Pong Dam Spillway Opens: Flood Alert for Kangra, Hoshiarpur Heavy rainfall has caused a significant surge in the water level of the Pong Dam, prompting the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to initiate a controlled release of excess water through the spillway. The reservoir is nearing its danger mark of 1,390 feet. As a precautionary […]

GNDU Backs Arniala Dam: Boon or Bane for Punjab? Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has thrown its weight behind the controversial Arniala Dam project in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. A recently submitted Social Impact Assessment (SIA) report paints a rosy picture of the dam’s potential benefits. The report, submitted on July 31, 2025, argues the dam will […]

Hoshiarpur’s Sheesh Mahal: A Mirror to Neglect? Hoshiarpur’s iconic Sheesh Mahal, a stunning example of early 20th-century architecture, is crumbling. Built in 1911, the palace, renowned for its intricate mirror work, is succumbing to years of neglect and the recent monsoon’s fury. Large sections of the structure show significant damage. Despite its undeniable cultural significance […]

High Court Slaps Bailable Warrant on Hoshiarpur SSP The Punjab and Haryana High Court took strong action on July 10, 2025, issuing bailable warrants against the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Hoshiarpur. This unprecedented move follows the SSP’s failure to produce a woman in court as directed in a habeas corpus case. The court […]