Himachal pradesh

Watch | Slush sweeps truck into deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu

In this particular incident, the vehicle got stuck due to massive rains. And then, it fell slowly and got washed away.

Feb 21, 2019

Over 170 pilots to fly in Himachal Pradesh skies for title

The event, organised by the state's Tourism Department, has been recognised by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale and the Aero Club of India.

Oct 27, 2018

Himachal Pradesh: BJP govt may consider renaming Shimla to Shyamala

According to Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) functionary Aman Puri, the popular holiday retreat was originally called Shyamala but as the Britishers found it tough to pronounce, they renamed it Simla which later became Shimla.

Oct 21, 2018

Over 1,500 tourists stranded in Himachal Pradesh as heavy rains hit state

A total of 300 people were evacuated by Tuesday evening most of whom were faculty and students from IITs Mandi, Roorkee, Guwahati and Mumbai, and some foreigners.

Sep 26, 2018

North India rains: Himachal Pradesh receives 665% more downpour than usual

The Indian Air Force has been kept on standby after a red-alert was sounded regarding the water levels of Beas, Satlej and Ravi Rivers in Himachal Pradesh.

Sep 25, 2018

Chhitkul – Travel to the last village in India that borders China

Chhitkul is situated at an altitude of more than 11,000 ft.

Sep 12, 2018

Former Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh hospitalised after chest pain

The six-time Chief Minister had complained of pain in the chest and uneasiness while on the way to New Delhi on Saturday following which he was hospitalised.

Sep 2, 2018

Shimla water crisis: World Bank approves Rs 929 crore aid for supply project

According to state minister Sarween Chaudhary, the final discussion for the loan sanction will be held on October 24.

Aug 31, 2018

Himachal Pradesh goes digital in ration distribution to ensure transparency

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced several new steps to ensure fair distribution of high-quality ration in the state. It has set up a mobile app and a complaint redressal unit.

Jul 15, 2018

Shimla's heli-taxi service just got more expensive

Despite the poor response from travellers and confusion over the landing spot, the cost of the heli-taxi between Shimla and Chandigarh has gone up.

Jul 9, 2018

Dengue grips Himachal town Bilaspur with 110 confirmed cases

A team from the central government is dispatched to monitor the situation.

Jul 8, 2018

Shimla: Over 2,000 students take out rally observing International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur was the chief guest at the rally event.

Jun 27, 2018

World Environment Day: Himachal Pradesh bans use of thermocol plates

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said special thrust would be laid on the plantation of trees from June 5 to July 1 in Baddi, Nalagarh, Parwanoo, Kala Amb, Paonta Sahib, Sundernagar, Damtal and Una as these were the most polluted cities of the state.

Jun 5, 2018

7 killed after bus veers off road in Himachal Pradesh

The bus was on its way to Tikkar from Shimla when the accident occurred on the Theog-Hatkoti road.

Jun 1, 2018

Summers bring Shimla's water woes to a boil

While the residents are grappling with water woes -- not exactly for the first time -- civic body Mayor Kusum Sadret of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is helming the Municipal Corporation for the first time in three decades since June 2017, is away to China on an official tour.

May 28, 2018

30, including 27 children, killed after bus falls into gorge: Quick facts

The bus was ferrying schoolchildren back to their homes when it plunged into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district.

Apr 10, 2018

Veteran actor Jeetendra booked for sexual assault of his cousin 47 years ago

Jeetendra's cousin had sent an email to the Himachal Pradesh DGP in February this year seeking an FIR against her cousin, who she said was 28 years old when he assaulted her.

Mar 7, 2018

Virbhadra Singh in soup in money laundering case, ex-CM and wife chargesheeted by ED

A status report inclusive of recorded statements from several witnesses and probed bank transactions proofs was submitted by ED in its chargesheet in the court on Thursday.

Feb 1, 2018

Delhi drug racket busted; arrest of 4 students leads to seizure of 1.14 kg cannabis

The students were allegedly distributing the drugs in and around the Delhi University North Campus. Read on to know more.

Dec 30, 2017

Not a happy new year? Debt-ridden Aircel to shut down operations in 6 circles by January 30

Aircel subscribers in Maharashtra, Haryana, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh (West) have until March 10, 2018, to port to other networks.

Dec 21, 2017