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Everything you need to know about Kinnaur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Himachal may get more snow

April 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Shimla, April 20 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh are likely to experience more thundershowers and snow in the next two days after a spell of dry weather, the meteorological department said Friday.

Fresh snow in Himachal

April 11, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Shimla, April 11 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's higher reaches Wednesday got a fresh spell of snow, plummeting temperatures by several notches.

Earthquakes in India : A chronology

April 11, 2012 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Following is the list of some of the major quakes in India since 1950:

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SJVNL aims to generate power worth Rs.1,557 crore

March 26, 2012 at 9:52 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL), which owns and operates India's largest hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh, Monday fixed a target to generate 7,000 million units with a revenue realisation of Rs.1,557 crore in the next fiscal.

Heavy snowfall affects water and electricity supply in Kullu villages

January 26, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Jan.26 (ANI): Incessant snowfall in the villages of Himachal Pradesh's Kullu District has adversely affected electricity supply and cut off access to villages in the region.

Villagers hold protest against shortage of basic amenities in Kinnaur, Himachal

January 22, 2012 at 3:03 PM

Kinnaur, Jan 22 (ANI): Villagers of Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur District protested over state government's apathy towards providing relief and basic amenities after heavy snowfall in the state.

Illegal mining in Himachal posing hazards to environment

January 6, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Shimla, Jan 6 (ANI): The illegal mining and running stone crushers functioning at various mining spots have posed severe threat to the fragile ecology of the hill state.

Snowfall cheers apple growers in Himachal Pradesh

December 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM

Shimla, Dec 17 (ANI): The recent snowfall in Himachal Pradesh has lightened up the faces of apple growers, as they expect to have a bumper crop this season.

Private sector Jaypee Group to dedicate nation's largest hydro-power project in Himachal in August

July 11, 2011 at 11:32 AM

Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh), July 11 (ANI): India's largest private sector hydro-power project-the Karcham Wangtoo (1000 MW) project-in Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh is scheduled for commissioning on Independence Day this year .

Plastic bags help pollination in apple gardens in Kullu

April 9, 2011 at 4:24 PM

Kullu, Apr 9 (ANI): Despite a strict ban imposed by the Provincial Government on the use of plastic and polythene products like bags in a bid to reduce pollution levels, apple growers and orchard owners in Himachal Pradesh continue to use them.

Police raise women safety concerns in Shimla

March 24, 2011 at 6:16 PM

Shimla, Mar.24 (ANI): Police and social organisations in Shimla have raised concerns over the increasing incidents of exploitation of women in the area.

Fresh snowfall in Himachal Pradesh lures tourists

February 6, 2011 at 7:41 PM

Shimla, Feb 6(ANI): Scores of tourists thronged Himachal Pradesh's high altitude regions on Sunday to witness the fresh snowfall.

INDIA'S NORTHERN STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH RECEIVES FIRST SNOWFALL OF THE SEASON

January 1, 2011 at 9:13 PM

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Himachal receives season's first snowfall

January 1, 2011 at 6:27 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 1 (ANI): The long wait for tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh's Dharamsala city was over on Saturday, as the region received its first snowfall of the season along with some heavy showers.

International Lavi Fair, a big draw in Himachal Pradesh

November 13, 2010 at 7:28 PM

Rampur (Himachal Pradesh), Nov.13 (ANI): A four-day international Lavi Fair began this week in Himachal Pradesh's Rampur city with people from Tibet, China and Afghanistan participating in the fair.

Himachal Govt. to conserve endangered snow horse 'Chamurthi'

November 11, 2010 at 4:30 PM

Rampur (Himachal Pradesh), Nov. 11 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh government has taken an initiative to preserve 'Chamurthi', one of four recognised indigenous horse breeds in India.

Kinnaur wooden artistes seek govt. support

August 31, 2010 at 8:09 PM

Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh), Aug.31 (ANI): While visiting temples in Himachal's Kinnaur district one comes across various pieces of wooden art.

Apples pile up in Himachal Pradesh due to bad roads

August 26, 2010 at 6:21 PM

Shimla, Aug 26 (ANI): Apple growers of Himachal Pradesh have suffered severe losses, as their harvest is not getting transported to markets in time due to the poor state of roads.

Transporters fleecing apple farmers in Himachal Pradesh

August 13, 2010 at 5:04 PM

Shimla, Aug. 13 (ANI):Transporters in Himachal Pradesh are exploiting apple farmers by charging more than the accepted transport fare.

