Cosmetic Crackdown: Govt. to Shutter Rogue Manufacturers The Ministry of Health has significantly tightened the noose around unscrupulous cosmetic manufacturers. New amendments to cosmetic regulations empower authorities to suspend or cancel licenses of companies failing to meet quality standards. Previously, a lack of stringent punitive measures hampered regulatory efforts. This left consumers vulnerable to sub-standard […]

Tiranga’s Triumphant Return: BJP’s Week-Long Swadesh Yatra The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for a nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, commencing August 10th and culminating on August 15th. This ambitious initiative aims to reignite patriotic fervour across the nation. The week-long programme will encompass a diverse range of activities. These include paying homage […]

Monsoon Mayhem: Rs 1952 Crore Damage, 108 Lives Lost Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across the nation, leaving a trail of destruction and grief in their wake. Preliminary assessments reveal losses exceeding Rs 1,952.51 crore. The Public Works Department (PWD) has borne the brunt of the damage, with infrastructure severely impacted. The scale of the […]

Monsoon Mayhem: Rs 2000 Crore Damage, 108 Lives Lost in State Floods Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across the state, causing widespread devastation and claiming 108 lives. Preliminary assessments peg the damage at a staggering Rs 2,000 crore. The Public Works Department (PWD) and Jal Shakti Department bore the brunt of the losses, with extensive […]

Liquor Crackdown: 10,500 Litres Seized, 247 Arrested The State Taxes and Excise Department has launched a major crackdown on illicit liquor, netting significant results since April 1st, 2025. A total of 247 cases have been registered across the state. Over 10,500 litres of illegally manufactured and distributed liquor have been seized. The department reported significant […]

Jio Blackout Plunges Kullu into Digital Dark Age Kullu district experienced a complete communication shutdown on August 6, 2025, after Reliance Jio’s mobile and broadband services failed across the region. The disruption, lasting the entire day, crippled daily life. Businesses were forced to halt operations, educational institutions faced major disruptions, and access to essential online […]

Blind Community’s Hunger Strike Threat: 650 Days of Protest Ignored Visually impaired individuals across the nation are planning a hunger strike commencing after August 19, 2025. This drastic measure follows over 650 days of continuous protests, highlighting the government’s alleged inaction. Their key demands include filling numerous long-vacant reserved posts meant for the visually impaired. […]

NEET Triumph: Career Academy Student Secures State’s Fourth Rank Abhiyudaya Bansal of Career Academy has brought laurels to the institution and the state, securing an impressive fourth rank in the recently declared NEET results. Bansal achieved a commendable score of 586. The success wasn’t limited to Bansal alone. Kajal, another student from the same academy, […]

Pong Dam’s Overflow: Flood Alert for Beas River Basin The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, released a significant volume of water from the Pong Dam, prompting flood warnings downstream. A total of 27,300 cusecs were discharged – 23,300 cusecs through spillways and 4,000 cusecs through turbines. This unprecedented release followed […]

Raghupur Valley Tragedy: Landslides Devastate Village, Lives at Risk A massive landslide, triggered by torrential rainfall on August 5, 2025, has ravaged Raghupur valley, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. A school, several cow shelters, and extensive orchards have been completely destroyed. The calamity has resulted in the tragic loss of livestock and […]