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Rain, hailstorm lash parts of Himachal Pradesh: Tourists stunned by beauty
Himachal woke up to rain and hail and it’s everything tourists dreamed of. Here's why now is the best time to be in Shimla.
Updated on Apr 21, 2025 06:08 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla (himachal Pradesh) [india]
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.
Kangana ‘missing’ from Mandi, says Vikramaditya, MP hits back
Kangana said she had been ‘moving around’ in Mandi constituency and had distributed Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) funds
Published on Apr 04, 2025 08:36 AM IST
Shailee Dogra, Shimla
Manikaran tragedy: A Maggi break that became last stop for 3 Hisar students
The three victims, Dhinta, Manish and Gulshan, were part of a group of 17 students from Haryana School of Digital Marketing (HSDM), a coaching institute in Hisar, who had come on a trip
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 10:26 PM IST
Shailee DograSunil Rahar, Shimla/rohtak
MeT sounds yellow alert for rain in Himachal
According to the MeT department, light rain or snowfall is also likely at isolated places in the districts of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur and over the higher reaches of Chamba, Kangra and Kullu districts on Sunday
Published on Mar 08, 2025 10:13 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Brace for above normal temperatures in HP from March to May: IMD
According to IMD’s seasonal outlook, there is a high probability that the mean maximum temperatures are likely to be above normal over most parts from March to May
Himachal CM Sukhu orders crackdown on drug network in state
Himachal CM Sukhu orders crackdown on drug network in state
Published on Mar 01, 2025 09:41 PM IST
PTI |
Shocking videos from Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rain and avalanches wreak havoc
Heavy rain and snow caused destruction in Himachal, triggering landslides and avalanches. The internet was flooded with images of the chaos.
Published on Mar 01, 2025 02:34 PM IST
New tourist magnet in Kullu: Ropeway ride to Himachal’s hottest paragliding spot
No more bumpy roads in Kullu! This new ropeway will take you straight to Himachal Pradesh's best paragliding spot.
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 01:04 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kullu (himachal Pradesh) [india]
J&K sees rain, snow after a month of dry spell
The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar stated that Kashmir received 80% deficit rain and snow while Jammu division saw 83% deficit from January 1 to February 20, worrying those associated with the agriculture and horticulture sectors.
Published on Feb 21, 2025 10:18 AM IST
HT Correspondents, Jammu/srinagar/dharamshala
HP: Locals oppose water transfer from Manikaran to Kasol for hot bath facility
New nature park proposed in Kasol faces local opposition over water diversion from Manikaran.
Published on Feb 20, 2025 05:10 PM IST
PTI |
After lean start to year, tourist footfall expected to rise in HP
Hoteliers from Himachal said the occupancy, which peaked after the snowfall in December and was nearly at 100% of New Year’s eve, has seen a slump since
Eyeing revenue, Himachal govt plans to lease out Hotel Wildflower Hall
Paving the way for this, the state cabinet in its meeting held under the chairmanship of chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday had approved hiring of a consultant company to lease out the property
Published on Feb 18, 2025 09:18 AM IST
Shailee Dogra, Shimla
Himachal CM to present annual budget on March 17
The state cabinet has decided to request the governor to convene the budget session of Himachal from March 10 to 28
Published on Feb 16, 2025 05:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Manali, Shimla, Kalpa: Where to find best snowfall spot this week in Himachal
Winter lovers rejoice as snowfall continues in Himachal Pradesh; minimum temperatures plunge 3-11 degrees. Is this the perfect time for a snowy travel escape?
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 05:41 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla
Himachal Pradesh: 2 brothers dead after cement-laden truck plunges into ravine
Police said the accident occurred near Bagipul Baiju on Dhami-Sunni link road around 1.00 am
Published on Jan 20, 2025 06:21 PM IST
PTI |
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: Expect rain, rise in mercury till January 20
The maximum temperature is very likely to rise by 5-6 degrees for the next two days
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 04:03 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Joint efforts a must to make HP drug-free, says governor
He was presiding over the concluding ceremony of the month-long ‘Khel Khilao – Nasha Bhagao’ campaign at Arki in Solan district
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Planning a trip to Shimla, Manali? Himachal braces for snow and rain from Jan 16
Shimla to Manali: Himachal's tourist spots to freeze over with fresh snow; here's what tourists planning their trip to the hills need to know.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 05:21 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla
Shimla, Manali's dramatic weather stuns tourists
Sun today, snow tomorrow: Himachal’s weather drama unfolds this week! As Shimla’s heatwave gives way to snowy wonderland, here's what tourists should expect.
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 11:52 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla
Heavy snowfall likely in Kashmir today, IMD's thunderstorms alert for Himachal
The IMD issued a yellow alert for Himachal's Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Shimla, Kangra, Mandi and Chamba between January 4 and 6.
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 11:26 AM IST
Man narrowly escapes as truck skids on icy road in Manali, falls into valley
A truck skidded off an icy road in Manali and plunged into valley amid heavy snowfall.
Published on Dec 29, 2024 04:04 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Four-year-old charred to death in Himachal’s Keylong
According to the police, the fire broke out on Tuesday evening in the house when both the husband and wife were out, resulting in the child’s death
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 05:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
‘2,982 posts for teachers, ministerial staff lying vacant in Himachal schools’
The process to fill 700 posts of school lecturers and 985 posts of Lecturer (School New) in Computer Science is underway, Education Minister Rohit Thakur said.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 07:22 PM IST
PTI |
BJP playing petty politics: HPCC chief Pratibha
Pratibha Singh was reacting to the memorandum given to the governor by the state BJP leaders in protest against the two-year celebration of the state government
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Shailee Dogra, Shimla
Himachal government’s two-year milestone triggers Congress, BJP slugfest
Congress, BJP traded barbs over Himachal’s development model in the lead-up to the event marking the state government’s two-year completion.
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 08:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Warmer-than-usual winter season on cards for Himachal
Himachal Pradesh faces a dry winter, with IMD predicting above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall, following significant recent deficits.
Committed to fulfil every promise made to public: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu after CLP meet
Congress legislature party meet comes days ahead of party’s planned event to celebrate govt’s two years
Parasailing activities to start at Govind Sagar Lake in Himachal's Bilaspur
Given the natural beauty and tourism potential of Govind Sagar Lake, Himachal Pradesh aims to make Bilaspur a water tourism hub; introduces parasailing
Published on Nov 28, 2024 04:38 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Bilaspur (hp)