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64 dead in Himachal Pradesh since monsoon's onset; wet spell to be on till Aug 12

Monsoon rains have caused 64 deaths and Rs 797 crore in losses across Himachal Pradesh. One hundred twenty roads remain closed, and many water supply schemes are disrupted. The Hindustan-Tibet road was reopened after a significant landslide in Kinnaur. Moderate to heavy rain continues, with a yellow alert issued until…

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Heavy rain likely across Himachal Pradesh till August 7; no flash flood warning yet: IMD

The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across Himachal Pradesh from August 3 to 7, with isolated heavy showers expected in several districts but no flash flood warning issued so far. Despite an overall 9% rainfall deficit this monsoon, areas such as Jubbal, Kotkhai, Dharamshala and Rampur have recorded excess rainfall.…

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Monsoon rains continue to hamper Himachal; 108 roads remain blocked

Monsoon rains continue to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh on Monday. One hundred and eight roads remain blocked due to landslides and debris from recent heavy rainfall. Fifteen people have tragically lost their lives in rain-related incidents across the state. Water supply schemes have also been affected, with thirty-eight…

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Why thousands of Himachal teachers are doing hunger strike after a 15-day march across the state

Thousands of primary school teachers marched across Himachal Pradesh demanding policy changes. They gathered in Shimla after a 15-day protest march concluded. Federation leaders have now begun an indefinite relay hunger strike outside the directorate. The Chief Minister assured the gathering that most demands were accepted.

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Himachal Pradesh: 121 roads shut; heavy to very heavy rain predicted

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain in parts of Himachal Pradesh from July 27 to 29. Landslides and flash floods have shut 121 roads, disrupted water supply schemes and power transformers, while several houses near Shimla have been declared unsafe. Light…

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How to Dress Kids in Indian Weather for Comfort Without Giving Up Cute Clothing Choices

The Fabric Decision Is the Only Decision That MattersEvery other choice, colour, silhouette, print, sits on top of fabric. Get the fabric wrong and nothing else can save the outfit. For most of the country, most of the year, the answer is cotton. Single-jersey cotton, mulmul, and khadi cotton all…

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India's Luxury Resort Districts: Which Ones Are Worth the Price and Which Are Overrated

Coorg, Karnataka: Worth Every RupeeCoorg earns its premium pricing because the district itself does the work. The coffee estates are real, the mist arrives without being arranged, and the better resorts, Orange County and Amanvana among them, are built into the terrain rather than imposed on it. A stay at…

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Why Getting to Tawang in Arunachal Is Harder Than Almost Any Other Destination in India

The paperwork comes before the road doesTawang is one of the few places in India where you cannot simply buy a ticket and go. Arunachal Pradesh requires an Inner Line Permit for every Indian citizen who is not from the state. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit on top…

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Munsiyari Is the Himalayan Mountain Town in Uttarakhand That India Has Not Ruined Yet

The Road Tells You Who This Place Is ForThe last stretch into Munsiyari is a narrow mountain road that takes four hours from Pithoragarh on a good day. There are no shortcuts. The bus from Almora stops at Birthi Falls, where passengers get out without being asked to, stand at…

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Weather tomorrow, July 16: IMD warns of heavy rain in Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttarakhand and Northeast; Delhi to stay cloudy with light rain, orange alert for Shimla

Weather tomorrow, July 16: The India Meteorological Department issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several Indian states. Odisha faces a red warning due to a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rainfall is also likely in Himachal Pradesh and Shimla, as per IMD. Delhi-NCR…

The Economic Times

Planning a Trip? 7 Best Hill Stations in India to Explore

This monsoon session is generally believed to be one of the most beautiful times to visit the Indian hill stations. There are less crowds,best prices, and the surroundings turn thick green, which is hard to spot during other seasons. Nonetheless, safety is becoming a real worry for tourists in this…

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The Spiti Valley Road Trip Preparation Guide Most Indian Travellers Skip Before They Go

Altitude Is the First Problem, and Most People Arrive at It Too FastKaza, the administrative centre of Spiti, sits at 3,800 metres. Kibber, one of the villages travellers push toward, is above 4,200 metres. The human body needs 24 to 48 hours to begin adjusting to each significant gain in…

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Six Remote Festivals Across India Where the Ritual Feels Like It Was Never Meant to Be Witnessed

