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2 days, 16 hours ago

Himachal govt to expedite setting up heliports

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while reviewing projects of the tourism department on Monday directed the department to expedite the work on setting up heliports in the state, including those in far-flung tribal areas. Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu The state government is in process of setting up 16 heliports in all district headquarters, including tribal and far-flung areas, …

Tourism State Crore District Kangra Kullu Sukhu

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Himachal assembly winter session: Cong BJP spar over HPTDC hotel losses, illegal mining

Hindustan Times

The second day of the Himachal assembly’s winter session began with the continued discussion on the “corruption” during Congress’s two-year tenure under Rule 67, with the legislators of both the ruling Congress and Opposition BJP levelling allegations on each other. BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma raised the issue of illegal mining and said that “Chitta mafia” is working in the state …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation eyes ADB funds for revamp

Hindustan Times

After getting temporary relief from the high court, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation is now looking at renovating and refurbishing its hotels to pull them out of red and for funds, the HPTDC is looking towards Asian Development Bank. “We are focused on renovating and reforming these properties using funds from the Asian Development Bank, as approved by our …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

HC stays order to shut down 18 Himachal tourism hotels

Hindustan Times

In a major relief to the state, the Himachal Pradesh high court has stayed the single bench’s directive to shut down 18 Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation hotels amid low occupancy. HPTDC’s morals are not about profit or loss, but I agree that the organisation has to be made profitable.” Justice Ajay Mohan Goyal had earlier directed the HPTDC to …

Hotels Himachal Hc Stays Hptdc

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Himachal tourism body demands chairman's removal after court order for loss-making hotels

India Today

Days after several loss-making HPTDC hotels were ordered to be shut by the high court, its workers' union on Saturday demanded the removal of RS Bali, the chairman of the corporation, and asked Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to take the matter into his own hands. Citing poor occupancy, the Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered that HPTDC properties should be …

Court Order Hptdc

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Himachal HC allows 9 tourism corp run hotels to operate till March

Hindustan Times

Providing some relief, Himachal Pradesh high court has allowed nine hotels run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation to operate till March, by partially modifying its November 19 order directing the closure of 18 hotels by November 25. Hotel Chail Palace, Chandrabhaga Keylong, a hotel in Khajjiar, Hotel Meghdoot, Log Huts Manali, Hotel Kunjum, Hotel Bhagsu, Castle Naggar and Hotel …

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Closure of hotels in Himachal: War of words continue between Congress, BJP

Hindustan Times

The war of words between the leaders of the state government and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party is intensifying with BJP national president and Union minister JP Nadda terming the Congress-led state government as a symbol of “corruption, scams and mismanagement”. BJP national president and Union minister JP Nadda “The state government has failed in protecting the heritage properties of …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Court asks Himachal to close 18 state-run hotels: Burden on exchequer

India Today

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered the closure of 18 hotels run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, pointing to the financial losses suffered by these properties, which the court considered an unsupportable burden on the state exchequer. Criticising the corporation's ability to turn these properties profitable, the court said, “The continuation of the functioning of these properties but natural …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Closure Of Non-Profitable HPTDC Hotels, Calls Properties A Burden On State Exchequer

Live Law

Highlighting the financial burden imposed on the state exchequer due to underperforming properties, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the immediate closure of several non-profitable hotels operated by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. Emphasising the dire need for efficient resource management Justice Goel obseved, "The continuation of the functioning of these properties but natural is nothing but a …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Paragliding Pre-World Cup kicks off in Himachal’s Bir Billing

Hindustan Times

Otherwise peaceful and picturesque Bir Billing valley near Baijnath in Kangra district became lively and bustling as the weeklong Accuracy Paragliding Pre-World Cup kicked off on Thursday. In his address, Bali said the state government was promoting adventure sports and Bir Billing would soon host a Paragliding World Cup. Sports enthusiasts and people of the state are excited about this …

India World Paragliding State Cup Event Bali

1 year, 7 months ago

Lakhs of tourists throng to Himachal Pradesh’s hill stations

The Hindu

A haven for those seeking respite from the scorching heat prevailing in other parts of the country, Shimla has enjoyed considerable tourist footfall in recent months. A major hill station famous for being the summer capital of British India, the city reportedly welcomed over 72 lakh tourists between January and May this year. According to the Director Tourism Department of …

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4 years ago

Himachal sees increase in tourist footfall due to snowfall, new year celebrations

India Today

People from various parts of the country are visiting the hills of Himachal Pradesh after the state received snowfall recently. Most hotels in major tourist areas including Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie and Kufri were fully booked from Christmas till December 27 and they are also expected to be totally occupied from December 31 till January 3, said Mohinder Seth, president of …

Snowfall Shimla New Year Tourist Tourists Himachal Pradesh Himachal

4 years, 3 months ago

HP tourism has no money for employee salaries

Hindustan Times

The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, which has suffered losses of ₹36 crore due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has no money for employee salaries or benefits for retired workers. The corporation’s coffers emptied out after all hotels closed as tourists stayed away from the state due to the Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown. The government also has to pay ₹ …

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5 years, 6 months ago

Delhi-Leh bus service via Manali restarts

Live Mint

The arduous 1,050 km bus journey linking Delhi to Leh via Manali restarted on Thursday after remaining closed for over eight months due to snowfall, an official said. However, the deluxe bus service, run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation between Manali and Leh town, will restart on July 1. The HRTC will now run a daily bus service on …

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Himachal govt to expedite setting up heliports

Himachal assembly winter session: Cong BJP spar over HPTDC hotel losses, illegal mining

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation eyes ADB funds for revamp

HC stays order to shut down 18 Himachal tourism hotels

Himachal tourism body demands chairman's removal after court order for loss-making hotels

Himachal HC allows 9 tourism corp run hotels to operate till March

Closure of hotels in Himachal: War of words continue between Congress, BJP

Court asks Himachal to close 18 state-run hotels: Burden on exchequer

Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Closure Of Non-Profitable HPTDC Hotels, Calls Properties A Burden On State Exchequer

Paragliding Pre-World Cup kicks off in Himachal’s Bir Billing

Lakhs of tourists throng to Himachal Pradesh’s hill stations

Himachal sees increase in tourist footfall due to snowfall, new year celebrations

HP tourism has no money for employee salaries

Delhi-Leh bus service via Manali restarts