Himachal Pradesh witnessed widespread rain and snowfall over the past 24 hours, significantly lowering temperatures across the state and disrupting normal life, even as it raised hopes for farmers, orchardists and the tourism sector.
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
Fresh snowfall and rain over the past 48 hours have brought cheer to locals in Himachal Pradesh and turned the iconic Kalka-Shimla heritage toy train route into a major attraction for tourists. Snow-laden railway tracks and the scenic toy train journey are drawing visitors in large number
Dharamshala turned breathtakingly white after it received heavy snowfall on Friday. Tourists and residents showcased excitement over the picturesque scene, bundling up to enjoy the cold.
The incessant snowfall for the second consecutive night on Saturday in the famous hill resorts of Jammu province - Patnitop, Nathatop, Sanasar & Batote, besides Banihal, Gool and other reaches, has paralysed life in these areas.
Speaking to ANI amid widespread waterlogging and disruption caused by heavy snowfall and rain, Mankotia said that despite repeated complaints by locals, authorities had failed to address serious flaws in an underpass on the national highway. "Since Nitin Gadkari took charge, especially of
Heavy snowfall continued for the second consecutive day in the Bhalesa area of Doda district for the last 24 hours. Around one foot of snow has been recorded in the plains, while the upper hilly regions received nearly two to three feet of snowfall. Temperatures have dipped below zero.
Heavy snowfall on Friday night stranded vehicles and passengers at several locations in the high-altitude areas of Nainital, Uttarkashi, and Tehri Garhwal districts.
While the bitter cold will be felt this weekend, it's the heavy, widespread snowfall that is expected to dominate headlines across New York and New Jersey, CBS News reports.
Hosts Ladakh and ITBP women marched into the final of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 ice hockey competition in commanding fashion on Friday. This will be a repeat of KIWG 2025's women's ice hockey final, according to a release.
As many as 535 roads, including four National Highways, were closed across Himachal Pradesh due to heavy snowfall, while large-scale snow clearance operations were underway, the Public Works Department (PWD) said on Friday.
CM Sukhu invited tourists to visit the hill state and enjoy the snowfall, saying it would help boost the ongoing tourism season and strengthen the local economy.