Everything you need to know about Dharamsala Cantt So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Dharamsala Cantt So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Dharamsala, May 21 (IANS) A US report said people of Tibet faced severe religious repression and societal discrimination throughout 2012 in China, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said here Tuesday.
Shimla, May 19 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh were warm Sunday with Una recording a maximum temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius and state capital Shimla a high of 29.1 degrees Celsius, the weatherman said.
Dharamsala, May 19 (IANS) There were no protests Sunday in this seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile as Chinese Premier Li Keqiang began his India visit.
Dharamsala, May 18 (IANS) Kings XI beat Mumbai Indians by 50 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), May 18 (ANI): Observing the 18th year of disappearance of their spiritual leader, the 11th Panchen Lama Gedhun Cheoki Nyima, scores of exiled Tibetans participated in prayer meetings here on Friday to mark the International Tibet Solidarity Day.
Dharamsala, May 18 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab made 183/8 against the Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League tie at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.
Dharamsala, May 18 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field against Kings XI Punjab in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash here at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.
Dharamsala, May 17 (IANS) The arrest of Indian pacer Sreesanth along with two of his Rajasthan Royals teammates - Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila - for spot fixing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has brought shame and action would be initiated against them if found guilty, Indian cricket board joint secretary Anurag Thakur said here Friday.
Dharamsala, May 17 (IANS) "No expectations from (new Chinese Premier) Li Keqiang on resolving the vexed issue of Tibet" was the first reaction of activist and poet Tenzin Tsundue who twice "breached the wall" by unfurling protest banners during the visits of Chinese premiers.
Dharamsala, May 16 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab kept their faint hopes of making the play-offs alive by beating Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Thursday.
Dharamsala, May 16 (IANS) Kings XI Punjab piled up 171 for four against Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League here Thursday.
Dharamsala, May 16 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils won the toss and elected to field first against the Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Thursday.
Dharamsala, May 16 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) has decided to name an indoor facility in its picturesque stadium here after Sachin Tendulkar.
Dharamsala, May 16 (IANS) Drizzle ahead of the first IPL match here between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils Thursday warmed the spirits of cricket fans as they can now watch the ensuing sporting encounter in a pleasant atmosphere.
Dharamsala, May 15 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh hospitality industry is gearing up to welcome IPL fans at Kings XI Punjab's last two home matches at a stadium in Dharamsala, the abode of Dalai Lama, plus a galaxy of stars in the extended cricket season.
Dharamsala, May 15 (ANI): Exiled Tibetans offered special prayers in Dharamsala on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.
Shimla, May 14 (IANS) National carrier Air India's subsidiary Alliance Air will start regular flights between New Delhi and Dharamsala and Kullu from Wednesday, an airport official said Tuesday.
Dharamsala, May 14 (IANS) The picturesque but sleepy town of Dharamsala is all set to host Kings XI Punjab's last two home matches at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium as IPL 6 draws to a close.
Shimla, May 10 (IANS) If sizzling plains of north India are getting you down, think about holidaying in Himachal Pradesh. The weatherman Friday forecast more thundershowers and even fresh spells of snow in the hills this weekend.
Dharamsala, May 10 (IANS) A four-member French senate delegation, led by Jean-Francois Humbert, Friday called upon the international community to recognise the non-violent struggle of the people in Tibet.
Shimla, May 9 (IANS) To decongest Shimla and Dharamsala, the Himachal Pradesh government is planning to set up personal rapid transit (PRT) as a green alternative transport mode, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said here Thursday.
Dharamsala, May 7 (IANS) God of cricket Sachin Tendulkar's imminent knock in the land of gods has sent the excitement quotient soaring across the boundary.
Dharamsala, May 7 (IANS) Tibetan Prime Minister-in-Exile Lobsang Sangay Tuesday appealed to the US to engage China to restart a dialogue on the Tibet issue, even as 117 Tibetans have set themselves on fire in four years.
Dharamsala, May 6 (IANS) Here's good news for cricket buffs. Delhi-Dharamsala flights resume from May 15, just a day before the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Kings XI Punjab at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium here.
Shimla, April 29 (IANS) The Shimla Hotel and Restaurant Association, with more than 300 members, Monday condemned service tax the central government has imposed from April 1 on hotels that are either fully or partially air-conditioned.
Sikkim (Gangtok), April 27 (ANI): Hollywood actor and Buddhist devotee Richard Gere on Saturday said that he felt elated after visiting monasteries in India and added that following Budhist religion has made him a calmer person.
