At Shimla’s Chamiyana super-speciality institute, a Mandi resident’s account of his family’s experience puts the spotlight on a surgeon whose dedication has earned him heartfelt appreciation. PRENEETA SHARMA As inside an operating theatre, every second counts, every decision matters, and a surgeon’s steady hands can make the difference between life and death. Outside, however, another…
Shimla A traditional dance, colourful attire and a festive atmosphere marked the Grand Garba Eve organised by Vishal’s Dance Studio at South Gate, Chhota Shimla. The event brought together women and children, who participated enthusiastically in the celebrations centred on Garba, Dandiya Raas and India’s rich cultural traditions. Dressed in vibrant traditional outfits, participants added…
Maximum temperatures plunge by up to 11°C; thunderstorms and lightning forecast in parts of the state Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has witnessed a sharp change in weather, with rainfall and snowfall in higher reaches bringing a sudden chill across the state. Maximum temperatures at most places dropped by 5 to 11 degrees Celsius over the past…
Gold and silver ornaments, along with Rs 10,000 in cash, stolen from Karana temple; police continue recovery efforts Shimla: The Theog police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with a theft at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Karana village of Shimla district. The theft took place during the intervening night of October 5 and…
Shimla The fourth Bal Rangmanch Mahotsav 2026 concluded at the Gothic Hall of Gaiety Theatre, Shimla, celebrating the creativity, confidence and theatrical talent of schoolchildren. Organised by Keekli Charitable Trust, the three-day inter-school Hindi drama competition brought together 16 teams, providing young performers a platform to showcase their acting skills and bring literary works to…
Solan Emphasising the need to preserve Himachal Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage and promote local talent, Baldev Thakur, Chairman of Kailash District Cooperative Marketing and Consumer Federation attended the 22nd Himachal Utsav organised by Dynamic India Yuva Mandal, Solan, and sponsored by Goyal Motors. Deepak Rathore of the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority was also…
Rampur (Shimla), October 9 One passenger was killed and more than 10 others were injured after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus overturned off the road near Rai in Rampur subdivision of Shimla district on Friday morning. More than 30 people, including the driver and conductor, were reportedly travelling on the bus when the…
Shimla, October 8 The second day of the Bal Rangmanch Mahotsav 2026 turned the Gothic Hall of Gaiety Theatre into a vibrant showcase of youthful talent, imagination and theatrical expression, with six teams presenting diverse stories and performances before the audience and jury. With 12 of the 16 participating teams having now performed, the…
Shimla Three people were arrested after around 10 grams of heroin, locally referred to as chitta, was allegedly recovered from a vehicle near Nalhatti Crossing in the Ghanahatti area of Shimla, police said.The seizure was made on October 7 by a team of the Shimla Police Special Cell during a checking operation near Nalhatti Crossing….
Mohan Rakesh’s timeless play gets an emotionally charged staging at Gaiety Theatre, turning a story of an incomplete family into a powerful reflection on modern relationships PRENEETA SHARMA Shimla The stage at the historic Gaiety Theatre fell silent as the complicated world of family relationships unfolded through Mohan Rakesh’s celebrated play ‘Aadhe Adhure’. What began…
