Shimla

Helicopter services launched from Sanjauli Heliport in Shimla; check schedule and fares

January 21, 2026 4:53 pm

The Sanjauli Heliport, situated near the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla, is highly beneficial during medical emergencies, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

Decode Politics: In Himachal, why Minister vs IAS-IPS has stoked 'insider vs outsider' row

January 20, 2026 11:42 am

Vikramaditya Singh's bid to accuse certain IAS, IPS officers from UP, Bihar of disregarding “Himachaliyat” has divided Sukhu Cabinet; BJP alleges bureaucrats are out of Congress govt's control

Army Training Command Shimla marks 78th Army Day

January 17, 2026 9:16 pm

Addressing officers and personnel, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla lauded the Indian Army for its “supreme sacrifices, unmatched courage and unwavering resolve” in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty, unity and integrity.

Preity Zinta loves this small bakery in Shimla established in 1959

January 17, 2026 4:00 pm

On your next trip to Shimla, you must also not miss out on a joyride on the iconic Kalka–Shimla Toy Train, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Explore other options if villagers don't want to sell land: Vikramaditya supports Bagi Gram Panchayat resolution

January 15, 2026 9:39 pm

Eight revenue villages, out of 11 under the Bagi Gram Panchayat were selected for land acquisition for the Jathiya Devi township.

Himachal IAS, IPS bodies slam minister for ‘UP-Bihar’ remark

January 15, 2026 4:54 am

Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh Wednesday defended the officers and said it is not right to blame them for “one's own mistakes”. “Ministers should also know how to get work done from the officers,” he said.

ARTRAC organises 10th Armed Forces Veterans' Day to enhance awareness and satisfaction among veterans

January 14, 2026 8:25 pm

A large number of veterans from Shimla district attended the event presided over by Lieutenant General Sukriti Singh Dahiya, Chief of Staff, ARTRAC

Search op continued on day 2 at Arki: Charred human remains recovered from fire, ravaged building, search on for 6 missing

January 14, 2026 10:18 am

Several charred human remains were found on the second day of rescue operations in Arki, Solan district, after a major fire gutted a commercial-cum-residential complex, killing at least three people and leaving several missing.

Jathiya Devi mountain township: Gram Sabha Bagi passes resolution against land acquisition

January 11, 2026 9:50 am

Amid rising opposition to the Rs 1,374-crore Jathiya Devi satellite township near Shimla, Gram Panchayat Bagi has passed a resolution refusing to part with any land for the project.

Cracks in six-storey building in Shimla, locals blame NHAI for ‘unscientific’ tunnel construction

January 10, 2026 9:41 pm

Panchayati Raj Minister says same tunnel behind cave-in of a road and the collapse of a five-storey building last year.

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.