Una Drowns: 50-Year Rainfall Record Triggers Havoc Una district in Himachal Pradesh bore the brunt of an unprecedented downpour on August 1-2, 2025. The region recorded a staggering 258 mm of rainfall, the highest in half a century. The deluge, which began Friday night, unleashed widespread destruction. Homes, businesses, and agricultural lands suffered extensive damage. […]

Monsoon Mayhem: Himachal Braces for Two Months of Torrential Rains Himachal Pradesh is bracing for a prolonged spell of intense rainfall over the next two months. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal precipitation for August and September. However, the IMD has also indicated that some districts may experience variations from this overall trend. […]

BSF’s Himalayan Ascent: Honouring Heroes, Cleaning Mountains The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched an ambitious mountaineering expedition to four peaks in Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. This challenging undertaking, commencing August 2, 2025, serves a dual purpose. The expedition aims to hone the mountaineering skills of BSF personnel. It also stands as a tribute to […]

Una Reels Under Monsoon Fury: Rs 1678 Crore Loss, Lives Lost Torrential rains have unleashed havoc in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district, causing widespread flooding and disrupting normal life. The deluge has submerged roads, crippling transportation and impacting essential services. Educational institutions remain shut as a precautionary measure, affecting thousands of students. The crucial Chandigarh-Dharamshala highway […]

Himachal Reels Under Monsoon Fury: Malana Cut Off, Dam Fails Heavy rainfall has unleashed devastation across Himachal Pradesh, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The picturesque village of Malana is now completely isolated after its crucial bridge collapsed. The failure of a dam at the Malana-I Hydropower Project has compounded the crisis. Flash […]

HPPSC Welcomes New Member: Dr. Kumar Takes Oath Dr Pavnesh Kumar was formally inducted into the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) on Saturday, August 2, 2025. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Raj Bhavan. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla administered the oath of office to Dr Kumar. The ceremony was witnessed by the First […]

Glacier Tears: HP CM Urges Youth to Act on Climate Crisis Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu attended a special screening of the short film “The Last Drop” on Friday, August 1, 2025. The film powerfully depicted the alarming effects of climate change and glacial melt in the state. The Chief Minister stressed the […]