Himachal Pradesh: News

10 Jul 2023

Travel And Tourism

Stuck in flooded areas? Here's what to note

Nature's unpredictable forces can sometimes lead to unforeseen situations, such as finding oneself in a flooded area while traveling.

10 Jul 2023

Delhi

Delhi under flood alert, heavy rainfall kills 22 across states

Following incessant rainfall in northwest India over the weekend, the Delhi government issued a flood alert on Sunday after Haryana released over one lakh cusecs of water in the Yamuna River.

09 Jul 2023

Delhi

Schools shut, over dozen dead as rains batter North India

Several states of North India have been experiencing heavy rainfall for the last few days, triggering flood-like situations and landslides in many areas.

09 Jul 2023

Manali

Himachal Pradesh: Portion of national highway washes away amid rains

As heavy rains continued to lash Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, a portion of the National Highway (NH) 3 along the Beas River in Kullu was washed away, reported ANI.

Delhi rains: Heavy downpour triggers mayhem, IMD issues yellow alert

A fresh spell of rainfall soaked Delhi on Sunday morning, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting even more showers during the day.

Landslides kill 6 in Himachal; rainfall forecast in several states

At least six people have been killed and 10 others injured after heavy rains caused landslides and flash floods in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, according to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

26 Jun 2023

Monsoon

Landslide blocks Himachal highway; Delhi, Mumbai under heavy rain alert

After lagging behind, the southwest monsoon caught up with its usual pace and reached most parts of India.

29 May 2023

TV News

'Until We Meet Again': Vaibhavi Upadhyaya's fiance pens heartbreaking note

Actor Vaibhavi Upadhyaya's untimely demise sent shockwaves across the television industry. The actor met with an accident and later succumbed to her injuries. Her fiancé Jay Gandhi took to Instagram to post a heartfelt message for the late actor.

24 May 2023

TV News

Vaibhavi Upadhyaya's funeral: JD Majethia reveals heart-wrenching details of accident

TV actor Vaibhavi Upadhyaya lost her life in a devastating car accident on Tuesday.

24 May 2023

TV News

'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' actor Vaibhavi Upadhyaya dies in car accident

Popular television actor Vaibhavi Upadhyaya passed away on Tuesday, in an unfortunate car accident. Best known for her role as Jasmine in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai 2, the news was confirmed by the show's actor-producer JD Majethia.

04 May 2023

Shimla

Shimla Municipal Corporation election: Congress emerges victorious after 10 years

The counting of votes for the Municipal Corporation elections in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla is now over, with Congress emerging victorious after 10 years.

27 Apr 2023

Shimla

Shimla: Massive fire at IGMC Hospital, no casualties reported

A massive fire broke out at the cafeteria of the new Outpatient Department (OPD) building of Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Thursday, reported Times Of India.

18 Apr 2023

Nepal

Indian climber Baljeet Kaur, missing on Mount Annapurna, found alive

Indian woman climber Baljeet Kaur, who had gone missing above Camp IV of Mount Annapurna in Nepal, has been found alive, The Himalayan Times reported, quoting the expedition organizer.

12 Apr 2023

Travel And Tourism

Trying to escape summer heat? Visit these places in Chitkul

A hidden gem in India, Chitkul is a beautiful quaint village in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh that will soothe your soul with its breathtaking beauty and pleasant surroundings.

11 Apr 2023

Shimla

Tourism boost: 30,000 vehicles enter Shimla in 2 days

A whopping 30,000 vehicles entered Himachal Pradesh's Shimla in just two days, data by the city police showed.

27 Mar 2023

Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama names new Buddhist spiritual leader, China's reaction awaited

The Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual leader, has named an eight-year-old United States (US)-born Mongolian boy as the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoché—the third highest rank in Tibetan Buddhism—reports said.

21 Mar 2023

Reliance Jio

Jio rolls out 5G in 41 more cities: Check coverage

Reliance Jio has rolled out its fifth-generation services in 41 more cities including Udhagamandalam, Narsapur, Margao, Rajouri, Thalassery, and Kumarghat. With the latest rollout, Jio 5G is now live in 406 cities.

15 Mar 2023

Reliance Jio

Jio 5G launched in 34 cities, overall count reaches 365

Reliance Jio has launched its fifth-generation service in 34 new cities in India, including Ambur, Suryapet, Sundargarh, Dharmavaram, and Dharamshala.

