Travel
Historic Sun temple at Nirath village in Sutlej river valley stands the test of time
Considered one of the most spectacular shrines of religious significance, essentially because it is one of the two Sun Temples in the…
Culture
Solan/Sirmour
CM inaugurates Renuka Ji fair, urges to preserve culture and traditions
Renuka Ji/Nahan: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today inaugurated the six-day long international Renuka Ji fair by offering prayers before the palanquin…
Shimla
Lavi fair begins, Gov stresses for promoting local fairs and dubbed it important for preserving cultural heritage
Rampur: The centuries-old Lavi fair started today at Rampur in Shimla district. Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Devvrat inaugurates the four days long…
Kullu/Mandi
Kullu Dussehra ends, CM announces 5 percent increase in Nazrana of deities
Himachal Govt. employees and pensioners to get 3 percent DA on Diwali Kullu: The week-long International Kullu Dussehra concluded today with great…
Lahaul-Spiti/Chamba
International Minjar fair concludes at Chamba
Chamba: The eight-day long international Minjar fair of Chamba concluded with much fanfare and religious fervour on Sunday with concluding ceremony procession…
Offbeat
Dev Kanya’s ‘Behind the Bar’ adjusted best short film by NHRC
Shimla: A short film ‘Behind the Bars’ produced and directed by Dr Dev Kanya Lotheta won accolades at national level by winning…
News
Mandi Shivratri fair begins with traditional gaiety and fervour
Chief Minister announces 20 percent increase in Nazrana of deities, increases honorarium of Bajantris Mandi: The week-long famous traditional International Shivratri fair…
Culture
Possibilities to be explored to set up Craft Fair in Nahan
New Delhi: H.P. Vidhan Sabha Speaker Dr. Rajeev Bindal announced to explore the possibilities to set up a craft fair around Nahan…
Culture
Tattapani Makarsankranti Fair now a district level fair
Tattapani/Mandi: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur declared the Maha Makarsankranti fair, Tattapani as district level festival. The Chief Minister, while addressing a…
Feature
Remote Himachal gears up for Bhudi Diwali – a less known ancient tradition
When the rest of India has put away its Diwali lights and sweets, the festive spirit is only beginning to awaken in…
Kullu/Mandi
Governor inaugurates Kullu Dussehra festival
Kullu: The week-long international Kullu Dussehra festival commenced with traditional fervor at Dhalpur ground today. Governor Acharya Devvrat inaugurated the festival by…
Culture
Ramesh Chander Sharma and Dr. OC Handa honour with lifetime achievement award
Shimla: Himalayan Sahtya Sanskriti Avam Paryavaran Munch honoured octogenarian writers Ramesh Chander Sharma (88 yrs.) and Dr. OC Handa (81 yrs.) with…