Dehradun : Pilgrimage to the chaar dhams – Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamnotri and Gangotri – is the backbone of the tourism industry of Uttarakhand. But sadly it also remains one of the most neglected areas, as successive governments of this small mountain state have not given it the much needed thought [...]

Shimla: Having declared intentions to appeal the high court order annulling the show cause notice served for cancelling the multi-million dollar Himalayan Ski Village (HSV) project, the government is in a bind as its legal hawks struggle to find grounds for challenging the order. Sources privy to the matter disclosed [...]

Manali: Frequent traffic snarls at Rani Nullah, close to the 13,050-foot high Rohtang Pass and the controversial Kothi barrier, the summer tourist season in this popular tourist town ebbed out over the weekend as hotel owners reported “moderate business in the season thought there was a better inflow of tourist [...]

Shimla: Students from Fayetteville State University, North Carolina, United States of America, on a study visit to Himachal Pradesh interacted with chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal to know about steps taken to protect environment, improve health standards and agriculture productivity in hilly terrains. Dhumal let the visiting students know about [...]

Shimla: With a re-built supporting retaining wall giving way and structural engineers declaring the building unsafe, Oberoi groups heritage property Hotel Clarkes was shut down indefinitely after guest and staff members were evacuated on yesterday night. With the steeply inclined sliding zone scraping close to six feet of the heritage [...]

Dehra Dun : The countdown to the London Olympics has started. And while millions round the world will be excitingly watching the competitions with bated breath as athletes win and lose in nail biting finishes, it will be the condom manufacturing companies that will be in an all win, no [...]

Chamba: The 44-day-long Manimahesh pilgrimage in the interiors of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, dedicated to Hindu god Shiva, will begin next month with authorities expecting over 500,000 devotees, an official said Thursday. Preparations are under way for the pilgrimage that begins on ‘Janmashtami’ (Aug 10) — celebrated to mark [...]

Mumbai: Childrens’ entertainment channel Disney India and Jet Airways unveiled a Disney-themed aircraft wrapped with images of cartoon characters at the Mumbai International Airport Monday. Disney’s Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto featured on the colourful aircraft that marks the culmination of Disney Channel – Jet [...]

Shimla: With the Himachal High Court having quashed a government cancellation notice for the prestigious and high end Himalayan Ski Village project, even though it was being strongly opposed by the local people, the government has decided go in appeal in the case, chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal stated here [...]

Jammu: Over 400 tourists and locals trapped at the Changla pass in Kashmir’s Leh district after a massive landslide have been rescued by the security forces, an official here said. Nearly 150 vehicles with tourists and locals were rescued by an Indian Army team late Saturday and were offered food [...]