Floodwaters affect life in some parts of Himachal Pradesh

July 22, 2010 at 9:41 PM

Shimla, July 22 (ANI): Floodwaters have disrupted normal life in some parts of Himachal Pradesh.

Apple growers expect bumper crop in Shimla

April 13, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Shimla, Apr 13 (ANI): Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are expecting a bumper crop this season, as there is full flowering already in Shimla.

Apple growers expect bumper crop in Kullu

April 9, 2010 at 3:25 PM

Kullu, Apr 9 (ANI); Apple-growers in Himachal Pradesh are expecting a bumper crop this season, as there is full flowering already in the Kullu valley.

Heavy snowfall blocks roads in northern India

February 10, 2010 at 1:19 PM

Shimla/Manali, Feb 10 (ANI): Scores of tourists in Himachal Pradesh were stranded as thick layers of snow blocked state highways and link roads.

Snowfall in Dharamsala

February 10, 2010 at 1:17 PM

Dharamsala, Feb 10 (ANI): A fresh spell of snowfall here spread a wave of cheer among not just tourists, presently visiting the State, but also hoteliers in Dharamsala.

Snowfall cheers hoteliers, tourists in Manali

February 8, 2010 at 11:32 PM

Manali, Feb.8 (ANI): A fresh spell of snowfall here on Monday spread a wave of cheer among not just tourists, presently visiting the State, but also hoteliers in Manali, a hill resort. he heavy snowfall has thrilled all of them, as it has occurred after a wait of three long years.oteliers here expect an encouraging turnout of tourists to experience the snowfall over the next couple of weeks.

Police seize cache of maple wood, arrest Nepalese smugglers in Himachal Pradesh

December 25, 2009 at 7:18 PM

Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 25(ANI): Himachal Pradesh Police has claimed to have arrested four Nepalese nationals, who were trying to smuggle maple wood from Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district to their country on Thursday.

Fresh snowfall cheers tourists in Himachal Pradesh

December 17, 2009 at 1:15 PM

Solang Nala (HP), Dec 17 (ANI): 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 Valley

December 12, 2009 at 1:17 PM

Jhakri (HP), Dec 12 (ANI): 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.

Cold wave sweeps across Dharamsala

November 10, 2009 at 2:55 PM

Dharamsala, Nov 10 (ANI): Mercury levels dipped low in Dharamsala, following snowfall in upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh.

Tribal festival enthralls people in Himachal's Kinnaur valley

November 4, 2009 at 7:21 PM

Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh), Nov.4 (ANI): A five-day tribal festival in Kinnaur valley of Himachal Pradesh which concluded on Tuesday enthralled the people by providing a glimpse of the rich tradition and folk forms of the State.

Apple show in Himachal Pradesh

September 5, 2009 at 3:19 PM

Shimla, Sep 5 (ANI): An exhibition of apples was organised at Kotkhai, 60 kilometres off Shimla, to showcase special varieties of the fruit and promote them among the orchard owners and growers.

Low apple production causes unemployment in Himachal Pradesh

August 31, 2009 at 12:11 PM

Shimla, Aug 31 (ANI): The low apple crop production in Himachal Pradesh has led to loss of business and unemployment in the state.

Himalayan Development Project benefiting farmers economically

August 7, 2009 at 11:51 AM

Banihar (HP), Aug 7 (ANI): Farmers in Himachal Pradesh are receiving benefits from the Himalayan Development Project, initiated by the state authorities.

Scant rainfall affects apple crop in Shimla

July 21, 2009 at 1:42 PM

Shimla, July 21 (ANI): Apple growers in Shimla are a worried lot as scant rainfall has hit apple yield.

Buddhists pray for longevity of revered monk

June 30, 2009 at 1:27 PM

Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh), June 30 (ANI): Buddhist monks, nuns and civilians assembled at the Drugtharpa Choeiling Buddhist monastery in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur District and prayed for the long life of Yulgyula Rinpoche, a revered Buddhist monk.

Himachal Pradesh eyes household tourism

June 29, 2009 at 1:06 PM

Sangla (Himachal Pradesh, June 29 (ANI): A unique festival showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh concluded in the Sangla Valley on Sunday.

Buddhist monk performs once-in-a-life religious ceremony in Himachal

June 29, 2009 at 1:05 PM

Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh), June 29 (ANI): Gigmed Choekyi Syingey, a revered Buddhist monk performed the unique religious 'Chakrasamvara Abhisheka' ceremony in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.

