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J&K govt planning to set up a golf academy in Kashmir: Omar

Srinagar, Aug. 5 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that government is mulling to establish a golf academy in Kashmir to identify and groom young talent from an ear... Read More


Vaishno Devi 'fake silver' offering row: Jammu court seeks report, action on evidence-preservation plea

Jammu, Aug. 5 -- A local court has sought detailed inquiry report from the Jammu and Kashmir Police into the alleged Rs.550-crore "fake silver" offerings row at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. The court... Read More


SC bars mining in 10-km radius of wetlands in HP without Centre's nod

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that no mining activity will be permitted within a 10-kilometre radius of a wetland conservation reserve in Himachal Pradesh without prior permis... Read More


Himalayan Serow makes camera debut in Dalhousie

Dharamshala, Aug. 5 -- For the first time, the elusive Himalayan Serow (Capricornis thar) has been recorded on camera in the western end of the Dhauladhar range in Dalhousie, Chamba district, Himachal... Read More


HP to hire temporary teachers for remote areas: Edu minister

Shimla, Aug. 5 -- The Himachal Pradesh government is set to recruit temporary teachers for the state's remote areas following the model used in Jammu and Kashmir, said an official on Tuesday. This dec... Read More


Shimla zila parishad prez, vice-president elections postponed

Shimla, Aug. 4 -- Elections for the Shimla Zila Parishad president and vice-president, slated forMonday, were postponed due to a lack of quorum. The Shimla Zila Parishad comprises 25 members. Members ... Read More


Dharmani writes to Centre, wants NIPER to be set up in Himachal

Shimla, Aug. 4 -- Himachal Pradesh technical education minister Rajesh Dharmani has written to Union minister JP Nadda urging to establish a National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research... Read More


'Act with urgency': Tibetan Parl-in-Exile calls for global action against China's new law

Dharamshala, Aug. 4 -- The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile has urged governments, parliaments, the United Nations and the international community to closely monitor the implementation and human rights imp... Read More


Heavy showers likely in Himachal till Aug 9: IMD

Dharamshala, Aug. 4 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shimla, has predicted heavy weather activity to showers to continue in parts of Himachal Pradesh till August 9. The weather office has... Read More


21 'illegal' migrants from Bangladesh detained

Jammu, Aug. 4 -- At least 21 suspected illegal immigrants from Bangladesh were detained by the Jammu and Kashmir Police from the Banihal area of Ramban district on Saturday, officials said on Monday. ... Read More