Garhwal Rifles Honour Captain Chander Narain Singh’s Legacy A solemn ceremony was held on August 5, 2025, by the 16 Garhwal Rifles to mark the 60th anniversary of Captain Chander Narain Singh’s martyrdom. The event paid tribute to the courageous officer’s supreme sacrifice during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. Captain Singh’s brother attended the commemoration, a […]

Monsoon Fury: Northern India Battles Devastating Floods Heavy rainfall has unleashed widespread devastation across northern India, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Uttarakhand bore the brunt of the downpour, with three tragic drownings reported. Thirteen districts in Uttar Pradesh are grappling with severe flooding, disrupting normal life and causing widespread displacement. The situation […]

Green Cafés Bloom on Yamuna Banks: Paonta Sahib Gets Eco-Boost A new eco-friendly café, Café Kalindi, has opened its doors at the Yamuna Riverfront Nature Park in Paonta Sahib. This brings the total number of cafes at the park to three. The initiative, spearheaded by the Forest Department, aims to improve accessibility for visitors and […]

Flash Floods Trap GSI Team in Pangi Valley; Dramatic Rescue Ensues A team of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), comprising scientists and 14 support staff, faced a perilous situation in the remote Pangi Valley on August 4, 2025. Flash floods ravaged the area, destroying a vital culvert and leaving the 17 individuals stranded. The […]

Chogan Ward’s Slush-Filled Struggle: Residents Cry Foul Over Negligence Residents of Chogan Ward No. 3 have been battling a treacherous, slushy pathway for a fortnight, their repeated pleas falling on deaf ears. The hazardous conditions, posing a significant risk to pedestrians, have prompted angry protests. Despite lodging complaints and an inspection by the Assistant Engineer […]

Auckland House Student Qualifies for National Chess Championship Samarth Gupta of Auckland House School, Amritsar, has secured a coveted spot in the CISCE National Chess Championship. His exceptional performance at the regional tournament paved the way for this prestigious qualification. The regional tournament also saw Auckland House’s U-17 boys’ chess team clinch a well-deserved bronze […]

Log Bridge of Tears: Maror Children’s Perilous School Commute The children of Maror village, face a daily gamble with death. Flash floods in March 31, 2025, washed away their footbridge, leaving a rickety log as their only path to school. This perilous journey highlights a stark contrast in government response to disaster. Repeated pleas for […]

Monsoon Fury: Rs 1753 Crore Damage, 106 Lives Lost in State Floods Devastating flash floods and torrential rainfall across the state have resulted in losses exceeding Rs 1,753.63 crore, claiming 106 lives. The Public Works Department bore the brunt of the damage, with infrastructure crippled across multiple districts. A staggering 266 roads remain closed, severely […]

Monsoon Mayhem: Rs 580 Crore Blow to Jal Shakti; Thousands Left High and Dry Torrential rains and subsequent floods across the state have wreaked havoc on the Jal Shakti Department’s infrastructure, causing widespread disruption to water supply and sanitation. Preliminary assessments reveal damage to 7,543 schemes, resulting in a staggering loss of Rs 580.30 crore. […]

Landslide on NH 707 Traps Mourners, Exposes Development Gaps A massive landslide on National Highway 707 near on August 3, 2025, left scores of vehicles stranded, including one carrying the body of Ram Bhaj Tomar. The elderly man had passed away while en route to his ancestral village. The tragic incident highlighted the plight of […]