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56 years after IAF plane crash over Rohtang La, four bodies recovered

The tragedy dates back to February 7, 1968, when an IAF AN-12 aircraft, carrying 102 passengers, went missing after taking off from Chandigarh.

The bodies were recovered near the Chandrabhaga range 13 peak near Batal in Himachal’s Lahaul and Spiti district. (File)

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Updated on Oct 01, 2024 04:03 AM IST

ByDar Ovais, Dharamshala

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

‘Can reach Delhi airport in 20 mins’: Gadkari on upcoming infra projects

Urban Extension Road II in Delhi to open in 2-3 months, reducing travel time to airport from 2 hours to 20 minutes, says Gadkari.

Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari. (PTI File Photo)

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Published on Oct 02, 2023 08:34 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Snowfall, rains throw normal life out of gear in Himachal

Normal life was hit in Himachal Pradesh after higher reaches in the state experienced fresh spell of snowfall while low-lying areas got moderate to heavy rainfall amid an orange alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department.

Again, a western disturbance is likely to hit the region on April 3 which is likely to cause rainfall in the low-lying areas and mid hills and downfall in the higher reaches. He said that a yellow weather alert has been issued for thunderstorm, hailstorm and lightening on April 1, 3 and 4. Normal life was hit in Himachal Pradesh after higher reaches in the state experienced fresh spell of snowfall while low-lying areas got moderate to heavy rainfall amid an orange alert. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 01, 2023 12:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti restricts entry of vehicles till Jan 24 due to heavy snowfall

Tourists with advance bookings in hotels and homestays at Keylong or any other location in Lahaul valley will be allowed to reach their destination subject to road worthiness and weather conditions, says DC

A man removes snow from a car after the town received fresh snowfall, at Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti District.(PTI)

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Updated on Jan 07, 2021 01:43 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Shimla | ByNavneet Rathore

Atal Tunnel closed again after heavy snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal

Weather will remain clear from Sunday to Thursday, says meteorological department

An apple orchard after fresh snowfall covered the hills with a white blanket in the upper Shimla area on Saturday.(HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 12, 2020 12:56 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Shimla | ByHT Correspondent

Snow in HP’s higher reaches disrupts traffic on Manali-Leh highway

Kullu SP says vehicles are not being allowed beyond Gulaba towards Rohtang Pass though the newly inaugurated Atal Tunnel is functional.

The newly inaugurated Atal Tunnel across the Rohtang Pass is on the Manali-Leh highway.(HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 02, 2020 12:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Shimla | ByHT Correspondent

Foundation stone laid by Sonia Gandhi at Atal Tunnel goes missing, Congress threatens agitation

Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Kuldeep Singh Rathore alleged that the plaque bearing party president Sonia Gandhi’s name was removed from the tunnel ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 3

The 9.02-km Atal Tunnel across the Rohtang Pass provides all-weather connectivity between Manali and Lahaul-Spiti districts in Himachal Pradesh. It took a decade for the tunnel to be completed.(HT file photo)

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Updated on Oct 13, 2020 10:37 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent

Four light intensity quakes in Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti district, no casualty

The quakes, measuring 2.1 to 3.3 on the Richter scale, struck between 2.28am and 2.43am on Friday

Residents of Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh celebrating the opening of the Atal Tunnel under Rohtang Pass that ensures all-weather connectivity for the tribal district on October 3. Friday’s quakes did not cause any loss of life or damage to property.(HT file photo)

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Published on Oct 09, 2020 09:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Dharamshala | ByHT Correspondent, Dharamshala

Atal Tunnel is a symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat, will strengthen border infrastructure: PM Modi

ENGINEERING FEAT The 9.02-km Atal Tunnel running under the 13,050-ft Rohtang Pass on the Manali-Leh axis is the highest motorable highway tunnel in the world.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the Atal Tunnel as defence minister Rajnath Singh, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur, chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat and army chief General MM Naravane look on at Rohtang near Manali on Saturday.(PTI photo)

