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Revamp work on, Naggar Castle closed for two years

The castle houses a museum depicting Himachal’s arts and crafts like patoos, shawls, gudmas, nagaras, carpets, including figures of devis and devtas in traditional attire

Naggar Castle was built by Raja Sidh Singh of Kullu around 1460 AD and served as the residence of the rulers of Kullu for centuries. (Aqil Khan/HT)

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Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

HP: Hotelier who filed complaint in Bhindranwale flag row gets police warning, asked to stay away from social media

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Published on Mar 24, 2025 06:47 PM IST

PTI |

Himachal: 2 ITI students feared drowned in Parvati river

The two students have been identified as Dharmender (18) and Ghanshyam (18), both residents of Mandi and are students of ITI, Thalot. The local administration is engaged in the search operation. However, no clue has been found so far.

Two ITI students are feared drowned in the Parvati river in Kullu on Thursday evening. (Representational image)

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Updated on Mar 20, 2025 10:46 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Himachal: 484 roads still blocked, another wet spell likely

Power supply in many areas affected as 2,263 transformers down, 279 water supply projects impacted, 70 buses stranded across state, say officials

Snow being cleared from a road near the Atal Tunnel in Manali on Saturday. (Aqil Khan /HT)

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Published on Mar 02, 2025 06:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

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.

Internet flooded with visuals as heavy rain and snow caused destruction in Himachal Pradesh.(X/GoHimachal_)

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Published on Mar 01, 2025 02:34 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

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.

Flying high in Kullu! A stunning ropeway to paragliding paradise is coming soon!(Image by Unsplash)

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Updated on Feb 25, 2025 01:04 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Kullu (himachal Pradesh) [india]

Himachal: Tourist killed, pilot hurt as paragliders collide in Kullu

Preliminary investigations suggest pilot attempted to perform a 360-degree swirl with the paraglider that collided with another one, which managed to maintain its balance, says Kullu SDM Vikas Shukla

Following violations, paragliding at the Gadsa site in Kullu was banned in January 2023 which was lifted in February 2023. (Picture only for representational purpose)

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Updated on Jan 19, 2025 06:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

HRTC orders probe into driver’s suicide

The deceased hailed from Kullu; in the video, the driver said that the RM had withheld his salary for the last four months

HRTC managing director (MD) Rohan Chand Thakur said he has ordered the Mandi divisional manager (DM) to investigate the matter and the management has taken note of the video. (Representational image)

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Updated on Jan 15, 2025 05:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Haryana youth dies after falling into 300-ft gorge in Himachal’s Malana

The deceased has been identified as Sahil, 20, from Rohtak in Haryana. He was an MBA student in a college in Rohtak and had come for a visit to Malana

The accident took place on Monday when Sahil was going for a walk with his elder brother Vishwanath towards Malana. (iStock)

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Updated on Dec 18, 2024 09:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

3, including driver, dead as bus falls into gorge in Himachal's Kullu

Officials said 10 of the injured passengers were in critical condition.

The accident took place in the Ani sub-division of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh. (Representative Image)

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Updated on Dec 10, 2024 04:48 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Your guide to Navratri: 4 must-visit places for festive celebrations

Here are must-visit places where you can immerse yourself in the joy of Navratri celebrations

In Ahmedabad, Navratri is synonymous with Garba and Dandiya Raas. The city comes alive as men and women, adorned in vibrant traditional attire like kediyus and ghaghra-choli with mirrorwork

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Published on Oct 03, 2024 04:09 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Kangana opposes Kullu ropeway project

Ranaut voiced her support for the local deity who has opposed the proposed ropeway project to Bijli Mahadev.

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Updated on Sep 29, 2024 08:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Himachal: Chandigarh-Manali highway blocked due to landslide after heavy rain

Traffic was disrupted at Devnagar in Shimla town after a landslide; the weather office has sounded a yellow alert for heavy rain in isolated parts of the state till Wednesday.

A stretch of the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway 21 was closed due to a landslide triggered by heavy rain at 4 Miles near Pandoh in Mandi district on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Aug 20, 2024 02:19 PM IST

ByDar Ovais

Himachal to provide financial assistance to disaster-hit families

The Himcahal cabinet has decided to provide ₹10,000 and ₹5,000 per month as rental expenses in urban and rural areas respectively to disaster-hit families

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presiding over the cabinet meeting in Shimla. (HT)

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Updated on Aug 09, 2024 01:45 PM IST

ByDar Ovais, Dharamshala

Himachal: 50 missing; flash floods warning, red alert for Kullu, Mandi Kangra

Heavy rains have battered parts of Himachal Pradesh since late Wednesday. 5 people were killed, around 50 went missing in multiple incidents of cloudburst.

Houses after some part washed away in the river following a flood caused by a cloudburst, at the Baladhi village in Kullu on Thursday. (ANI)(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Aug 02, 2024 12:22 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

IMD issues flashflood warning for 6 Himachal dists

A flash flood warning was sounded for six districts of the state for Friday as well. According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) statement, the districts at risk are Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Chamba and Sirmaur.

