Terrorism waning, tourists reclaim Kashmir
byThe crown of India, it seems, is finally returning to peace. Even though insurgency in the valley continues, ebbing terrorist activities are now prompting…
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Now Himachal’s interiors prepare for ‘dark’ Diwali
byShimla: A month after the festival of lights, the Buddhi Diwali or dark Diwali that involves dancing around bonfires and animal sacrifices will be…
Punjab in a spot over Ponty Chadha
byChandigarh: He was an enigma during his lifetime and his sudden death has deepened the mystery around him and those close to him. The life…
Uttarakhand neglects its martyrs memorials
byDehradun : ‘Shaheedon ki chitaon par lagenga har varsh mele; vatan par marne walon ka yahi antim nishan hoga’….Are lines said in almost every meetings…
Orphanage rape convict sentenced 10 Yrs rigorous imprisonment
byShimla: Handing out a ten year rigorous jail sentence, a court here convicted one Vinod Kumar by holding him guilty of having raped a…
Himachal residents fall back on fuel wood heating systems
byManali: Curtailing subsidy on LPG cylinders, something that hill folks had come to rely upon for heating needs besides cooking purposes, has forced Kullu…
Manali hills get seasons first snowfall
byManali: Surrounding areas of Manali have received the first major snowfall of the season. The intense cold wave sweeping the region broke out into…
Himachal Housing Board levies service charge on refunds
byShimla: Unable to meet the huge demand for housing, HP Housing & Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) by deducting service charges instead of paying interest…
A unique funding initiative by IIT Roorkee alumnus
byAn alumnus of IIT Roorkee has launched a unique funding initiative for the students of its alma mater. The initiative, known as Student Alumni…
Kalka Shimla rail line that time forgot
byThe Shimla Kalka rail line, once considered an engineering marvel, today stands in a dismal condition. Yes, it has won a position in the…