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Updated on Oct 03, 2020 03:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Shimla | ByGaurav Bisht

Friendship that bridged tunnel of hope at Rohtang

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the 9.2-km Atal Tunnel, named after ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on October 3 under the 13,050-ft Rohtang Pass, paving the way for round-the-year road connectivity to strategic Ladakh besides ending the six-month winter exile of residents of Himachal’s Lahaul and Spiti district

Finishing touches being given to the Atal Tunnel under Rohtang Pass before the inauguration slated for Saturday.(Aqil Khan/HT)

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Updated on Sep 30, 2020 05:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Shimla/Dharamshala | ByGaurav Bisht and Naresh Thakur

PM likely to open Atal Tunnel at Himachal’s Rohtang Pass on October 3

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL 9.2-km tunnel will bring down distance between Manali and Leh by 46km, will facilitate movement of troops to Indo-China border besides providing all-weather connectivity to tribal Lahaul-Spiti district

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may address a gathering after the inaugurating the tunnel at Sissu or Keylong in Lahaul. He would flag off a bus through the tunnel, too.(HT file photo)

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Published on Sep 21, 2020 06:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByGaurav Bisht

World’s longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet connecting Manali with Leh ready after 10 years

The 9.2-km Atal Tunnel across the Rohtang Pass was a challenging project and work was undertaken from two ends; the original deadline was less than six years but it took 10 years for construction to be completed

The Rohtang tunnel, named Atal Tunnel, after former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is set for inauguration. It will reduce the distance between Manali and Leh by 46km.(HT file photo)

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Updated on Sep 16, 2020 05:17 PM IST

Asian News International, Manali | ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, strategic Atal Rohtang Tunnel ready for inauguration

On completion, it is set to become the world’s longest road tunnel at an altitude above 3,000 metres. The tunnel is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September.

The Rohtang Tunnel is being constructed in the Pir Panjal ranges of Himachal Pradesh, since the Manali-Sarchu-Leh road remains closed for nearly six months in a year due to the Rohtang Pass being completely snow clad between November and April.(HT PHOTO.)

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Updated on Aug 30, 2020 06:28 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAnisha Dutta | Edited by Sohini Sarkar

Govt decides to name tunnel under Rohtang Pass after Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The historic decision to construct a strategic tunnel below the Rohtang Pass was taken on June 3, 2000 when Vajpayee was the prime minister.

File photo of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.(PTI Photo)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2019 11:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

At -20 degrees, under 20-ft of snow, Border Roads Organisation clears Rohtang Pass

Usually, Rohtang Pass is officially closed for traffic on November 15 and reopened in May for which snow clearance begins in March. This is for the first time that the BRO took up the challenge to clear the stretch after intermittent snowfall.

Snow-clearing machines and 60 Border Roads Organisation personnel were pressed into service to clear the 13,050-ft pass that connects Manali with Leh.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 11, 2019 07:55 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Shimla

21 stranded near Rohtang pass rescued by BRO

Twenty-one people stranded near the 3978-metre high Rohtang pass were rescued in a late-night operation on Thursday by a team of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) amid heavy snowfall, officials said on Friday.

Among those rescued near the pass included a 14-member police party and seven civilians.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 15, 2019 01:04 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Dharamshala | ByHT Correspondent

Wreckage of IAF aircraft found after 51 years on Lahaul-Spiti glacier

The aircraft — AN-12 BL-534 — carrying nearly 100 defence personnel had gone missing over Rohtang Pass on February 7, 1968

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Updated on Aug 18, 2019 10:58 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

IAF aircraft parts recovered 51 years after crash

Western Command of the Indian Army launched an operation on July 26 to recover the mortal remains of over 90 missing soldiers who were onboard the AN-12 BL-534 aircraft which went missing over the Rohtang Pass in Kullu district , Himachal Pradesh.

