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  Himachal: Pilot killed, tourist injured in paragliding accident at Bir Billing; probe ordered

  India | December 28, 2025 11:16 IST

  Himachal Pradesh: The incident had happened on Friday evening after the tandem paraglider took off from the Bir Billing launch site. However, shortly after the takeoff, the paraglider crashed near the launch site after losing balance in the air.

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  IAF Wing Commander Namansh Syal's mortal remains reach Himachal, last rites in Kangra today

  India | November 23, 2025 15:19 IST

  His body was first flown to Sulur Air Force Station near Coimbatore, where officials and IAF personnel paid tribute, before being transported to Kangra. Villagers and schoolmates mourned his untimely death, remembering him as an outstanding athlete and exemplary pilot.

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  Extremely heavy rains lash Himachal Pradesh, 150 roads closed, electricity disrupted

  India | July 06, 2024 17:19 IST

  In July, Himachal Pradesh has so far witnessed a rainfall of 72.1 mm, which is twice the average rainfall in the month. The most affected is Dharamshala which received 214.6 mm rainfall.

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  US ex-House Speaker reaches Kangra to meet Dalai Lama, says 'it's very exciting...' | WATCH

  World | June 18, 2024 13:54 IST

  Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, along with other top officials, reached Kangra where she will meet Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala.

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  Suresh Raina's cousin dies in hit-and-run accident in Himachal Pradesh

  India | May 02, 2024 19:43 IST

  Himachal Pradesh Police has said that Police a case has been registered against the accused under sections 279 (rash driving) and 304A (causing death by negligence) of the Indian Penal Code, along with section 187 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

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  Himachal Pradesh: 21 passengers injured after bus overturns near Kangra tunnel

  India | April 12, 2024 20:23 IST

  Himachal Pradesh bus accident: A bus with 52 devotees onboard overturned near Kangra tunnel. 21 passengers got injured and are being treated at RPGMC Tanda. They are all out of danger. The bus has been seized for mechanical inspection. Further investigation is in progress.

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  Himachal Pradesh: Two trekkers die in Bir Billing Valley, pet dog Alpha guards bodies for 2 days

  India | February 08, 2024 16:25 IST

  Himachal Pradesh news: The deceased, identified as Abhinandan Gupta (30), a resident of Pathankot, and his friend Pranita Wala (26), hailing from Pune had arrived in Bir Billing, the world-famous paragliding destination in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, on Sunday afternoon.

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  Himachal: All Schools, Colleges to remain closed tomorrow in Kangra due to heavy rain

  Education | August 15, 2023 23:40 IST

  All educational institutes including school, colleges, vocational training centres and Anganwadi Centres will remain closed tomorrow, August 16. Check latest updates here.

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  Himachal weather: IMD predicts heavy rains, thunderstorm in Chamba, Kangra districts | DETAILS

  India | July 19, 2023 17:02 IST

  Himachal weather: "Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorms very likely to occur at most places in the districts of Chamba, Kangra. There is the possibility of very heavy rainfall in isolated places," the IMD said.

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  Himachal Pradesh: Kangra authorities ban trekking activities above 3,000 meters due to 'bad weather'

  India | December 30, 2022 14:16 IST

  Himachal Pradesh weather updates: Earlier, around 400 vehicles were rescued safely from the south portal of Rohtang Tunnel, Manali which were stranded due to snowfall in Manali and Lahaul Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, according to SDM Surender Thakur on Thursday.

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  Himachal Pradesh Election 2022: Ban on drones, helicopters, paragliding ahead of PM's Kangra visit

  Elections | November 07, 2022 20:05 IST

  Himachal Pradesh Election 2022: PM Modi will address rallies in Chambi near Dharamsala in Kangra and Sujanpur in Hamirpur on November 9.

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  Himachal Pradesh elections 2022: Amit Shah mounts attack on Congress; takes on its '10 guarantees'

  Elections | November 06, 2022 16:59 IST

  Himachal Pradesh elections: Addressing an election rally in Kangra district, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a dig at the Congress party's "10 guarantees" that it promised in its manifesto for the state.

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  Himachal Pradesh: Hina Thakur, peon's daughter takes over Kangra SDM office for a day

  India | June 13, 2020 8:35 IST

  Hina Thakur, 14, who scored 94 per cent marks in Class 10 worked as a sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) for one day in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra on Friday. Heena's father works as a peon in the office of Kangra SDM, Jatin Lal.

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  Paragliding pilot killed during training in Himachal Pradesh's Bir Billing

  India | February 10, 2020 13:35 IST

  A 24-year-old paragliding pilot was killed during training in Himachal Pradesh's Bir Billing area, police said on Monday. A resident of Barot, Akshay died in an accident during training in the Bir Billing area on Sunday.

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  3.4 magnitude quake hits Himachal Pradesh's Kangra

  India | January 12, 2020 14:18 IST

  Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 on the Richter scale hit the Kangra region on Sunday.

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  Excess water to be released from Pong Dam for next 10 days

  India | October 01, 2018 11:45 IST

  Excess water from the Pong dam on the Beas river in Himachal Pradesh will be released from Monday for 10 days, a Bhakra Beas Management Board official said.