Dharamshala, Mar 21 : Dharamsala hopes to emerge as a likeable venue for international cricket, even as preparations are in full swing at the town''s picturesque cricket stadium for the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Dharamsala expects to host four matches, after the league commences from April 10.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has assured that the state government will provide foolproof security during the event.

Dharamsala, Mar 21 : Tibetans living in exile here released a new video giving graphic details of Chinese atrocities committed in Tibet last year.

''China''s brutality in Tibet exposed'' was released by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) here on Friday.

The video, running into eight-minutes, shows grim footage of protestors being brutally beaten by police, the sufferings and death of captives and doctors treating seriously injured monks during protests that erupted throughout Tibet since March 10, 2008.

Kinnaur (HP), Mar 21 : Hundreds of tribal men and women marched with wood cutting tools and lopped tree branches demanding acceptance of their rights on forest trees.

Under the banner of Himachal Kisan Sabha, they lopped tree branches and raised slogans for their rights of gathering fuels woods in jungles.

Protesters lamented that the State Government has barred people from their legitimate rights over fuel wood and timber distribution.

Shimla, Mar 21: The government of Himachal Pradesh has intensified the security measures at six hydel project sites in the state, including the Bhakra Dam, after receiving several threats from the militant outfits.

The other project sites put on a terror alert includes the Chamera hydel project stage I and II in Chamba District, 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakhri Project, Pong Dam and Pandoh Dam in Mandi District.

Sirmour (HP), Mar 14: Ginger farmers and traders in Himachal Pradesh have sought minimum support price fixed by the Government so as to directly export their produce.

Bella valley in Sirmour District of Himachal Pradesh is famous for producing varieties of quality ginger and the people mainly depend on cultivating ginger for their livelihood.

Kullu, March 13 : People from across Himachal Pradesh converge every year in Kullu District's Chachogi village to participate in a unique festival in which both the Gods and demons are worshipped.

The weeklong festival is known as "Kotlu". It is held to celebrate the compromise reached between the Gods and demons.