News for 'Kangra'

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

19 killed as heavy rains lash north India; rivers in spate

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The Northern Railways said it has cancelled around 17 trains and diverted around 12 others, while traffic has been suspended at four locations due to waterlogging.

Five new SC judges to take oath on Monday, 2 short of full strength

Five new SC judges to take oath on Monday, 2 short of full strength

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The senior most among the five judges, whose names were officially announced by the Centre on Saturday, is Justice Mithal whose parent cadre is the Allahabad high court.

PM 'pressuring' Himachal BJP rebel, says Cong citing viral video

PM 'pressuring' Himachal BJP rebel, says Cong citing viral video

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi cited a viral video on social media platforms, claiming that in it Modi's voice is heard in a call with BJP rebel Kripal Parmar.

Bird flu outbreak reported in four states now

Bird flu outbreak reported in four states now

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Himachal Pradesh on Monday became the fourth state to report cases of bird flu after Rajasthan, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh, with officials confirming that migratory birds found dead at Pong Dam Lake in Kangra district have tested positive for the dreaded avian influenza.

'He was killed by Kashmir terrorists because he was Hindu'

'He was killed by Kashmir terrorists because he was Hindu'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

"It is not a crime to be a Hindu. It is not their (Islamic) State."

Fog, cold wave grip north India; air, rail traffic hit; 4 killed in UP

Fog, cold wave grip north India; air, rail traffic hit; 4 killed in UP

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Around 29 trains have been delayed by two to five hours due to foggy weather, a railway official said.

Sukhwinder Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's 15th CM, Agnihotri dy CM

Sukhwinder Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's 15th CM, Agnihotri dy CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Mukesh Agnihotri, the leader of opposition in the outgoing assembly, was administered the oath as the deputy chief minister.

My first trip of 2020... to McLeodganj

My first trip of 2020... to McLeodganj

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Presenting scenic glimpses of McLeodganj from Hitesh Harisinghani's lens.

Army pays tribute to first PVC awardee, Maj Somnath Sharma

Army pays tribute to first PVC awardee, Maj Somnath Sharma

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Army on Wednesday paid tributes to legendary war hero and its first Param Vir Chakra awardee Major Somnath Sharma who laid down his life while fighting tribal invaders from Pakistan in 1947.

Delhi Police issues alert for missing Alto car hired from Pathankot

Delhi Police issues alert for missing Alto car hired from Pathankot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

In view of the threat perception, the Delhi Police is on the highest level of alert to secure the national capital.

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

In the wake of the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Force Base, security was on Saturday stepped up in the national capital and several states. Security has been beefed up at the airport, railway stations, bus stands and other vital installations.

Pilot killed after MiG 21 fighter jet crashes in Himachal

Pilot killed after MiG 21 fighter jet crashes in Himachal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Squadron Leader Meet Kumar died in the accident. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered.

2 killed in Kinnaur, toll in rain-related incidents in HP rises to 8

2 killed in Kinnaur, toll in rain-related incidents in HP rises to 8

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The water level of Pong Dam, also known as Beas Dam, reached at 1386.84 feet-mark on Monday at 11 pm against the danger level of 1390 feet.

7 Winter Treks In The Himalayas

7 Winter Treks In The Himalayas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Add adventure to your winterr vacay with any of these easy, one-day Himalayan treks that you can attempt by yourself.

'Modi went to Leh and China got scared'

'Modi went to Leh and China got scared'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'Modi warned China, therefore they have come to the talks.' 'Nothing will come out of these talks.'

DGCA withdraws airport shutdown order 'as of now'

DGCA withdraws airport shutdown order 'as of now'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The AAI owns and manages more than 100 airports, including those shut temporarily Wednesday, in the country.

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Eatwithindia is creating an event wherein 36 royal families will play host and share their culinary traditions.

Several Indian states report bird flu outbreak

Several Indian states report bird flu outbreak

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The presence of the virus is confirmed in the dead birds in Madhya Pradesh and Kerala while Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat, too, have a strong suspicion of avian influenza in dead birds.

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Over 1,000 bird deaths reported; Centre issues advisories

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Fresh bird deaths were reported on Tuesday, including over 900 from Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, amid cases of avian influenza in 10 states and union territories, with the Centre saying it has issued advisories on testing and maintaining sufficient stock of PPE kits for culling operations.

Chopper crash: Bodies of 6 more personnel identified, 5 cremated

Chopper crash: Bodies of 6 more personnel identified, 5 cremated

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The armed forces personnel whose bodies were identified in the last few hours are Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) Pradeep, Wing Commander P S Chauhan, JWO Rana Pratap Das, Lance Naik B Sai Teja and Lance Naik Vivek Kumar.

Cars, buildings swept away as rains trigger flash floods in Dharamshala

Cars, buildings swept away as rains trigger flash floods in Dharamshala

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The district administration has instructed tourists to postpone their visit to Dharamshala in view of the heavy rains.

