Minimum temperatures below 10°C in 11 cities; Kukumseri records -2.5°C Thunderstorm warning issued for several districts as cold intensifies during mornings and evenings Shimla October 27 The weather conditions are gradually changing across the Himachal Pradesh, with temperatures dropping in higher-altitude areas and cold becoming more noticeable during mornings, evenings and nights. The minimum temperature…
Light snow in Rohtang, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti; Kukumseri records minus 0.5°C Shimla, October 25 Himachal Pradesh witnessed a sharp change in weather conditions as light snowfall was recorded on Saturday in the higher reaches of Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti, including Rohtang Pass. The season’s first snowfall was also reported at Hatu Peak near Narkanda, bringing a…
Shimla, October 24: The Himachal Pradesh government has ordered the transfer and posting of four IAS officers with immediate effect in the public interest, according to a notification issued on October 24, 2026. The orders were issued by the Governor on the recommendations of the Civil Services Board. Under the new arrangements, Dr Yunus (IAS,…
Key issues include parking facilities at tourist spots, improved healthcare, reliable bus services and infrastructure development Lahaul-Spiti: A meeting of the Lahaul-Spiti Zila Parishad was held under the chairpersonship of Thinley Dechen at the Zila Parishad conference hall to review ongoing development works and discuss issues concerning public welfare. Project Officer of the Integrated Tribal…
From steaming bowls of thukpa to traditional Spitian delicacies, the cuisine of Himachal Pradesh’s cold desert offers a journey through local traditions, mountain life and the art of making the most of limited resources. PRENEETA SHARMA The story of the Himalayas is not limited to snow-covered mountains, ancient monasteries and beautiful villages. In Lahaul-Spiti, it…
• Inaugurates and lays foundation stones of projects worth Rs. 116.28 crore in Lahaul-Spiti Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of development projects worth Rs. 116.28 crore in the tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti in the remote and strategically important border areas of Himachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister inaugurated…
• Rs. 500 crore to be spent on Spiti’s development in the coming years: Chief Minister • Announcements include making Spiti a natural farming area, surveying a heliport site and exploring the possibility of opening a college Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured that a survey will be conducted and a Detailed Project…
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…
Governor Kavinder Gupta Calls it a World-Class Engineering Marvel At Over 10,000 Feet, Tunnel Symbolises India’s Technological Capability and Commitment to Connecting Remote Regions : Governor President and Governor Pay Obeisance at Hidimba Temple During the second day of her three-day visit to Himachal Pradesh, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu today visited the 9.02-kilometre-long Atal…
Shimla, September 28, 2026 Himachal Pradesh witnessed a fresh spell of rain as the southwest monsoon began withdrawing from the state, bringing a noticeable chill to several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shimla, in its bulletin issued at 1 pm on Monday, forecast light to moderate rain at several places, with the possibility of…
