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…
DC Anupam Kashyap reviews Diwali safety arrangements; violators to face action SHIMLA: With Diwali approaching, Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap on Tuesday chaired a meeting with officials, fire and safety agencies and stakeholders to review arrangements for the safe sale, storage and distribution of firecrackers in the district. Kashyap said the sale, storage, transportation and…
Shimla: An Army recruitment rally will be held at Prithi Military Station, Aweripatti, in Rampur subdivision of Shimla district from March 20 to 25, 2027. A meeting to review preparations for the recruitment rally was held under the chairmanship of Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap. The DC held detailed discussions with Army officials and representatives…
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…
Shimla Himachal Pradesh chef Nand Lal Sharma has been selected for the prestigious King Chef Award 2026, recognising his contribution to gastronomy and the promotion of culinary excellence. The award will be presented during the 23rd edition of Khadhya Khurak 2026, an international food processing and hospitality exhibition scheduled to be held from December 16…
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…
Shimla, October 6 In a fresh push to revive the threatened Cheer Pheasant population in Himachal Pradesh, the Forest Department on Tuesday soft-released nine captive-bred Cheer Pheasants at Moi Jubbar in Koti, Shimla, under the state’s ongoing Cheer Pheasant Reintroduction Programme. The release, carried out as part of Wildlife Week 2026, involved two families of…
According to information received from the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board, Solan, due to necessary maintenance, power supply will be disrupted on October 8, 2026. This information was provided by Additional Superintending Engineer, Solan, Rahul Verma. Rahul Verma said that on October 08, 2026, from 10.00 am to 02.00 pm, power supply will be disrupted…
Meenakshi got first, Sakshi second and Mehak got third position. Shimla, October 5. To commemorate Wildlife Week, a painting competition was held at the Government Model Senior Secondary School, Junga, on Monday. The competition was organized by the Forest Division, Junga. The school’s students participated enthusiastically. Meenakshi won first place, Sakshi second, and Mehak third….
Chamba, October 5. Deputy Commissioner and President of the District Red Cross Society, Mukesh Repaswal, stated that the Eat Right Fair will be organized jointly with the proposed district-level Red Cross Fair on October 24. He stated that the fair’s purpose is to promote public service and social participation, as well as to raise…
