Kinnaur Flash Flood Blocks National Highway 05 A sudden cloudburst triggered a flash flood on National Highway 05 in Kinnaur district on August 5, 2025, causing a complete road blockage. Thankfully, no casualties have been reported. Road clearing operations are currently underway, with authorities working to restore traffic flow as quickly as possible. The challenging […]

HP HC Slams Land Encroachment Amnesty: Deadline Looms The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered a significant blow to land encroachment regularization on August 5, 2025, declaring Section 163-A of the HP Land Revenue Act unconstitutional. The Court deemed the section, which aimed to regularize encroachments, as violating fundamental rights. The ruling stems from a public […]

PMGSY-III: Hill States Blaze New Trails, Connect 3800+ Km Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Uttarakhand have achieved a remarkable feat under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III). Collectively, these three hill states have constructed over 3,800 kilometers of vital rural roads. The project’s success showcases the adaptability of PMGSY-III to the unique geographical […]

Himachal’s crackdown: Unregistered homestays face ₹1 lakh fine Himachal Pradesh is tightening the screws on unregistered homestays. New rules mandate registration with the Tourism Department and local bodies. Failure to comply will result in hefty penalties. Repeat offenders face a steep fine of ₹1 lakh, along with disconnection of essential utilities. This stringent action aims […]

Mandi Reels Under Monsoon Fury: Crores in Damages, Lives Disrupted Torrential rains lashed Mandi district on August 5, 2025, triggering devastating landslides and flash floods. Homes were reduced to rubble, and vital infrastructure lay crippled. Roads remain blocked, cutting off entire villages and hampering rescue operations. The surging Beas River further complicates the situation. Initial […]

Zero Tolerance for Mother-to-Child HIV/Syphilis Transmission: HP Launches Statewide Screening The Himachal Pradesh government, in a significant move, has launched a comprehensive statewide initiative to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis. This collaborative effort between the National Health Mission and the Himachal Pradesh AIDS Control Society aims to screen every pregnant woman. The program […]

Himachal’s Green Revolution: Direct Transfers Boost Natural Farming The Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department has announced a significant boost to its natural farming initiative. The department directly procured wheat, maize, and raw turmeric from farmers, channeling payments swiftly through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. This move ensures farmers receive timely compensation for their produce, a […]

HPCC Presidency: A Battle for Leadership Amidst Growing Resentment The selection of a new president for the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) is facing significant delays, leaving the party grappling with a nine-month organizational vacuum and simmering discontent among its ranks. Two prominent names are currently in contention: Rohit Thakur and Ashish Butail. However, the […]

Landslide Cripples Pathankot-Mandi Highway: Thousands Stranded A massive landslide near Bhali has completely blocked the crucial Pathankot-Mandi National Highway, causing significant traffic disruptions between Pathankot, Mandi, and several other towns in Himachal Pradesh. The incident occurred on August 5, 2025. The highway remains closed, leaving thousands of commuters stranded. Authorities are working tirelessly to clear […]