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kangra district news

Sukhu allocates 10 crore for Bara Bhangal road connectivity

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu speaks during the visit to Bara Bhangal, in Kangra on Saturday. (CMO HP)
Published on Jun 28, 2026 10:08 pm IST

Palampur pet shop raided, endangered turtles rescued

Police and wildlife activists after recovering the endangered turtles at the pet shop at Rajpur in Palampur on Monday. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 26, 2026 05:04 pm IST

79,676 nominations filed for Himachal panchayat polls

The state election commission confirmed that all members of the Narkanda nagar panchayat have been elected unopposed, effectively completing the election process in the civic body without the need for polling. (File)
Published on May 12, 2026 07:40 am 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)
Published on May 08, 2026 06:44 am IST

Aero sports activities banned in Kangra ahead of President Murmu’s visit

Governor Kavinder Gupta welcoming President Droupadi Murmu during the state banquet at Lok Bhavan in Shimla. (HT photo)
Published on Apr 29, 2026 06:36 am IST

Himachal Pradesh: IAF rescues 2 paragliders stuck in hilly terrain of Baijanath

Two solo paragliders who were stranded in the Dhauladhar mountain ranges in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh were rescued with the help of Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters on Sunday, officials said.
Published on Apr 27, 2026 11:12 am IST

Two paragliders rescued from Dhauladhar ranges

Two solo paragliders who were stranded in the Dhauladhar mountain ranges in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh were rescued with the help of Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters on Sunday, officials said. (Representational image)
Published on Apr 27, 2026 05:14 am IST

Himachal CM Sukhu launches projects worth 153 crore in Fatehpur

Himachal CM Sukhu launches projects worth 153 crore in Fatehpur
Published on Apr 21, 2026 08:12 pm IST

Permission sought from ministry for manual fitness test of vehicles

Following the recent protests by transport unions, the Himachal Pradesh government has sought permission from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to continue the facility of manual fitness testing of commercial vehicles in Kangra district, officials said. (HT File)
Published on Apr 12, 2026 03:10 am IST

Silence in ‘Tel Aviv of Hills’ ring alarm bells for tourism players

With a backdrop of the majestic Dhauladhar range, the village is among the most favoured destinations for Israeli tourists, and is also referred to as a mini Israel. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 04, 2026 03:54 am IST

Two killed after car plunges into gorge in Himachal’s Kangra

The car that fell into gorge in Himachal’s Kangra on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 29, 2026 04:22 am IST

Mass copying at school in Himachal's Kangra; teacher caught dictating answers, suspended

Mass copying at school in Himachal's Kangra; teacher caught dictating answers, suspended
Published on Mar 14, 2026 04:42 pm IST

Nearly 30K foreigners arrived in Himachal’s Kangra last year, highest number since Covid

Only 6,538 foreign tourist arrivals were recorded in 2022.
Published on Feb 21, 2026 03:34 am IST

SIT to probe ‘benami’ land deals at Gaggal Airport, Gagret: Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during the ongoing budget session, in Shimla on Tuesday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Published on Feb 17, 2026 10:40 pm IST

Mid-day meal worker ‘murdered’ in Kangra govt school

A female mid-day meal worker was allegedly murdered within the premises of a government school in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, triggering panic and outrage in the area. (Getty Images/ Representational image)
Published on Feb 13, 2026 07:00 am IST

Billing paragliding take-off site land transferred to tourism dept

The land at the Billing paragliding take-off site in Kangra’s popular adventure tourism hub of Bir-Billing has been diverted to the state tourism department, paving the way for the infrastructure upgrades at the site. (HT File)
Published on Jan 31, 2026 06:28 am IST

CM Sukhu vows to pay arrears to pensioners above 70-years of age by Jan-end

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during the 56th Statehood Day celebrations at Pragpur in Kangra on Sunday. (CMO HP)
Published on Jan 25, 2026 10:52 pm IST

CM Sukhu dedicates 76-crore projects for Kangra’s Sulah constituency

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu interacting with students during his visit to the Sulah assembly constituency in Kangra district on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 23, 2026 07:06 am IST

4 killed, 1 injured as car falls into gorge in Himachal’s Baijnath

Four men were killed and another one injured after their car veered off the road and fell into a gorge in the Baijnath area of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, police said on Tuesday. (Representational photo)
Updated on Jan 14, 2026 03:22 am IST

Himachal: Palampur man among 3 Indians on Russian-flagged tanker seized by US

Rikshit Chauhan, 26, hails from ward number 7 of Palampur.
Published on Jan 11, 2026 03:32 am IST

Himachal: Kangra admin bans trekking activities above 3000 metres

Kangra deputy commissioner Hemraj Bairwa issued the orders. (File)
Published on Jan 07, 2026 06:36 am IST

Paragliding pilot dies, tourist injured in Bir-Billing

A paragliding pilot was killed and a tourist injured after their tandem paraglider crashed shortly after taking off from Billing paragliding site in Kangra district. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Published on Dec 29, 2025 03:14 am IST

Two killed in road mishap in Himachal’s Bir-Billing

Police have registered a case and begun investigating the cause of the accident. (File)
Published on Dec 03, 2025 05:40 am IST

Tejas crash: Hundreds gather in Kangra to pay last respects to Wg Cdr Syal

Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel carry mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal at his ancestral home for his last rites, in Kangra on Sunday. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 24, 2025 05:38 am IST

Himachal CM lays foundation stone of Palampur Heliport

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Tuesday. (Source:X)
Published on Nov 19, 2025 03:02 am IST

Family of woman who died after rape attempt demand action against teen accused; villagers block NH

Family of woman who died after rape attempt demand action against teen accused; villagers block NH
Published on Nov 09, 2025 01:41 pm IST

Himachal: Canadian paraglider found dead, another flier rescued

Megan Elizabeth Roberts, 27 who was found dead in Kangra’s Dhauladhar mountain ranges on Monday. (HT)
Published on Oct 22, 2025 05:40 am IST

Canadian solo paraglider crashes in Dhauladhar ranges, rescue on

The paraglider, identified as Megan Elizabeth Roberts (27), had taken off from the Bir-Billing paragliding site on Saturday. (File)
Published on Oct 20, 2025 03:12 am IST

Shikara rides, floatingbird-watching deck soon at Himachal’s Pong Dam

Shikara rides, floatingbird-watching deck soon at Himachal’s Pong Dam
Published on Oct 17, 2025 07:38 am IST

Man arrested for killing uncle over land dispute in Himachal’s Kangra

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly killing his uncle over a land dispute at Nagrota Bagwan in Kangra district on Sunday, officials said. (Representational image)
Published on Sept 29, 2025 04:06 am IST