11 Mar 2023

Travel And Tourism

Traveling to Kasol? Visit these five stunning locations

Located amidst the Himalayan terrains, Kasol is a beautiful place to visit for nature enthusiasts.

14 Feb 2023

Reliance Jio

Jio launches 5G in 21 more cities, total reaches 257

Reliance Jio has launched its 5G services in four cities in Himachal Pradesh and 17 more cities across other states. The fifth-generation mobile network is now available in as many as 257 cities across India.

09 Feb 2023

Music Concert

Love music and mountains? You just cannot miss Bir's Musicathon

Not only known as the best paragliding destination in the country, but Bir in Himachal Pradesh is also famous for hosting the much-awaited musical festival called Musicathon.

01 Feb 2023

Travel And Tourism

These desi destinations will give you perfect international feels

Why visit foreign locations when our country is blessed with such breathtaking spots?

18 Jan 2023

Cold Wave

Mercury rises in Delhi, heavy snowfall likely in J&K, Himachal

Amid alerts of a severe cold wave sweeping North India this week, Delhi recorded a slight increase in the minimum temperature at 2.4 degrees Celsius, which was one degree more than Monday.

13 Jan 2023

Congress Party

Himachal Pradesh: Sukhvinder Sukhu government reinstates Old Pension Scheme

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh decided to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) on Friday during Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's first state cabinet meeting.

08 Jan 2023

Congress Party

Himachal Pradesh: 7 ministers take oath in first cabinet expansion 

Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu officially expanded his cabinet on Sunday.

28 Dec 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 top destinations in India for adventure sports

The geographical diversity of India offers a vast array of adventure sports.

18 Dec 2022

Narendra Modi

Showed 'red card' to obstacles in development of northeast: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a major boost to the Non-Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Meghalaya on Sunday by praising it for implementing development projects.

11 Dec 2022

Congress Party

Meet Sukhvinder Sukhu: From milk store attendant to Himachal CM

Former Himachal Congress chief Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh after the party returned to power following the Assembly elections.

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu new Himachal CM, Mukesh Agnihotri his deputy

Congress leader and four-time MLA Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will be the new chief minister of Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Congress stakes claim to form government as MLAs meet

Congress leaders met the governor of Himachal Pradesh, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Shimla on Friday and handed over the list of its newly-elected MLAs to prove their strength to form the government in the state.

Himachal Congress MLAs meet to decide CM in Shimla today

Congress put up an impressive show in the 2022 Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections by winning 40 seats of the total 68 and relegating its principal rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to 25 seats on Thursday.

2022 Assembly elections: Himachal outgoing CM Jairam Thakur concedes defeat

As Congress defeated the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2022 Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, outgoing Chief Minister Jairam Thakur said on Thursday that he would tender his resignation to the governor in a short while.

2022 Assembly elections: Congress ousts BJP to claim Himachal Pradesh

The Congress, riding on anti-incumbency and groupism of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), emerged as the single largest party in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday.

2022 Assembly elections: Rebels, groupism hurting BJP, Cong in Himachal

The performance of 412 candidates, including several renowned politicians, will be out on Thursday for the high-stake assembly election in Himachal Pradesh.

08 Dec 2022

Elections

2022 Assembly elections: BJP steamrolls in Gujarat, uncertainty in Himachal

The counting of votes for the state Assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh began on Thursday.

05 Dec 2022

Gujarat

Exit polls predict BJP in Gujarat, AAP sweeping MCD polls

The fate of 1,621 candidates has been sealed in the voting machines as the Gujarat Assembly elections concluded on Monday.

Foreseeing win, Himachal Congress leaders reach Delhi for CM chair

As the results of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections are a fortnight away, the top leaders of Congress's state unit, foreseeing a win, are camping in Delhi reportedly to secure the chief ministerial post.

22 Nov 2022

Winter

5 popular winter sports you can enjoy in India

The chilly winter season is here and the hills are already calling us!

Himachal Pradesh records nearly 66% voter turnout as polling concludes

The fate of 412 candidates, including several renowned politicians, has been sealed in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections.

Nadda mocks Congress, AAP; Says no 3-way contest in Himachal

While Himachal Pradesh is voting on Saturday to decide the course of next government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda stated that there was no three-way battle in the state polls.