Rampant smuggling of Maple trees concern Himachal residents

June 21, 2009 at 9:00 PM

Shimla, June 21 (ANI): Rampant smuggling of maple tree wood through border areas of Tibet and China in Himachal Pradesh state has become a serious cause of concern for residents in Himachal Pradesh.

Thousands throng Himachal for adventure

May 31, 2009 at 9:17 AM

Shimla, May 31 (IANS) Rock-climbing, jungle or desert trekking, camping, white-water rafting or parasailing-thousands of adventure lovers are thronging Himachal Pradesh this summer.

Reducing water level in Satluj River

May 19, 2009 at 1:38 PM

Shimla, May 19 (ANI): Environmentalists have expressed serious concern about the reduction of water level in Sutlej River in Kinnaur valley of Himachal Pradesh.

Shimla hot at 28.8 degrees Celsius

May 18, 2009 at 7:52 PM

Shimla, May 18 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh are feeling the heat of the summer. There has been a surge in the day temperature, the meteorological office said here Monday.

Tribal areas of Himachal record high turnout

May 14, 2009 at 10:22 AM

Shimla, May 13 (IANS) Low temperatures in the higher regions of Himalayan slopes in Himachal pradesh failed to dampen the spirit of the voters during the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

Himachal's 'Raja Saab' has much at stake

May 10, 2009 at 10:57 AM

Shimla, May 10 (IANS) He is 74 and is contesting parliamentary polls after three decades. Veteran Congress leader and five-time former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh Virbhadra Singh, popularly known as Raja Saab because of his royal antecedents, has a lot at stake.

Temperature dips with fresh snowfall in Himachal

December 8, 2008 at 7:08 PM

Shimla, Dec 8 (IANS) Cold wave tightened its grip in Himachal Pradesh as mild snowfall was witnessed during the past 24 hours, the meteorological office said here Monday.

Temperature dips below zero in Himachal district

December 2, 2008 at 9:14 PM

Shimla, Dec 2 (IANS) Intense cold prevailed across the tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh, where minimum temperature of Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti district plummeted to minus 3.7 degrees Celsius Tuesday, the meteorological office said.

Himachal Pradesh invites Brakel to sign power project agreement

November 30, 2008 at 5:38 PM

Shimla, Nov 30 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has invited Dutch firm Brakel Corp NV to sign the pre-implementation agreement (PIA) for the execution of a multi-million dollar hydropower project awarded to it in December 2006, a government official has said.

Himachal allows Dutch firm to begin power project work

November 25, 2008 at 8:56 PM

Shimla, Nov 25 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government finally gave the green signal Tuesday to Dutch firm Brakel Corp NV to start work on the multi-million dollar hydropower project awarded to it in 2006.

Livestock creating food shortage for Asiatic ibex

November 25, 2008 at 10:24 AM

Shimla, Nov 25 (IANS) Overgrazing by livestock in a national park in Himachal Pradesh is threatening the survival of the Asiatic ibex - a wild goat specie - that in turn is crucial for the snow leopard population in the area, says a conservationist.

Kalpa coldest place in Himachal Pradesh

November 21, 2008 at 7:32 PM

Shimla, Nov 21 (IANS) Kalpa was the coldest place in Himachal Pradesh Friday, as high altitudes of the state experienced mild snowfall during the past 24 hours, the meteorological office said here.

Brakel team meets Himachal officials over controversial project

November 21, 2008 at 6:26 PM

Shimla, Nov 21 (IANS) Executives of Holland's Brakel Corp NV, the firm contracted to set up the Thopan-Powari-Jangi hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh, Friday met the government once again to present its financial and technical credentials that have been questioned.

Kufri gets first snowfall

November 20, 2008 at 2:09 PM

Shimla, Nov 20 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's popular tourist destination Kufri received the season's first snowfall early Thursday, the meteorological office said.

Dutch firm wants hearing over controversial project deferred

November 15, 2008 at 4:25 PM

Shimla, Nov 15 (IANS) Dutch power major Brakel Corp, which wants the Himachal Pradesh government's green signal to save a controversial hydropower project allotted to it, Saturday asked the government to postpone its personal hearing over the project to next week, officials said.

Himachal Pradesh gives one more opportunity to Brakel

November 11, 2008 at 10:28 PM

Shimla, Nov 11 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to give one more chance to a Dutch firm to rectify the alleged financial and technical misrepresentation of a hydropower project awarded to the company in 2006.

ADB sanctions $800-mn loan for Himachal Pradesh

November 10, 2008 at 7:30 PM

Shimla, Nov 10 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Himachal Pradesh government Monday entered into an agreement under which the bank sanctioned a loan of $800 million to strengthen its hydropower potential, the state government said.