Torgya Festival, Tawang, Arunachal PradeshThree days before Losar, the Tibetan New Year, the monks of Tawang Monastery perform Torgya in near-total isolation at 10,000 feet. The monastery, the largest in India and one of the largest in the world, sits above a town that most domestic tourists have still never…

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What Rann Utsav in Gujarat Is Really Like When the Festival Crowds Arrive at Kutch

The cold arrives before the moon doesYou book the tent cottage in October, when the Rann Utsav website loads slowly and the photographs look exactly like every other photograph you have seen of it. White. Flat. Luminous. You assume you are prepared. You are not prepared for the cold. The…

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7 Overnight Train Routes Across India That Are Worth Booking for the Scenic Ride Alone

Vivek Express: Dibrugarh to KanyakumariThe longest train route in India covers 4,286 kilometres and takes roughly 82 hours end to end. Most passengers board for a segment, not the full stretch, but those who ride the overnight portions through Odisha and Andhra Pradesh get something rare: a train moving through…

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Mountain bookings up 76 per cent in June as urban Indians flock to hills: Report

Indian mountain getaways are booming, with Zostel reporting a 76% surge in Shimla bookings and nearly 95% growth in other popular spots like Srinagar. Spontaneous travel is on the rise, with almost half of bookings made within three days of departure. Travellers are also exploring lesser-known destinations.

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2025 landslide in Shimla Act of God, NHAI tells NGT, rejects compensation claim

The National Highways Authority of India has told the National Green Tribunal that it is not liable for compensation for agricultural land damaged by a May 2025 landslide in Shimla. NHAI claims the incident was an 'Act of God' due to heavy rainfall. The authority also questioned the horticulture department's…

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5 Must-Visit Hanuman Temples in India Over 1000 Years Old

Across India, some of the most powerful centers of devotion dedicated to Hanuman are not just places of worship, but living historical landmarks where centuries of belief, rebuilding, and uninterrupted prayer continue to define spiritual life. While many temple structures have been renovated over time, several sites trace their origins…

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7 Most Powerful Hanuman Temples to Visit on Bada Mangal 2026

As the holy Tuesdays of the Jyeshtha month arrive, the spiritual intensity surrounding Lord Hanuman reaches a level that devotees across North India deeply feel rather than simply observe. Bada Mangal is not just another festival day, but a time when faith, service, and devotion come together in a powerful…

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3 Oldest Hanuman Temples in India Linked to Ramayana

Lord Hanuman is one of the most important and powerful deities of Hinduism. Considered as the 11th Rudra Avatar of Lord Shiva, Hanuman Jhi is considered the Sankatmochan, “reliever of troubles”, of sincere devotees. Moreover, being the greatest devotee ever of Bhagwan Rama, Hanuman Jhi epitomises strength, courage and devotion.…

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6 Sacred Towns Where Hanuman Is Worshipped More Than Ram

“यत्र यत्र रघुनाथ कीर्तनं तत्र तत्र कृतमस्तकाञ्जलिम्। बाष्पवारि परिपूर्ण लोचनं मारुतिं नमत राक्षसान्तकम्॥” There are some gods people worship from a distance, and then there are gods people turn to in moments of fear, stress, and helplessness. Hanuman is often one of them. Across India, people remember him before exams,…

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5 Lord Hanuman Temple Places Around the World Where Time Stands Still

Hanuman, the eternal symbol of strength, devotion, and courage, is not just a deity you can feel his energy in sacred spaces. From India to distant lands, there are temples where time seems to pause, the air vibrates with chanting, and devotion transforms the atmosphere. These are not ordinary shrines;…

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I Explored Two Of India’s Most Famous Himalayan Circuits And The Experiences Were Completely Different

Both routes offer very different, yet equally fulfilling journeys through the Himalayas.

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Cops went to arrest India AI summit’s shirtless protesters – and ended up getting booked themselves

Pre-dawn operation to arrest political workers escalates into 24-hour confrontation between two state police forces

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Delhi–Himachal Police Face-Off After Arrests Linked to AI Summit Protest

A crackdown connected to the February 20 protest during the India AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi snowballed into an extraordinary inter-state confrontation on Thursday, following the pre-dawn arrest of three Youth Congress activists in Himachal Pradesh.

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