Himachal: IIT Mandi developing VR systems to train people for disaster preparedness

Dharamshala, Nov. 22 -- With the aim to address the rising challenges of climate change and natural disasters in the Himalayan region, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi is developing Virt... Read More

Youth Cong leader shot dead in Himachal's Una, 3 booked

Dharamshala, Nov. 21 -- A 35-year old youth congress leader was shot dead and two others were injured in Una's Lal Singhi area after two groups confronted each other outside a hotel, police said on Th... Read More

Tibetan Parl-in-Exile calls on China to resolve conflict during Dalai Lama's lifetime

Dharamshala, Nov. 18 -- The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Monday reiterated its call on the Chinese government to resolve the Sino-Tibetan conflict during the lifetime of the 14th Dalai Lama, who has... Read More

Himachal records 87% rainfall deficit in November so far

Dharamshala, Nov. 16 -- Himachal Pradesh has recorded 87% rainfall deficit in November so far with the state receiving only 1.2 mm actual precipitation against a normal of 9.5 mm. The state has been ... Read More

China aims to control Tibetans through next Dalai Lama: Sikyong

Dharamshala, Nov. 15 -- Calling for global support to protect religious freedom in Tibet, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the political leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), said the Chinese gove... Read More

Rohru pacer Renuka Thakur returns home: 'World cup triumph will inspire young girls to pursue their dreams'

Dharamshala, Nov. 10 -- After India scripted history by winning its first Women's World Cup by defeating South Africa on November 2, Indian fast bowler Renuka Thakur, who hails from Parsa village in t... Read More

Tabo coldest in Himachal at -5.5degC; snow, rain bring down mercury

Dharamshala, Nov. 7 -- With the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh continuing to experience cold nights, Tabo in the tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti recorded the lowest minimum temperature of minus 5.... Read More

I remain hopeful 11th Panchen Lama will be able to live in freedom: Dalai Lama

Dharamshala, Nov. 6 -- Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, has said that he remains hopeful that the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, who was abducted by Chinese authorities in 1995... Read More

Himachal sees rise in tourist footfall after months of slump

Dharamshala, Nov. 1 -- Himachal's popular tourist destinations are witnessing increased footfall after Diwali, and the hotel occupancy, which had remained low for months, is picking up once again. In... Read More

After recent mishaps, solo paragliders in Bir-Billing told to use tracking devices

Dharamshala, Oct. 31 -- After the recent surge in paragliding mishaps in Himachal's Kangra district, the local administration has directed solo pilots to use tracking devices during flights so that th... Read More

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