Ranaut Demands Flood Aid Transparency: Himachal’s Relief Funds Under Scrutiny Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has raised serious questions about the utilisation of central relief funds allocated to Himachal Pradesh following the devastating floods and landslides in Mandi. Her demand for complete transparency in the disbursement process has ignited a public debate. Ranaut, known for her […]

Mandi Parched: Uhl Scheme Failure Leaves City Thirsty for Third Day Mandi city continues to grapple with severe water shortage, entering its third day without regular supply. Heavy rainfall on July 29th caused significant damage to the Uhl water supply scheme, the city’s lifeline. Residents are now forced to depend on unsafe, untreated water sources, […]

High Court Rejects Bail for ED, CBI Officers in HP Scholarship Scam The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday, July 31, 2025, refused bail to Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer Vishal Deep and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) DSP Balbir Singh. Both are implicated in the ongoing Himachal Pradesh scholarship scam investigation. The court deemed […]

Mandi Tragedy: Gorge Plunge Claims One Life, Injures Nine A private bus veered off the road and plunged into a gorge near Tuna village in Mandi district on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The accident resulted in the tragic death of a 44-year-old woman. Nine other passengers sustained injuries of varying severity. Four individuals with critical […]

Lottery Returns to Himachal: Gamble on Debt Relief? Himachal Pradesh is set to revive its state-run lottery system, aiming to generate an annual revenue of Rs 50-100 crore. This move, announced on July 31, 2025, comes as the state grapples with a massive debt burden exceeding Rs 1 lakh crore. The decision, spearheaded by the […]

Himachal Reels Under Cloudburst Fury: Villages Cut Off, Crops Wiped Out A sudden and devastating cloudburst unleashed its fury on Dhanpal Kanda village in Himachal Pradesh on July 31, 2025, triggering a flash flood of unprecedented scale. The deluge wreaked havoc, destroying vital infrastructure and agricultural lands. Four bridges connecting Dhanpal Kanda to the neighbouring […]

Himachal’s Hattee Women: Redefining Marriage, Rewriting Norms The remote Hattee community of Himachal Pradesh offers a unique glimpse into a progressive social structure, where women’s autonomy reigns supreme. Their practice, known as Khitaaiyo Vivah, allows women to remarry without social stigma, a stark contrast to many parts of India. This remarriage is initiated not by […]

Himachal’s Hidden Crisis: Migrant Workers Bear Brunt of Natural Disasters A recent study has laid bare the plight of migrant workers in Himachal Pradesh during natural calamities. The research highlights their extreme vulnerability, with many facing complete livelihood loss following disasters. The study underscores a critical gap in social security nets for this vulnerable population. […]