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