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Two of family die in Chamba
The deceased, 26-year-old Aparna, was taking her nephew, 9-year-old Akshay, to school when they were hit by the stone
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 06:54 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
IMD issues flashflood warning for 6 Himachal dists
A flash flood warning was sounded for six districts of the state for Friday as well. According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) statement, the districts at risk are Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Chamba and Sirmaur.
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 06:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
One dead in Chamba road accident
Upon receiving the information, a police team arrived at the scene, retrieved the body from the car and sent it to Chamba medical college. The body was handed to the family after the post-mortem
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 05:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Modi made Chamba an aspirational district: Jai Ram Thakur
Thakur was in Chamba campaigning for BJP candidate Rajeev Bhardwaj for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 05:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Bhatkhande students get a taste of ‘Pahadi’ art
Renowned artist Vijay Sharma is leading a miniature painting camp at Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, focusing on Raagmala paintings in the Kanga Shaili style.
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 06:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
No major loss of life, property reported in Chamba earthquake
Only partial damage to houses at some places has been reported for which relief cases are being made after inspections were carried out
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 06:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
‘Chipko movement had two distinct waves, women were more active’: Vijay Jardhari
Gandhian social activist and environmentalist Sarla Behn was a huge influence among environmental and Chipko activists in the Tehri region
Published on Mar 24, 2024 08:07 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Warm winters, haphazard rain bite into Himachal’s apple production
Apple needs about 200-300 chilling hours before the flowering stage. But due to lack of snow, especially in low-altitude areas of Himachal, chilling hours were not completed. In the month of February when the crop needed a good snow, the state experienced a drought-like situation. Unusually warm winters and a haphazard rain pattern have brought down Himachal’s apple production this year.
Updated on Nov 03, 2023 07:24 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Chopper services to Chamba, Palampur, Rakkar, Reckong Peo soon: Sukhu
Helicopter services to Chamba, Palampur, Rakkar (Kangra) and Reckong Peo are set to commence shortly. This was stated by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today, adding that these heliports have been identified for helicopter sorties under the UDAN Scheme at affordable airfare making air travel more accessible to the residents
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 06:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Helicopter services to be made available at Chamba, Palampur, Rakkar, Reckong-Peo: HP CM Sukhu
Helicopter services to Chamba, Palampur, Rakkar (Kangra) and Reckong-Peo are set to commence shortly as stated by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here on Wednesday adding that these heliports have been identified for helicopter sorties under UDAN Scheme.
Published on Oct 18, 2023 09:58 PM IST
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Earthquake of magnitude 2.1 strikes Himachal Pradesh's Chamba
The tremors of the quake were felt around 9.15 pm.
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 04:17 AM IST
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Geological study of landslide-hit areas in Uttarakhand’s Tehri to be carried out
A preliminary survey will be carried out by the state government scientists and geologists and if required, the administration may also seek assistance from IIT Roorkee and THDC
Updated on Aug 23, 2023 04:06 PM IST
Kangra police finds international links of online betting racket
After getting the tip-off, police conducted raids at some places in Kangra district and besides arresting people involved, police recovered laptops, mobile phones, passbooks, chequebooks and SIM cards
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 11:53 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Himachal Pradesh CM inaugurates 14 development projects worth ₹82 crore in Chamba
He inaugurated the hostel of Government Millennium Polytechnic College built at a cost of ₹4.55 crore, Mukhya Mantri Lok Bhawan at Chil Bunglow worth ₹92.98 lakh, OPD block of PHC Banikhet worth ₹1.99 crore
Updated on Jul 30, 2023 09:39 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Chamba’s historic eight-day Minjar Fair kicks off
The Minjar Fair, believed to have first started in the 10th century to mark the victory of King Sahila Varman over the King of Kangra, symbolises the blossoming of maize and is associated with the monsoon
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 12:44 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Red alert issued for 7 Himachal districts amid heavy rain
The districts where a red alert has been issued include: Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, and Mandi districts where rain disrupted normal life. The India Meteorological department has also issued orange alerts for three districts in Himachal: Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur, and a yellow alert for the tribal Lahaul and Spiti district.
