Tag: Lahaul Spiti

Lahaul Spiti farmers face heat of extreme weather conditions

Till now, no help was received at the administrative level, while the administration was informed about this, he said.

April 18, 2022

AIIMS Bilaspur to hold multispecialty camp in Lahaul Spiti

The medical camp will be organized in collaboration with concerned district administrations from 5 October to 7 October.

October 4, 2021

SJVN to connect with tribals to allay fears on hydropower projects

Talking to media, Sharma said various government agencies including Geological Survey of India conducts studies at the proposed site of hydro projects and it was only after permission from line departments that approval was granted for construction of a project.

October 2, 2021

Tribals up in arms against ‘mindless’ hydro policy in Himalayas

R S Negi, a former bureaucrat and member of Lok Jagriti Manch told The Statesman, that trans-Himalayan is very fragile and the state government should reconsider its policy of mindless exploitation in the region.

August 26, 2021

‘Tourists ignore warning signs’

'Government officials feel that the tourists are ignoring warnings on avoiding landslide prone areas of Himachal Pradesh during raining season that results in tragic accidents.'

July 27, 2021

World’s highest cricket stadium to come up in Lahaul Spiti at an altitude of 11,000 ft

Thakur further stated that the cricket stadium will not only help the budding cricketers of the tribal district in honing their skills but it can also be an ideal location for holding matches in summer and monsoon season in the country.

April 22, 2021

Jai Ram launches various e-services for Lahaul Spiti

HP CM virtually launches from Shimla e- Office, e-Heli Service, e-Aagman and e- Lahaul for tribal Lahaul-Spiti district

March 24, 2021

Atal tunnel expected to usher in development for Lahaul

Local tribals feel the government must work out a plan to develop Lahaul in an environment-friendly manner

October 8, 2020

Lahaul tribals warm up to hopes ahead of this winter

Despite much progress over the last two decades in terms of road and phone connectivity, the Lahaul valley saw majority locals migrating to Manali and Kullu in winters to avoid the harsh life back home all these years.

October 7, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates strategically important Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh

'It has several salient features and will further ‘Ease of Living’ for local citizens. Will also join public programmes in Sissu in Lahaul Spiti and at Solang Valley,' PM said.

October 3, 2020

Tribal district of Lahaul Spiti in Himachal gets its first COVID-19 case

A 25-year-old labourer (migrant) reportedly working at Darcha bridge ahead of Keylong, when checked for flu-like symptoms at Regional Hospital Keylong was found COVID-19 positive.

June 29, 2020

Spiti tribals tell minister to follow ‘quarantine’ rule

The tribal folks in the headquarters of Spiti in Kaza today stopped Agriculture minister Ram Lal Markanda, who is their MLA also, at the entry point to Kaza.

June 10, 2020

Strict guard saves ‘Valley of Gods’ in Himachal from COVID-19 so far

The spokesman said the district administration in Kullu has set up COVID-19 Suraksha Kavach (safety shield) at the main entrance of the district at Bajaura to detect any possible corona infected person coming from outside.

May 14, 2020

COVID-19: For once, they are not cursing their fate

Life is difficult in these areas, right from tribal district of Lahaul Spiti, Pangi valley in Chamba district, Bara Banghal in Kangra district, Dodra Kwar in Shimla district to many interior villages in Mandi, Kullu and Sirmaur districts in Himachal Pradesh for lack of development and people face hardships in routine.

April 6, 2020

2 die as cold wave conditions intensify in Himachal

Police said a 77-year-old man died in Sanjauli area of Shimla after he skidded on the road owing freezing of roads after the heavy snowfall.

January 11, 2020

Light at the end of tunnel for Himachal tribals!

The majestic Rohtang tunnel, which will give all-weather connectivity to Lahaul Spiti (one of the toughest terrains in the hill state) with the rest of the world, will get ready for inauguration before winters in 2020.

November 18, 2019

HP looks up to first ‘Grain to Glass’ project

The Polish spirits producer Neilson Europe intends to invest Rs 200 crore for the unit and is eyeing for cultivation of high quality exotic Barley (the main ingredient) in cold desert of Lahaul Spiti in HP by engaging farmers.

November 14, 2019