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…
Veteran Actor was found unconscious at his Goa residence Mumbai, October 8 A Veteran Bollywood and Marathi film actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. Patekar was reportedly found unconscious at his Goa home and was subsequently taken to a hospital, where doctors…
Traffic restored after JCB clears road; fresh rockfall threat keeps commuters on edge Shimla, October 7: A section of hillside gave way on the busy Sanjauli-Dhalli bypass in Shimla on Wednesday afternoon, sending a large quantity of debris and boulders crashing onto the road and narrowly missing passing vehicles. The incident occurred around 3.15 pm,…
Traditional Lanka Dahan, cultural evenings, sports competitions and wrestling bout to be major attractions SHIMLA, October 7: The historic district-level Dussehra Mela of the Kyonthal region will be held at Jungā from October 20 to 22, with preparations for the three-day event already underway. Presiding over a meeting of the mela committee, Jungā Tehsildar and…
Himachal climber completes Project Changthang in Ladakh, covering over 200 km and a cumulative elevation gain of more than 18,000 metres Shimla, October 6 A mountaineer Sachin Gangta from Kathasu village in Jubbal, Shimla, has completed an ambitious high-altitude expedition in Ladakh, scaling 25 peaks above 6,000 metres in 21 days as part of his…
Guest flags safety, hygiene and billing concerns at Aranya Vilas; hotel rejects allegations,department says violations, if found, will invite action PRENEETA SHARMA Shimla A complaint against Aranya Vilas in Shoghi has triggered scrutiny by the Tourism Department over allegations concerning guest safety, hygiene, billing transparency and accessibility.The complaint, submitted by guest Ajay Veer Rathi to…
Hamirpur: A police officer was injured after a dog was allegedly set upon a police team that had reached Tiyala Da Ghat in Hamirpur district to investigate a suspected drug-related case, police said. The incident took place at around 10.30 pm on Sunday after the Hamirpur police station and Bhota Police Assistance…
Shimla, October 4: A police team rescued a group of shepherds stranded near Rupin Pass in Kinnaur district amid heavy hailstorm, snowfall and freezing weather conditions, officials said. The incident came to light on September 27, when information was received that shepherds travelling from Sangla Kanda in Kinnaur towards Dodra Kwar had been…