The partially washed-away Manali-Chandigarh highway is seen alongside a swollen Beas River at Manali, following a recent cloudburst in Kullu district on Thursday. (PTI)

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Updated on Aug 02, 2024 06:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Kullu tops tourist charts in Himachal

Nearly 15 lakh tourists visited the Kullu district till May, with many heading beyond into the higher ranges of Lahaul and Spiti and even visiting Leh during the summer

Of the 74 lakh tourists visiting Himachal till May, 32,415 were foreigners. (Aqil Khan/HT)

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Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:56 AM IST

ByGaurav Bisht, Shimla

Seven polling booths in Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Kinnaur to be shifted

In Kullu, the Shirar polling station in Manali will be shifted from Government Primary School to Panchayat Ghar; Pashi polling station in Banjar from Government Middle School to Government Primary School

In Shimla, the Ghandal polling station in Shimla (Rural) will be shifted from Government Degree College, Dhami to Government Primary School, Ghandal. (HT file photo for representation)

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Published on May 05, 2024 10:26 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Guest Column| Irreversible damage to Beas in Kullu due to ’23 flash floods

The entire river plain is unrecognisable, and the damage is particularly severe in areas such as Manali, Aloo Ground, Patli Kuhal, Raison, Devdham, Bhuntar, and Manikaran valley.

Rivers Beas in Kullu may not look the same ever. The most picturesque and enchanting river suffered maximum damage in the floods last year. (HT File)

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Updated on Apr 13, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByRamesh Pathania

Bhuntar airport gets forest clearance for expansion: CM Sukhu

The airport will soon be widened now enabling bigger aircraft to land thus increasing the footfall of the tourists and facilitating the locals as well, said the chief minister. Besides, the airport now would meet the required regulatory standards of the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) and will further enhance the extra safety measures.

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Friday that forest clearance of Bhuntar airport has been received thus paving the way for its expansion. (PTI file)

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Published on Feb 09, 2024 10:13 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Chandigarh: Kullu man held for smuggling 570 gm charas through courier

Police said on January 14, they had received information from a courier company in Phase 1, Industrial Area, Panchkula, regarding two suspicious parcels en route to Mumbai

Chandigarh Police said 260 gm charas was recovered from one parcel, while another 310 gm charas was recovered from the second. A case was registered. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Jan 19, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Panchkula

Himachal Pradesh: Forest fire engulfs Bashisht, Shanag jungles in Manali; property worth crores of Rupees burnt

The raging forest fire has resulted in the loss of crores of rupees of property due to the forest fire in Manali, with the flames reducing valuable assets to ashes.

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Updated on Jan 15, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ANI |

Tourist arrival amps in Kullu-Manali region, hotels hope for 'fantastic' season

After suffering huge losses due to disasters in monsoon, Himachal Pradesh's Kullu-Manali region sees spike in tourists amid snowfall ahead of winter holidays

Tourist arrival picks up in Kullu-Manali region, hotel industry hopes for 'fantastic' season (HT_PRINT/Ajay Kumar)

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Published on Dec 03, 2023 12:58 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla

Spice of Life | Breathtaking encounter with beauty of the Himalayas

The snow-clad pass overlooked by the clear blue sky is a surreal treat to the eyes tired of the smog and haze in the plains. While we trudged in the soft snow at a height of 13,000 feet, gusty winds whispered the melodious lullaby of Mother Nature in our ears.

After depositing our luggage in the hotel room and donning woollens, we headed to Rohtang Pass that connects Kullu with Lahaul and Spiti valley. (Ajay Kumar)

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Updated on Nov 29, 2023 08:16 AM IST

ByDr Rajiv Sharma

Man kills father-in-law in Kullu

The body of the deceased, identified as 53-year-old Prem Singh was found at the Niharni bus stand in Kullu district

A forensic team was also deployed to collect evidence from the scene (iStock)

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Published on Nov 16, 2023 10:15 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Leh-Manali highway closed, yellow alert in Himachal

Popular tourist destinations, including Atal Tunnel, Sissu, Koksar and the iconic Rohtang Pass, received snowfall on Friday

People take stroll during the light rain and cold weather at the Ridge in Shimla on Friday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)

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Updated on Nov 11, 2023 05:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Helicopter services to be made available at Chamba, Palampur, Rakkar, Reckong-Peo: HP CM Sukhu

Helicopter services to Chamba, Palampur, Rakkar (Kangra) and Reckong-Peo are set to commence shortly as stated by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here on Wednesday adding that these heliports have been identified for helicopter sorties under UDAN Scheme.

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Published on Oct 18, 2023 09:58 PM IST

ByHT Analytics

IMD warns of heavy rain, snowfall in J-K, Ladakh, Himachal; issues orange alert

States including Punjab, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan and western parts of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR are also expected to experience showers.

