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Shepherd killed in Chamba flash flood

Tourists in large numbers on The Ridge in Shimla on Sunday. (PTI)
Published on May 05, 2025 05:34 AM IST

3 killed, 10 injured as vehicle rolls down gorge in Himachal’s Chamba

Three people were killed and seven injured after their vehicle veered off the Bharmani-Bharmour Mata road and rolled down a gorge in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. (Representational photo)
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 06:38 AM IST

Security tightened in Chamba along Jammu and Kashmir border

J&K Police Security Wing during a search operation at Narwal area to trace out terrorists involved in recent attacks in Jammu district on Thursday. Chamba district, which adjoins the Kathua and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir, shares over 200 km of border with the UT. The mountainous terrain makes it easy for militants to infiltrate, necessitating heightened security measures. There are around 15 outposts on Chamba-J&K border guarded by the battalion force of Himachal Police. (ANI)
Updated on Jun 13, 2024 10:45 PM IST

People will vote for Cong candidates on June 1: CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh chief minister along with congress candidate from Mandi Vikramaditya Singh during election campaign in Karsog Mandi district on Thursday. (Birbal Sharma/HT)
Updated on May 03, 2024 06:24 AM IST

Local issues take centre stage in Vikramaditya’s election campaign

Vikramaditya Singh said the development of every part of the Mandi parliamentary constituency would be his priority if he wins the election. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 03, 2024 06:04 AM IST

Two die after car veers off road in Himachal’s Chamba

The car feel into a gorge after veering off road near Lahra Himachal’s Chamba. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 21, 2024 06:06 AM IST

Nepalese labourer killed, another injured in Chamba wall collapse

Other labourers rushed the duo to a nearby health facility where Punn was declared dead upon arrival (iStock )
Updated on Feb 27, 2024 05:00 AM IST

Opposition should not try to defame HRTC, deputy CM Agnihotri

Earlier, answering the question of MLA Janak Raj, the deputy CM said that till November 15, there was a demand to run bus services on 12 new routes in Chamba district. (HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 05:58 AM IST

Chamba admn to spread disaster risk mitigation awareness via folk songs

Chamba admn to spread disaster risk mitigation awareness via folk songs (PTI)
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 06:22 AM IST

Two Punjab pilgrims die during Manimahesh Yatra in Himachal

The 14-km uphill journey, starting from around 6,000 feet at Hadsar base camp and concluding at 13,500-feet high Manimahesh Lake, is considered as arduous as the trek to the Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. (HT file photo)
Published on Sep 12, 2023 01:10 PM IST

Chamba mishap: 25,000 ex gratia announced for kin of victims

The mangled remains of the SUV that rolled down a hill in Chamba district, leaving three people dead and eight injured on Thursday night. (HT photo)
Published on Sep 08, 2023 11:10 PM IST

Two women among 3 killed as SUV rolls down hill in Chamba district

The mangled remains of the SUV that rolled down a hill in Chamba district, leaving three people dead and eight injured on Thursday night. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 08, 2023 04:22 PM IST

Himachal governor reviews progress of central schemes in Chamba

Himachal governor Shiv Pratap Shukla reviewed various central sponsored schemes being implemented in Chamba. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 12:40 AM IST

Himachal: 81 persons rescued from Manimahesh, 28 from Kara in Kinnaur

Majority of the tourist were from Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, West Bengal ,Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 01:35 AM IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 strikes Himachal Pradesh's Chamba

The tremors were felt around 11:35 am and the depth of the quake was 5 km. (Representative)
Published on Jul 03, 2023 03:48 PM IST

Chamba youngster’s murder: Himachal Pradesh ex-CM Shanta Kumar calls for central probe

Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Shanta Kumar on Saturday backed the demand of the people of Chamba for a central agency probe into the brutal murder of a local youngster, Manohar Lal. (HT file photo)
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 03:54 PM IST

Himachal: Chamba man murdered, body chopped into pieces

Police said the motive behind this murder may be linked to a love affair. (Representational Photo (Getty Images/iStockphoto) )
Updated on Jun 14, 2023 12:25 AM IST

Himachal to set up two solar power projects in Pangi valley

Tribal areas of Himachal are ready to pioneer in the field of solar energy and contribute to achieving the goal of a green energy state. Plans are underway to set up two solar power projects of 400 KW each in the Pangi subdivision of Chamba district. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 12:44 AM IST

Himachal assembly passes Bill for welfare of orphans

The Himachal Pradesh assembly on the concluding day of the Budget session passed the Himachal Pradesh Sukhashraya (Care, Protection and Self-Reliance of Children of the State) Bill, 2023, with a voice vote, thus becoming the first state to make such a legislation even as the opposition members objected to its name. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 06, 2023 11:11 PM IST

Russian tourist found unconscious in McLeodganj, dies during treatment

The deceased, who has been identified as 44-year-old Aleksandr Amgaev, was found unconscious at McLeodganj’s main square. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 09:30 AM IST

British tourist dies of electrocution in Chamba

A British tourist died of electrocution when he came in contact with a live wire while clicking photos at Baikunth Nagar near Dalhousie in Chamba district on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Brown Ivan Dennis, a resident of Norwich City. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 11:18 PM IST

Centenarians in Himachal: After late Shyam Negi, 105-year-old woman casts vote

Naro Devi, aged 105, voted at the polling booth in Churah assembly constituency in Chamba.
Updated on Nov 30, 2022 07:40 PM IST

Two light intensity quakes occur in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur, Chamba

A quake of 2.7 magnitude was reported in Chamba district on Friday, too.
Published on Oct 24, 2020 03:37 PM IST

Annual Manimahesh Yatra comes to symbolic end with priests performing rituals, taking holy dip

Manimahesh Lake with Mount Kailash in the backdrop. Manimahesh Yatra, which began on August 12, was held symbolically this year due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Pilgrims trek to the oval-shaped lake at a height of 13,500ft to catch a glimpse of Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva, and offer prayers.
Published on Aug 26, 2020 04:17 PM IST

Series of quakes jolts Chamba again

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Updated on Mar 30, 2020 10:24 PM IST

Avalanche warning in five districts of Himachal Pradesh

A leopard relaxing on a sunny day at Kufri zoo on Wednesday.
Published on Jan 15, 2020 10:00 PM IST

Himachal freezes in sub-zero temperatures, Keylong coldest at -14.3°C; more snow, rain next week

Icicles hanging from the roof of a building in Shimla. Snow can still be seen in several areas of Shimla such as the Mall Road, the Ridge, US Club and Jakhu hills after this week’s heavy snowfall.
Updated on Jan 11, 2020 11:37 AM IST

HP registers 17.3% increase in gross revenue collection

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Published on Jan 05, 2020 09:54 PM IST

130 crore allocated to protect endangered snow leopard in Himachal

The project will be implemented in tribal districts Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur and Pangi in Chamba district.
Published on Sep 19, 2019 10:40 PM IST

Two pilgrims dead, seven hurt as SUV falls into gorge in Himachal’s Chamba

Two pilgrims died and seven others were injured when the Scorpio car in which they were travelling fell into a gorge in the Chamba district
Published on Aug 23, 2019 02:06 PM IST