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Elections Are MUST For Democracy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Democracy is the heart of our body politic and elections are its life blood. Because there is some disease that affects it, we cannot apply leeches to drain it off, killing the body in the process, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Airport PPPs on a crowded runway; private sector bids could be subdued

Airport PPPs on a crowded runway; private sector bids could be subdued

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Airports hold pride of place in the government's National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) programme to monetise public assets. Private airport operators, including the Adani group, Fairfax, GMR and Zurich Airport, are expected to evince interest in the next round of public private partnership (PPP) development of state-owned Airport Authority of India (AAI) airports. Industry analysts, however, do not expect bids to be as high as the last round, which saw Adani group gain control of six airports.

Himachal: 12 killed, 39 injured as bus plunges into gorge

Himachal: 12 killed, 39 injured as bus plunges into gorge

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Twelve passengers were killed and 39 others injured when a Himachal Road Transport Corporation bus plunged into a deep gorge near Jogindernagar in Mandi district late on Saturday night.

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Trains were set afire and blocked, and public vehicles attacked as protests over 'Agnipath' swept across several places in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu on Thursday amid partisan political voices in favour and against the new recruitment scheme for the defence forces that has set off a firestorm.

A warning for BJP from Himachal Pradesh

A warning for BJP from Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

If the BJP doesn't do something quickly, Anurag Thakur and P K Dhumal will be the ones having a quiet last laugh.

Bird flu outbreak: Centre issues advisory to 4 states

Bird flu outbreak: Centre issues advisory to 4 states

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Centre on Wednesday said Avian Influenza, or the bird flu outbreak, has been reported at 12 epicentres in four states -- Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh -- and advisories have been issued to contain further spread of the infection in poultry ducks, crows and migratory birds.

Aman ragging case: Four seniors released on 'good conduct'

Aman ragging case: Four seniors released on 'good conduct'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Four years after 19-year-old Aman Kachroo was ragged to death by four senior medical students in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, his tormentors were released from jail on grounds of "good conduct" on Thursday.

Heavy rains lash Himachal, most rivers in spate

Heavy rains lash Himachal, most rivers in spate

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Heavy rains continued to lash various parts of Himachal Pradesh, disrupting normal life in lower and mid hills while most of the rivers are in spate due to sudden rise in water level due to rains in catchments areas.

Himachal a hard nut for BJP, Congress

Himachal a hard nut for BJP, Congress

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The BJP is the frontrunner, but incumbent Virbhadra Singh is the most popular chief ministerial candidate.

Widespread showers in Himachal; farmers rejoice

Widespread showers in Himachal; farmers rejoice

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Kangra, Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Hamirpur and Chamba received heavy rains.

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

In the wake of 73 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India so far, the Union health ministry has made functional 52 laboratories for testing samples while 57 labs have been designated for helping in sample collection for Covid-19 to enhance capacity for diagnosis and detection of the disease. "Following the increase in load of screening samples from suspected cases with symptoms and travel history to the affected countries, the department of health research/ICMR has commissioned 52 laboratories for COVID-19 testing in India," an official said.

Suspected Chinese spy arrested from Dharamsala

Suspected Chinese spy arrested from Dharamsala

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Police claimed to have arrested a suspected Chinese spy from Mcleodganj in Dharamsala. Pema Tsering of Tibetan origin was arrested on Wednesday evening on the complaint of Tibetan government's security agencies in Dharamsala, Balbir Thakur, superintendent of police, Kangra said.

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In Uttar Pradesh, the death toll due to lightning strikes rose to 42.

Punjabi Cinema gets BIG!

Punjabi Cinema gets BIG!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

The Punjabi film industry is going through an explosion, with a film releasing every third day.

Pix: The hottest models at fashion week

Pix: The hottest models at fashion week

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

A transgender, a professional diver and a dusky beauty are among the hotties who'll walk at Lakme Fashion Week this season.

India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi casts his vote

India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi casts his vote

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The 102-year-old was given a warm welcome by election staff at the Kalpa booth in Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, which went to polls in the last and seventh phase of the general elections.

Pakistan should not play against India in Dharamsala: Imran Khan

Pakistan should not play against India in Dharamsala: Imran Khan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Former skipper Imran Khan feels that Pakistan should not play its scheduled World T20 match against India in Dharamsala on March 19 given the "hateful statements and resistance" shown by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh. According to Dawn News, Imran told the media on Sunday that he was disappointment with the statements issued by the ChiefMinister. "The statement by the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister is an irresponsible one and is totally against the standards of hospitality and hosting. The Chief Minister's statements clearly promote hate," said Imran. "Amid this situation, I don't believe the Pakistan team should play at Himachal Pradesh," he added. Virbhadra Singh had earlier expressed inability to provide security for the match between India and Pakistan in the wake of objections raised by the Kangra-based families of martyrs and ex-servicemen, who consider hosting Pakistan as an "insult" to the soldiers who lost their lives in Pathankot airbase terror attack in January.

HP starts probe into Prashant Bhushan's land allotment

HP starts probe into Prashant Bhushan's land allotment

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Close on the heels of cancelling the lease deed of land allotted to yoga teacher Ramdev's trust, the Himachal Pradesh government has started a probe into the alleged illegalities in allotment of land to a trust owned by social activist Prashant Bhushan in Kangra.

Himachal: 50 IIT trekkers rescued by IAF, 500 people still stranded

Himachal: 50 IIT trekkers rescued by IAF, 500 people still stranded

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

A team of six trekkers from New Delhi and Shimla is missing in Kinnaur district, officials said. A rescue operation will be launched.