The five-day-long traditional Raulane Fair concluded at Kalpa in Himachal Pradesh's tribal district of Kinnaur on Tuesday, drawing large participation from locals, nearby villagers and tourists.
As per a release, in the first three phases of the survey, a total of 59,829 BPL families have been included in the BPL list across the State. District-wise, 2204 families have been notified in Bilaspur, 13786 in Chamba, 3480 in Hamirpur, 10807 in Kangra, 1109 in Kinnaur, 2957 in Kullu, 2
The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall and snowfall at several places in higher and adjoining mid-hill areas of Himachal Pradesh during the next two weeks, while overall precipitation activity is likely to remain below normal in most parts of the state
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued an alert for moderate snowfall across several districts of Himachal Pradesh, warning of light to moderate rain and snowfall at many places over the next six hours, with isolated intense spells likely in some areas.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, isolated spells of heavy rainfall and snowfall are very likely on January 27, particularly in the high-altitude districts of Chamba, Kullu, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti.
While tourists are rejoicing over fresh snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, local residents, farmers, and orchardists are pinning long-term hopes on a good tourism season and a productive agricultural year. However, heavy snowfall has also caused widespread disruption, with transportation sever
The heli taxi operations are being run under the Government of India's UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) scheme in partnership with Heritage Aviation, aimed at improving regional connectivity in hilly and remote areas.
A review meeting of line departments and key stakeholders was held here on Monday under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Kinnaur-cum-Trade Authority, to assess institutional readiness and logistical arrangements ahead of the proposed start of trade from June 2026.
The Tibetan community in the north Indian hill town of Shimla on Wednesday gathered to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize conferred upon the 14th Dalai Lama, coinciding with the global observance of World Human Rights Day.
The young reincarnate, identified after a rigorous religious process, arrived at the Shada Vai Buddhist Gompa in Kullu district, where monks performed the customary head-shaving ritual marking his formal entry into monastic life.
Addressing a press conference in Shimla, Singh stated that the new approvals mark a "major milestone" for the state, particularly benefiting remote, inaccessible, and tribal regions such as Kinnaur, Bharmour, Chamba, and the upper Shimla areas.
He said that a milk processing centre would be established in Karcham or Tapri in Kinnaur district to make its products available to the army and local people.