Bara Bhangal Cut Off: 600+ Villagers Face Starvation Threat A devastating bridge collapse in Kangra’s remote Bara Bhangal valley has left over 600 villagers isolated, sparking fears of severe food shortages. The incident occurred on August 6, 2025. The crucial link connecting the valley to the outside world is severed, with the primary mule path […]

Kangra’s Women Carve New Future from Wood and Paint A 50-day government-sponsored workshop in Kangra concluded on August 6, 2025, breathing new life into the region’s artistic heritage. Thirty local artisans, mostly women, received intensive training in crafting exquisite wooden décor inspired by the famed Kangra miniature paintings. The initiative, a significant boost to the […]

Pong Dam’s Floodgates Open: Kangra, Hoshiarpur on High Alert Heavy rainfall in the Kangra region forced the authorities to release 20,000 cusecs of water from the Pong Dam on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The rising water levels necessitated this controlled discharge. The district administrations of Kangra and Hoshiarpur, downstream from the dam, are maintaining a […]

Pong Dam’s Rising Waters: Kangra Faces Looming Flood Threat Residents of Mand area in Kangra district are gripped by fear as Pong Dam’s water level surges past the critical floodgate mark. The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), however, has yet to issue a water release order. This inaction has sparked widespread panic, especially given the […]

Monsoon Peril: Rajol Children Risk Lives for Education Rajol village, Kangra, faces a grim reality this monsoon season. Children are undertaking perilous journeys to reach high schools, traversing flooded rivulets and treacherous forest paths. The recent shift to a monsoon school schedule has only heightened the danger. The absence of a local high school forces […]

Monsoon Peril: Rajol Children’s Risky School Trek Rajol village, Kangra, faces a heartbreaking reality. Its children brave treacherous journeys to high school daily, risking life and limb. The lack of a local high school forces these students to navigate flooded rivulets and dense forest paths. This perilous commute is worsened by the recently implemented monsoon […]

Kangra Tea’s Revival: A Global Brand Born in the Himalayas Rajeev Sood, the visionary behind Himalayan Enterprises, was recently bestowed with a prestigious Rotary Club award. This recognition celebrates his remarkable efforts in revitalizing the Kangra tea industry. Sood’s innovative approach has transformed Kangra tea into a globally recognized brand. His company focuses on producing […]

Kangra Man Arrested, POCSO Charges Filed After Stepdaughter’s Brave Disclosure A 54-year-old man from Kangra district has been arrested on charges of raping his minor stepdaughter. The incident came to light after the brave young girl confided in her mother. Following the disclosure, a police investigation was immediately launched. A medical examination corroborated the girl’s […]

Kangra Teen’s Ordeal: Uncle Arrested, POCSO Charges Filed A fifteen-year-old girl from Kangra district delivered a baby at a local hospital on July 30, 2025, after complaining of severe stomach pain. The shocking revelation led to the arrest of her uncle. Preliminary investigations suggest the girl was subjected to repeated sexual assault. The accused uncle […]

Kangra Reels Under Monsoon Fury: Landslides Cripple District Heavy rainfall lashed Kangra district on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, triggering widespread landslides and blocking over 70 roads. The incessant downpour caused significant disruption to daily life. While National Highway authorities worked tirelessly to clear major arteries, many crucial link roads remained inaccessible. This hampered relief efforts […]