A major public protest erupted in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district after the death of a 23-year-old woman following childbirth at a government hospital triggered allegations of medical negligence and demands for accountability. The incident has drawn widespread attention, prompting authorities to initiate an official inquiry while family members continue to seek justice. The deceased, identified...
A tragic incident unfolded in the popular hill town of Manali after a 14-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh was reportedly swept away by the strong currents of a river while vacationing with his family. Rescue teams launched an intensive search operation following the incident, but adverse river conditions have posed significant challenges to recovery efforts....
A group of Nihang Sikhs has continued its occupation of the premises around Paonta Sahib Gurdwara, declaring that it will not end its protest or leave the site until several detained members of the community are released by authorities. The ongoing standoff has drawn attention from religious leaders, local officials, and members of the Sikh...
A massive forest fire that erupted in the forested hills of Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh triggered a large-scale emergency response, prompting the deployment of Indian Air Force helicopters to assist in controlling the rapidly spreading flames. Authorities intensified firefighting operations as strong winds, dry weather conditions, and difficult terrain complicated efforts to contain the blaze....
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre and the governments of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir over the recent flood devastation caused by heavy rains and landslides. Expressing grave concern, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran observed...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several northern states as heavy rainfall continues to lash multiple regions, raising concerns over flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging. The warning covers Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, northern Punjab, northern Haryana, eastern Rajasthan, parts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha. According to...
A tragic road accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district claimed the lives of four pilgrims and left around 25 others injured on Friday. The incident took place near Jadrangal on the Chamunda-Dharamshala road, close to Ikku Mod, when a pickup truck carrying devotees reportedly lost control and plunged into a deep gorge. The victims were...
The Indian Army rescued four civilians, including one injured person, after flash floods struck parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred in the higher reaches of Rishi Dogri valley in Kinnaur district, following a cloudburst that inundated a bridge across the Sutlej river, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. The...
Heavy rainfall has impacted Himachal Pradesh over the past few days, resulting in multiple cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides, which have caused the closure of 362 roads for vehicle traffic, officials reported on Saturday, 10 August. Among these, 220 roads were obstructed in Mandi district, while 91 roads were blocked in the neighboring Kullu district...
Widespread disruptions caused by the monsoon persist in Himachal Pradesh, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) reporting that as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, 449 roads, 753 distribution transformers (DTRs), and 276 water supply schemes are still affected throughout the state. The SDMA has confirmed that the total number of fatalities has risen to 192...