Five killed in Himachal accidentOctober 7th, 2009 SHIMLA - Five labourers were killed when a tipper skidded off the road and fell into a 400-feet gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, police said Wednesday. "Five labourers were killed when the tipper skidded off the road and rolled down into a 400-feet gorge Tuesday night near Manikaran," Superintendent of Police K.K.
Paragliding competition cancelled in Himachal PradeshSeptember 30th, 2009 BIR BILLING/SHIMLA - Paragliders are disappointed as the Paragliding Pre-World Cup Tournament has been cancelled in Himachal Pradesh as there was need to develop international paragliding facilities in the state. Bir valley in Kangra district where the competition was to take place attracts paragliders from countries like Italy, France, Turkey, Mexico and Korea.
Himachal to promote heritage tourismSeptember 27th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal launched an innovative scheme "Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai" or "Every House has its own History" on World Tourism Day Sunday to promote heritage tourism. Under the scheme, the state tourism department has decided to compile a list of historical buildings in the hill capital.
Cheap holiday plan for couples with daughters packs Himachal hotelsSeptember 5th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh's unique package of a discounted stay in all government-run hotels for couples with daughters has evoked a good response, tourism industry members said Saturday. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) is offering a special discount of 30 percent to visitors coming to its hotels with a girl child.
Himachal Pradesh to hold apple festivalSeptember 3rd, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh will hold a two-day apple festival here from Oct 3 to promote the fruit it is famous for, Chief Secretary Asha Swaroop said Thursday. "The state government in collaboration with the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) is holding an 'Apple Festival-09' in Shimla Oct 3 to 4," Swaroop told IANS.
Enjoy scenic Manali-Leh journey in luxury bus againJuly 8th, 2009 MANALI - The luxury bus service between this scenic Himachal Pradesh town and Leh in Jammu and Kashmir has been restored, six months after it was halted, an official said Wednesday. "The luxury bus service between Manali and Leh restarted Tuesday after remaining closed for more than six months.
Tourists throng Himachal as Kashmir sees protestsJune 16th, 2009 SHIMLA - One hill state's loss has been another's gain. With Jammu and Kashmir witnessing unrest over the alleged rape and murder of two women, neighbouring Himachal Pradesh has seen a sudden surge in tourist footfalls.
Brunei eyeing tourism investments in Himachal PradeshJune 14th, 2009 SHIMLA - Brunei Darussalam, the third largest oil producer in Southeast Asia, is eyeing business prospects in hospitality industry in this hill station, a senior functionary said here Sunday. "We are exploring business prospects in the hospitality industry here," Brunei's High Commissioner to India Sidek Ali told IANS.
Route Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage through Himachal: DhumalJune 11th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has requested the central government to consider the option of routing the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage in China through this hill state terming it more "convenient and shorter". In a missive to Union Minister for External Affairs S.M.
Himachal Pradesh to push health tourism on Kerala linesJune 8th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh, one of India's more popular tourist destinations, will now promote ancient systems of nature cure on the pattern of Kerala to lure health-conscious affluent visitors, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has said. "Our main focus will now be to tap high-end health tourists.
Shimla's summer fest triggers surge in tourist arrivalJune 3rd, 2009 SHIMLA - The summer festival of dance and music in the Himachal Pradesh capital has triggered a surge in tourist arrivals in the state, hospitality industry representatives said Wednesday. "The fest has evoked a good response as is evident from the surge of tourists to witness the five-day annual International Summer Festival," Harnam Kukreja, president of Shimla Hoteliers and Restaurants Association, told IANS.
Eight leopard skins seized in Himachal PradeshFebruary 13th, 2009 SHIMLA - Four people were arrested from a Himachal Pradesh village near here and eight leopard skins were seized from them, police said Saturday. Police sources said the accused belonged to Shimla district and they purchased the pelts from a villager.
Himachal Pradesh senior police officer suspendedJanuary 22nd, 2009 SHIMLA - A senior police officer of Himachal Pradesh has been suspended after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) framed charges against him, an official said Friday. Additional Director General of Police B.S.
Thousands throng Himachal Pradesh for New YearDecember 30th, 2008 SHIMLA - Thousands of tourists, mainly from northern states, thronged popular tourist spots across Himachal Pradesh to celebrate the New Year, and several hotels in the state have reported full occupancy, tourism industry members said Wednesday. 'More than 300 hotels in Shimla are packed to capacity,' Harnam Kukreja, president of Shimla Hoteliers and Restaurants Association, told IANS.
Himachal hotels ready for New Year tourist rushDecember 28th, 2008 SHIMLA - The Himachal Pradesh tourism industry, which saw a drop in bookings post 26/11, has once again geared up for tourists who have started arriving across the state to ring in the New Year on a high note. The occupancy of the hotels, which had plummeted due to the global financial meltdown and Mumbai terror attack, is all set to register an upward trend in the last few days of the year.
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