Curtain rings down on week-long Kullu Dussehra festival

Last Updated: Sunday, October 20, 2013, 21:44

Curtains rang down on the week-long international Kullu Dussehra festival, with symbolic "Lanka Dahan" (Burning of Lanka) on the bank of Beas river.

Boat capsizes in Punjab; three dead, eight missing

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 13:07

At least three people were killed and eight others were missing after a boat capsized in Beas river in Punjab`s Kapurthala district, police said.

Heavy rains: Badal directs irrigation deptt, DCs to gear up

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 15:42

In view of the heavy rains lashing various parts of Punjab, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal asked the Deputy Commissioners of the districts along the river Satluj, Ravi and Beas to be extra vigilant.

Water level rises in Pong dam, BBMB releases excess water

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 14:34

Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) on Wednesday said 30,000 cusecs of "excess" water was released from Pong dam into Beas river even as partner states today took stock of the situation.

Bhakra Dam at record level, Punjab warned of floods

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 16:49

The water level at Bhakra dam has reached an all time high, prompting the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) on Wednesday to issue warning to the Punjab government.

Himachal bus accident toll rises to 40, govt orders probe

Last Updated: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 09:16

The ill-fated private bus, which plunged into Beas river after skidding off the road, was carrying about 70 passengers.

Bus falls into river in Himachal, 32 killed

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 20:20

At least 32 passengers were killed when an overloaded private bus plunged into Beas river on Kullu-Mandi national highway on Wednesday.

Himachal: 30 feared dead as bus falls into river

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 18:51

At least 30 persons were feared dead on Wednesday when an overcrowded private bus plunged into turbulent Beas river on Kullu-Mandi national highway.

Decks cleared for early grant of Rs 4,250 crore arrears to HP

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 21:17

Decks have been cleared for the payment of arrears amounting to Rs 4,250 crore to HP with SC asking the Centre to expedite the grant of compensation.

Gowda asks Centre not to notify Cauvery tribunal award

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 22:43

HD Deve Gowda questioned the Centre`s "hurry" on the issue of notifying the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal`s final award in gazette.

Contostavlos upset with Will.i.am?

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 14:44

Singer Tulisa Contostavlos is reportedly upset with singer Will.i.am for copying a song she had planned to release as her third song from debut album `The Female Boss`.