Himachal Pradesh: News

Hate speech: Supreme Court pulls up Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh governments

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the BJP-led Uttarakhand government to ensure Roorkee's upcoming "Dharam Sansad" doesn't turn into a "hate fest" targeting Muslims.

14 Apr 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 must-visit places in Kasauli

Kasauli, a colonial-era hill station in Himachal Pradesh, is extremely popular among tourists.

12 Apr 2022

Shimla

5 popular things to do in Kufri

Kufri is extremely accessible from all parts of the country by both train and air.

12 Apr 2022

Spiti Valley

Top 5 tourist destinations in Spiti Valley

The name "Spiti" means "The middle land," referring to the land between India and Tibet.

11 Apr 2022

Tamil Nadu

5 popular places in India to try paragliding

If you wish to fly like a bird in the open sky while enjoying the fresh breeze and mesmerizing surroundings, then paragliding is the perfect adventure sport for you.

08 Apr 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 popular tourist destinations in Dalhousie

Situated at a staggering elevation of 6,460 ft above sea level, Dalhousie is situated on five hills--Kathlog, Potreyn, Terah, Bakrota, and Bhangor--in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district.

08 Apr 2022

Shimla

5 most popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh has been every Indian traveler's paradise destination for ages now.

30 Mar 2022

Uttarakhand

Top 5 summer treks in India for the bold traveler

Trekkers get your backpacks ready, dust off your trekking boots, get your sunglasses checked, and get to packing! It's time we plan where to go next.

23 Mar 2022

Travel And Tourism

Top things to do in Sainj Valley, Himachal Pradesh

With summer approaching, people are already searching for places in the mountains to hide away from the scorching sun.

15 Mar 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 offbeat tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is one destination that everyone should explore at least once in their lifetime.

11 Mar 2022

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

After winning Punjab, AAP to focus on Gujarat, Himachal

After its huge victory in the Punjab elections, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party has Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh on its "radar," said party leader Akshay Marathe.

01 March 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 things to do in Jibhi, Tirthan Valley

If you are planning a weekend trip to Jibhi in Himachal Pradesh, you are in for a visual treat.

10 Feb 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

5 places to experience the chill in February

Chionophile is what they call a person who thrives in cold weather.

21 Jan 2022

Karnataka

5 places in India to enjoy a work vacation

While working from home sounds like an exciting idea, it isn't all that fun.

13 Jan 2022

Jammu And Kashmir

Stargazing in India: Don't miss out on these destinations

The vast sky upon us holds a billion twinkling mysteries that have always kept us fascinated.

22 Dec 2021

Travel And Tourism

5 best things to do in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh

Situated around 235 kilometers from Shimla, Kinnaur is one of the most beautiful places in Himachal Pradesh. It offers a unique confluence of Hinduism and Buddhism.

18 Dec 2021

Lifestyle

5 best things to do in Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh

Located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Khajjiar is a small hill town known for its cedar forests, ancient temples, and pristine lakes.

07 Dec 2021

Food

5 delicious dishes from the mountains of Himachal Pradesh

Located in the western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is popular for numerous things like snow-clad mountains, breathtaking scenery, handicrafts, beautiful rivers, and valleys.

'Revenge travel' could worsen third COVID-19 wave, ICMR study warns

We have all been wanting to pack our bags and run to the hills. But that may not be a good idea.

22 Sep 2021

Uttarakhand

COVID-19: How states are ensuring people get their second doses

As economic activities have mostly resumed across the country, state governments are putting all efforts to ensure people get their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

06 Sep 2021

Monsoon

Himachal Pradesh: Landslide in Jeori blocks the Shimla-Kinnaur highway

A massive landslide occurred at Jeori in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh this morning, blocking the National Highway 5 (Shimla-Kinnaur highway).

20 Aug 2021

Shimla

Centre prepared to tackle possible COVID-19 third wave: Anurag Thakur

The Centre is fully ready to tackle a possible third wave of COVID-19 and a provision of Rs. 23,123 has been made for this purpose, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said on Friday.