An expedition by the Dogra Scouts has recovered parts of an Indian Air Force AN-12 transport aircraft that crashed in the icy mountains of Himachal Pradesh 51 years ago.(Photo ANI)

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Updated on Aug 18, 2019 08:34 PM IST

Chandigarh | ByIndo Asian News Service

Rohtang Pass thrown open to tourists visiting Keylong, Leh

Rohtang Pass, the 13,050 feet gateway to Lahaul and Spiti Valley, opened for tourists visiting Kelyong and Leh.

A team of Border Roads Organisation during a snow-clearing operation on Rohtang Pass.(HT Photo)

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Updated on May 31, 2019 12:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Dharamshala | ByHT Correspondent

OPINION | Why Gurugram needs to keep an eye on the national capital’s electric bus experiment

A World Health Organization’s study estimates that nine out of every 10 people in the world breathe air that contains high levels of pollutants.

Electric bus trial runs have been happening in India for a long time now. Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and many other cities have run a couple of electric buses.(HT File Photo)

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Published on Mar 13, 2019 07:57 AM IST

ByAmit Bhatt

One tourist killed, 9 injured as SUV plunges into gorge near Manali

The deceased has been identified as Vishwajeet Dass, who was among 11 occupants in the vehicle hailing from Kolkata on a trip to Rohtang Pass.

The driver lost control on the vehicle while negotiating a sharp curve and the SUV skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge near Gulaba, 28 kilometres from the tourist town Manali in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district.(HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 22, 2018 12:08 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Dharamshala | ByHT correspondent, Dharamshala

Lahaul & Spiti ‘midday meal scam’: HP agriculture minister demands vigilance probe

Even though education department has sought details from its office in Keylong about the scam, government is likely to order a vigilance inquiry to ascertain veracity of allegations.

After the scam came to light in April, state education department had ordered a preliminary probe to ascertain irregularities in supply of rice for schools.(HT File)

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Updated on Oct 19, 2018 01:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Shimla | ByGaurav Bisht, Shimla

Rains lash Himachal: Rivers in spate, Chandigarh-Manali, Jammu-Srinagar higways blocked

An official of the local MeT office said there are chances of heavy rainfall at some places in the state till Monday and thereafter the intensity of rains will start receding.

The swollen Beas in Kullu. Schools in at least nine of 12 districts of Himachal will remain closed on Monday after rain and snowfall lashed many parts of the state.(Aqil Khan/ HT Photo)

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Updated on Sep 24, 2018 09:52 AM IST

Shimla | ByHT Correspondents and Agencies, Shimla

11 dead as SUV rolls down gorge near Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh

Passersby saw the mangled remains of the SUV in the gorge at Rahni Nalla and informed the police.

11 people were killed after a car rolled down a hill near Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh.(ANI Photo)

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Updated on Aug 24, 2018 10:14 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Dharamsala | ByHT Correspondent

Himachal’s Prini village mourns Vajpayee, its resident poet

During his tenure as PM, Vajpayee would visit the village every summer but the last time he was here was in June 2006.

Gloom descended on this quaint yet picturesque village, 4 km from the hill resort of Manali in Himachal Pradesh, which the former prime minister made his summer retreat.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 17, 2018 11:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Shimla | ByGaurav Bisht, Shimla

Now, Shimla is just 20 minutes away from Chandigarh

Each sortie, with 19 passengers on board, will offer a minimum fare of ₹2,999 per person. It will initially ply twice a week, Monday and Friday.

The Himachal Pradesh government and national helicopter carrier Pawan Hans have deputed a 20-seater chopper to ferry passengers to promote hill tourism.(HT Photo)

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Updated on Jun 04, 2018 09:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByVivek Gupta

Himachal: 13500 feet high Rohtang pass to finally get mobile connectivity

The commuters crossing the Rohtang pass usually face communication problems as it lacks mobile connectivity.

