Bir-Billing’s paragliding boom turns deadly amid lax oversight
The soaring skies of Bir-Billing, once hailed as the crown jewel of India’s adventure tourism, are fast turning into a
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Himachal Pradesh News, Events, Articles & Blog
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Shimla Flying Festival and Hospitality Expo 2025 to commence on October 25
The third edition of the Shimla Flying Festival and Hospitality Expo 2025 is set to commence on October 25 in
Read MoreBaddi breathes easier this Diwali, AQI drops from last year’s 392 to 180
Baddi’s air quality showed remarkable improvement this Diwali, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping from last year’s alarming 392
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Canadian paraglider lost in Kangra mountains found dead
A 27-year-old Canadian paraglider, Megan Elizabeth, who went missing after her glider crash-landed in the higher reaches of the Dhauladhar
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Tourists warned against visiting riverbanks in Lahaul-Spiti areas
With the onset of winter season, the Lahaul-Spiti district administration has issued a public safety advisory, warning tourists and locals
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Canadian paraglider lost in Kangra mountains located
The 27-year-old Canadian traveller who had gone missing while paragliding in the Dhauladhar ranges of Kangra district has been located,
Read MoreHP Board tweaks exam system, says it will ensure fairness
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has announced a major change in its examination system, terming it a Diwali
Read MoreParwanoo toll barrier gutted as car catches fire
The Parwanoo-based toll barrier was gutted after a car suddenly caught fire when the driver had stopped to pay the
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Snowfall in higher reaches on Oct 21, 22
The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh are set to witness another spell of light snowfall on October 21 and 22.
Read MoreHimachal’s Baba Balak Nath Temple to overhaul SOP after alleged irregularities
New administrative procedures will soon be established at the Baba Balak Nath Temple in Himachal’s Hamirpur district, and preparations are
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No clearance from state for Bijli Mahadev ropeway project, NGT told
The Advocate General representing the state of Himachal Pradesh today informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) during a hearing regarding
Read MoreStudents protest in Banjar, demand early college building construction
Hundreds of students and youth from Gada-Gushaini under Banjar subdivision of Kullu district took to the streets yesterday, demanding the
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Salaries, pension of CM, ministers, MLAs hiked
In a bonanza ahead of Diwali, the Chief Minister, ministers, MLAs and former legislators in Himachal will now be entitled
Read MoreSunny weather across Himachal, clear skies expected till Diwali; tourist inflow increases
Most parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed bright sunshine on Thursday morning, with pleasant weather prevailing across the hills for the
Read MoreCentre has approved Rs 1,734-crore Shimla ropeway project: Deputy CM
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri yesterday said that the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change had given the
Read MoreDoctor from Hamirpur reappointed to Pennsylvania Governor’s commission
The Governor of Pennsylvania, United States, Josh Shapiro, has reappointed Dr Vasu Singh to the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Asian
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Government can’t use temple funds for public welfare schemes, building roads: HC
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has directed the state authorities concerned that every rupee collected by temples must be
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UP man dies after being run over by bus near Shimla
An Uttar Pradesh resident was killed after being run over by a Haryana Roadways bus in Fagu, about 19 km
Read MoreKunzum Pass thrown open for 4×4 vehicles; residents relieved
In a major relief to the residents and tourists, the BRO has restored the Sumdo-Kaza-Gramphu highway for the movement of
Read MoreWhat does Virbhadra Singh’s statue in Shimla mean for Congress, family and party workers
In a significant tribute to one of Himachal Pradesh’s most iconic leaders, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi will unveil
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