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Rajasthan man dies after setting himself ablaze at Kangra temple

Dharamshala, Sept. 19 -- A man from Rajasthan died after allegedly setting himself on fire at the Jwalamukhi temple in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, police said on Friday. The deceased was a res... Read More


HP govt to take back control of Dhaulasidh hydel project: CM

Dharamshala, Sept. 19 -- The state government would take back the Dhaulasidh hydroelectric project from SJVN Limited and would pay Rs.800 crore for the project, said Himachal Pradesh chief minister Su... Read More


Dry weather likely in HP from Sept 22, mercury to rise: IMD

Dharamshala, Sept. 19 -- Temperatures across Himachal Pradesh are expected to rise over the next few days as weather improves, leading to dry conditions statewide starting September 22, according to t... Read More


Kargil body seeks dist status for Sankoo, Shakar Chiktan

Srinagar, Sept. 19 -- The Jamiat ul Ulama Isna Asharia, a prominent socio-religious body in Kargil, has written to the Ladakh chief secretary seeking the creation of a Kargil division and the grant of... Read More


Ladakh LG doubles sea buckthorn procurement price to Rs.300 per kg

Srinagar/Jammu, Sept. 19 -- In a decision aimed at enhancing the production of sea buckthorn, increasing farmers' income and strengthening the complete value chain, Ladakh lieutenant governor, Vinai K... Read More


Police: 3 LeT aides facilitated movement of terror groups

Jammu, Sept. 19 -- Three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) overground workers (OGWs) arrested from Rajouri district on September 14 had been operating for years, facilitating the movement of multiple terror group... Read More


Harmukh-Gangbal yatra a living expression of immortal faith: Sinha

Srinagar, Sept. 19 -- The Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor, Manoj Sinha, on Friday flagged off the Harmukh-Gangbal pilgrimage at Ganderbal. The LG said the yatra is a sacred bridge between India'... Read More


Rethink UPI transaction fees: J&K outfit to Centre

Srinagar, Sept. 19 -- Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) state president, Jammu and Kashmir, Vivek Bali has urged the central government to reconsider the proposed decision to levy merchant discoun... Read More


HP govt broke all records of borrowing, alleges Jai Ram

Shimla, Sept. 19 -- Leader of Opposition (LoP) and former Himachal chief minister, Jai Ram Thakur, lashed out at the state government, saying the fiscal mismanagement of the government has broken all ... Read More


Grassroots workers sidelined, alleges Negi after Kinnaur Congress dissolution

Shimla, Sept. 19 -- Revenue minister Jagat Singh Negi has expressed "strong displeasure" at the decision of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) to dissolve the three Block Congress Committees (... Read More