This is the first intense western disturbance of the season which will influence northwest and central India till next Tuesday. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Oct 14, 2023 05:14 PM IST

ByShobhit Gupta

Himachal Pradesh gears up to welcome tourists at International Kullu Dussehra

International Kullu Dussehra Festival, which dates back to the 17th century, will be organised from October 24 to October 30, 2023 at Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

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Published on Oct 11, 2023 11:45 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi [india]

Dera Bassi firing incident: one held for firing, demanding ₹10 lakh from commission agent

The accused, Amanjot Singh, alias Amna, of Baroli village in Derabassi, armed with an illegal .32 pistol shot multiple rounds outside the home of victim Surinder Singh, who works as a collection agent for a microfinance company

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Published on Sep 13, 2023 12:29 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

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The castle houses a museum depicting Himachal’s arts and crafts like patoos, shawls, gudmas, nagaras, carpets, including figures of devis and devtas in traditional attire

HP: Hotelier who filed complaint in Bhindranwale flag row gets police warning, asked to stay away from social media

The two students have been identified as Dharmender (18) and Ghanshyam (18), both residents of Mandi and are students of ITI, Thalot. The local administration is engaged in the search operation. However, no clue has been found so far.

Power supply in many areas affected as 2,263 transformers down, 279 water supply projects impacted, 70 buses stranded across state, say officials

Heavy rain and snow caused destruction in Himachal, triggering landslides and avalanches. The internet was flooded with images of the chaos.

No more bumpy roads in Kullu! This new ropeway will take you straight to Himachal Pradesh's best paragliding spot.

Preliminary investigations suggest pilot attempted to perform a 360-degree swirl with the paraglider that collided with another one, which managed to maintain its balance, says Kullu SDM Vikas Shukla

The deceased hailed from Kullu; in the video, the driver said that the RM had withheld his salary for the last four months

The deceased has been identified as Sahil, 20, from Rohtak in Haryana. He was an MBA student in a college in Rohtak and had come for a visit to Malana

Officials said 10 of the injured passengers were in critical condition.

Here are must-visit places where you can immerse yourself in the joy of Navratri celebrations

Ranaut voiced her support for the local deity who has opposed the proposed ropeway project to Bijli Mahadev.

Traffic was disrupted at Devnagar in Shimla town after a landslide; the weather office has sounded a yellow alert for heavy rain in isolated parts of the state till Wednesday.

The Himcahal cabinet has decided to provide ₹10,000 and ₹5,000 per month as rental expenses in urban and rural areas respectively to disaster-hit families

Heavy rains have battered parts of Himachal Pradesh since late Wednesday. 5 people were killed, around 50 went missing in multiple incidents of cloudburst.

A flash flood warning was sounded for six districts of the state for Friday as well. According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) statement, the districts at risk are Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Chamba and Sirmaur.

Nearly 15 lakh tourists visited the Kullu district till May, with many heading beyond into the higher ranges of Lahaul and Spiti and even visiting Leh during the summer

In Kullu, the Shirar polling station in Manali will be shifted from Government Primary School to Panchayat Ghar; Pashi polling station in Banjar from Government Middle School to Government Primary School

The entire river plain is unrecognisable, and the damage is particularly severe in areas such as Manali, Aloo Ground, Patli Kuhal, Raison, Devdham, Bhuntar, and Manikaran valley.

Police said on January 14, they had received information from a courier company in Phase 1, Industrial Area, Panchkula, regarding two suspicious parcels en route to Mumbai

The raging forest fire has resulted in the loss of crores of rupees of property due to the forest fire in Manali, with the flames reducing valuable assets to ashes.

After suffering huge losses due to disasters in monsoon, Himachal Pradesh's Kullu-Manali region sees spike in tourists amid snowfall ahead of winter holidays

The snow-clad pass overlooked by the clear blue sky is a surreal treat to the eyes tired of the smog and haze in the plains. While we trudged in the soft snow at a height of 13,000 feet, gusty winds whispered the melodious lullaby of Mother Nature in our ears.

The body of the deceased, identified as 53-year-old Prem Singh was found at the Niharni bus stand in Kullu district

Popular tourist destinations, including Atal Tunnel, Sissu, Koksar and the iconic Rohtang Pass, received snowfall on Friday

Helicopter services to Chamba, Palampur, Rakkar (Kangra) and Reckong-Peo are set to commence shortly as stated by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here on Wednesday adding that these heliports have been identified for helicopter sorties under UDAN Scheme.

States including Punjab, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan and western parts of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR are also expected to experience showers.

International Kullu Dussehra Festival, which dates back to the 17th century, will be organised from October 24 to October 30, 2023 at Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

The accused, Amanjot Singh, alias Amna, of Baroli village in Derabassi, armed with an illegal .32 pistol shot multiple rounds outside the home of victim Surinder Singh, who works as a collection agent for a microfinance company

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