19 Indian Army trekkers rescued in HimachalSeptember 13th, 2009 SHIMLA - Nineteen trekkers from the Indian Army have been rescued from Himachal Pradesh's tribal Lahaul and Spiti district after being stranded in high altitude slopes due to untimely snowfall last week, police said Monday. "Nineteen trekkers of the Pathankot-based AD Regiment were rescued by the Indian Army Sunday.
Manali-Leh highway reopened, 282 people rescuedSeptember 4th, 2009 MANALI - The 475-km National Highway-21 that connects Manali in Himachal Pradesh and Leh in Jammu and Kashmir was reopened for light vehicles Friday, an official said. The highway was closed Thursday after snowfall.
Early snowfall closes Manali-Leh highwaySeptember 3rd, 2009 MANALI - The 475-km National Highway-21 that connects Manali in Himachal Pradesh and Leh in Jammu and Kashmir has been temporarily closed for traffic following snowfall, an official said here Friday. "The Manali-Leh highway has been closed temporarily after the snowfall on various stretches of the highway.
Low apple production causes unemployment in Himachal PradeshAugust 31st, 2009 SHIMLA - The low apple crop production in Himachal Pradesh has led to loss of business and unemployment in the state. Many people have been left jobless in the state, as apple crop production has come down by almost seventy five percent.
Snow, rain in Himachal PradeshMay 30th, 2009 SHIMLA - Higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh experienced snowfall while lower areas were lashed by showers Saturday, weather officials said. "High-altitude areas of Lahaul and Spiti district saw mild snowfall, while mid and lower hills were lashed by showers.
Snow, rains wash off Himachal farmers' hopesApril 9th, 2009 SHIMLA - Moderate to heavy snowfall and rain at many places in Himachal Pradesh Thursday triggered fresh worries for the farmers in the state. 'Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti district had 25 centimetres snow during the past 24 hours, while the Rohtang Pass in Kullu district is still receiving snow,' Manmohan Singh, director of the meteorological office in Shimla, told IANS.
More snow, rain in Himachal PradeshApril 8th, 2009 SHIMLA - Several high and mid hills of Himachal Pradesh experienced more snowfall, while rain lashed the lower areas Wednesday, the meteorological office said here. The tribal districts of Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur and Chamba received light to moderate snowfall Tuesday night and the weather remained cloudy.
Fresh snowfall in Himachal PradeshMarch 22nd, 2009 SHIMLA - There was moderate snowfall and rain at many places in Himachal Pradesh early Tuesday, bringing the temperatures down considerably. "The tribal belt of Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti districts again saw snowfall this morning (Tuesday).
Shimla gets first heavy snowfall of seasonFebruary 10th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla and nearby tourist spots have been getting the first heavy snowfall of the season since Tuesday night, turning the hill stations more picturesque. "Shimla and its nearby tourist spots have been receiving heavy snowfall since last (Tuesday) night.
Avalanche warning sounded in Himachal PradeshFebruary 5th, 2009 SHIMLA - A low avalanche warning was sounded Friday in high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh and people living in the region were advised to remain indoors, officials said. 'People living in high altitudes, particularly in Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur districts and Bharmour areas in Chamba district, have been advised not to venture out as a low avalanche danger exists in the next 24 hours,' said an official of the Chandigarh-based Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE).
Himachal hotels gearing up for weekend touristsJanuary 20th, 2009 SHIMLA - The Himachal Pradesh hospitality industry is gearing up to welcome tourists during the extended weekend holiday bonanza commencing Jan 24. According to tourism industry representatives, information centres and hotels across the state are getting 30 to 45 enquiries daily, either for information on tourist places or for special weekend packages on offer.
Snowfall eludes Shimla, Manali in Himachal PradeshJanuary 17th, 2009 SHIMLA - A cloudy sky Sunday once again dashed visitors' hopes of seeing snowfall in this popular tourist spot - and state capital -Shimla and tourist resort Manali in Himachal Pradesh. For the past 14 days, snow in Shimla and Manali has been eluding the locals and tourists.
Snowfall raises hopes of good apple harvest in HimachalJanuary 6th, 2009 SHIMLA - Farmers and horticulture experts are hoping that the light to moderate snowfall in the mid hills of Himachal Pradesh during the past few days after a long dry spell would ensure a good apple harvest this year too. 'The onset of the snowfall season in the apple-growing belt would prove to be a boon for farmers.
Shimla receives first snowfall of seasonJanuary 3rd, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh's popular tourist spot - and capital - Shimla received the season's first snowfall early Sunday, making the hill town even more picturesque. 'Shimla and its nearby areas received snowfall early this morning.
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.
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