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Dar Ovais is a Senior Correspondent in the Himachal Pradesh bureau of Hindustan Times. He covers tourism, politics, environmental issues, climate-related developments in the hill state, and Tibetan affairs, with a particular focus on developments concerning the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan government-in-exile, and the Tibetan exile community. He has also reported from border regions of Jammu and Kashmir during the 2025 conflict (Operation Sindoor). Having worked with Hindustan Times since 2019, he has reported extensively on education, agriculture, the power sector, and civic issues during his previous stints in Punjab and Chandigarh.
Articles by Dar Ovais
Greater Noida tourist falls to death from paraglider in Himachal Pradesh's Bir-Billing
Updated on Nov 12, 2026 02:04 IST
600-km journey from Nepal: Tracked across borders, rare vulture finds a nest in Kangra
Updated on Nov 6, 2026 17:20 IST
From 26 to 617 nests: Two decades of conservation boosts vulture nesting in Kangra
Updated on Oct 31, 2026 10:31 IST
Illegal cannabis cultivation destroyed across 1,300 hectares in Kullu: Police
Updated on Oct 30, 2026 02:13 IST
Himachal: Solo paragliding resumes at Bir-Billing with strict safety conditions
Updated on Oct 28, 2026 02:28 IST
Bulgarian paraglider killed in HP's Kangra, admin suspends solo flights
Updated on Oct 27, 2026 04:26 IST
Demographic decline: China curbs, low birth rates reshape Tibetan monasteries in exile
Updated on Oct 27, 2026 02:18 IST
Central Tibetan administration calls for free communication after earthquake
Updated on Oct 24, 2026 02:01 IST
Over ₹2k crore disbursed as Kangra airport land acquisition nears completion: Officials
Updated on Oct 21, 2026 02:14 IST
HC rejects plea seeking nod to construct hotel in Shimla’s green belt
Updated on Oct 18, 2026 02:02 IST
Amid overcrowding concerns, Himachal to limit Triund camping to 240 tents
Updated on Oct 14, 2026 02:24 IST
Tourist rush: HP forest department limits Triund visitors to 1,000 a day
Updated on Oct 8, 2026 05:08 IST
AIIMS Bilaspur’s 1st convocation: President urges graduates to serve in remote areas
Updated on Oct 7, 2026 02:36 IST
Tibetan govt-in-exile vows to counter China’s interference in reincarnation of Dalai Lama
Updated on Oct 3, 2026 06:25 IST
From Chamba’s hills to Asian Games glory: Seema Kumari brings home historic bronze
Updated on Sep 26, 2026 02:14 IST
From homes to schools, Tibetan govt-in-exile calls for language preservation
Updated on Sep 24, 2026 02:02 IST
BSNL directed to expedite work on mobile network connectivity in remote Bara Bhangal
Updated on Sep 23, 2026 02:30 IST
Himachal: Paragliding resumes at Bir-Billing after two-month monsoon break
Updated on Sep 22, 2026 02:28 IST
As student arrivals dry up, Tibetan schools face enrolment challenge
Updated on Sep 21, 2026 02:08 IST
Probe ordered as Parbati hydel project leak damages house, cafes in HP's Kullu
Updated on Sep 21, 2026 06:42 IST
Himachal: Manimahesh Yatra affected due to bad weather; showers likely till September 21
Updated on Sep 18, 2026 02:26 IST
To counter China’s ethnic unity law: Tibetan govt in-exile to come up with new ‘language policy’
Updated on Sep 16, 2026 02:00 IST
