Himachal Pradesh: Severe snowfall hits life in Lahaul-Spiti; power, communication lines down

Electricity, water supply and communications networks were disrupted in the Kaza area of Lahaul-Spiti district in the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday after a fresh of snowfall across the state, an official said. Normal life was thrown out of gear in the tribal areas of the district following near-relentless snowfall over three consecutive days–on March […]

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu launches toll-free number 1962 for mobile veterinary services

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the 1962-Mobile Veterinary Service of the Animal Husbandry Department on Tuesday. Under this service, ambulances have been provided in 44 development blocks in the first phase, spending Rs 7.04 crore. Three mobile ambulances each are being provided to Bilaspur, Una, Solan and Kullu districts, two […]

Avalanche strikes Lahaul’s Tandi bridge in Himachal Pradesh, no casualties reported

An avalanche struck Lahaul’s Tandi Bridge today, partially burying shops in the area. Fortunately, no casualties or major losses were reported in the incident. The incident prompted swift action from local authorities, who are assessing the damage and reinforcing safety measures. The Jammu and Kashmir traffic police, recognizing the precarious situation, […]

Congress’ Abhishek Singhvi files nomination from Himachal Pradesh for Rajya Sabha elections

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Shinghvi on Thursday filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Himachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, Congress state in-charge Rajeev Shukla, and party state President Pratibha Singh were present with Singhvi. All the cabinet ministers, Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS), and three independent MLAs were also […]

Himachal Pradesh: Tibetan monks offer special prayers at Dorjidak Monastery on Tibetan New Year ‘Losar’

Tibetan Buddhist monks on Saturday offered special prayers at the Dorjidak Monastery here in Panthaghati, near Shimla, to welcome ‘Losar’—Tibetan New Year 2151. The Tibetan monks in the Dorjidak Monastery offered special prayers for world peace and the long life of their spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on the occasion. […]

Himachal Pradesh government declares public holiday on January 22, day of Pran Pratishtha

The Himachal Pradesh government has declared a public holiday on January 22 in respect of the day of Pran Pratistha. The government of Himachal Pradesh issued a notice dated January 21 and stated, “It is hereby notified that the full day of January 22, 2024 (Monday) shall be observed as a Public Holiday in all Departments/Boards/Corporations/ Schools/Colleges/Universities […]

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shukla, CM Sukhu wish people on Makar Sankranti

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday wished the people of the state on Makar Sankranti. In his greeting message, the Governor said that this joyous festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of a new harvest season. He hoped that the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti would […]

“Ayodhya’s Ram temple is a result of struggle of over 500 years,” says Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla

The Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shiv Pratap Shukla said that the Ram temple in Ayodhya is a result of the struggle of over 500 years. He said that on the historic day of the consecration ceremony on January 22, he would celebrate it as Deepawali and would decorate the Rajbhawan. Speaking on […]

Himachal Pradesh CM to inaugurate ‘Him Mahotsav’ in Delhi tomorrow; event to showcase state’s crafts, cuisine, cultural heritage

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will on Sunday inaugurate ‘Him Mahotsav’ at Dilli Haat in the national capital as part of government’s efforts to showcase the state’s rich culture, its varied arts and crafts and diverse cuisine, and to give a boost to the tourism industry which suffered due to […]