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Himachal govt's fate hinges on June 1 bypoll as rebels hint at more defections
The Election Commission has announced that the bypolls for six seats, that fell vacant due to disqualification of Cong rebel MLAs, will be held on June 1.
Updated on Mar 24, 2024 10:32 AM IST
Himachal: Over 56 lakh voters to exercise their franchise
Candidates will be able to file nomination papers till May 14. Nomination papers will be sorted on 15th and names can be withdrawn till 17th May. Counting of votes will take place on June 4.
Updated on Mar 17, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Lok Sabha election 2024: Punjab, Himachal to vote in last phase, Haryana on May 25
J&K will be voting in five phases; simultaneous bypolls to 6 assembly seats in Himachal and one in Haryana
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 05:17 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Himachal Pradesh Tourism launches Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb
Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb in Una district via Nagrota and Kangra, aims to cater to tourists arriving via the Vande Bharat train to Kangra district
Published on Mar 09, 2024 08:50 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla (himachal Pradesh) [india]
4 NH among 263 roads shut in HP
These include 165 roads in Lahaul-Spiti, 52 in Chamba, four each in Mandi and Kinnaur, two in Kullu and one in Kangra
Updated on Feb 21, 2024 08:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
8 days on, body of Tamil Nadu tourist recovered from Sutlej in Kinnaur
The body of Vetri Duraisamy, 45, son of former mayor of Chennai Saidai Duraisamy, was recovered from the Sutlej river, around 3 km from the accident spot
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 05:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Hyderabad woman falls to death in paragliding crash in Himachal, pilot arrested
A woman from Hyderabad fell to her death during a paragliding accident in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu on Sunday.
Published on Feb 12, 2024 12:23 AM IST
HPTET 2023 results released; know how to check result at hpbose.org
Download HP TET 2023 Results from hpbose.org, direct link to check the result given below.
Updated on Feb 08, 2024 05:07 PM IST
Baddi factory fire: 47 workers traced so far, 4 still missing
Out of the deceased, four have been identified and all were women, officials said on Sunday. Four workers are still missing
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 05:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Air connectivity set to get a boost with more helitaxis in Himachal
The proposed air routes will connect Chandigarh to key destinations in Himachal, such as Palampur, Dharamshala, Chamba, Kinnaur and Reckong Peo
Updated on Feb 03, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Interim Budget ignored Himachal’s interests: Sukhu
The focus of the Budget is to woo the voters rather than to strengthen the economy, said chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Published on Feb 01, 2024 10:15 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Woman killed, 3 others injured as boulder hits car in Mandi
Three other occupants of the car were injured in the incident that took place in Bindrabani on the Mandi-Kullu road, they said
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 06:06 AM IST
, Mandi
Press Trust of IndiaEx Congress minister Sudhir Sharma skips HP annual plan meet
Sharma, who previously held the position of urban development minister in Virbhadra Singh’s cabinet, cited concerns about the state’s finances and said he had opted to submit his priorities online to the planning department
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 06:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Barring Kullu, all Himachal districts 100% rain-deficit in January
According to IMD data, Kullu district in Himachal reported a precipitation deficiency of 90% in the month of January
Published on Jan 27, 2024 09:59 PM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Centre to release ₹152 crore for repair, upgrade of HP roads: Vikramaditya
The Union minister assured to release ₹152 crore for repair and upgrade of national highways and state roads , said Vikramaditya
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 06:20 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Kangra farmers stare at low yield in rain-deficit HP
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is over 99% rainfall deficit in January so far in Himachal and the state has recorded only 0.1 mm precipitation
Himachal allocates ₹13 crore for 4 heliports
Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government was making efforts to construct heliports at all the district headquarters so that air connectivity could be provided to the tourists and locals
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 05:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Snowfall likely in Himachal from January 25, tourists await the wintry magic
Planning weekend getaway in hills? Himachal Pradesh is very likely to witness snow and rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms in isolated areas, from January 25
Published on Jan 23, 2024 03:58 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla
Dry spell hits HP’s tourism, hospitality industry
To the locals, the barren look of the majestic mountain range, normally draped in white at this time of the year, is unprecedented and has become a cause of concern to those affiliated with the tourism and hospitality industry
6 die in road accidents in Shimla, Sirmaur
In the first accident, four people died when the car in which they were travelling plunged into a deep gorge after the driver lost control of the vehicle here on Tuesday afternoon, police said
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 07:26 AM IST
, Shimla/nahan
Press Trust of IndiaProlonged ‘dry’ spell in Himachal affecting crops
Himachal is grappling with arid conditions, with only slight prospects of light snowfall in higher regions, such as Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba and Kullu
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Sissu Lake in Himachal transforms into icy wonderland as temperatures drop
At -15°C, Sissu Lake's crystal-clear waters, usually teeming with trout, give birth to a mirror-like sheet of ice, painting the landscape in white and silver
Published on Jan 09, 2024 01:06 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, (lahaul And Spiti) Himachal Pradesh [india]
Himachal sees 13% dip in road accidents
A total of 2,255 accidents, 882 fatalities and 3,542 injuries were reported in 2023 in comparison to 2,597 accidents, 1,032 fatalities and 4,063 injuries in 2022, said a statement issued by the police headquarters here
Updated on Jan 09, 2024 05:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Sukhu meets Scindia, discusses expansion of Kangra airport
The chief minister requested that necessary direction be given to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for starting expansion work at Kangra airport
Updated on Jan 06, 2024 06:34 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
In Shimla, Nadda hits out at Himachal govt over disaster aid
Nadda said that the Himachal unit of the saffron party had played a significant role in strengthening the movement to build the Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Updated on Jan 06, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Himachal sees driest December in eight years
Against a normal of 38.1mm, the state only recorded 5.8mm rainfall in December last year; in December 2016, Himachal had recorded only 3mm rainfall
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Seven houses gutted in major fire in Shimla’s Jubbal area
No loss of life was reported in the fire that gutted seven houses in the Jubbal area in Shimla district, officials said.
Updated on Jan 02, 2024 03:26 AM IST
, Shimla
Press Trust of IndiaHimachal bars government departments from buying petrol, diesel vehicles
All government departments in Himachal Pradesh has been directed to ensure replacing their fuel vehicles with e-vehicles in a phased manner
Updated on Dec 31, 2023 05:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of HP; 79% rain deficit in mid-hills
Himachal is currently grappling with a severe rainfall deficit, experiencing 79% less rainfall than normal average from December 1 to 26
Updated on Dec 29, 2023 06:34 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Himachal assembly winter session: Congress, BJP raise issue of drug abuse
The Himachal assembly unanimously passed a resolution to make all chitta-related cases as non-bailable
Updated on Dec 22, 2023 08:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala