Himachal Pradesh's popular hill station Manali witnesses significant revival in tourism with improved hotel occupancy and tourist footfall post-monsoon devastation. Industry stakeholders express optimism as recovery gains momentum.
Despite government management of 34 prominent temples in Himachal Pradesh, pilgrims continue to face inadequate amenities and poor infrastructure at these sacred sites.
A devastating accident in Maharashtra's Raigad district claims 8 lives and leaves 15 injured when a truck carrying pilgrims falls into a deep valley. Rescue operations continue.