Thunderstorm cools Shimla
byA sudden thunderstorm hit Shimla Monday evening surprising many residents and hordes of tourists.The mercury fell sharply forcing many to pull out thier woollens….
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HC raps Himachal govt on plight of two upper Shimla roads
byThe Himachal Pradesh high court today pulled up the state government on the pitiable condition of the Shimla-Narkanda national highway. The court bench comprising…
World Bank nod for $ 200 million Himachal environment policy program
byShimla: The World Bank has in principal agreed to fund US $ 200 million (Rs 900 Cr) Environmentally Sustainable Development Policy Program (ESDPL) to…
Rain & hailstorms forecast in Himachal
byThe weatherman today forecast heavy rainfall and hailstorms across some parts of Himachal Pradesh for the next couple of days. Windspeeds could reach upto…
Shimla summer festival kicks of on June 2
byNoted bollywood playback singers among others will perform at the annual Shimla summer festival to be held from June 2 to June 6, even…
Rohtang pass opens for traffic
byAfter being closed for over half a year the Rohtang pass gateway to the tribal Lahaul valley has been thrown open for vehicular traffic,…
Into the Wild
byMy first attempt at stringing together a few words about my stay in a foreign location begins below. Since I’m going to be writing…
Mission impassable in Indian Tibet
byFor most of the year, the Himalayan valley of Spiti is cut off from the world. Spiti, the Himalayan cold semi-desert, is one of…
No toilet on the Ridge : shame on MC Shimla !
byAs the summer tourist season begins to peak, for thousands of tourists who stroll daily on Shimla’s famous Ridge one of the biggest problems…