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3 days, 13 hours ago

Defence Ministry recommends MoRTH approval for Bhubhu Jot tunnel in Himachal

CHANDIGARH: The Union Ministry of Defence has recommended the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for approval of the Bhubhu Jot tunnel in Himachal Pradesh as an alternative route to Leh-Ladakh to be designated as a project of strategic importance. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the he path for the construction of the much-awaited Bhubu Jot …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Himachal: Gadkari urged to construct alternate Ghatasni-Kullu road

Hindustan Times

Public works department minister Vikramaditya Singh on Friday met Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi and sought construction of an alternate road from Ghatasni to Kullu via Shilha, Badhani and Bhubujot with a tunnel at Bhubujot which will reduce the distance by 40 km on the National Highway 144. Himachal Pradesh PWD minister Vikramaditya …

Road Singh Union Minister Gadkari Kullu

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Art without borders: 40+ artists from Mongolia to Turkey unite in Dharamshala’s international painting exhibition

Hindustan Times

Over 40 artists from different countries including Mongolia, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, Nepal and India participated in the 9th International Group Painting exhibition. Dharamshala turns into a canvas: Global artists share culture and creativity at International Art Exhibition Jalesar Art Foundation Odisha organised this four-day exhibition and the art programme in the north Indian hill town of Dharamshala. We are around …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Weekend News Wrap: Bangladesh issue, IPL 2025 auction, Hemant Soren takes oath, Sambhal violence, and more

Live Mint

Weekend News Wrap:India has raised concerns over the arrest of a Hindu priest in Bangladesh, urging the country to protect its minorities amid rising violence. Meanwhile, in Sambhal, violence erupted over a court-ordered mosque survey, leading to seven FIRs being filed, with several injuries reported. November 24 The Maha Vikas Aghadi took stock on Sunday after a significant drubbing in …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trekking above 3,000 metres in Himachal's Dhauladhar range temporarily banned

India Today

Kangra district authorities in Himachal Pradesh have imposed a temporary ban on trekking activities above 3,000 metres in the Dhauladhar range, citing safety concerns amid winter conditions. While Kangra valley has been in a prolonged dry spell for over six weeks, the Dhauladhar range recently experienced light snowfall, leading to significant drops in nighttime temperatures. Authorities urge trekkers and paragliding …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trekking above 3,000 metres prohibited in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district. Here’s why

Live Mint

Amid the harsh topography and the risks associated with winter snowfall, Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa on Wednesday prohibited trekking activities above 3,000 metres in the Dhauladhar range of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district until further notice, reported PTI. DC Bairwa explained that the order was issued to ensure public safety, given the region's harsh topography and the risks associated with …

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Trekking above 3,000 metres in Himachal's Kangra district temporarily banned

Hindustan Times

Trekking activities above 3,000 metres in the Dhauladhar range of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district have been prohibited until further notice, announced Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa on Wednesday. Additionally, the SP's office will deploy extra personnel to monitor weather conditions forecasted by the Meteorological Department in Shimla before granting any trekking permissions. Exemptions to this order are granted to disaster management …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

IITM disdrometer in Himalayan region to understand unique precipitation patterns

Hindustan Times

PUNE: The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology on Saturday, November 23, installed a cutting-edge disdrometer at Dharamshala’s Kangra Airport Campus in Himachal Pradesh. As per official information, this first-of-its-kind installation in the Himalayan region aims to deepen insights into the area’s unique precipitation patterns and complex weather phenomena. IITM has installed a cutting-edge disdrometer at Dharamshala’s Kangra Airport Campus in …

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4 weeks ago

Emmy Awards 2024: Vir Das goes local as first-time host for Emmys 2024, picks THIS Delhi-based designer over 4000 names

Hindustan Times

The 52nd International Emmy Awards turned into a landmark moment for Indian talent as comedian and actor Vir Das made history as the first Indian to host the prestigious event held in New York City. Months before the Emmys, Vir Das put out an open call to spotlight homegrown talent, urging budding Indian designers to submit their work. Vir Das …

