Himachal Pradesh

For the first time, scientists from the Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have planted hing saplings in Himachal Pradesh’s Kwaring village.

"Almost no one was doing anything constructive about the pine needles. We wanted to elevate this material and make something that had a potential for mass appeal."

Measuring 9.02 km long, the “world’s longest highway tunnel” connects Manali to the Lahaul-Spiti Valley throughout the year. The Valley was earlier cut off for six months each year because of heavy snowfall.

Badshah Miyan from Jaipur is known globally for his innate leheriya art preserved for 700-years. The artist has used his skills to make handmade paper.

How many times have you thought of packing your bags and settling in the Himalayas? Dr Shilpa did just that, not to get away from her tedious life but to make medical facilities accessible in remote areas

The director of PGIMER Chandigarh, Dr Jagat Ram grew up in a small village in Himachal Pradesh and went on to win the Padma Shri for his trailblazing work in the world of cataract surgery.

To keep the people happy, and to ensure uniform development of the cities many states decided to have two capital cities.

With 5 more states implementing the One Nation, One Ration Card scheme, the count is now at 17 states in all.

The last time 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche saw his elder brother was in 1926 before he left for Tibet to complete his higher studies. But it was only 60 years later, when the brothers met in an emotional reunion.

Guided by Deputy Commissioner RK Pruthi, Sirmaur district of #Himachal Pradesh is turning waste plastic bottles into polybricks by using all kinds of trash like wrappers, cups and straws!