SPITI VALLEY
Braving icy heights: Election at world's highest polling station
The polling station at Tashigang, serving 62 voters from Tashigang and Gete, has been made a model polling booth.
Survival at 15,000 feet: A tiny Himalayan village fights for water and jobs
Tucked in the Himalayas at 15,256 feet, Tashigang, home to the world's highest polling station, faces severe challenges due to climate change and limited resources. As Tashigang and neighboring Gete prepare to vote, the demand for jobs and better infrastructure is pressing. Locals like Kalzang Dolma struggle with declining agriculture and job losses. Water scarcity and inadequate roads further exacerbate their difficulties.
Influencer Aarya Voraa's Spiti Valley pre-wedding shoot in strapless gown turns harrowing, hypothermia strikes at -22°C
Instagram influencer Aarya Voraa faced hypothermia shooting a pre-wedding video in Spiti Valley's extreme cold. The video triggered a debate,. Many netizens praised Vora's commitment, while others raised concerns about the choice to jeopardize safety.
Himachal's Artic marvel: Sissu Lake in Lahaul Spiti freezes amid subzero temperature
Amidst the intense winter cold in Himachal's Lahaul-Spiti, Sissu Lake has turned into a frozen marvel as temperature dropped to -15°C. The picturesque scene at an altitude exceeding 12,000 feet attracts tourists seeking a unique winter experience.
Christmas tourist rush to popular destinations chokes Manali, Solang and Atal Tunnel in Himachal
From Saturday until 10:30 am on Sunday, a staggering 12,701 vehicles passed through Atal Tunnel Rohtang. Out of these, 6,571 entered Lahaul valley, while 6,130 exited the valley through the tunnel. The surge in tourist arrivals prompted the Winter Carnival Committee in Manali to prepare for a special Christmas celebration, featuring a mega folk dance event on Mall Road.
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PM Modi in HP's Lepcha to celebrate Diwali with security forces
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Lepcha, Himachal Pradesh, to observe Diwali with the security forces. Since assuming office in 2014, Modi has consistently visited military establishments to mark the Diwali festival.
Himachal home to 75 snow leopards, says five-year scientific estimation
A recent estimation conducted in Himachal Pradesh, India, as part of the Snow Leopard Population Assessment, has revealed the presence of 44 individual snow leopards in the state. The study used camera traps to survey a vast area of the snow leopard's habitat and also assessed the population of their prey species. The highest densities of snow leopards were found in the trans-Himalayan regions of Spiti and Pin valley. The report emphasizes the importance of involving local communities in conservation efforts. Snow leopards are considered indicators of the health of Himalayan ecosystems.
Kinnaur, Spiti valley cut off from Shimla due to landslides
Alternate routes are also closed due to heavy rains and landslides. The Luhri-Aut National Highway (305) is also blocked at three places and gushing waters have entered many houses.
In a first, high-altitude Shinku La Pass connecting Lahaul with Zanskar Valley open for vehicles this time of year
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will start the construction of a tunnel connecting Himachal Pradesh with Zanskar Valley in Ladakh by July this year under its 'Project Yojak' and this tunnel would be completed by 2025. It will change the economy of Zanskar Valley as, at present, one has to travel 101 km from Manali to Darcha on Leh Road and thereafter, take a turn towards Shinku La Pass to enter Zanskar Valley.
goEgoNetwork installs EV charging facility in Spiti Valley, Himachal
Bharat AC and Dual Socket Type 2 chargers, which have been installed by the company in the Western Himalayas, have Make-in-India certification and compliance with ARAI and OCA certification, and will cater to all the EV scooters and cars, goEgoNetwork said.
goEgoNetwork installs EV charging facility in Spiti Valley
Bharat AC and Dual Socket Type 2 chargers, which have been installed by the company in the Western Himalayas, have Make-in-India certification and compliance with ARAI and OCA certification, and will cater to all the EV scooters and cars.
2021 travel diaries: ZestMoney boss, Grant Thornton Bharat CEO looking forward to explore Andamans, Japan
India Inc bosses have been missing travelling.
North India shivers in winter chill; Delhi records 'cold day'
The maximum temperature dropped to 15.2 degrees Celsius, seven notches below normal and the lowest so far this season, in the national capital, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. A "cold day" is when the minimum temperature is less than 10 degrees Celsius and the maximum is 4.4 degrees Celsius below normal.
Entire village in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul valley tests Covid positive
The surge in cases in Lahaul valley has forced the administration to restrict tourist movement to Teling nullah near the north portal of the Rohtang tunnel. Tourists were not allowed to enter Lahaul villages on Thursday. The villages beyond the tunnel have been turned into containment zones.
Dream of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel
Amar Singh and Ram Dev, sons of Arjun Gopal alias Tshidawa, said their father had suggested the construction of the tunnel to the former prime minister. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur had earlier said, "Vajpayee got the idea for constructing the tunnel on a suggestion from his friend Arjun Gopal of Tashi Dobhe village in Lahaul."
Supplied 8,500 tonne of steel for all-weather Atal Tunnel , says RINL
"Cutting through the mighty Pir Panjal range, the tunnel will reduce the travel time from Manali to Leh by 4-5 hours, enhance connectivity in remote border area of Himachal and Ladakh, save crores of rupees in transportation costs and bring in new opportunities in the region," Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was quoted as saying in the statement.
Atal Tunnel: World's longest highway tunnel to reduce distance between Manali, Leh by 46 km
It is the longest highway tunnel in the world. The strategically important tunnel is 9.02 km long and it connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. The valley was earlier cut off for about six months every year due to heavy snowfall.
Supplied 9,000 tonnes of steel for Atal Tunnel: SAIL
In a statement, the Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) said it has contributed to the mega project by supplying more than 9,000 tonnes of steel. Two-thirds of the total 15,000 tonnes of steel used in the project has been supplied by SAIL, it said.
Wanderlust 2019: Kashmir, Goa top places in India; Australia favourite destination abroad; solo trips continue to dominate travel
This year was primarily about solo travels.
NTPC signs MoU with HP to set up 520mw Hydro plants
The projects, Seli & Miyar HEPs, are located in Chenab Basin at Lahaul & Spiti district.
Travel with a twist: Gen Z give back to the society during a vacation, embrace volunteer tourism
Himalayan hamlets and war-torn areas are the most preferred destinations for youngsters.
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