16 Aug 2021

Monsoon

Himachal Pradesh landslide: Death toll climbs to 25

Two more bodies were recovered on Monday from the site of the landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district, taking the death toll to 25, a senior official said.

14 Aug 2021

Monsoon

Kinnaur landslide: Six more bodies recovered; toll rises to 23

Six more bodies were recovered from the site of the landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district, taking the death toll to 23 on the fourth day of rescue and search operations on Saturday, a senior official said.

12 Aug 2021

Monsoon

Himachal landslide: Death toll reaches 13; search underway for missing

The death toll in the Himachal Pradesh landslide climbed to 13 on Thursday after more dead bodies were recovered early morning.

11 Aug 2021

Narendra Modi

11 dead, 50 feared trapped in Himachal Pradesh landslide

Eleven people have died and 50-60 others are feared trapped after a massive landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district this afternoon.

11 Aug 2021

Shimla

Negative COVID-19 report or full vaccination must for visiting Himachal

The Himachal Pradesh government has made negative COVID-19 report or full vaccination mandatory for people intending to visit the hill state from August 13.

03 Aug 2021

India

Damaged roads prevent Lahaul-Spiti farmers from taking produce to mandis

With roads and bridges damaged after heavy rains and landslides last week, over 1,500 Farmers of the Udaipur sub-division in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district are worried about not being able to take their ripe crops to mandis this year.

28 Jul 2021

Rainfall

Four feared dead, nine missing in Himachal Pradesh flash floods

At least four people are feared dead and nine reported missing in flash floods triggered by heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, a senior disaster management official said on Wednesday.

27 Jul 2021

Delhi

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall for these states today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and west Uttar Pradesh today.

26 Jul 2021

Narendra Modi

Doctor tweeted this picture moments before dying in Himachal landslide

Deepa Sharma, an Ayurveda doctor from Jaipur, had tweeted a lovely picture from her Himachal Pradesh trip on Sunday afternoon.

26 Jul 2021

Rainfall

Nine tourists killed in a landslide in Himachal Pradesh

Nine tourists were killed on Sunday after heavy boulders fell on their tempo traveler in a landslide near Basteri in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, the police said.

14 Jul 2021

Rainfall

Eight dead in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh

Six bodies were recovered in Boh Valley following a landslide triggered by heavy rains which altogether claimed eight lives in Kangra district, police said.

08 Jul 2021

India

Virbhadra Singh, 6-time Himachal Pradesh CM, dies at 87

Virbhadra Singh, a six-time Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and senior Congress party leader, passed away in the early hours of Thursday. He was 87.

05 Jul 2021

Manali

Manali is flooded with tourists despite COVID-19 third wave concerns

Each year, north Indians tend to flock to hill stations in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand during peak summer.

26 Jun 2021

Domestic Violence

Dharamshala BJP MLA accused of mental, physical torture by wife

Dharamshala BJP MLA Vishal Nehriya has been accused by his HPAS officer wife of physical and mental torture.

05 May 2021

Curfew

Himachal Pradesh: Government orders 10-day curfew starting May 7

In view of an alarming rise in COVID-19 cases across Himachal Pradesh, the state government on Wednesday announced a 10-day "corona curfew" to check the spread of the viral infection.

13 Apr 2021

Jai Ram Thakur

Tourists won't be 'harassed' for COVID-19 report on HP borders

Tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh will not be harassed for a coronavirus negative test report on the state's borders, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Tuesday.

26 Mar 2021

Coronavirus

HP: Educational institutions to remain closed till April 4

The Himachal Pradesh government ordered the closure of all educational institutions including colleges and schools till April 4 as a precautionary measure due to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the state.

18 Mar 2021

Jai Ram Thakur

BJP MP Ram Swaroop Sharma cremated with state honors

BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh Ram Swaroop Sharma, who was found hanging from the ceiling in his official residence in New Delhi, was cremated with full state honors at Machhayal village in the Mandi district on Thursday.