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Rescue teams were pressed into service immediately but to trace Kumar, who could not be found on Sunday. (Photo: Pixabay)

After 3 days, missing 19-yr-old trekker’s body found in deep trench in Himachal

Abhinav Kumar had left for a 12-km trek to Adi Himani Chamunda on March 16 with his 7 friends, the police said.

20 Mar 2018 9:13 AM

The incident came to light after a complaint was registered with the Haripur police station in Kangra. Soon after, the police arrested the 25-year old accused, Banti, who was known to the victim's family. (Photo: Representational | File)

HP: 3.5-yr-old girl raped, accused held

After a medical examination, the minor girl was referred to Tanda Medical College for further internal examination.

27 Feb 2018 8:07 AM

Himachal education minister Suresh Bhardwaj said, 'If these reports are true, we will not spare the guilty.' (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Himachal school makes Dalit kids sit separately during PM's speech on exam

A govt-run high school in Kullu makes its Dalit students sit separately in a 'place used for horses' during Modi's televised speech.

19 Feb 2018 5:59 PM

There will be a memorial space for 1.2 million Tibetans ‘that have perished as a result of resistance’, head of the Tibetan 'government-in-exile' Lobsang Sangay said. (Photo: AP/File)

'Tibetan 'government-in-exile' to open Tibet museum in Dharamshala'

Exhibits of the museum will be 11 themes. The first will be an introduction to Tibet, its history and culture ‘prior to Chinese invasion’.

13 Jan 2018 3:23 PM

The 21-year-old Manali-born girl sealed the medal in the slalom race category. (Photo: Twitter)

HP Government announces cash award of Rs 5 lakh for skier Anchal Thakur

Aanchal scripted history by clinching the bronze medal in the Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup at the Palandoken Ski Centre in Erzurum in Turkey.

11 Jan 2018 7:36 PM

In a spontaneous reaction, the constable too slapped back Asha. The constable's response left the MLA shocked. (photo: ANI)

Himachal Congress MLA slaps lady cop, gets slapped back

Congress MLA Asha Kumari had an altercation with a woman constable over entry to the venue and all of a sudden she slapped the constable.

29 Dec 2017 2:13 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi relishes coffee at the Indian Coffee House on Shimla’s Mall Road after the swearing-in ceremony of Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi sips coffee at Shimla’s famous eatery

PM skips lunch hosted by state governor Acharya Devvrat.

28 Dec 2017 6:45 AM

The Prime Minister stopped for a hot cup of coffee at the iconic Indian Coffee House while on the way to the helipad after attending the ceremony of Himachal Pradesh's new cabinet. (Photo: ANI)

Reminiscing about old days: Modi makes pit-stop at Shimla ICH for a cup of coffee

Modi often used to spend time at Indian Coffee House shop several years ago, when he was in Himachal Pradesh for party-related work.

27 Dec 2017 7:33 PM

'People have shown faith in us, will try to meet their expectations,' the newly-elect CM of HP said on Wednesday morning. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Jai Ram Thakur takes oath as Himachal CM; Modi, Amit Shah present

The five-time legislator was picked to be Himachal's 14th chief minister after PK Dhumal, BJP's original CM candidate lost his election.

27 Dec 2017 11:42 AM

BJP has won 44 seats in 68 member house and there are several claimants including senior leaders and former ministers for a berth in the cabinet. (Photo: Twitter/@jairamthakura)

Jai Ram Thakur to swear-in as Himachal CM, PM to attend event

The Ridge Ground turned saffron with fluttering BJP flags and cut outs of Modi, Amit Shah and Jai Ram Thakur dominating the scene.

27 Dec 2017 9:27 AM

Thakur, 57, addressed the media after the BJP elected him as the Legislature party leader and thanked everyone, including Dhumal for proposing his name. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

BJP's Jairam Thakur is new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh

Thakur's name was proposed by Suresh Bharadwaj and Mahender Singh and seconded by other members.

24 Dec 2017 2:04 PM

To counter the protest, Dhumal's supporters also took to the streets and raised slogans outside the venue of Core Committee meeting in Shimla. (Photo: ANI)

HP: BJP members demand 'no lobbying' for CM selection

This comes in the wake of Prem Kumar Dhumal, who has been the HP CM for two full terms losing in the Assembly elections.

22 Dec 2017 6:29 PM

On November 9, Himachal recorded a turnout of 75.28 per cent after the north Indian state went to poll. (Photo: ANI)

BJP snatches Himachal from Cong, Virbhadra takes responsibility of defeat

The result declares BJP victorious amidst 337 candidates that had contested for 68 Assembly seats in the hill state.

18 Dec 2017 7:31 AM

Singh, who has been serving as the chief minister of the state since 2012, said that the state has witnessed a rapid development in the last five years. (photo: ANI)

Virbhadra Singh slams BJP’s claims of winning Himachal polls

Singh, who is longest-serving and fourth chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, averred that Congress would come to power in the state.

17 Dec 2017 4:20 PM

Ahead of 1st ODI vs Sri Lanka, Kedar Jadhav ruled out of India side

Jadhav was selected only for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

09 Dec 2017 8:38 PM

Authorities have begun snow-clearing works to restore the vehicular movement on the road. (Photo: ANI)

HP: Snow-covered roads lead to fuel shortage

Tandi village of Himachal Pradesh faced fuel crisis as oil tankers enroute to the area could not reach due to snow-covered road.

28 Nov 2017 5:25 PM