Hemp Hope & Pest Peril: Himachal Charts New Agri Course Himachal Pradesh’s Agriculture Minister on Friday, August 8, 2025, underscored the urgent need for heightened pest control awareness among the state’s farming community. The meeting highlighted the devastating impact of pests on crop yields. A significant decision emerged from the meeting: the state government’s approval […]

Mandi Boy Cracks IIT Jammu: Coding Prodigy’s Dream Takes Flight Seventeen-year-old Jyotiraditya Jamwal from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, has secured a coveted Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) seat at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu. His achievement follows a stellar performance in the JEE Advanced examination. Jamwal’s journey to IIT Jammu began with an impressive […]

High Court Extends Legal Aid to Veer Parivar: Clinics Open in Himachal The Himachal Pradesh High Court has taken a significant step towards supporting the families of defence personnel. On August 8, 2025, it inaugurated Legal Services Clinics in Shimla, Kullu, and Lahaul-Spiti districts. These clinics operate under the NALSA Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana, a […]

Handlooms & Heritage: CSKHPKV Celebrates National Handloom Day The Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSKHPKV) observed National Handloom Day on August 7, 2025, with a vibrant display of cultural pride and sustainable practices. The Dean’s address underscored the crucial role of handloom weaving in empowering women and preserving India’s rich textile heritage. His […]

Himachal Reels Under Monsoon Fury: Rs 2000 Crore Loss, Death Toll Mounts Heavy rainfall continues to batter Himachal Pradesh, triggering widespread flash floods and landslides. Hundreds of roads, including vital national highways, remain blocked, crippling connectivity across the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh warnings of intense rainfall in the coming days, […]

Pong Dam’s Fury: Lahul & Spiti Braces for Flood Aftermath Torrential rainfall in the catchment areas of Pong Dam in Himachal Pradesh led to a dramatic surge in water levels on August 7, 2025. Authorities were compelled to release a staggering 3.44 lakh cusecs of water from the dam. This unexpected discharge, despite prior warnings, […]

Empowering Himachal Girls: NTPC’s Holistic CSR Initiative Takes Root NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm launched a comprehensive empowerment program for 47 girls aged 10-12 in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh on August 7, 2025. The initiative specifically targets girls from districts affected by the Kol dam project. The summer workshop focuses on a holistic approach to […]

Rajpura’s Silent Echoes: A Forgotten Himalayan Rebellion The ruins of Rajpura-Jaswan Fort in Himachal Pradesh stand as a poignant testament to a forgotten chapter of Indian history. This once formidable Jaswal Rajput stronghold, defying the might of the British forces in 1848, bore witness to fierce resistance under the leadership of Raja Umed Singh. The […]

Himachal Tourism Gets a Boost: CUHP-HPTDC MoU Opens New Avenues The Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) and the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) have joined hands to significantly upgrade the state’s tourism sector. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on August 7, 2025, outlines a collaborative effort to enhance tourism employee skills and […]