Sikkim (Gangtok), April 27 (ANI): Hollywood actor and Buddhist devotee Richard Gere on Saturday said that he felt elated after visiting monasteries in India and added that following Budhist religion has made him a calmer person.
Dharamsala, April 26 (ANI): Exiled Tibetans in Dharamshala took out a candlelight vigil to express solidarity with their compatriots who had recently set themselves on fire to protest against Chinese rule.
Dharamsala, April 26 (ANI): Exiled Tibetans released a documentary film here, hailing the contribution of 10th Panchen Lama, Lobsang Lhundrup Choekyi Gyaltsen.
London, April 24 (IANS) Amid damning reports showing official Myanmar complicity in ethnically cleansing entire Muslim towns and villages, the world's foremost Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama, has condemned the violence that has left hundreds dead and an estimated hundreds of thousands homeless.
Dharamsala, April 20 (IANS) A US report on human rights has documented severe repression and marked deterioration of human rights in Tibet, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said here Saturday.
Dharamsala, April 18 (ANI): Exiled Tibetans living in Dharamshala held a candle light vigil to express solidarity with Tibetans who have self immolated themselves in protest against repressive Chinese rule in Tibet.
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), April 12 (ANI): A Tibetan tattoo artist and activist Tamding Tseten organized a day long tattoo exhibition here, to highlight China's clampdown on Tibet.
Dharamsala, April 12 (IANS) Moved by the plight of the people of Tibet, 21 US senators have jointly asked Secretary of State John F. Kerry to make Tibet an integral issue when he visits China this week.
Dharamsala, April 11 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has described the people in his homeland as his "boss" and said they were setting themselves afire owing to the desperate situation there.
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh), Mar.29 (ANI): Mounting incidents of self immolations as mark of protest against Chinese oppression topped the agenda of lawmakers as the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile wrapped up its budget session here on Thursday.
Shimla, March 29 (IANS) The era of freebies is over for the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) - at least during the the two Indian Premier League-6 (IPL-6) matches in the state in May. At the bottom line, it's to do with politics.
Shimla, March 29 (IANS) The cold continued to retain its grip on Himachal Pradesh as higher reaches in the state received another spell of snow Friday, while low and mid hills witnessed widespread rainfall, an official said.
Shimla, March 24 (IANS) After days of pleasant weather, the cold returned to Himachal Pradesh Sunday with the state's higher reaches seeing a fresh spell of snow.
Dharamsala, March 23 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) will not be provided security free of cost by the state government during the forthcoming IPL matches in its stadium here in May, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said Saturday.
Shimla, March 23 (IANS) The central government is providing financial assistance to Himachal Pradesh for preparing a comprehensive mobility plan for monorail projects in tourists resorts Shimla and Dharamsala, Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath said.
Dharamsala, March 22 (IANS) A human rights group has expressed concern over China's new surveillance system in the Tibet Autonomous Region, and asked it to dismantle the Orwellian "grid", according to the website of the Central Tibetan Administration.
Dharamsala, Mar 20 (ANI): Dharamsala hosted a two-day sports and cultural program for specially abled children from nineteen blocks of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
Dharamsala, March 19 (IANS) Expressing concern over continuing self-immolations in Tibet, the chairman of the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China has urged Beijing to end its "repressive policies", the Central Tibetan Administration said here Tuesday.
Dharamsala, Mar 13 (ANI): Tibetan women took out a rally protesting against Chinese atrocities in Tibet, while commemorating the 54th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day.
Dharamsala, March 10 (IANS) A Tibetan man was stopped from immolating himself Sunday in this Himachal Pradesh town where the Dalai Lama has his government-in-exile, police said, adding that the case was first of its kind here.
Dharamsala, March 10 (IANS) A Tibetan man was stopped from immolating himself Sunday in this Himachal Pradesh town where the Dalai Lama has its government-in-exile, police said.
Beijing, March 8 (IANS) Top officials from Tibet pledged Friday to fight against the "Dalai clique" to ensure the stability of the plateau region.
Dharamsala, March 5 (IANS) Tibetan prime minister in exile Lobsang Sangay Tuesday congratulated Tibetan author and poet Tsering Woeser, the winner of the 2013 International Women of Courage Award of the US State Department.
Dharamsala, March 4 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government has allowed Tibetan prime minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay to use a red beacon atop his official car, an official said here Monday.
