Captain Vikram Batra, Param Vir Chakra awardee, a gallant officer of the Indian Army, was born in a small village called Bandla in Palampur Tehsil of District Kangra (Himachal Pradesh).
Who was Captain Vikram Batra?
Captain Vikram Batra was one of the twins born to Sh. G.L. Batra (Retd. Principal) and Smt. Kamla Kanta (School teacher), on 9th September 1974, in...
Himachal Pradesh, a northern region state located in the lap of the Western Himalayas, is home to numerous snow-clad mountains, lush green valleys, thick forests, terraced fields, numerous rivers, rivulets, and lakes. Himachal Pradesh is well-known as the ‘Dev Bhoomi’ (Land of Gods and Goddesses). The name Himachal is derived from ‘HIM” and ‘achal’ meaning ‘mountain of snow.' Himachal...
The Kinnauri Cap and the dry flowers on it have always been a center of attraction. Kinnauri cap is not only famous in Himachal but all over the world. This cap which is locally known as “Thepang” is the symbol of pride, culture, prestige, and love.
The green or red colour velvet on the cap is, locally, called “ Mokhmal”....
