Kasauli

Everything you need to know about Kasauli: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Kasauli: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Himachal hills pleasant, expect more rain

May 10, 2013 at 7:02 PM

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.

Temperatures rise in Himachal, rain expected Monday

April 28, 2013 at 7:16 PM

Shimla, April 28 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh experienced slightly warm weather Sunday and the state's Una town recorded a high of 35 degrees Celsius, an official said. But the Met office here forecast rains and thundershowers soon.

Realty prices plummet in Himachal Pradesh

March 28, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Shimla, March 28 (IANS) Amidst confusion over whether a law relating to apartment ownership will be replaced, property prices in Himachal Pradesh have plumetted upto 30 percent in the past year, real estate experts say.

Indian school team to bid for Everest world record

February 5, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 5 (IANS) A six-student team will make a bid for a world record to become the first school team to scale Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world.

Himachal sunny, but nippy

January 21, 2013 at 1:44 PM

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.

Himachal slightly warmer, snow forecast

January 9, 2013 at 5:45 PM

Shimla, Jan 9 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh Wednesday saw a marginal rise in temperature owing to prevailing dry weather, but the weatherman said rain and snow were likely this weekend.

Cold wave continues in Himachal

January 5, 2013 at 2:07 PM

Shimla, Jan 5 (IANS) The cold wave continued to grip Himachal Pradesh Saturday with the higher reaches experiencing temperatures below freezing point.

Himachal slightly warmer, dry weather prevails

January 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM

Shimla, Jan 4 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh Friday saw a marginal rise in temperatures owning to long sunny days, but large parts reeled under the biting cold with the minimum temperature staying below freezing point.

Himachal resorts chock-a-block with revellers

December 31, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Shimla/Manali, Dec 31 (IANS) The December chill has failed to freeze the thrill in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, where hotels were chock-a-block with revellers for the New Year's-Eve celebrations.

Sunny but chilly weather in Himachal

December 30, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Shimla, Dec 30 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh saw a sunny Sunday morning but temperatures remained below the freezing point in many places. The Met Office here said such conditions would continue till Tuesday.

Catch the sun on New Year's eve in Himachal

December 29, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Shimla, Dec 29 (IANS) Don't let the weather fog your New Year celebrations. Catch the sun, which is giving northern India's plains a miss these days, in the hills of Himachal Pradesh.

Snow, rain dip mercury in Himachal

November 30, 2012 at 2:23 PM

Shimla, Nov 30 (IANS) Snowfall and rain pushed down the temperatures by several notches in Himachal Pradesh Friday. The weatherman said the state will not see any snow or rain in the coming days.

Keylong in Himachal shivers at minus 3.1 degrees

November 15, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Shimla, Nov 15 (IANS) The mercury dipped to minus 3.1 degrees Celsius at Keylong in remote Lahaul-Spiti district Thursday while tourist resorts of Kalpa in Kinnaur and Manali reeled under cold wave with a low of 0.4 and zero degree Celsius, respectively.

Virbhadra denies role in land deal with DLF)

October 19, 2012 at 11:10 PM

Shimla/New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh Friday denied allegations that he violated land laws to enable his brother-in-law to sell land to realty major DLF for an ultra-luxury housing project in the state as the BJP sharpened its attack on the Congress leader who is spearheading its poll effort.

Virbhadra denies role in land deal with DLF

October 19, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Shimla, Oct 19 (IANS) Congress leader and five-time Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh Friday denied the allegation that he violated land laws to enable his brother-in-law to sell land parcels to realty major DLF for an ultra-luxury housing project in the state.

Mountain biking picks speed in Himachal (With Image)

October 11, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Shimla, Oct 11 (IANS) Cycling through the rugged mountain tracks of Himachal Pradesh is on a roll. And this time, the adventurous mountain bikers are not just foreigners.

Heavy rains in Himachal, more in store

September 18, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Shimla, Sep 18 (IANS) Temperatures across Himachal Pradesh fell Tuesday due to widespread rain with Hamirpur town recording the highest amount - 164 mm - in the state, the met office said. More rains are in store.

Delay in flat transfer hits Himachal real estate

September 2, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Shimla, Sep 2 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has spiked plans of over 60 builders and developers to sell flats and cottages in the hill state.

