Thousands take dip in Himachal Pradesh to mark Makar Sankranti

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 11:44

Thousands of devotees across Himachal Pradesh took a dip in rivers early Tuesday to mark Makar Sankranti, considered a holy day.

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.

Part of Rohtang tunnel collapses, work halted

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 13:36

Construction work on the strategically important Rohtang tunnel in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh was partially suspended after a portion of the tunnel collapsed two days back, an official said Saturday.

Himachal to probe accident that killed 39

Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013, 20:57

Himachal Pradesh Wednesday that claimed 39 lives, state Transport Minister GS Bali Friday announced to constitute a four-member probe panel into the incident.

HP demands aid for alternative crops in cannabis growing areas

Last Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013, 21:50

Himachal Pradesh government urged Centre to provide assistance to state to promote cultivation of alternative crops in Kullu, Mandi, Chamba and Shimla to wean away local people from growing cannabis.

Solan, Kullu to be covered under DBT scheme from July

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 23:37

Solan and Kullu districts of HP would be covered under Direct Bank Transfer Scheme from July in addition to Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Mandi and Una districts that have already been included in the scheme.

Kullu MLA Karan Singh might get state Cabinet berth

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 14:17

MLA from Kullu district Karan Singh might get inducted into the state ministry after the budget session of the Assembly.

Marginal relief from cold in Himachal Pradesh

Last Updated: Saturday, February 2, 2013, 18:54

The intense cold wave conditions eased marginally in Himachal Pradesh as minimum and maximum temperatures soared in most parts of state, despite warning of rains and snowfall between February 4 to 6.

Heavy snowfall blocks highway in Kullu

Last Updated: Monday, January 21, 2013, 12:37

A fresh layer of snow has disrupted power, water supply and blocked the national highway in Kullu, causing discomfort to both tourists and residents.

In Kullu, rules go for a toss to please gods

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 12:07

For some candidates in Himachal Pradesh` spiritual capital, Kullu, wooing local deities take precedence over Election Commission`s model code of conduct.