Himachal celebrates Losar: Tibetans-in-exile offer Sang-Sol prayers wishing Dalai Lama's long life
Mar 03, 2025, at 07:24 pm
The Tibetans-in-Exile, who are currently in Himachal Pradesh, recently offered special Sang-Sol (incense burning) prayers on the third day of Losar or the Tibetan New Year and wished for the long life of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.
Himachal govt seeks fund from temple to support welfare schemes, BJP calls move 'shocking'
Feb 28, 2025, at 10:28 pm
Shimla/IBNS: Battling a huge monetary crisis triggered by a series of devastating landslides and flash floods over the past two years, the Himachal Pradesh government has turned to temples for relief and financial support to fund certain government welfare schemes.
ISIS suspect arrested in Himachal Pradesh
Dec 18, 2016, at 03:10 am
Kullu, Dec 17 (IBNS): A man, who had alleged ISIS-link, was arrested from Banjar town in Kullu district of Himalachal Pradesh on Saturday, media reports said.
PM celebrates Diwali with jawans, people, near India-China border in Himachal Pradesh
Oct 30, 2016, at 10:48 pm
Shimla, Oct 30 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today visited Sumdo near the India-China border, in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, to celebrate Diwali with the jawans.
Merge Kashmir with Himachal Pradesh, suggests Bihar MP Pappu Yadav
Sep 26, 2016, at 12:56 am
Patna, Sept 25 (The Bihar Post/IBNS): Amid continuing unrest in Kashmir, an Indian parliamentarian has suggested for forming a new state by merging Jammu & Kashmir with Himachal Pradesh.
Government approves subsidized helicopter services in J&K, Himachal Pradesh
Sep 10, 2016, at 03:06 am
New Delhi, Sept 9 (IBNS): The Government has accorded its approval for operation of helicopter services in the State of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on a pilot basis in 10 sectors, as per the stipulation that the most inaccessible destination points should be chosen.
Heavy rains create havoc in Uttarakhand, Himachal, Maharashtra
Jul 03, 2016, at 08:41 pm
Dehradun/Shimla/Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): Heavy rains have created havoc in the state of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Three labourers trapped inside tunnel for 130 hours in Himachal Pradesh
Sep 18, 2015, at 08:03 pm
Shimla, Sept 18 (IBNS) Three labourers have been trapped for more than 130 hours inside a tunnel near Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, reports said.
HP Judge suspended over sexual harassment complaint of colleague
Jul 02, 2015, at 06:48 pm
Shimla, Jul 2 (IBNS) A judge in Himachal Pradesh has been suspended following a sexual harassment complaint by a woman judge.