Moderate snowfall makes temperatures drop in HP

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 21:51

Another spell of moderate snowfall in high altitude tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh further dropped the minimum temperatures in the state, even as mainly dry weather was experienced on Friday.

Rain, snowfall hit normal life in Himachal Pradesh

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 19:22

Normal life was hit and vehicular traffic disrupted in several parts of Himachal Pradesh as mid and higher hills experienced moderate snowfall while lower hills had widespread heavy rains.

Welfare of OBCs top priority of Himachal Government: CM

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 17:16

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Monday said, to provide benefits of various welfare schemes to the maximum number of people belonging to OBC category, his government had increased the income limit of creamy layer from Rs 4.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh per annum.

Phone tapping: Himachal`s top police official grilled

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 13:58

Himachal Pradesh`s senior-most Indian Police Services officer I.D. Bhandari was grilled for over two hours over tapping phones of many politicians and government officials, an official said here Thursday.

Shimla, Manali get more snowfall

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 10:49

Himachal Pradesh`s picturesque resorts Shimla and Manali woke up Thursday to a white blanket of snow, turning the hill stations even more picturesque.

HP govt to fit snow leopards with radio collars with eye on conservation

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 07:17

The wildlife wing of the state forest department would soon be fitting snow leopards with satellite- linked collars as part of efforts to gain a deeper understanding of the behavioural traits of the endangered cat.

No respite from piercing cold wave conditions in Himachal

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21:54

The intense cold wave conditions continued unabated in Himachal Pradesh as the maximum day temperature dropped by three to five degrees.

HP Govt hints at measures to rein in striking taxi operators

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 20:38

Irked over the strike by taxi and other commercial vehicles operators, the Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday hinted at "retaliatory measures" to rein in the private transporters.

Himachal Pradesh taxi operators go on strike

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 14:41

Taxi operators in Himachal Pradesh went on a three-day strike Monday in protest the proposed hike in commercial taxes by the state government.

Only corrupts go to jail, not those who expose them: Dhumal

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 23:49

Responding to defamation cases filed by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, opposition BJP leader PK Dhumal said, "I am fully confident that the truth will prevail... And truth will be our defence."

Bright sunshine greets Himachal Pradesh, day temperatures rise

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 20:31

The day temperatures rose by five to eight degrees in Himachal Pradesh as stormy conditions subsided and bright sunshine greeted people Sunday morning.

Virbhadra Singh sues Arun Jaitley, other BJP leaders for defamation

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 16:41

Under attack from BJP on corruption charges, Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Thursday filed three defamation cases against Arun Jaitley and other party leaders, accusing them of unleashing a malicious campaign against him and his family through media to tarnish his image.