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4 weeks ago

5 popular tea-tourism destinations in India

India TV News

Image Source : Social 1/6 5 popular tea-tourism destinations in India Image Source : Social 2/6 Darjeeling is located in the state of West Bengal and is commonly referred to as the "Queen of the Hills." The cool climate and perfect altitude make it an ideal place for growing the world-famous Darjeeling tea, also known as the "Champagne of Teas." …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US’ Austin Cox glides his way to world cup title

Hindustan Times

After a week of thrilling adventure in the skies of Bir Billing in Kangra district, the Paragliding World Cup 2024 concluded on Saturday, with US paraglider Austin Cox claiming the top spot after scoring 3,742.6 points. The closing ceremony of the Paragliding World Cup was attended by Himachal TCP, housing and technical education minister Rajesh Dharmani as the chief guest. …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh BJP MLA Orders 11 Samosas For CM Sukhvinder Sukhu Asks Him To Solve Real Problems Samosa Row

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Hamirpur/Shimla, Nov 9 With samosa politics heating up in Himachal Pradesh, a BJP MLA has ordered 11 samosas online for Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Taking a dig at the state's Congress government over the CID conducting an enquiry into the sequence of events that led to samosas brought for the chief minister being served to his security staff, Ashish …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Polish paraglider yet to be rescued as ops in Bir Billing enter Day 2

Hindustan Times

The Polish free-flyer who is stranded in the higher ranges of Kangra district has not been rescued as the operation to trace him continued on Monday. Andrew Babinski, a solo paragliding pilot, was stranded in the Dhauladhar hills on Sunday after colliding with another paraglider mid-air. On October 29, a Belgian paraglider, Patrice Feyaerts, lost his life as he crashed …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vibrant Paragliding World Cup 2024: A Spectacular Showcase of Adventure and Heritage in Himachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times

The Paragliding World Cup 2024 kicked off in Himachal Pradesh with a vibrant celebration of adventure and heritage. The event, held in Bir Billing, Kangra, will witness participation of pilots from 26 countries, including 32 Indians. Safety provisions include two helicopters, seven health teams with ambulances, and six rescue and retrieval teams led by experts from the Atal Bihari Vajpayee …

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World's Largest Paragliding Event to Take Flight in Himachal's Bir Billing

Hindustan Times

The Paragliding World Cup (PWC India-2024) will take place in Himachal's Bir Billing from November 9 to 11. The competition will feature pilots from 31 countries, with 105 pilots shortlisted for the event. The opening edition PWC was held in 2015, and the second-to-largest PWC was held here last year. The event will culminate with a practice session on the …

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2 months ago

Over 6,000 Families Still Await Rehabilitation 5 Decades After Pong Dam Construction in Kangra

Hindustan Times

Five decades after the construction of Pong Dam, over 6,736 families still await rehabilitation in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The process to provide land to 16,352 families was started, but cases for 6,736 families are still pending. The government is actively working to address the pending cases and provide land to those displaced persons.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

HP secures ₹293 crore for road projects: PWD minister Vikramaditya

Hindustan Times

Himachal Public Works Department minister Vikramaditya Singh on Friday said the state government’s persistent efforts have resulted in the approval of road projects worth ₹293.36 crore under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund for the financial year 2024-25. Vikramaditya said the approved works include ₹ 54.87 crore for the upgradation of the 52 km Tikkar-Jarol-Gahan-Nanakhari-Khamadi road in Shimla. He said …

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3 months ago

Himachal: Mandi MC cuts power, water supply to mosque over illegal structure

Hindustan Times

Days after a major protest was held in Mandi town of Himachal Pradesh against the illegal construction at a mosque on the local Jail Road, the municipal corporation has cut electricity supply and water connection to it. A market in Dharamshala was closed till Friday noon and a protest was also held by Hindu organisations in the town’s Kotwali Bazaar …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Himachal: State to soon acquire land for airport expansion in Kangra

Hindustan Times

The Himachal Pradesh government will soon start the initial phase of land acquisition for the expansion of Kangra airport at Gaggal in Kangra district. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} The Kangra airport expansion project at Gaggal requires 122 hectares of land in 14 villages to be acquired for public purpose: 10 villages in Kangra Tehsil and 4 villages in Shahpur Tehsil. “As such …

