15 children killed in devastating fire at Lucknow coaching center
At least 15 children died and five others injured on Monday afternoon after a devastating fire engulfed a three storied commercial building, in which a coaching center was being run in Purnia area of Aliganj in Lucknow. The Medical Superintendent of KGMU Trauma Center, Lucknow Dr. Anil Aggarwal said, “At
Six feared dead, 40 trapped as temple structure collapses in Maharashtra
Six people are feared dead and around 40 devotees believed to be trapped after the roof of an under-construction sabha mandap ( slab) collapsed at the Yashwadi Maruti Temple in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district on Saturday,. According to initial information, the roof of the under-construction sabha mandap located in front of
643 students including 63 PhD scholars get degrees at 14th convocation of IIT Mandi
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, held its 14th Convocation at IIT campus Mandi on Saturday where 643 students were awarded degrees Including 63 Ph.D. Scholars, besides 259 postgraduate and 321 undergraduate students. B.K. Goenka, Founder of Welspun World was the Chief Guest of the function, while Prof. V.
HRTC to provide free travelling facility to NEET candidates on June 21
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has allowed free travelling facility for candidates appearing in National Eligibility –cum- Entrance Test (NEET) -2026 on June 21, throughout the state. A spokesperson of the HRTC informed on Friday, “The candidates appearing in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-2026, scheduled to be held on
BBMB Pandoh issues alert to release water from Pandoh Dam
The engineers of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), Pandoh Dam, have issued an alert for residents of Mandi, Hamirpur and Kangra districts, residing near Beas river to remain vigilant due to release of water from the Pandoh Dam. In a press release, issuing the alert they stated “Due to snow
Three tourists rescued after falling into Parvati river near Manikaran
Three tourists, who fell in the Parvati river near Manikaran Gurudwara on Tuesday, had a narrow escape after locals and a rescue team pulled them out from the gushing water. As per an information, “The incident occurred on Tuesday when three members of a family (husband, wife and a child),
Cancer cases rise in Himachal; Environmentalists seek ban on toxic pesticides
With Himachal Pradesh taking second position in India in the rising number of cancer cases, the environmentalists have demanded a ban on certain toxic pesticides and insecticides used by farmers and orchardists of the state . Based on a study conducted by Himachal Niti Abhiyan (HNA) and an agriculture researcher,
Entry tax dispute escalates after imposition of ‘Khalsa Tax’ at Kiratpur Sahib
The imposition of ‘ Khalsa Tax ‘ on the border of Himachal and Punjab at Kiratpur Sahib by certain ‘Nihang Sinkhs’ , in response to entry tax being charged by Himachal Pradesh government from vehicles entering the state , has created a new controversy . The residents of Punjab living
Four students of Him Academy qualify JEE Advanced
Him Academy Hamirpur proudly celebrates a remarkable academic achievement as four of its students have successfully qualified JEE Advanced 2026, one of the most prestigious engineering entrance examinations in the country. Director of Him Academy, Pankaj Lakhanpal said, “Adding a special feather to the school Capt, Kalpit Thakur has secured
SJVN organizes tree plantation to preserve environment
The Satluz Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) organized a tree plantation drive on Tuesday at Chamiyana , Shimla to observe the World Environment Day. Director (Personnel) of SJVN Ajay Kumar Sharma said, “The programme was organized under the leadership of Chairman- cum- and Managing Director, Bhupender Gupta under ‘Ek Ped Maa