Shimla, Jan 15 (IANS) More than 30 houses were gutted in a fire in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh early on Sunday, officials said.No casualties were reported as the blaze destroyed the wooden houses in Tangnu village, Deputy Commissioner of Police Rohan Thakur told IANS.More than 50 people have been rendered homeless and cattle also perished in the fire."The affected families have been shifted...

Source : News Track India | 127 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Shimla

Death toll climbs to seven as Shimla records -3.2 degrees

(Himachal Pradesh) , Jan. 11 : The death toll due to intense cold climbed to seven as Himachal Pradesh's Shimla recorded this season's lowest temperature of -3.2 degrees.Normal life continued to remain out of gear due to snowfall at higher reaches in Shimla.Several parts of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba and Kangra districts continue to experience light snowfall during the night.The MeT office has forecast...

Source : Newkerala | 131 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Shimla

No respite from cold wave conditions in Himachal Pradesh

Jan. 11 : In Himachal Pradesh, normal life continues to remain out of gear due to snowfall at higher reaches.Several...

Source : Newkerala | 131 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Shimla

Shimla remains cut-off as heavy snowfall disrupts life

Jan 9 : : Shimla and few other parts of Himachal Pradesh remained cut-off by road from rest of the state for the third consecutive day because of heavy snowfall, reports said.The seasons first snowfall that started in the night of Janyary 6-7 threw normal life out of gear disrupting road traffic and snapping power as trees and electric poles lay on roads over an extensive area.More than a foot of snow...

Source : Newkerala | 133 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Shimla

Heavy snowfall disrupts normal life in Shimla, electricity snapped

(Himachal Pradesh) , Jan. 9 : Normal life was thrown out of gear in Himachal Pradesh' Shimla as it remained covered under thick blanket of snow following heavy snowfall for the third consecutive day.Power and water supply were disrupted and traffic on roads remained affected due to the heavy snowfall.However, several parts of the town and key residential localities remained dark on Sunday.Power supply...

Source : Newkerala | 133 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Shimla

Distressed by snowfall, HP CM orders public works to restore traffic

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) , Jan. 8: Owing to heavy snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Sunday directed public works authorities to restore vehicular traffic on major roads on priority basis and link roads at the earliest.Singh had to move out of his car and walk as his vehicle could not enter his residence Holly Lodge here at Jakhu state capital, Shimla.Chief...

Source : Newkerala | 134 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Shimla

Intense cold wave conditions continue in most parts of Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) , Jan. 4 : Intense cold wave conditions continue to sweep most parts of Himachal Pradesh.The mercury has further dropped after high altitude tribal areas experienced light snowfall yesterday during the day.The MeT office has predicted snow or rain in mid and higher hills over next six days and rains and thundershowers in lower hills.The higher reaches in tribal district of...

Source : Newkerala | 138 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Shimla

Mild snow near Shimla hills triggers tourist rush

Shimla: The tourist resorts of Kufri and Narkanda near Shimla experienced mild snow in the past 24 hours, the weather bureau said on Monday, triggering a rush of tourists.The state capital remained cloudy a day earlier and experienced a sunny morning on Monday.Shimla recorded the minimum temperature at 3.9 degrees Celsius, an official of the Met department told IANS.Nearby tourist spots like Kufri,...

Source : Zeenews | 139 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Shimla

Shimla welcomes tourists with fashion show during winter carnival

The north Indian hill town Shimla recently organised a fashion show to boost tourism in the region as a part of Shimla winter carnival the fashion show was main attraction in hill resort.The fashion show was the main attraction as scores of tourists gathered at the Ridge Maidan, the heart of the town where people came to have a glimpse of models walking on the ramp in the cold weather in hills.The...

Source : Newkerala | 143 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Shimla

Himachal State Museum an eye candy for tourists

Himachal Pradesh has always been the favourite destination for tourists from all across the country. No wonder, as it has many tourist attractions and monuments of cultural heritage.The museum, started with the objective of preserving the culture and history of the state, came into being on January 26, 1974.The objects put up for display belong to India archaeology, state heritage, anthropology, a...

Source : Newkerala | 143 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Shimla