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3 months, 1 week ago

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State

The Hindu

A total of 31 roads were closed for vehicular movement in Himachal Pradesh on Friday evening as rain continues to lash parts of the state, officials said on Friday. Light rain continued in some parts of the state and Guler recorded the maximum rainfall at 64.2 mm since Thursday evening followed by 46.4 mm in Palampur, 43 mm in Dharamshala, …

Rain State Shimla Himachal Pradesh Seoc Lash Parts Sirmaur

3 months, 1 week ago

'Such Blanket Stay On Infrastructural Projects Inappropriate' : Supreme Court Vacates HC's Embargo On Gaggal Airport Expansion

Live Law

The Supreme Court has vacated the Himachal Pradesh High Court's direction for status quo on the ongoing Gaggal Airport expansion project. In the order, passed on March 7 and uploaded on the Supreme Court's website yesterday, the bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud criticised the High Court for imposing a blanket stay. "The interim direction of the …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kangra hosts inaugural UTT National Ranking Championships with 2,300 entries

New Indian Express

KANGRA: The season opener of the UTT National Ranking Championships this year will commence in Kangra on Wednesday, a city renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance. Kangra will be hosting its first-ever National Ranking event, organised by the Himachal Pradesh Table Tennis Association. The tournament has drawn an impressive 2,300 entries across 12 categories, including boys, girls, senior …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Met office warns of low flash flood risk in 5 districts of Himachal, 40 roads closed

The Hindu

As rains forced closure of 40 roads in Himachal Pradesh, the local Met office on Friday warned of low flash flood risk in five districts of the state. The local meteorological office has warned of low flash flood risk in parts of Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Mandi and Bilaspur districts till Saturday. A total of 40 roads including 16 in Mandi, …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Himachal cabinet okays scheme to support widows, parents with disabilities

Hindustan Times

The state cabinet in its meeting on Sunday decided to implement a scheme to provide enhanced support to widows, destitute women, divorced women and parents with disabilities in raising and educating their children. Dehra gets new Jal Shakti Vibhag circle Additionally, the Cabinet approved the opening of a new Jal Shakti Vibhag Circle at Dehra in Kangra district, along-with the …

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Defence Ministry recommends MoRTH approval for Bhubhu Jot tunnel in Himachal

Himachal: Gadkari urged to construct alternate Ghatasni-Kullu road

Art without borders: 40+ artists from Mongolia to Turkey unite in Dharamshala’s international painting exhibition

Weekend News Wrap: Bangladesh issue, IPL 2025 auction, Hemant Soren takes oath, Sambhal violence, and more

Trekking above 3,000 metres in Himachal's Dhauladhar range temporarily banned

Trekking above 3,000 metres prohibited in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district. Here’s why

Trekking above 3,000 metres in Himachal's Kangra district temporarily banned

IITM disdrometer in Himalayan region to understand unique precipitation patterns

Emmy Awards 2024: Vir Das goes local as first-time host for Emmys 2024, picks THIS Delhi-based designer over 4000 names

5 popular tea-tourism destinations in India

US’ Austin Cox glides his way to world cup title

Himachal Pradesh BJP MLA Orders 11 Samosas For CM Sukhvinder Sukhu Asks Him To Solve Real Problems Samosa Row

Polish paraglider yet to be rescued as ops in Bir Billing enter Day 2

Vibrant Paragliding World Cup 2024: A Spectacular Showcase of Adventure and Heritage in Himachal Pradesh

World's Largest Paragliding Event to Take Flight in Himachal's Bir Billing

Over 6,000 Families Still Await Rehabilitation 5 Decades After Pong Dam Construction in Kangra

HP secures ₹293 crore for road projects: PWD minister Vikramaditya

Himachal: Mandi MC cuts power, water supply to mosque over illegal structure

Himachal: State to soon acquire land for airport expansion in Kangra

31 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to lash parts of State

'Such Blanket Stay On Infrastructural Projects Inappropriate' : Supreme Court Vacates HC's Embargo On Gaggal Airport Expansion

Kangra hosts inaugural UTT National Ranking Championships with 2,300 entries

Met office warns of low flash flood risk in 5 districts of Himachal, 40 roads closed

Himachal cabinet okays scheme to support widows, parents with disabilities