The deceased has been identified as Vishwajeet Dass, who was among 11 occupants in the vehicle hailing from Kolkata on a trip to Rohtang Pass. read more

The move to consider changing Shimla’s name comes days after the Uttar Pradesh government renamed Allahabad city to Prayagraj read more

More than 225 deities from various parts of Kullu are participating in the festival. read more

An advertisement for a property exhibition held by CREDAI Punjab from December 18 to 20, 2015, promising cars and other goodies in bumper draws brought Durga Das to Chandigarh’s Parade Ground where the fair was being held. read more

An effigy of demon king Ravana goes up in flames marking the finale of Dussehra festival in Jammu on October 18, 2018. The festival commemorates the triumph of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, marking the victory of good over evil.

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Apart from Himalayan vultures, birders said they also spotted over 60 species of birds, including White-cheeked Nuthatch, Ferruginous Pochard, Bearded Vulture, European Goldfinch, Eurasian Sparrow hawk and Red-headed Bullfinch. read more

He is scheduled to visit the country for heads of religious sects meeting in Dharamshala, slated to be held in last week of November read more

Many children from in and around Himachal Pradesh also attended the literature festival, which saw experts from diverse backgrounds on one platform. read more

A cess on tourists will not save them and their fragile ecosystem unless such steps are backed by strong regulation and implementation of existing laws read more

This 152-year-old institution, has a rich history and prides itself on producing refined ladies who have been trailblazers in their respective fields. read more

After Akali Dal MP Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa resigned from party posts on “health grounds”, now Akal Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh too is citing health concerns, as demands for his resignation over the controversial pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief... read more

As a result of Himachal Pradesh prison department’s initiatives, the inmates will now be able to tailor clothes for children, be teachers and work as beauticians in beauty parlours. read more

The MoU was signed on December 9, 2005, but remained in mimbo due to series of protests by locals and environment groups. read more

The 13,050 feet Rohtang pass and 16,040 feet Baralacha pass in Zanskar mountain range connecting Lahaul &Spiti to Ladakh was closed for traffic following heavy snowfall. read more

First held in 2012, the literary festival was the only to be named after a living author. Since Khushwant Singh did most of his writing in Kasauli, it was only fitting that the festival be organised at the hill station. read more