Drone Ban at Atal Tunnel Ahead of President Murmu’s Lahaul-Spiti Visit
The Lahaul-Spiti administration has declared the Atal Tunnel North Portal and surrounding areas a no-drone zone ahead of President Droupadi Murmu’s proposed visit on October 7. Tourism activities, including zipline and river rafting, will also remain suspended from October 5 to 7.
Youngsters ‘Adopt’ Kullu Villages With Skills and Time, Not Money
Youngsters from across India are connecting with Himalayan communities by sharing their time, skills and ideas rather than money. The initiative recently reached Manyashi, Deori and Sarahan villages in Sainj Valley, focusing on environmental conservation, waste management and responsible tourism.
Army Cyclists Reach Keylong on 1,200-km Nation-Building Ride
Army personnel from 26 Punjab Unit reached Keylong during a 1,200-km cycling campaign from Ambala Cantonment to Keylong and onward to Jalandhar, engaging students and youth on fitness, discipline, courage, national service and career opportunities in the Army.
25 Days of Trapped Water Raise Flood Fears in Himachal’s Nalagarh
Twenty-five days after a landslide blocked the Chikni Khad in Solan’s Kumarhatti, a large artificial lake remains trapped behind a temporary debris barrier. Residents fear renewed rain could raise water levels, increase pressure on the barrier and trigger a sudden flood downstream.
Governor Presents Awards to Winning Filmmakers at Shimla Film Festival
Himachal Pradesh Governor presented awards to winning filmmakers at the 12th International Film Festival of Shimla, concluding a three-day celebration featuring international, national and regional films across documentary, short film, animation, student and AI-generated cinema.
Parbati Tunnel Leak Triggers Road Blockade, Tourists Stranded in Sainj
A road blockade following leakage from the ADIT-V tunnel of the Parbati Hydroelectric Project Stage-II has left a large number of tourists stranded in Bhatkanda in Himachal Pradesh’s Sainj valley for several days
Caspian Cobra Bites Claim 2 Lives in Chamba; First Cases Recorded in India
Two human fatalities caused by Caspian cobra bites in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district have raised serious concerns among health experts, marking India’s first such recorded deaths and sparking questions regarding the effectiveness of available anti-snake venom.
India-New Zealand FTA Sparks Concerns for Himachal’s ₹5,500 Cr Apple Industry
The upcoming implementation of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has triggered widespread concern among apple and kiwi growers in Himachal Pradesh, who fear increased foreign competition could severely impact the state’s ₹5,500 crore fruit industry.
Himachal Cabinet Expansion: Rajni Patil Says No CM Proposal Received Yet
Amid rising speculation over Himachal Pradesh cabinet expansion, AICC in-charge Rajni Patil revealed that Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has not yet submitted any formal proposal, raising questions over the delay.
Day 2 at 12th Shimla Film Festival: Masterclass & Session with Amit Rai
The second day of the 12th International Film Festival Shimla featured screenings of global independent cinema at the Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, along with a masterclass and an interactive session with writer-director Amit Rai.
