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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


Tourism in Himachal faces growing risks from extreme weather events: Report

Dharamshala, Oct. 29 -- The tourist sector, which contributed 7.8% to Himachal's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) in 2024-25, is facing growing risks from declining snowfall and extreme weather eve... Read More


With spotlight on women directors, Dharamshala film fest from October 30

Dharamshala, Oct. 25 -- With the snow-draped Dhauladhar range towering in the distance, the 14th edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to take place from October 30 to N... Read More


Kullu-Chandigarh flights to boost tourism: Bizmen

Dharamshala, Oct. 24 -- With the Alliance Air set to resume its flights from the Kullu-Manali airport at Bhuntar to Chandigarh after a two-year hiatus, those associated with the tourism industry say t... Read More


Himachal: Canadian paraglider found dead, another flier rescued

Dharamshala, Oct. 22 -- A Canadian solo paraglider who crash landed in the Dhauladhar mountain ranges in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh was found dead on Monday, officials aware of the details sa... Read More