Himachal likely to get 50,000 weekend tourists

August 9, 2012 at 1:13 PM

Shimla/Manali, Aug 9 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh is expected to get nearly 50,000 tourists during the three-day weekend starting with the Janmashtami holiday Friday, officials said Thursday.

Dry spell raises temperatures in Himachal hills

July 18, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Shimla, July 18 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh were warm again Wednesday as monsoon remained elusive, with the state's Paonta Sahib town recording a high of 39 degrees Celsius, the weather office here said.

Himachal gets drenched

July 7, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Shimla, July 7 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh may see moderate to heavy rainfall in the next few days, a weather official said here Saturday, following widespread rainfall over the past two days.

Come, ski down Himachal's grassy slopes (Lifestyle Feature)

June 24, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Manali (Himachal Pradesh), June 24 (IANS) You don't have to wait for the snow to ski in Himachal Pradesh. The turfed slopes of the picturesque Solang Valley in the western Himalayas beckon you to put on your skis - these ones with wheels - and slide down into pleasure.

Temperatures soar across Himachal, rain in store

June 21, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Shimla, June 21 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh again saw the mercury rising Thursday, recording temperatures three to seven degrees above the average. But the Met office forecast rains and thundershowers soon.

Today's children want to burst into poetry: Ruskin Bond (Interview) (With image)

June 19, 2012 at 11:19 AM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Today's youngsters are writing a lot of poetry to put their emotions into words unlike in the past when they liked to read and think, says iconic Indian storyteller of British origin Ruskin Bond.

India pale ale strives to compete with English beer

June 18, 2012 at 1:43 PM

London, June 18 (ANI): For centuries, English brewers have shipped beers to India, but now the subcontinent's entrepreneurs are developing their own.

India pale ale strives to compete with English beer

June 18, 2012 at 1:20 PM

London, June 18 (ANI): For centuries, English brewers have shipped beers to India, but now the subcontinent's entrepreneurs are developing their own.

Rains in store in Himachal Pradesh

June 4, 2012 at 11:13 PM

Shimla, June 4 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh will get relief from the scorching heat as the Met office Monday forecast rains and thundershowers soon, even as the state recorded a high temperature of 42.4 degrees Celsius in Una.

Heat grips Shimla too

May 29, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Shimla, May 29 (IANS) The searing summer heat has not even spared Shimla, the popular hill resort people normally flock to in this season.

Shimla's temperature 6 degrees above average

May 29, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Shimla, May 29 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh Tuesday were unusually hot with prominent tourist spots recording maximum temperatures two to five degrees above the average, the weather office here said. Shimla's maximum temperature was six degrees Celsius above the average.

A tribute to Balraj Sahni in Himachal hills

May 9, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Shimla, May 9 (IANS) Screen legend Balraj Sahni was very fond of the hills and now his actor-son Parikshit Sahni is paying him a tribute by setting his first production venture - with the army as its theme - in Himachal Pradesh.

Buying dream cottage in Himachal may get tougher

April 11, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Shimla, April 11 (IANS) Buying an ultra-luxury cottage or a flat in the idyllic settings of Himachal Pradesh will get tougher and costlier if the state government accepts a commission's report recommending scrapping of the Himachal Pradesh Apartment and Property Regulation Act of 2005.

Ruskin Bond returns with 'Rusty'

March 29, 2012 at 3:20 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Indo-Angian writer Ruskin Bond's lovable character 'Rusty' is set for a comeback after 15 years with 'Ek Tha Rusty-2' ready to hit the small screen.

Himachal Pradesh records rise in foreign tourists inflow

March 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Shimla, Mar 20 (ANI): Compared to last year, Himachal Pradesh recorded a sharp increase of 32000 foreign tourists, who made Himachal Pradesh as their favourite destination in the year 2011-12. It was estimated that nearly 4.85 lakh foreign tourists arrived in 2011-12 in the state in comparison to last year's 4.53 lakh.

Himachal Pradesh records rise in foreign tourists inflow

March 20, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Shimla, Mar 20 (ANI): Compared to last year, Himachal Pradesh recorded a sharp increase of 32000 foreign tourists, who made Himachal Pradesh as their favourite destination in the year 2011-12. It was estimated that nearly 4.85 lakh foreign tourists arrived in 2011-12 in the state in comparison to last year's 4.53 lakh.

