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Will IPL 2025 be suspended amid India-Pak tensions? Chairman says this
We are reviewing the situation right now, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said on whether the league will continue amid Indo-Pak military conflict.
Updated on May 09, 2025 07:28 AM IST
PBKS vs MI match in IPL 2025 shifted from Dharamshala to Mumbai: Report
According to sources, The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, originally scheduled for May 11 in Dharamshala, has been shifted to Mumbai.
Published on May 07, 2025 05:05 PM IST
Samarth Goyal
Himachal must get its rightful share of water, says Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says the people of state must get their rightful share of water
Published on May 05, 2025 05:36 AM IST
HT CorrespondentHT Correspondent
Hailstorm batters parts of Shimla district, damages crops
Hailstorm batters parts of Shimla district, damages crops
Updated on May 03, 2025 09:39 PM IST
PTI |
Rain in parts of Himachal, 'orange' alert issued for hailstorm
Rain in parts of Himachal, 'orange' alert issued for hailstorm
Published on May 03, 2025 07:38 PM IST
PTI |
Dharamshala tourism braces for boost as IPL fever draws close
Tourism stakeholders expect a rise in visitors as the Punjab Kings will play three matches at the city’s picturesque stadium — against Lucknow Super Giants (May 4), against Delhi Capitals (May 8) and against Mumbai Indians (May 11)
Lights at wedding venue turned off as leaping flames in adjacent hotel illuminate night sky
Lights at wedding venue turned off as leaping flames in adjacent hotel illuminate night sky
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 07:43 PM IST
PTI |
Himachal: Tourists rerouting trips to hill stations; hotels witness increase in inquiries
Condemning the attack, adviser of Shimla hotels and tourism stakeholders association Anil Walia said that owing to the unfortunate incident the shift in tourists route was expected
Published on Apr 29, 2025 08:14 AM IST
Shailee Dogra/ Dar Ovais, Shimla/ Dharamshala
After lean start to year, tourist footfall sees rise in Himachal
After a lean start to the year, the tourist footfall in Himachal has started to rise and the hotel occupancy has started to climb with the rise in temperatures in plains.The average hotel occupancy has seen a considerable increase in recent days and is much higher than the occupancy in March.
To curb drug menace, Kangra police turn to tourism stakeholders
While 149 cases were registered under the NDPS Act in the entire previous year, this year, Kangra police have already registered around 66 cases till March 17, indicating a rising trend in drug abuse.
Dalai Lama says will be reborn in ‘the free world’
The Dalai Lama, turning 90, asserts his successor will be born in the "free world" and urges rejection of any choice made by Beijing.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Tibetan cabinet reiterates mid-way approach of Dalai Lama to resolve China-Tibet conflict
Tibetan cabinet reiterates mid-way approach of Dalai Lama to resolve China-Tibet conflict
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 04:30 PM IST
PTI |
UK tourist dies while trekking in Himachal
A foreign tourist, Howard Thomas Harry, 27, died in an accident while trekking in the Dhauladhar mountains; another tourist was injured.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 09:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
With over 200 cameras, Dharamshala to up surveillance, crack down on traffic violations
The officials said the cameras will surveil the areas within Dharamshala municipal corporation (MC) limits
Skydiver suffers seizure mid-air, rescued by fellow jumper during free fall
A skydiver suffered a seizure mid-air and lost consciousness while in free fall. A video of the incident surfaced on X.
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 12:45 PM IST
Simran Singh
Himachal tourism department seeks report on Dharamshala paragliding mishap
The tourist from Gujarat died while taking-off at the Indrunag paragliding site on Saturday evening. She fell along with her pilot who also sustained injuries
Himachal: At 26k, arrival of foreigners in Kangra last year highest since Covid
Kangra tourism deputy director Vinay Dhiman says sports tourism is emerging in Dharamshala. International cricket matches have contributed a lot, he adds.
Himachal: 19-year-old woman dies in Dharamshala paragliding mishap
Nearly a dozen paragliders, including some foreigners, have been killed in the last two years in Himachal Pradesh, raising question marks on safety arrangements.
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 07:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Himachal CM Sukhu begins 9-day Kangra visit, to launch ₹675-crore projects
On the first day of his visit, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for five projects worth ₹19.55 crore for the Dharamshala assembly constituency.
Decades of dwindling: Drop in Tibetan arrivals raise concerns
The current trickle of Tibetan arrivals is in stark contrast to the 1990s and early 2000s when thousands would arrive annually from Tibet
‘Not Xizang’: Tibet govt-in-exile slams China’s ‘propaganda’
After the strong earthquake levelled thousands of houses and killed over 100 people in Tibet on Tuesday, Tibet was referred to as ’Xizang’ or China’s Xizang, in Chinese media coverage
Dharamshala hoteliers seek urgent steps to revive tourism in Kangra
In a memorandum submitted to Kangra MP Rajeev Bharadwaj during the interaction meeting held recently, the association suggested measures like extension of railways and development of ropeways to revive the tourism in the district
Dalai Lama departs Dharamshala for Bylakuppe in Karnataka
Officiating Sikyong Kalon (minister) Tharlam Dolma Changra and speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile formally escorted the 89-year-old spiritual leader till the Kangra Airpor
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 05:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Himachal: Corporation in-charge apprehended for taking bribe
According to the bureau, Vikrant Gill, who was in charge of the corporation, was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe from the complainant, Ankit Verma, a resident of Hatnala in Chamba
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 05:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Dharamshala MLA seeks Centre’s intervention for Central varsity campus construction
The state government is yet to deposit the required funds for the land transfer necessary for constructing the said campus
German man visits India, praises ‘incredible hospitality’ and ‘lovely people’
Samuel Huber visited India from Germany and left the country full of praise for its hospitality.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 12:07 PM IST
Assembly session: Speaker calls all party meet on Tuesday
Pathania reached Tapovan, Dharamshala Legislative Assembly Secretariat, on Monday to review the ongoing preparations for the upcoming winter session scheduled from December 18 to 21
BJP to rake up central varsity issue in winter assembly session
The state government has yet to deposit the required funds for the land transfer necessary for constructing the campus at Jadrangal near Dharamshala
Art without borders: Mongolia to Turkey, 40+ artists unite in Dharamshala
Mountains meet masterpieces: International Art Exhibition lights up Dharamshala as 40 nations unite in India’s Himalayan town
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 05:23 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Dharamshala (himachal Pradesh) [india]
Dharamshala hosts Tibetan Artists Festival, celebrating culture and resistance
The Tibetan Artists Festival has launched in Dharamshala, uniting over 30 artists globally to share their narratives of freedom and resilience.
Published on Nov 30, 2024 06:07 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Dharamshala