Nearly 8,000 tourists visit the Rohtang pass daily during summers.(Aqil Khan / HT)

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Updated on May 11, 2018 08:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Shimla | ByGaurav Bisht

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The tragedy dates back to February 7, 1968, when an IAF AN-12 aircraft, carrying 102 passengers, went missing after taking off from Chandigarh.

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.

Urban Extension Road II in Delhi to open in 2-3 months, reducing travel time to airport from 2 hours to 20 minutes, says Gadkari.

Normal life was hit in Himachal Pradesh after higher reaches in the state experienced fresh spell of snowfall while low-lying areas got moderate to heavy rainfall amid an orange alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department.

Tourists with advance bookings in hotels and homestays at Keylong or any other location in Lahaul valley will be allowed to reach their destination subject to road worthiness and weather conditions, says DC

Weather will remain clear from Sunday to Thursday, says meteorological department

Kullu SP says vehicles are not being allowed beyond Gulaba towards Rohtang Pass though the newly inaugurated Atal Tunnel is functional.

Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Kuldeep Singh Rathore alleged that the plaque bearing party president Sonia Gandhi’s name was removed from the tunnel ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 3

The quakes, measuring 2.1 to 3.3 on the Richter scale, struck between 2.28am and 2.43am on Friday

ENGINEERING FEAT The 9.02-km Atal Tunnel running under the 13,050-ft Rohtang Pass on the Manali-Leh axis is the highest motorable highway tunnel in the world.

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL 9.2-km tunnel will bring down distance between Manali and Leh by 46km, will facilitate movement of troops to Indo-China border besides providing all-weather connectivity to tribal Lahaul-Spiti district

The 9.2-km Atal Tunnel across the Rohtang Pass was a challenging project and work was undertaken from two ends; the original deadline was less than six years but it took 10 years for construction to be completed

On completion, it is set to become the world’s longest road tunnel at an altitude above 3,000 metres. The tunnel is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September.

The historic decision to construct a strategic tunnel below the Rohtang Pass was taken on June 3, 2000 when Vajpayee was the prime minister.

Usually, Rohtang Pass is officially closed for traffic on November 15 and reopened in May for which snow clearance begins in March. This is for the first time that the BRO took up the challenge to clear the stretch after intermittent snowfall.

Twenty-one people stranded near the 3978-metre high Rohtang pass were rescued in a late-night operation on Thursday by a team of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) amid heavy snowfall, officials said on Friday.

The aircraft — AN-12 BL-534 — carrying nearly 100 defence personnel had gone missing over Rohtang Pass on February 7, 1968

Western Command of the Indian Army launched an operation on July 26 to recover the mortal remains of over 90 missing soldiers who were onboard the AN-12 BL-534 aircraft which went missing over the Rohtang Pass in Kullu district , Himachal Pradesh.

Rohtang Pass, the 13,050 feet gateway to Lahaul and Spiti Valley, opened for tourists visiting Kelyong and Leh.

A World Health Organization’s study estimates that nine out of every 10 people in the world breathe air that contains high levels of pollutants.

The deceased has been identified as Vishwajeet Dass, who was among 11 occupants in the vehicle hailing from Kolkata on a trip to Rohtang Pass.

Even though education department has sought details from its office in Keylong about the scam, government is likely to order a vigilance inquiry to ascertain veracity of allegations.

An official of the local MeT office said there are chances of heavy rainfall at some places in the state till Monday and thereafter the intensity of rains will start receding.

Passersby saw the mangled remains of the SUV in the gorge at Rahni Nalla and informed the police.

During his tenure as PM, Vajpayee would visit the village every summer but the last time he was here was in June 2006.

Each sortie, with 19 passengers on board, will offer a minimum fare of ₹2,999 per person. It will initially ply twice a week, Monday and Friday.

The commuters crossing the Rohtang pass usually face communication problems as it lacks mobile connectivity.

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