Fresh snowfall cheers tourists in Himachal PradeshSOLANG NALA - Tourists enjoyed fresh snowfall in Solang Nala as most of the hilltops in Himachal Pradesh have experienced fresh spell of snow.’ Hydropower project uproots houses in Himachal’s Satluj ValleyJHAKRI - Construction activities for the Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (formerly Nathpa Jhakri Power Corporation Limited), a hydroelectric power project in Himachal Pradesh, has caused immense damage to the houses of many locals in the region. Honeymoon couples flock ManaliMANALI - With the onset of the wedding season, Manali has become a favourite honeymoon destination for newly wed couples. Sailor families pray for his safe return from ship hijacked by Somali piratesFATEHPUR - Kin of Raghuveer Singh Pathania, an Indian sailor working as a Chief Engineer in the Singapore-owned Pacific International Lines ship, hijacked by Somali pirates on October 15, are praying for his safe return. Hops cultivation becoming popular with Himachal farmersKEYLONG - Farmers in Keylong region of Himachal Pradesh are getting good returns by cultivating hops. Roerich fans pay tribute to Russian artist in NaggarNAGGAR - The International Roerich Memorial Trust in Naggar in Himachal Pradesh came alive with music and dance on occasion of the 135th birth anniversary of famous Russian artist, writer and philosopher Nicholas Roerich. Rain, hailstorm damage crops in Himachal PradeshKANGRA - Heavy rains and hailstorms added to woes of drought-hit farmers in Himachal Pradesh. Heavy rains and hailstorms have lashed the region for two days. Weeklong ‘Kullu Dussehra’ ends in Himachal PradeshKULLU - The week-long Kullu Dussehra festival concluded with the sacrifice of a buffalo, a rooster, a lamb, a fish and a crab. Simultaneously, a huge pile of grass is set on fire symbolising the burning of Lanka, the kingdom of demon king Ravana. Himachal shepherds begin annual winter migrationSAWRA HILL - Scores of shepherds in Himachal Pradesh have begun migrating to warmer planes with their cattle at the onset of winter. Farmers protest against Hydro Power Project in HimachalRAMPUR - Hundreds of residents and farmers here protested against the construction of run-of-river hydropower plant project on the river Satluj. Buffalo fighting draws hundreds in Himachal PradeshMASHOBARA - Raging he-buffaloes locked horns in Himachal Pradesh to add zest to a post-harvest fair. Farmers learn mushroom cultivation at a festival in HimachalCHAMBAGHAT - Over 600 farmers from across the country learned about mushroom growing and marketing in a one day festival held at Chambaghat in Himachal Pradesh.he Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR) had organised the fair at Chambaghat in Solan district where farmers from 14 states, including Sikkim, Jharkhand and southern Tamil Nadu, had taken part. Passengers stranded following landslide in Himachal PradeshMADDI - A landslide left scores of passengers stranded in Maddi region of Himachal Pradesh. Tourists on their way to Rohtang Pass were left stranded after the Border Road Organisation (BRO) closed the road for clearing operation. Poor monsoon lowered hydro electricity generation in HPKULLU - Scanty rains have resulted in low hydro electricity generation in Himachal Pradesh this year. Devotees visit Manimahesh Lake in Himachal PradeshManimahesh,CHAMBA - Hundreds of devotees are on a pilgrimage to Manimahesh Lake in Himachal Pradesh. Former HP chief Fiorina takes formal step toward possible US Senate challenge to BoxerSAN FRANCISCO — Former Hewlett-Packard Co. chief executive Carly Fiorina has taken the first formal step toward running for the U.S. Senate seat of Democrat Barbara Boxer. Himalayan Development Project benefiting farmers economicallyBANIHAR - Farmers in Himachal Pradesh are receiving benefits from the Himalayan Development Project, initiated by the state authorities. Free cable connection elevating lives in Lahaul-SpitiLahaul-SPITI - Tribals from Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh are elated on receiving free Direct to Home (DTH) service from the state government. Equestrian ritual for world peace held in KulluKULLU - A sacred horse was set off on a four-month trip of Hindu temples in Himachal Pradesh in a bid to promote world peace on Thursday. Apple crop affected due to adverse weather conditions in Himachal PradeshKULLU - The apple crop in Kullu has been affected due to lack of adequate snowfall and rains in Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. Four constituencies of Himachal prepare for electionsKULLU - Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has again slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) last election campaign ‘India Shining’ whereas Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi trained guns on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s leadership. Ongoing polls hit tourism in Himachal PradeshMANALI - Manali, a popular tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh, is hit hard by the on-going parliament elections. Himachal Pradesh school expels seven students for raggingSANAWAR - A public school in Himachal Pradesh has said it has expelled seven students over ragging charges. Cherry blossoms to attract tourists to HimachalKANDYALI - Farmers in Himachal Pradesh seek to promote the cherry blossom season to attract more tourists to the state. Almond, plum crop damaged in Himachal Pradesh after dry weatherRAMPUR - Farmers in Himachal Pradesh have complained of huge losses as 90 percent of their almond and plum crops have been damaged due to a drought like situation. Himachal villagers keen to preserve water powered millsKUMRALI - Villagers residing at Kumrali village in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh are keen to preserve the century old water powered mills “Gharat”, which are on the verge of extinction. Himachal farmers demand minimum support price for Ginger cropSIRMOUR - Ginger farmers and traders in Himachal Pradesh have sought minimum support price fixed by the Government so as to directly export their produce. Dry spell affects standing crops in Himachal PradeshSIRMOUR - Lack of rain and dry weather conditions have adversely affected farmers in Himachal Pradesh which has witnessed one of the driest and warmest winters in decades. Railways to execute three big-ticket projectsNEW DELHI - The cabinet Monday gave its approval to the Indian Railways to execute on its own three big-ticket projects, including a rail coach factory at Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, due to lack of suitable partners for joint ventures. |