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Fun fact: Kasauli is also home to one of the largest breweries in the world, and if you are a scotch drinker or a whisky enthusiast, you might want to visit one of the oldest breweries of Asia set up here in the foothills of the mountains.

Magnificent Kasauli

The mountains of Kasauli has something for everyone. It’s a place for foodies, globetrotters, writers and painters too.

07 May 2019 4:58 AM

The deceased were on their way to attend Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur's election rally at Bhatkidhar in Seraj Tehsil. (Photo: File)

5 BJP workers die as car falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh

According to the police, the vehicle fell into a 300-metre-deep gorge near Bagachanogi area killing the five occupants instantly.

05 May 2019 5:06 PM

First glimps of the snowy peaks as we neared Chail.(Photo: Radhika Vashisht)

Chail: a city of scenic beauty

Maharaja of Patiala made Chail his summer capital when the British banned him from entering Shimla.

18 Feb 2019 8:17 AM

A rescue team was sent at the spot soon after information about them being stuck there was received, he said adding that all tourists were rescued safely after one-and-a-half hour operation. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Hundreds of tourists stuck in Himachal's Bir Billing landslide rescued

The tourists in about 60 vehicles had been stuck after a landslide near the Point Five area Friday evening.

26 Jan 2019 12:10 PM

The bus was ferrying children from nearby villages to DAV Public School around 08:30 am. (Representational Image)

6 children, driver killed after school bus falls in gorge in Himachal

According to Sirmaur Deputy Commissioner Lalit Jain, 12 children have been injured and admitted to a local hospital.

05 Jan 2019 12:26 PM

‘The thrust should be on highlighting various ongoing projects in the state which are being executed with central assistance,’ said CM Jai Ram Thakur. (Photo: File)

Himachal CM reviews arrangements for ‘Jan Aabhar Rally’

The rally is scheduled to be held at Dharamshala on December 27, marking the completion of one year in office of the present state govt.

25 Dec 2018 2:00 PM

The cast and crew during the shoot of the film.

Man of the mountains

Ridham Janve’s The Gold-Laden Sheep and the Sacred Mountain will be screened in the competition section at the upcoming Mumbai Film Festival.

24 Oct 2018 12:19 AM

Over 500 people remain stuck in other areas in Lahaul and Spiti district, officials said Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

IIT students on trek in Himachal rescued, 6 trekkers still missing

Number of deaths in Himachal Pradesh, hit by heavy rains - and snowfall in Lahaul and Spiti - has risen to 10.

26 Sep 2018 8:40 AM

Most parts of Himachal Pradesh have witnessed heavy rain and snowfall. (Photo: ANI)

All missing trekkers, including 35 IIT students, 'safe': Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh CM said the group of 50 trekkers which include IIT-Roorkee students are safe in Sissu area of Lahail-Spiti.

25 Sep 2018 12:33 PM

Himachal Pradesh: Snow clearing operations were started earlier on Monday by the district administration on the Highway from Kaza to Gramphu in Lahaul-Spiti district. (Photo: ANI)

35 IIT students among 45 trekkers missing in Himachal Pradesh: reports

5 people were dead and a thousand others were left stranded as Himachal Pradesh continued to witness rains and snowfall.

25 Sep 2018 9:22 AM

The bus was empty when it was washed away into the flooded Beas River. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

In video, tourist bus engulfed by flooded river near Himachal's Manali

Met department said Manali, which falls in Kullu district, has received heavy rainfall in the state in 24 hours, recording 127.4 mm.

24 Sep 2018 8:52 AM

Traffic movement from Kandaghat to Chail halted after a part of a bridge collapsed following heavy rainfall. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

5 dead as rain lashes Himachal Pradesh, hundreds stranded, bridge washed away

The MeT department has warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall may continue till Tuesday.

13 Aug 2018 3:46 PM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the government had also decided to confer Himachal Gaurav Award on the woman officer posthumously. (Photo: File)

Lapse in Kasauli demolition drive, admits Himachal Pradesh CM

The CM said that police should have seized all licensed weapons from people in the area before going ahead with the demolition drive.

05 May 2018 1:58 PM

Shail Bala was part of a team of civic officers which was tasked by a court with razing illegal structures in 13 hotels and resorts in the town, 60 km from capital Shimla. (Photo: File/ANI)

Killed her as she refused bribe, wouldn't budge, says Himachal hotelier

Accused Vijay Singh said official Shail Bala refused to spare his building and was behaving like an ideal officer.

04 May 2018 11:21 AM

According to reports, the driver lost control on a sharp curve due to which the bus slipped into the gorge and came to rest in the middle of the hillside. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

27 students among 30 dead after school bus falls into gorge in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has announced Rs 5 lakh each for the family of the accident victims.

09 Apr 2018 7:02 PM

The project was completed by spending around Rs 20 lakh and the Department of Science and Technology would save Rs 2.6 lakh per annum. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Shimla gets its first grid-connected solar plant

Power generated by solar plant would be used by building and rest would be sold to Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited.

07 Apr 2018 10:55 AM

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16 Mar 2018 6:34 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi in Himachal today to assess election results

Party to chalk out reasons for dismal performance.

29 Dec 2017 12:15 AM

New seat to test Dhumal influence

Polling in the hill state for the 68 Assembly seats is scheduled on November 9.

23 Oct 2017 12:25 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Throw out leaders who are out on bail: Modi to Himachal Pradesh

In a sweeping swipe, he attacked Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi along with chief minister Virbhadra Singh.

04 Oct 2017 1:47 AM

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