Himachal’s Millet Miracle: TB Fight Gets Nutritional Boost ACME Welfare Foundation, in collaboration with Tashvika India Food, is making significant strides in Himachal Pradesh’s fight against tuberculosis. The initiative, operating under the Nikshay Mitra program, provides crucial nutritional support to TB patients. The core of this initiative is “Amrit Bhojanam,” a unique millet-based nutrition kit. […]

Cement Price War Looms: GST Cut Sparks Hope in Himachal The GST Council’s decision to slash cement tax from 28% to 18%, announced on September 6, 2025, has ignited hopes of lower prices in Himachal Pradesh. Consumers eagerly await a tangible reduction at the retail level. However, cement manufacturers in the state are currently assessing […]

Yeh Dil Maange More: Remembering Captain Vikram Batra’s Kargil Valor Captain Vikram Batra, a name synonymous with unmatched courage and patriotism, was born in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, on September 9, 1974. His bravery during the Kargil War etched his name in the annals of Indian military history. Batra’s leadership was instrumental in securing several key […]

Solan Reels Under Monsoon Fury: Landslides, Crop Losses Haunt Himachal Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district bore the brunt of an unusually intense monsoon this September. Torrential rains, far exceeding normal levels, triggered a series of devastating landslides. The landslides not only blocked vital transportation routes, causing significant disruption to daily life, but also wreaked havoc on […]

Kalka-Shimla Railway Chugs Back to Life After Landslide Ordeal The iconic Kalka-Shimla railway line resumed services on September 6, 2025, after a week-long disruption caused by landslides. Three trains successfully completed the journey, marking a significant step towards normalcy. However, passenger occupancy remained low, hovering around 50%, primarily attributed to the persistent heavy rainfall. Many […]

Himachal’s Apple Belt Cut Off: Landslides Leave Balichowki Villagers in Peril Heavy rains and devastating landslides have cut off Balichowki in Mandi district, leaving villagers facing severe hardships. Communication networks have collapsed, with electricity and phone services completely disrupted. Roads remain blocked, isolating several villages and creating a humanitarian crisis. Essential supplies, including rations, are […]

Kullu Tragedy: Nine Dead, Rescue Mission Underway Devastating landslides in Kullu district claimed nine lives between September 2nd and 4th. Eight victims were identified as tourists from Kashmir, while one was a local resident. Recovery operations, involving the Kullu district administration and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), are ongoing. The challenging terrain is hampering […]

Mandi’s Apple Economy Chokes as Landslides Cripple Roads Heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides have left Mandi district’s road network in tatters, severely impacting the region’s economy, particularly its crucial apple trade. While the district administration reports the reopening of 28 roads, a staggering 193 remain impassable. This leaves hundreds of apple orchards inaccessible, threatening the […]

Kangra Airport Extends Hours: Lifeline to Rain-Ravaged Villages The Kangra airport has extended its Air Traffic Control (ATC) operational hours to facilitate the delivery of essential supplies to remote areas cut off by heavy rainfall. This crucial support is enabling the Indian Air Force to utilize helicopters for vital relief efforts. These helicopters are proving […]

Himachal Floods: 900 Roads Blocked, Kullu Crippled Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh, leaving 900 roads, including three National Highways, impassable. The situation is particularly dire in Kullu district. Power and water supplies remain severely disrupted across the affected areas. Numerous transformers have been damaged, leaving many residents without electricity. Similarly, several water […]