The high-altitude Himalayan resort town of Manali, which has a reputation as a backpacking centre and winter destination, was blanketed in a thick layer of snowfall on Monday.
The raging forest fire has resulted in the loss of crores of rupees of property due to the forest fire in Manali, with the flames reducing valuable assets to ashes.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the five-day-long national-level Winter Carnival at Manali on Tuesday. He also offered prayers at the historic Hidimba Temple and flagged off the Carnival Parade from Circuit House, Manali.
On the increasing footfall of tourists in Himachal Pradesh during the ongoing Shimla Winter Carnival, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said it was encouraging that tourists were once again flocking to the state after the flood disaster last year.
In view of the increased tourist influx, Himachal Tourism as well as all the hotels have made all kinds of preparations for the New Year celebration in Manali.
Christmas is observed to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Carol singing, dazzling Christmas lights, and decked-out Christmas trees entice folks to join in the celebrations on December 25. Many parts of India come alive with the festive spirit of Christmas.
Churches in different parts
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, commemorated on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration by billions of people worldwide.
During the call, Chinese FM Wang Yi expressed that China and the Philippines are currently "facing serious issues" and issued a cautionary note, stating, "the Philippines must act with caution," as per a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry.
Cyclone Michaung brought 36 hours of incessant rain starting on December 3, 2023, causing severe flooding in Chennai. Due to unprecedented flooding, the water level in the Buckingham canal increased, causing reverse flow. This appears to have carried some oil from the Chennai Petroleum Cor
Sharing their experience from interaction with the EAM, at the first Global South Young Diplomats Forum, the participants acknowledged their admiration for Jaishankar's vision for issues affecting Global South. They said they were looking forward to more cooperation in the future.