Chamurthi steeds steal the show at Rampur Horse Fair in Himachal

November 6, 2008 at 10:28 PM

Rampur, Nov.6 (ANI): Rampur's famous annual horse fair, which attracts buyers from Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, was held this week and the star attraction at the three-day event was the 'Chamurthi' breed of horse, also known as 'snow horse, because of its ability to trot on snow at nights.

Chamurthi steeds steal the show at Rampur Horse Fair in Himachal

November 6, 2008 at 7:07 PM

Rampur, Nov.6 (ANI): Rampur's famous annual horse fair, which attracts buyers from Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, was held this week and the star attraction at the three-day event was the 'Chamurthi' breed of horse, also known as 'snow horse, because of its ability to trot on snow at nights.

Traders throng a horse exhibition in H.P.

November 6, 2008 at 7:07 PM

Rampur (H.P.), Nov 6 (ANI): The traders thronged a horse exhibition in Rampur city of Himachal Pradesh, showcasing a rare breed of the horses of Himalayan region.

Himachal Pradesh defers decision on controversial power project

November 3, 2008 at 8:13 PM

Shimla, Nov 3 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh cabinet Monday deferred a decision on a hydropower project that has been mired in allegations of financial and technical incompetence ever since it was awarded to Dutch company Brakel Corp.

Advertisers spoiling natural beauty in Himachal, despite apex court directives

November 2, 2008 at 6:29 PM

Shimla, Nov.2 (ANI): Despite the ban by the Supreme Court on painting the surface of rocks with advertisements and erecting hoardings on national highways, advertisers have continued to violate the directives.

Himachal Pradesh High Court dismisses Reliance Energy petition

October 30, 2008 at 6:42 PM

Shimla, Oct 30 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court Thursday dismissed a petition by Reliance Energy for allocation of a hydropower project to it without inviting fresh bids if the existing contract, awarded to an overseas firm, was cancelled.

ADB to help make Himachal Pradesh 'hydropower state'

October 24, 2008 at 12:15 AM

Manila, Oct 23 (Xinhua) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide India with a loan of $800 million to make Himachal Pradesh the country's 'hydropower state', the lender said Thursday.

Himachal Pradesh sells 20 mn apple boxes

October 15, 2008 at 4:32 PM

Shimla, Oct 15 (IANS) The apple season in Himachal Pradesh is almost over with more than 20 million boxes having been transported out of the state so far.

Week-long Kullu Dussehra celebrations begin in Himachal Pradesh

October 9, 2008 at 8:21 PM

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 9 (IANS) The week-long Kullu Dussehra which is one of the biggest traditional, religious and cultural festivals of the country began in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu town Thursday.

Brakel executives meet Himachal official over controversial project

October 6, 2008 at 8:50 PM

Shimla, Oct 5 (IANS) Executives of Dutch hydro power major Brakel Corp NV, scheduled to set up the Thopan-Powari-Jangi power project in Himachal Pradesh, met the government over the weekend to clarify the company's financial credentials which have been questioned.

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam declares Rs.2.44 bn dividend

October 6, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Shimla, Sep 27 (IANS) Government-run hydroelectric major Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), which is operating the 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydropower Project in Himachal Pradesh, has declared its highest dividend of Rs.2.44 billion ($53 million) for 2007-08.

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam declares Rs.2.44 bn dividend

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Shimla, Sep 27 (IANS) Government-run hydroelectric major Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), which is operating the 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydropower Project in Himachal Pradesh, has declared its highest dividend of Rs.2.44 billion ($53 million) for 2007-08.

Heavy rain kills 39 people in Himachal Pradesh

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Shimla, Sept 21 (ANI): At least 39 people have been killed and many injured in heavy rains that continued for fourth-consecutive day in Himachal Pradesh today.

Heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh, 33 killed

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Shimla, Sept 20 (ANI): At least 33 people have been killed and many injured in heavy rains that continued for third consecutive day in Himachal Pradesh today.

Kullu shawl to be patented

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Kullu, Aug 17 (ANI): The world famous Kullu shawl of Himachal Pradesh, which has been in fashion for its unusual pattern and perfect weaving, is facing tough times these days.

Polling begins for first phase of Himachal assembly elections

November 14, 2007 at 1:01 AM

Icy Himachal is melting from the heat of assembly election fray as the polling for the first phase of election has begun today morning in tight security. Election Commission has deployed tight security to conduct a free and fair election for three

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