Dharamsala. Mar 01 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said that he is saddened by the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI.
Dharamsala. Mar 01 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said that he is saddened by the resignation of Pope Benedict XVII.
Shimla, Feb 24 (IANS) It was a bright sunny day Sunday in Himachal Pradesh with overnight snow turning Shimla and Manali more picturesque.
Dharamsala, Feb. 18 (ANI): Amid media reports of the number of self-immolations reaching 102, thousands of Tibetans and activists on Monday staged a massive rally here to protest against increasing Chinese crackdown on Tibet.
Shimla, Feb 17 (IANS) A cold wave continued to grip Himachal Pradesh, with the higher reaches experiencing more snow for a third consecutive day Sunday.
Dharamsala, Feb 14 (IANS) As cases of self-immolation to protest Beijing's "repressive policies" reached 100, the Tibetan administration-in-exile Thursday appealed to the global community to engage China to redress the grievances of the Tibetans.
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Tuesday again raised the issue of expenditure the state is incurring on the security of Tibetan spiritual leaders, the Dalai Lama and the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje and asked the central government to bear the expense.
Dharamsala, Feb 10 (IANS) An eerie silence prevails at McLeodganj near Dharamsala, where thousands of Tibetans and their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, have been living for over half a century, ahead of the sacred Losar festival, beginning Monday.
Dharamsala, Feb 8 (IANS) The US has asked China to allow Tibetans to express their grievances and resolve these by engaging in dialogue, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said here Friday.
Shimla, Feb 5 (IANS) Highways and roads in many parts of Himachal Pradesh were Tuesday blocked after snowfall for the second day. Towns in upper Shimla and Manali were cut-off with snow covering the roads, officials said.
Dharamsala, Feb 4 (IANS) Why are Tibetans setting themselves afire in China? Protests against repression or a desperate attempt, as China holds, to get global attention to their cause?
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) China's "hardline policies" in Tibet have failed and the international community ought to do more to press the country to allow a UN delegation there in the wake of rising self-immolations by Tibetans, Tibetan political leader Lobsang Sangay says.
Wellington, Jan 29(ANI): England one-day coach Ashley Giles has said they are expecting a tough challenge from New Zealand during their upcoming series in the land of Kiwis.
Shimla, Jan 27 (IANS) A cold wave is likely to grip Himachal Pradesh again with the local Met office Sunday forecasting more rain and snow in the coming week.
Dharamsala, Jan 27(ANI): Opener Ian Bell scored a brilliant unbeaten century to help England restore some pride by winning the last dead rubber one-day international against India in Dharamsala by seven-wickets, albeit losing the series 3-2.
Dharamsala, Jan 27 (IANS) Ian Bell's unbeaten 113 helped England to a seven-wicket win over India in their fifth and final One-Day International played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Sunday.
Dharamsala, Jan 27 (IANS) England beat India by seven wickets in the fifth and final One-day International here Sunday to end the series at 3-2 in favour of the hosts.
Dharamsala, Jan 27 (IANS) India were bowled out for 226 in 49.4 overs by England in the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium here Sunday.
Dharamsala, Jan 27 (IANS) England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and asked India to bat first in the fifth and last One-Dayer here at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Sunday.
Dharamsala, Jan 26 (IANS) For once, cricket might take a back seat. The snow-capped mountains, the tea gardens nearby and the spiritual pull of this picturesque capital of the Tibetan government in exile could well divert spectators from Sunday's one-day international between India and England.
London, Jan 26(ANI): England wicket keeper Jos Buttler has said he would stay good friends with teammate Craig Kieswetter, whom he replaced in the one-day squad against India.
Dharamsala, Jan 26 (IANS) The fifth and final India-England ODI here Sunday will start 30 minutes later than scheduled, the organisers said here Saturday.
Dharamsala, Jan 26 (IANS) A sunny Saturday warmed up the hearts of cricket lovers a day ahead of the fifth and final one-day international (ODI) between India and England in this abode of the Dalai Lama.
London, Jan 26(ANI): India batsman Virat Kohli has warned England players that the fabulous views of the mountains from the ground in Dharamsala can be a distraction for the first timers ahead of their final one-day international on Sunday.
Dharamsala, Jan.26 (ANI): Ahead of their fifth one day international (ODI) match against India, players of the touring England cricket team visited Tsuglagkhang, a Buddhist monastery here on Friday.
