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
Congress suffers major jolt as BJP dominates Himachal Municipal Corporation elections
In a major jolt to the ruling Congress party in Himachal Pradesh the BJP won three Municipal Corporations (MCs) out of four MCs, after declaration of results on Sunday. A morale booster to the BJP before the Assembly election the party won the Mandi, Dharamshala and Solan municipal corporation elections,
BJP sweeps Mandi Municipal Corporation election
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has once again swept the Mandi Municipal Corporation (MC) election as its candidate won in 12 wards out of total 14 MC wards, election for which were held on May 17. After counting of votes on Sunday, BJP candidates were declared elected in 12 wards
Mandi athlete Kusum Thakur wins Gold in 200m race at National Championship
A woman athlete from a small village, Baila near Pandoh in Mandi district, has not only brought laurels for Himachal Pradesh but has also created a history by winning a gold medal in 200 meters race in 29th National Senior Federation Athletic Championship, organized at Ranchi from May 22 to 25.
Himachal Govt appoints Sanjay Gupta as Chief Secretary, CPM and BJP criticize the appointment
Himachal Pradesh Government has appointed 1988 batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) Officer Sanjay Gupta, holding charge of additional Chief Secretary (CS), as regular Chief Secretary of the state, just five days before his superannuation on May 31, through a notification issued on Tuesday. Gupta, was holding additional charge of the