrees Celsius, 150 roads blocked in Himachal

January 08, 2020 7:06 pm

Dalhousie in Chamba district received 35 cm snowfall, followed by Manali in Kullu district (22 cm), Kalpa in Kinnaur district (16 cm) and Lahaul-Spiti's administrative centre Keylong (8 cm), the MeT said.

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.

Tourists rejoice as Shimla, Manali witness another spell of snow

January 16, 2019 6:58 am

Tourist destinations of the hill state like Kufri in Shimla district and Dalhousie in Chamba district also saw acute cold wave conditions at freezing point.

Nature's glory: Shimla gets first snowfall of the season

December 13, 2018 12:59 pm

After several years, Shimla witnessed early December snowfall. On Wednesday, the town woke up to a snowfall, the first this season. The tourists were equally exuberant.

Shimla receives season's first snowfall

December 14, 2014 3:51 pm

Shimla and its nearby tourists spots received season’s first snowfall on Saturday.

Snowfall continues in Shimla

February 15, 2014 5:06 pm

A thick blanket of snow covered the picturesque tourist resorts of Shimla.

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.

Visuals Of Fresh Snowfall In Shimla

February 15, 2016 12:00 pm

Street play raises awareness on violence against women

February 15, 2016 10:01 am

Shimla, Feb 15 (ANI): A street play was staged outside the Gaiety theatre in Shimla to spread awareness on women rights and urged people to support the cause. Artists also held a flash mob and sang songs calling for protection of rights for women. The awareness campaign was organised by the Young Working Women Christian Association under the banner of ‘One Billion Rising’, a global movement that aims to end violence against women. The artists believed the skit, drama, and dances were the right medium to make society aware of such serious issues.

Cold wave disrupts life in North India

February 15, 2016 5:03 am

Shimla/ Uttarakhand, Feb 15 (ANI): People in Shimla and upper reaches of Uttarakhand on Monday struggled to carry out their daily activities after temperatures plummeted due to a fresh spell of snowfall in the region. People lit bonfires and wore layers of clothes to keep themselves warm. The minimum temperature recorded in Shimla, which has been receiving snowfall since Saturday, was 3° Celsius and would further dip at night. Shimla is experiencing severe cold conditions throughout the day and night. It has become very difficult to work. We have to keep sitting next to bonfires to keep ourselves warm.In Uttarakhand, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) personnel were seen clearing the snow from the roads using bulldozers in Gangotri region.

Shimla experiences heavy snowfall

February 09, 2016 6:00 am

Shimla, Feb 09 (ANI): The higher reaches of different districts in Himachal Pradesh, including the capital city Shimla, are experiencing heavy snowfall. The state is reeling under intense cold wave due to heavy snowfall in the region since Sunday. Shimla, Kufri and several other towns in the area are wrapped in a thick white blanket of snow while the mid and lower hills experienced moderate to heavy rain. According to reports, the mercury has dipped by several degrees across the state after change in the weather. The Met department has predicted dry weather during next 24 hours.

Shimla Receives Another Spell Of Snowfall

February 07, 2016 6:56 pm

Snowfall was also experienced at tourist destinations of Kullu Manali where tourists have already arrived hoping for snow.

Shimla Snowfall 2016: Visuals Of Tourists Enjoying The Snow

January 20, 2016 4:00 pm

Higher reaches in Shimla experience snowfall

January 20, 2016 7:11 am

Shimla, Jan 20 (ANI): The higher reaches in Shimla received fresh snowfall on Wednesday, intensifying the present cold wave in the state. The region had a clear day in morning but thick clouds overcast the sky and icy winds swept the region as the day advanced. The chilly wind has also increased misery of people of in the hill state.

Shimla shivers as temperature plummets

January 10, 2016 9:54 am

Shimla, Jan 10 (ANI): Cold wave conditions prevailed over most parts of hilly region affecting normal lives of people in Shimla. Local residents and workers in Shimla were seen gathered around bonfires on Sunday to find respite from bone chilling cold. Shimla recorded a minimum temperature of minus two degrees Celsius on Sunday. The picture was no different at Rajouri town in Jammu and Kashmir which recorded a minimum temperature of three degrees Celsius on Sunday. People were seen dressed in woolen garments to prevent the chilling bite of the cold.

Six shops gutted in fire in Shimla

January 08, 2016 8:23 am

Shimla, Jan 08 (ANI): At least six shops were gutted when a massive fire broke out in the market area in Shimla with good worth in millions of rupees lost as well. The fire was reported at around 3.30 a.m. in the morning. Three fire tenders rushed to the spot to control the flames. The police also reached the spot as soon as they received the information. One person was injured in the fire but no loss of life has been reported so far.