Panoramic coach, DHMU train set clear final trials on Kalka–Shimla route Shimla: The final trial run of the panoramic coach and the diesel hydraulic Multiple Unit (DHMU) train set was successfully completed on the UNESCO‑listed Kalka–Shimla railway. This was a crucial step before their introduction into commercial service. The inspection was carried out by the…
The victim, Hemraj, had arrived in Chandigarh at around 12.30 am on Friday night to purchase a second-hand car Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Police have booked an auto-rickshaw driver and his two accomplices for allegedly strangling, assaulting, and robbing a 26-year-old Shimla resident of ₹40,000 and personal documents in Sector 26. The incident took place during…
Shimla: The operator of Saraswati Paradise International Public School in Sanjauli’s Housing Board Colony was allegedly shot dead by unidentified persons on the school premises around 7:30 pm on Saturday, triggering panic in the area.The victim, Manisha Mittal, was reportedly involved in a property dispute with family members. The Shimla police stated that a murder…
Himachal Pradesh has introduced new regulations for sanctuaries, titled the Wildlife Protection Himachal Pradesh (Amendment) Rules, 2026, under which the entry fee for Indian citizens and foreign nationals has been doubled. The new regulations, amended from the Wildlife Protection Himachal Pradesh Rules, 1975, came into effect on Wednesday. Under the revised fee structure for entry…
Vimal Negi had gone missing from Shimla on March 10 last year and his body was recovered on March 18 from Satluj river in Bilaspur district Shimla: The CBI probe into the last year’s death of a chief engineer at Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) has uncovered a “criminal conspiracy” involving his superiors to…
By Road: Mashobra is about 365 km from Delhi and around 13 km from Shimla. Travellers can drive via Chandigarh and Shimla from Delhi to reach here. It takes around 7–8 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions. By Train: The nearest major railhead is Kalka Railway Station. From Kalka, travellers can board the famous…
Hyderabad: With international travel plans taking a back seat this summer due to ongoing geopolitical conditions, a large number of residents are turning to domestic holiday destinations and paying a premium for them. Airfares, hotel tariffs, and holiday package prices have surged dramatically over the past few weeks, leaving many travellers shocked by the cost…
Chandigarh: Building on the success of its first student exposure initiative, PGIMER, in collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh government, organised the second edition of Project SARATHI, bringing over 800 school students to the institute this month.A total of 837 students and 71 teachers from districts including Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Una, Kangra, Chamba, Kullu, Sirmaur, Shimla, Solan,…
Gulmarg is a small hill station, in Baramullah district offers a breathtaking view to summer blooms. It’s all lush green meadows, massive pine forests, wildflowers, and snow-capped peaks in the distance. The town is effortlessly peaceful without trying too hard, and the cool breeze makes even a random afternoon walk feel amazing with a typical…