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 03:21 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
HP murder case: BJP, Congress spar after photos of accused with opposition leaders go viral
Even as an eerie calm prevailed in Chamba after violent protest following brutal murder of 21-year-old youth, photos allegedly one of the accused attending BJP meetings have gone viral on social media
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 12:09 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Salooni murder: Situation tense in Chamba, BJP leaders defy prohibitory orders
Ex-CM Jai Ram, state BJP chief Bindal and supporters stopped at Chamera Dam barrier; call for a statewide protest on Saturday. A district official requesting anonymity said that the BJP activists were not allowed to go to Salooni in view of the prohibitory orders, but no coercive action was taken against the protesters to avoid confrontation. The situation in Chamba remained edgy but under control
Updated on Jun 16, 2023 10:28 PM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Couple among 3 held for chopping man into pieces in Himachal's Chamba
A case of murder has been registered against the accused and an investigation is underway, police said.
Published on Jun 13, 2023 11:09 PM IST
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Winter-like chill grips Himachal as day temperature stays 10-20°C below normal
Himachal Pradesh experienced winter-like chill in peak summers with day temperatures staying 10 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius below normal as relentless rains lash the hill state on Wednesday. The sky remained overcast throughout the state and strong winds accompanied by heavy rains swept across the region.
Updated on Jun 01, 2023 12:16 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Himachal: IMD issues yellow alert for three days
Himachal experiences below-normal temperatures with snowfall in higher reaches, while plains remain clear. Inclement weather expected to persist for next 3 days. Yellow alert issued for thunderstorm and lightning in 10 districts. More than 2 dozen roads blocked and over 70 transformers yet to be restored. Keylong records lowest temperature at minus 4.1 degrees Celsius.
Updated on Apr 23, 2023 10:52 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Fresh Covid cases drop to 56 in Himachal amid low sampling
Among the new Covid cases in Himachal, the highest 15 were reported from Kangra, 11 from Mandi, eight from Chamba, five each from Sirmaur and Solan
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 12:27 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Himachal logs 440 fresh Covid cases, one death
The highest 172 Covid cases in Himachal were reported from Kangra followed by 61 from Mandi and 51 from Hamirpur. Thirty-six cases were reported from Shimla, 33 from Bilaspur, 24 from Una, 17 from Sirmaur, 15 from Solan, 13 each from Chamba and Kullu and five from Kinnaur.
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 07:52 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Himachal Pradesh logs 420 fresh Covid cases, two deaths
The fresh Covid cases in Himachal Pradesh have taken the state’s overall count to 3,17,432; theactive cases tally now stands at 1,863
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 03:05 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Himachal Pradesh records 108 Covid cases, 1 death
The death count in Himachal Pradesh has reached 4,198 after a 19-year-old woman patient succumbed to Covid in Mandi
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 12:23 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Himachal to collaborate with Centre to promote lavender cultivation
With the climatic conditions of several regions in Himachal, including Chamba, being similar to those of J&K, the state government aims at replicating the success of this initiative in Himachal Pradesh in a big way. This lavender cultivation initiative will boost the economy of farmers as well as the state in a big way.
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 11:28 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Centenarians in Himachal: After late Shyam Negi, 105-year-old woman casts vote
Despite the ECI providing a voluntary facility to all 80 plus voters to vote via ballot papers at their homes, Naro Devi preferred to exercise her franchise via the EVM at the polling station.
Updated on Nov 12, 2022 02:20 PM IST
Sharangee Dutta, New Delhi
Himachal polls: BJP replaces Chamba candidate amid stir by incumbent MLA
Last week, the Election Commission said voting for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections will take place on November 12, and the counting of votes will be held on December 8.
Published on Oct 20, 2022 11:00 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi