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spiti valley news

One in five adults in Spiti Valley suffers from gallstones: Study

The study warned that if left untreated, the condition carries a latent risk of progressing to gallbladder cancer. (File)
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:14 am IST

Snowfall in HP for third consecutive day brings down mercury

Lahaul: A resident walks through a street covered with fresh snowfall, in Rashil village of Lahaul valley, Himachal Pradesh, Oct. 7, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_07_2025_000307A)
Published on Oct 07, 2025 08:49 pm IST

Spiti valley recognised as part of UNESCO’s world network of biosphere reserves

Its wildlife includes 17 mammal species and 119 bird species, with the Snow Leopard as a flagship species. (HT File)
Published on Sept 29, 2025 03:20 am IST

Sonu Sood breaks silence after facing flak for riding bike without helmet

Sonu Sood issued a clarification on social media.
Published on May 27, 2025 02:30 pm IST

Rare predator spotted: Snow leopard calmy strolls past tourists in Spiti Valley

Tourists in Spiti Valley encountered a snow leopard while driving from Kaza to Nako.
Published on May 07, 2025 08:46 pm IST

Heavy snowfall, landslides in Kashmir; Jammu-Srinagar, Ladakh highways shut

An auto rickshaw moves during snowfall on the outskirts of Srinagar.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 10:02 am IST

Spice of Life: Slow can be beautiful on trusted bus ride to Kaza

HRTC) runs two buses on the Reckong Peo-Kaza route daily and I took the one departing at 9. (File)
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 07:34 am IST

US base jumper’s body found 4 days after he went missing near Spiti’s Tashigang

ITBP mountaineers during the rescue operations in the Spiti Valley. (Source: X)
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 08:30 am IST

World’s highest booth Tashigang gets model polling station tag

Located close to the China border, both Tashigang and Giu polling booths have been declared sensitive centres and separate security arrangements have been put in place. (HT File)
Published on May 31, 2024 11:50 am IST

After boycott threat, poll officials meet voters at India’s highest polling station in Himachal

Residents during a meeting with poll officials in Tashigang, Himachal Pradesh. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 20, 2024 06:42 am IST

Spiti Valley: Will highest booth, with 52 voters, go from 100% to nil?

Tashigang village in Spiti Valley. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 06:08 am IST

Tourists in Himachal’s Spiti valley shifted to safer places; 650 roads closed due to snow

The Tandi bridge blocked due to heavy snowfall in Lahaul valley on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 04, 2024 11:09 am IST

Gujarat couple gets married at -25 degrees in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley

A couple from Gujarat tied the knot in a destination wedding in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley.
Published on Feb 28, 2024 07:43 pm IST

Sissu Lake in Himachal transforms into icy wonderland as temperatures drop

Tourists take pictures in the partially frozen Sissu Lake as the temperature drops during the winter season, in Lahaul-Spiti. Sissu Lake in Himachal Pradesh transforms into icy wonderland as temperatures plunge to -15°C
Published on Jan 09, 2024 01:06 pm IST

‘Life Saving Bank’ to bolster healthcare for pregnant women in remote Spiti valley

The bank, which will be officially launched on January 26, is part of a larger campaign that promises to address the challenges faced by the region’s population (iStock)
Updated on Jan 03, 2024 07:32 am IST

Lahaul and Spiti receive fresh snowfall; drop in mercury boosts tourism hopes

Spiti Valley is a remote and picturesque valley that experiences cold and harsh weather throughout the year.
Published on Oct 10, 2023 02:59 pm IST

4G services to be extended to Spiti Valley:CM Sukhu

Chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said emphasis would be laid on maximum use of technology to strengthen the infrastructure in the region and with a vision to strengthen the economy of the valley, 4G services would be extending upto Spiti Valley. (HT File Photo)
Updated on Apr 15, 2023 12:05 am IST

IRS officer shares how he trekked in -15 °C to capture the video of snow leopard

Snow Leopards captured by Ankur Rapria.
Published on Mar 07, 2023 12:58 pm IST

Himachal: Record 12.7 lakh vehicles cross Atal Tunnel in 2022

As many as 6,22,988 vehicles entered Lahaul & Spiti through ATR, and around 6,50,711 vehicles exited, which amounts to 12,73,699 vehicles during 2022.
Updated on Jan 04, 2023 05:18 am IST

Kaza to host national ice hockey meet next month

Participants of the ice hockey training camp practising at the rink in Kaza in tribal Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
Published on Dec 25, 2020 04:16 pm IST

Covid-19 reaches Himachal’s Hikkim village, home to world’s highest post office

The Himachal Pradesh government has sent a health team to conduct random sampling in the three sparsely populated villages of Hikkim (in pic), Langza and Comic in the mountains of Spiti.
Updated on Dec 15, 2020 12:59 pm IST

Kibber village in remote Spiti valley of Himachal declared containment zone after 14 Covid cases surface

Lahaul and Spiti is among the top three districts with a high positivity rate in Himachal Pradesh. Kibber is situated at an altitude of 14,400 feet and is surrounded by a wildlife sanctuary, which is the habitat of the elusive snow leopard.
Published on Dec 05, 2020 11:57 am IST

Regular sightings indicate rise in number of snow leopards in HP

According to the census being conducted by the wildlife wing of the forest department and the Nature Conservation Foundation, Mysuru, 52 snow leopards have been identified in 10 remote sites in Lahaul, Spiti, Chamba and Kinnaur .
Updated on Nov 22, 2020 06:02 pm IST

Chamurthi horses give Rampur Bushahr a miss as Lavi Fair is postponed

The Chamurthi horse is known to be a hardy animal that is very adaptable to high altitude journeys in snow-bound areas.
Updated on Nov 09, 2020 04:39 pm IST

Supplied 9,000 tonnes of steel for Atal Tunnel: SAIL

Security personnel stand guard outside Atal tunnel on Manali-Leh national highway.
Updated on Oct 03, 2020 10:38 am IST

Rise in number of snow leopards in Himachal brings cheer to wildlife enthusiasts

A snow leopard spotted in a high-altitude area of Lahaul and Spiti district. The habitat of the state animal of Himachal Pradesh spans from Kibber wildlife sanctuary in Lahaul and Spiti to Kugti sanctuary in Chamba. Snow leopards are found at altitudes between 9,800 ft and 17,000 ft in rugged terrain.
Updated on Feb 27, 2020 06:32 pm IST

LMIFW SS ‘20: Samant Chauhan, Rimzim Dadu’s collections mirror elements from nature at IFW ramp

LMIFW SS ‘20: Samant Chauhan, Rimzim Dadu’s collections mirror elements from nature at IFW ramp.
Updated on Oct 10, 2019 01:54 pm IST

Rohtang Pass thrown open to tourists visiting Keylong, Leh

A team of Border Roads Organisation during a snow-clearing operation on Rohtang Pass.
Updated on May 31, 2019 12:08 pm IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2019: At 15,256 ft, Tashigang in Himachal Pradesh is world’s highest polling station

Hikkim in Himachal Pradesh (in photo), positioned at an altitude of about 14,400 ft, was earlier world’s highest booth. But it has now been replaced by Tashigang, at an altitude of 15,256 feet.
Updated on Mar 27, 2019 04:04 pm IST