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      Dar Ovais

      Dar Ovais is the Dharamshala-based correspondent in the Himachal Pradesh bureau of Hindustan Times. He covers politics, tourism, Tibetan affairs and environmental issues.

      Articles by Dar Ovais

      Restless Tibet recalls decades of exile

      In Dharamsala, the seat of the 14th Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in exile after he fled into India in 1959 along with thousands of followers, the agreement is seen as a forced treaty which they do not recognise. (REUTERS)
      india news
      Updated on May 23, 2026 02:07 IST

      The Invisible ‘R’: Decades of exile, resistance, and fight for Tibet

      It was in 1949 when the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) first crossed into Tibet. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 23, 2026 24:26 IST

      Interview: ‘Know China’s intent on reincarnation, ready for any eventuality’

      Penpa Tsering (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 22, 2026 17:29 IST

      Dharamshala circle sees 83% dip in forest fires this season

      Only 12 incidents of forest fire reported till May 19 compared to 70 incidents during the corresponding period in 2025-26. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 20, 2026 01:10 IST

      Temperatures soar in Himachal, Una sizzles at 43.4 degrees

      Tourists throng Manali to escape the summer heat, enjoying in the cool waters of the Beas River while the hill station buzzes with visitors and scenic mountain charm. (Aqil Khan /Hindustan Times)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 19, 2026 23:30 IST

      Exiled Tibetans renew call for release of 11th Panchen Lama

      On 14 May 1995, the 14th Dalai Lama had publicly announced the young boy as the 11th Panchen Lama and officially bestowed him the name Jetsun Tenzin Gedhun Yeshi Trinley Phuntsok Pal Sangpo. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 17, 2026 23:18 IST

      Himachal still far from its pre-pandemic foreign tourist arrivals

      In 2025, the foreign tourists arrival in Himachal reached 84,828, marginally higher than the 82,765 recorded in 2024, but still nearly 80% below than 2019 that saw the arrival of 3,82,876 foreign tourists, according to estimates from the tourist department. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 15, 2026 21:34 IST

      Six killed as Gujarat family’s taxi falls into Chamba gorge

      The mangled remains of the taxi that rolled down 150 feet into a gorge in Chamba district on Monday, leaving six people dead. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 11, 2026 08:39 IST

      Kangra girl tops Himachal Class 10 board exams; girls outperform boys

      Anmol from AVM Senior Secondary School, Pahra, in Kangra district secured the first rank with 99.86%. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 10, 2026 22:22 IST

      Rain threat looms over Dharamshala IPL clashes

      People gather at a viewpoint as clouds hover and sun rays pierce through them, in Shimla, on Sunday. (PTI)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 10, 2026 22:14 IST

      Dharamshala eyes big tourist influx with four IPL matches this month

      The tourism and hospitality industry in Dharamshala, which was reeling under a lean patch in winters, is likely to get a boost as four Indian Premier League (IPL) matches will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium this time. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 10, 2026 24:44 IST

      Himachal sees rise in cybercrime cases: NCRB report

      The NCRB data revealed that the total number of criminal cases registered in 2024 dropped to 12,071 from 13,505 cases in 2023. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 9, 2026 24:04 IST

      Unusual hail, gusty winds steal sweetness of mango season in Kangra

      Optimal conditions for mango cultivation require a dry, sunny environment with warm temperatures, as high humidity and rain during the March–April flowering and fruit-setting stage can trigger disease and drastically reduce yields. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 8, 2026 01:14 IST

      A year after Operation Sindoor, scars of shelling run deep in Poonch

      Poonch was among the worst-hit areas by Pakistan shelling during Operation Sindoor.
      india news
      Updated on May 7, 2026 04:26 IST

      Himachal board result out; Anshit Kumar is state topper

      Anshit Kumar (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 4, 2026 23:28 IST

      IMD predicts above normal rainfall in Himachal in May

      Uprooted trees after a storm near Jakhoo in Shimla on Sunday. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 3, 2026 21:30 IST

      Bad weather, avalanche disrupts Sach Pass road restoration work

      The India meteorological department (IMD), Shimla, has predicted wet weather in Himachal till May 7. While the middle hills and plains are expected to receive light rain, the higher reaches may witness light rain or snowfall during this period. According to the weather office, a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan region from May 2. (PTI File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 2, 2026 01:04 IST

      Himachal sees rise in reservoir fish production

      Pong Dam Reservoir in Kangra district has emerged as a major contributor with 314.84 metric tonnes of production. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 30, 2026 02:56 IST

      ‘Ballots as resistance’: Tibetans-in-exile vote in final parliamentary polls

      A Buddhist monk gets his finger inked before casting his ballot at a polling station in Dharamsala on Sunday. (AFP)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 26, 2026 17:26 IST

      31 years on, exiled Tibetans call for release of 11th Panchen Lama

      A man offers sweets to a monk on the occasion of the 37th birth anniversary of 11th Panchen Lama, at McLeodGanj Main Square, in Dharamshala,on Saturday. (PTI)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 26, 2026 24:02 IST

      UN experts raise concerns over China’s new ethnic unity law

      The Dharamshala-based Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile had in March passed a resolution rejecting the law, terming it as legally illegitimate and morally invalid under international and constitutional standards. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 23, 2026 01:58 IST

      Recommendations by UGC panel: Will strengthen student support systems, says Dharamshala college admn

      We have grievance redressal committees in place but we will make them more proactive and regular meetings will be held, besides ensuring regular sensitisation programs, said college principal. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 21, 2026 01:34 IST

      Himachal: RERA slaps ₹70 lakh penalty on Chester Hills projects

      The Chester Hills project is embroiled in a controversy amid land scam allegations, accusations of ‘benami’ dealings and violations of Section 118 of the HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act. (HT file)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 20, 2026 01:02 IST

      Himachal defers 30% of top officials’ salaries for six months

      Presenting the budget for the financial year 2026-27, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had on March 21 announced deferment in the salaries of the chief minister, ministers, MLAs and officers.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 20, 2026 24:36 IST

      Himachal: With rain boost, tea planters eye good yield

      Around 40% of the crop is usually harvested in April, May and June.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 19, 2026 23:40 IST

      Mandi incident: Victim’s family seeks death penalty for accused

      Deceased Siya Gularia (Birbal Sharma/HT)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 17, 2026 01:34 IST

      Himachal CM rolls back 3% salary deferment for Class I, Class II officers

      Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, right, being felicitated during the state-level celebration of Himachal Day, at Reckong Peo, in Kinnaur district, on Wednesday. (PTI)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 15, 2026 21:46 IST

      Murder of 19-year-old college student in Mandi: Accused sent to 2-Day police remand

      The accused was arrested from the spot and booked under murder charges. (File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 14, 2026 21:36 IST

      Century-old Kasauli market ravaged by fire; 8 shops gutted, no casualty

      Firefighters took about five hours to douse the fire that broke out at the Heritage Market in Kasauli at 4am on Monday. (HT Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 13, 2026 10:11 IST

      From apple belt to persimmon clusters: Himachal horticulture dept promoting exotic fruit cultivation in 5 districts

      A new shade of orange in expected to stand out in terraced orchards of Himachal Pradesh with the horticulture department promoting the cultivation of the exotic fruit persimmon (Japani phal) with new clusters developed in areas with favourable climatic conditions across Mandi, Sirmaur, Kangra, Bilaspur and Solan districts during this season.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 11, 2026 21:44 IST
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