Cloudbursts, shrinking glaciers signal climate change : CM Sukhu
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said , “Unprecedented cloudbursts and shrinking glaciers in Himachal Pradesh signal warning of climate change and demand urgent remedial measures. Releasing a report on ‘Scientific Assessment of Tackling Non-CO2 Emissions: Pathways’ for Himachal Pradesh at Shimla on Tuesday , he said , “ The climate
Mandi bids farewell to deities as historic Shivratri festival concludes
The weeklong Shivratri festival of Mandi concluded on Sunday as hundreds of deities and their devotees returned back to their abodes after their weeklong stay in the festival. A grand procession in which deities carried on shoulders and their hundreds of devotees participated, which was taken out from Madho Rai
Exploring ‘Chhoti Kashi’: Heritage Walk adds new charm to Mandi Shivratri
The ongoing weeklong Mandi Shivratri festival, which is marking its 500 years, is drawing a large number of visitors to witness the rich cultural heritage of Mandi town and the Shivratri festival, being showcased by the Shivratri Festival Organizing Committee through several new programmes. Mandi town is also known as
Gawaskar and Kapil join world cricketers urging medical care for jailed Imran Khan
When India and Pakistan cricket team players are so unfriendly to each other despite playing matches together presently, in a contrast two former great Indian cricketers and captains of Indian team- Sunil Gawaskar and Kapil Dev have joined a dozen other former international captains on Tuesday, in demanding better prison
Mandi Shivratri begins with grand Jaleb as festival marks 500 glorious years
The weeklong famous Shivratri festival began on Monday with traditional Jaleb (Shobhayatra) in which hundreds of deities carried on shoulders of devotees dancing on drum beats marched from Madho Rai temple to Paddal ground Mandi as a large number of people gathered on both sides of the Shobhayatra path to
Four killed on spot as car plunges into gorge in Kinnaur
Four passengers traveling in a car lost their lives on Saturday, when the car (HP- 26B-8999), in which they were travelling, fell into a deep gorge in Nichar sub- division of Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The accident occurred near Jani village at about 9 am in the morning, after
SC grants one month extension to hold Local Body Elections in Himachal
In a significant relief to the Himachal Pradesh government, the Supreme Court of India on Friday extended the deadline to hold elections for Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) and local bodies in the state from April 30 to May 31, 2026. Acting on a petition filed by the state government,
Statewide protest in Himachal against Centre’s ‘anti-labour and anti Kisan ’ policies
State wide strikes at few centers and rallies were held in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, on the call given by the Coordination Committee of All India Trade Unions and Farmers’ Organizations against the alleged “communal and corporate nexus” of Modi led Central government. Hundreds of workers and employees of various unions
Pre-festival cultural events add new colour to Mandi Shivratri celebrations
Adding a new cultural feast to Mandi Shivratri festival the Shivratri organizing committee added a new feature to the festival by organizing several cultural programmes commencing a week early on Tuesday. Though the famous weeklong Shivratri festival will begin on February 16, the committee has planned pre -festival cultural programmes
Himachal Govt to move court against discontinuation of RDG: CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said the state government would move court against the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) to the state. The CM made this announcement after a special session on presentation held to discuss the situation arising out of the financial situation, at Shimla on