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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday linked the Valley's tourism with global climate change, saying that the reality of climate change cannot be ignored any further, and the tourism in famed Gulmarg is dependent on snow. "If I don't have snow, I can't sell Gulmarg. We see glaciers receding, snowfall reducing; these are facts we must confront. The reality of climate change can no longer be ignored," said the Chief Minister after inaugurating the 17th annual convention of t ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday emphasised that Jammu and Kashmir is ideally placed as a destination for adventure tourism activities. Addressing the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) at the Sher-i- Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), the Chief Minister lauded the efforts of ATOAI for organizing its 17th Annual Convention at Srinagar, aimed at promoting responsible, safe, sustainable and resilient adventure touri ...Read More >
Srinagar, Dec 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that without snow the government cannot sell Gulmarg and that the impact of climate change can't be ignored on Kashmir's tourism sector, especially on winter destinations. The Chief Minister made the remark at the inauguration of the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) at the Sher-I-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar. Addressing the gathering ...Read More >
Shimla/Dharamshala, Dec 1 (PTI) Issuing a strict warning to 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) mafia in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said drug peddlers have no place in the 'Devbhoomi', announcing rewards for those who help in busting major networks. The chief minister led an Anti-chitta Awareness Walkathon from the Dari ground in Dharamshala to the Police Ground on Monday. Addressing the event, he said, "This fight is not just against traffickers, it is against ...Read More >
Shimla: The third edition of the Shimla Flying Festival and Hospitality Expo took off on Saturday in Junga, situated around 35 kilometres from Shimla.The four-day event features a Paragliding Pre-World Cup and Pre-Asian League Championship, drawing nearly 60 pilots from countries including China, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, and Finland, along with participants from 10 Indian states.Naresh Chauhan, principal media advisor to chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, inaugurated the fest ...Read More >
Megan Elizabeth Roberts had taken a solo flight from Bir-Billing on Saturday. Dharamshala/Shimla: The body of the 27-year-old Canadian paraglider who had crashed into the Dhauladhar ranges has been brought to Kangra, officials said on Tuesday. Megan Elizabeth Roberts had taken a solo flight from Bir-Billing on Saturday. A search operation was mounted based on the coordinates she had sent through her satellite phone. At length, a team on foot reached the crash site at 13,000 feet, where it f ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): Canadian paraglider Megan Elizabeth (27) was found dead on October 20 after her paraglider crashed-landed in the snow range of the Dhauladhar mountains near the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala. She had taken off from the Bir-Billing paragliding site on October 18. Her body was recovered during a rescue operation conducted by the Indian Institute of Mountaineering, Dehradun, local climbers, and volunteers from the Bir Billing Paragl ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): Canadian paraglider Megan Elizabeth (27) was found dead on October 20 after her paraglider crashed-landed in the snow range of the Dhauladhar mountains near the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala. She had taken off from the Bir-Billing paragliding site on October 18. Her body was recovered during a rescue operation conducted by the Indian Institute of Mountaineering, Dehradun, local climbers, and volunteers from the Bir Billing Paragl ...Read More >
Comedian and host Bharti Singh, who recently announced her second pregnancy, shared a heartwarming moment with her son, Laksh Singh Limbachiyaa, fondly called Golla. In her latest YouTube vlog, Bharti was seen tearing up as her two-year-old son adorably promised to take care of his soon-to-be-born sibling. Bharti's Emotional Moment With Golla In the video, Bharti asked her son, "Chota baby ko pyaar karoge na (Will you love the little baby)?" Golla, in his innocent yet confident tone, replied, ...Read More >
The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, in collaboration with ABVIMAS Manali, conducted a six-day paragliding refresher course to promote safe and sustainable adventure tourism across Jammu, including Aithem, Surinsar, and Sanasar. The Tourism department of Jammu and Kashmir is working to introduce Paragliding at various locations, especially in the Jammu region, as many areas in Jammu are suitable for this activity. The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu organised a six-day refresher course for its per ...Read More >
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh cabinet, led by chief minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, has approved the creation and filling of more than 4,200 govt posts across various departments. The move aims to strengthen key sectors, including power, health, and law enforcement.The newly approved positions include Bijli Upbhogta Mitras and technical mates for the state electricity board, trainee patwaris for land administration, trainee staff nurses and trainee medical officers for the health department, tra ...Read More >
Kerala's scenic hill station, Munnar, has secured a coveted spot among the top eight rural destinations in Asia, according to a recent ranking by digital travel platform Agoda. Known for its sprawling tea plantations, mist-covered hills, and tranquil surroundings, Munnar is attracting travelers seeking immersive experiences in nature away from India's bustling cities. Agoda's list, compiled from accommodation searches across eight Asian markets between 15 February and 15 August 2025, places Mal ...Read More >
More than 10,000 police personnel and 3,000 traffic cops, aided by hi-tech surveillance, including under-vehicle systems, FRS and ANPR cameras, are being deployed in Delhi as the national capital gears up for Independence Day, an official said on Tuesday. IMAGE: Paramilitary personnel stand guard near Red Fort ahead of Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi, August 10, 2025. Photograph: Ishant Chauhan/ANI Photo With two days left for Independence Day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will ...Read More >
Dharamshala, July 14 (UNI) A 25 year old tourist from Gujarat died when a paraglider carrying him crashed while taking off, a a senior police officer said today. Satish Rajesh Bhai, resident of Rohit Pass Garima of Ahmedabad, Gujrat and paraglider Pilot Surajcrashed while taking off at Indrunag paragliding take off site last evening . Kangra District Additional Superintendent of Police Hitesh Lakhanpal told UNI today that due to crashing of the paraglider at the take off site Satish Rajesh Bha ...Read More >
Bilaspur (HP), Jul 14 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh government has banned adventure activities in the state for two months, from July 15 to September 15, owing to the monsoon, officials said on Monday. Action will be taken by the Tourism Department in case of violation, a notification issued here said. Every year, adventure activities are closed for two months during the rainy season, and tourists have to wait for two months to participate in paragliding, river rafting, water sports and other activit ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 14 (PTI) Amidst protests by opposition parties over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, BJP's Assam unit on Monday extended full support to the exercise, stating that it is necessary to weed out illegal voters from the rolls. The state unit of the ruling party maintained that such an exercise was needed in the northeastern state to detect illegal voters included in electoral rolls allegedly by the Congress. Also Read | India Hopes Zero Tolera ...Read More >
The local station house officer (SHO) has been directed to investigate the case. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Tourist Satish (27) from Gujarat died after a paragliding crash near Dharamshala * The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Indru Nag Paragliding Site on Sunday * Satish was treated at Zonal Hospital Dharamshala and Tanda Medical College before dying Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Shimla: A tourist who sustained serious injuries after h ...Read More >
New Delhi: Travel has always been fun and one of the most happening ways to connect with nature and relax amidst the serene views. It is a therapy to relax and rejuvenate and get back to your daily routine even stronger and light-headed. Travel has always possessed a unique charm, acting as a doorway to a world of fresh experiences, diverse cultures, and thrilling adventures. For those yearning to break free from their daily routines, it offers an opportunity to reconnect with the beauty of the ...Read More >
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