From January 20 to February 28, all tourism activities will remain suspended in the Lahaul–Spiti village as locals prioritise religious observances and cultural sanctity over seasonal footfall Shimla: The gram panchayat of Sissu in Lahaul–Spiti has decided to temporarily stop all tourism activities for 40 days, from January 20 to February 28, 2026, in order […]
Heli-Taxi in himachal: New aerial services to link Shimla, Kullu and Kinnaur
Heli-taxi services under the UDAN scheme are set to begin in Himachal Pradesh, connecting Shimla with Kullu and Kinnaur. Check routes, fares, and expected start date Shimla: Himachal Pradesh is preparing to introduce helicopter-based taxi services to improve travel between its mountainous districts. The initiative, launched under the central government’s UDAN connectivity programme, is designed […]
Sirmaur bus accident : Passenger bus plunges into gorge in near Haripurdhar, at least 8 killed
Sirmaur: At least eight people were killed and several others injured after a private passenger bus plunged into a deep gorge near Haripurdhar in Sirmaur district on Friday, triggering a large-scale rescue operation in the remote hill region. The bus, reportedly operated by a private company and identified in several reports as Jeet Coach, was […]
Know the history and cultural heritage of Kangra Valley
Kangra Valley stands at the crossroads of Himalayan history. From repeated invasions and strategic forts to living temples, miniature art, and mountain tea, this feature explores Himachal’s most contested and consequential region Kangra: Long before hill stations, monasteries, or modern tourism defined Himachal Pradesh, Kangra stood at the centre of Himalayan power politics. Armies marched […]
185 Gram Panchayats in Kangra declared TB-mukt, moves closer to TB elimination goal
Kangra district records major success under NTEP with 185 Gram Panchayats declared TB-mukt in 2025. Read how TB screening, treatment and community participation are driving TB elimination in Himachal Pradesh Kangra — Kangra district has achieved a major public health milestone with 185 Gram Panchayats officially declared tuberculosis (TB)-mukt in 2025, while 56 additional panchayats […]
CM Sukhu orders local audit of Sahara scheme to ensure benefits reach eligible beneficiaries
CM Sukhu directs district administrations to verify beneficiaries and tighten oversight to prevent misuse of welfare funds Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has ordered a local audit of the Sahara Scheme, directing officials to ensure that the programme’s benefits reach only eligible beneficiaries. The decision came during a review of the Sahara […]
10 lesser-known facts about former CM Jai Ram Thakur on his birthday
Jai Ram Thakur turns 61. A look at lesser-known details from the life of the former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, tracing his journey from poverty to public office Mandi: As former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur turns 61, aspects of his personal and political life offer insight into a career shaped by gradual […]
Dr. Norbu Olthangpa: The surgeon who never took a single day of leave and built Ladakh’s healthcare
How Dr. Norbu Olthangpa’s decades of uninterrupted service laid the foundation of modern medical care in Ladakh Today I came across an article by Tribune India on a man named Dr. Norbu Olthangpa. It was the first time I had heard of him, and like me, there are very few outside Ladakh who know his […]
Degree college Dharamshala case explained: What led to Pallavi’s death and why it has shaken himachal
The Degree College Dharamshala case involving student Pallavi has triggered outrage in Himachal Pradesh. This explainer breaks down the allegations, investigation, and key unanswered questions Kangra: The death of 19-year-old Pallavi, a student of Government Degree College in Dharamshala, has emerged as one of the most disturbing campus-related cases in Himachal Pradesh in recent years. […]