Dharamsala, Jan 25 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will give the first international cricket match here Sunday a miss, an aide said Friday.
Dharamsala, Jan 25 (IANS) England batsman Kevin Pietersen visited the Dalai Lama's residence here Friday but did not get to meet the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Dharamsala, Jan 25 (IANS) England batsman Kevin Pietersen met the Dalai Lama at his residence here Friday.
Dharamsala, Jan 25 (ANI): Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay has called on his compatriots to suspend festivities of the Tibetan New Year, Losar, and pray for those who have immolated themselves to protest against Chinese rule.
Shimla, Jan 24 (IANS) Sunny weather with the snow-clad Dhauladhar peaks in the backdrop will welcome cricket fans for the fifth and final ODI between India and England at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium in the hilly town of Dharamsala Sunday.
Dharamsala, Jan 24 (IANS) Political head of the Tibetan people in exile Lobsang Sangay Thursday expressed concern over ongoing self-immolations in Tibet and appealed to the Tibetans across the world to shun the New Year celebrations.
Dharamsala, Jan 24 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile living in Dharamsala prayed for their compatriots, who immolated themselves to protest against the repressive Chinese rule in Tibet.
Mohali (Punjab), Jan 23 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Wednesday said he was happy that batsman Rohit Sharma clicked well after being sent out to open the innings for India in the fourth one-Day International (ODI) cricket match against England at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here.
Mohali (Punjab), Jan 23 (IANS) Beaten comprehensively by India by five wickets in the fourth one-day International (ODI) here Wednesday, England are now wary of the conditions in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh where the last game of the five-match series will be played Jan 27.
Mohali, Jan. 23 (ANI): India thrashed England by five wickets in the fourth one-day international cricket match here on Wednesday, clinching the five-match series by 3-1.
Mohali, Jan 23 (IANS) Rohit Sharma finally fulfilled expectations of his class, and along with Suresh Raina secured India a 3-1 series win over England by clinching the fourth One-day International here Wednesday.
Mohali, Jan 23 (IANS) Former England captain Paul Collingwood is getting the jitters thinking of going to blustery, snowy Dharamsala for the fifth and final One-Day International (ODI) between India and England Sunday.
Mohali, Jan 23 (IANS) India beat England by five wickets in the fourth One-Day International (ODI) to take an unassailable 3-1 in the five-match series here at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium Wednesday.
Mohali, Jan 22 (IANS) Virat Kohli, back amongst the runs with a fine 50 in Ranchi, feels the No.3 position in the batting order is best suited to him and he would like to carry on playing in the top-order.
Shimla, Jan 21 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh Monday saw a sunny but cold day with temperatures remaining below the freezing point in many places, the Met Office said. Most of the hill stations are wrapped in a thick blanket of snow.
Dharamsala, Jan 21 (ANI): Exiled Tibetans living in Dharamsala have slammed Beijing over its repressive policies that has compelled 95 of their brothers and sisters back home to resort to self-immolation over constant violation of their human rights.
Mumbai, Jan.20 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has named an unchanged 15-member squad for the remaining two one-day internationals of the five-match series against England to be played at Mohali and Dharamsala respectively.
Shimla, Jan 19 (IANS) Shimla and Manali Saturday woke to a heavy blanket of snow and no electricity. But the white mantle transformed the tourist resorts, making them even more picturesque.
Shimla, Jan 18 (IANS) Ahead of the first international match at the picturesque cricket stadium in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamsala town, a controversy has erupted over providing security during the fifth and final ODI between India and England Jan 27.
Dharamsala, Jan 17 (IANS) This picturesque Himalayan hill station, which has lured hundreds of thousands of Westerners since Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama settled here in 1960, is all set witness its first international cricket match this month.
Dharamsala, Jan 16 (IANS) Though living in exile in India for over half a century, the longing to see their homeland has not waned among the Tibetan residents in this north Indian hill town.
Shimla, Jan 13 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh transport minister will soon be available on his mobile phone 24x7 to address grievances of commuters and check incidents of misbehaviour in state-run busses.
Dharamsala, Jan 11 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Friday announced he will order a high-level probe into illegal property deals by the previous BJP government.
Dharamsala, Jan 11 (IANS) Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Himachal Pradesh assembly Friday over the death of a young man in police firing two days ago in Shimla.
Dharamsala, Jan 10 (IANS) BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Thursday took exception to the reported move of the state government to stop offering ration card holders free bags that carry photographs of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