Fresh snowfall freezes water supply pipes in Himachal

January 10, 2012 at 6:35 PM

Shimla, Jan 10 (ANI): Water supply in Himachal Pradesh was disrupted with fresh snowfall as a consequence of which water in the supply pipes became frozen.

Dalhousie has fresh snowfall

January 5, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Dalhousie, Jan 5 (ANI): Fresh snow in Dalhousie town of Himachal Pradesh brought cheer to tourists and locals alike on Thursday.

Snowfall cheers apple growers in Himachal Pradesh

December 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM

Shimla, Dec 17 (ANI): The recent snowfall in Himachal Pradesh has lightened up the faces of apple growers, as they expect to have a bumper crop this season.

Himachal Pradesh receives fresh snowfall

December 9, 2011 at 8:30 PM

Kullu, Dec 9(ANI): Tourists and locals witnessed fresh snowfall in Kullu town of Himachal Pradesh on Friday.

Himachal receives season's first snowfall

January 1, 2011 at 6:27 PM

Dharamsala, Jan 1 (ANI): The long wait for tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh's Dharamsala city was over on Saturday, as the region received its first snowfall of the season along with some heavy showers.

Tourists flock to Srinagar, Shimla to enjoy first snowfall

December 31, 2010 at 9:14 PM

Srinagar/Shimla, Dec.31 (ANI): Scores of tourists thronged various hill stations in Srinagar and Shimla to enjoy the first snowfall of the season.

Indian Air Force officers begins an expedition to Himalayan region

July 30, 2010 at 7:28 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): Officers of the Indian Air Force began a 16-day expedition from New Delhi to the Himalayan region on motorcycles on Friday.

How Congress candidate woos Delhi 'pahalwans' (Poll Prattle)

May 3, 2009 at 5:35 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Trust politicians to use all weapons in their arsenal to woo prospective voters.

Snow, rains wash off Himachal farmers' hopes

April 10, 2009 at 7:57 AM

Shimla, April 9 (IANS) Moderate to heavy snowfall and rain at many places in Himachal Pradesh Thursday triggered fresh worries for the farmers in the state.

Western disturbance causes drizzle in Delhi, snow in Himachal

March 25, 2009 at 11:46 PM

New Delhi/Shimla, March 25 (IANS) A slight drizzle in the national capital caused the mercury to dip, as fresh snow in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh intensified cold in the hill state.

Fresh snow brings cold to Himachal

March 25, 2009 at 7:07 PM

Shimla, March 25 (IANS) Fresh snow in the higher reaches and intermittent rain in the low and mid hills intensified cold in Himachal Pradesh Wednesday.

A king and a spider for inspiration

March 21, 2009 at 6:50 PM

Virender Kashyap has lost all the 10 elections he has fought in his three-decade-long political career. So will the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate from Shimla make it this time?

HLL Lifecare denies controversy over vaccine complex

March 9, 2009 at 6:42 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 9 (IANS) HLL Lifecare Ltd, which is setting up an integrated vaccine complex (IVC) in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu, has denied allegations that the central government closed down three state-run vaccine manufacturers last year to favour the IVC project.

Himachal Pradesh CRI to resume vaccine production

January 19, 2009 at 5:26 PM

Shimla, Jan 19 (IANS) The central government has finally allowed the Central Research Institute (CRI) at Kasauli town in Himachal Pradesh to restart the production of vaccines for the national immunisation programme.

Intense cold, dense fog has northern India in its grip (Roundup)

January 3, 2009 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Thousands of people in northern India were stranded at railway stations and airports Saturday due to delays and cancellations caused by thick fog. The cold weather claimed over 50 lives this week as it tightened its grip on the region.

Foggy mornings, icy weather have north India shivering

January 2, 2009 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A day into the year 2009, northern India shivered as temperatures plummeted. While Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana were blanketed with fog in the morning, the sun shone brightly in some Himachal Pradesh tourist hot spots.

I have revisited my school days, Ruskin Bond says about new book

December 19, 2008 at 10:39 AM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Grandfather is a man of many gifts. Granny makes gooseberry jam and looks after everyone, Uncle Ken gets into strange situations and Aunt Ruby is afraid of flowers. Mr Oliver, the scoutmaster, eagerly looks forward to his retirement.

Ramadoss assures support to West Bengal in field of public health

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

New Delhi, Sept 23 (ANI): The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss today assured all cooperation to West Bengal in the field of public health.