Tag: Shimla

Wettest Month of May recorded in North India in the last 70 years

In the month of May North India is experiencing thundershowers and gusty winds that are wreaking havoc across many states.

June 1, 2023

HP: Body of missing 17-year-old boy found hanging from tree in Shimla, relative suspects murder

According to the police, on the morning of May 27, information was received that the body of Abhishek was found hanging from a tree just 100 meters away from the Kasumpati police post.

May 28, 2023

Shimla’s heritage building Bantony Castle hosts light and sound show

The 30 minutes long light and sound show voiced by actor Anupam Kher who belongs to Shimla, depicts the history of the erstwhile summer capital of British, Shimla and also the history of the Bantony Castle.

May 24, 2023

Priyanka Gandhi visits famous Hanuman temple in Shimla

Priyanka has in the past made many private visits to Shimla, which she restricted to her house only and had never made such a public appearance in the last many years.

May 13, 2023

K’taka poll results: V Somanna will lose in both Varuna and Chamarajanagar seats, says Siddaramaiah

The early trends for Karnataka assembly election results showed Congress crossing the halfway mark, and Siddaramaiah leading from the Varuna constituency.

May 13, 2023

IMD issues orange alert as heavy rain lashes Shimla

The temperatures are also below normal. Shimla recorded a 17-degree Celsius maximum temperature.

May 2, 2023

Himachal Pradesh: Security beefed up ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s visit

The President will inaugurate a Tulip Garden at the Retreat in Chharabra near Mashovra on Tuesday. On the same evening, she will attend a civic reception to be hosted in her honour by the government of Himachal Pradesh at Raj Bhavan in Shimla

April 18, 2023

HP Education Minister Rohit Thakur participates in Himachal Day event at Ridge Maidan, Shimla

The cultural programs were also presented by the students of various schools. Along with this, people were also made aware of the hazardous effects of drug consumption through street plays by the students.

April 16, 2023

Over 30,000 vehicles entered Shimla in two days, say police

The hotels are also running at their full capacity in the city and tourists are enchanted with the pleasant weather conditions here.

April 9, 2023

From 8054-ft height, this temple beacons devotees of Lord Hanuman

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated at Jakhoo Temple on a grand scale. A special procession led by a beautifully decorated chariot starts from the ridge and culminates at the temple on the occasion.

April 6, 2023

Shimla civic polls scheduled to be held on May 2

The five-year term of the SMC had expired in June 2022, but elections to the corporation could not be held for a year on account of court cases challenging the delimitation of wards.

April 5, 2023

Youth Congress protest in Himachal Pradesh against Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification

Indian Youth Congress, the student wing of the Congress party held a protest in Shimla on Saturday afternoon against the Narendra Modi government

March 26, 2023

CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to meet general public twice a week

Party workers can meet him every Monday and Thursday between 5 PM to 6 PM at Secretariat, during his stay in Shimla, he added.

March 11, 2023

Anupam Kher, 68 years of inspiration

Kher was born on 7th March 1955 in a Kashmiri Bhrahmin family in Shimla. His father was a clerk in the Forest Department, the only earning person in the family of 14.

March 7, 2023

Himachal CM accuses previous BJP govt of financial mess

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the BJP government in the last about six months of its tenure opened over 900 institutions without making any budgetary provisions.

January 10, 2023

Himachal tourist spots packed to capacity on New Year eve

In Shimla, locals are facing enormous hardships because of the massive inflow of tourists. Despite intense cold wave sweeping through the hills, there is no letup in the flow of tourists.

December 31, 2022

Rahul Gandhi congratulates state Congress Chief on victory in Himachal Pradesh polls

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday congratulated State Congress President Pratibha Virbhadra Singh on the party's victory to form government in Himachal Pradesh.

December 11, 2022