Chambals new limited-edition pink gin is inspired by the Western Ghats
Bapuna Alcobrews Chambal follows its spiced original with The Banjara Trail: Travellers Edition, a limited-edition pink gin at 42.8% ABV built on orange, hibiscus and kokum, proving that Indian gins are not fad. They are here to stay
Chambals new limited-edition pink gin is inspired by the Western Ghats
Bapuna Alcobrews Chambal follows its spiced original with The Banjara Trail: Travellers Edition, a limited-edition pink gin at 42.8% ABV built on orange, hibiscus and kokum, proving that Indian gins are not fad. They are here to stay
Watch: Snow-clearance work underway on Bairagarh-Sach Pass-Killar road in Chamba
Snow-clearance work is underway on the Bairagarh-Sach Pass-Killar road in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.
President's diplomatic menu gets Himachali flavour with traditional hill cuisines
Digital Desk | Shimla, Sep 16 (IANS) Indias diplomatic dining experience at Rashtrapati Bhavan is set to acquire a distinct Himachali touch, with traditional cuisines from the Himalayan state -- with a touch of nature's earthiness and the unmistakable aroma of guchhi, one of the worlds most prized morel mushrooms grown in high mountains -- being introduced to the menu for visiting dignitaries and elite guests after a special culinary training programme conducted by a government chef from Himachal Pradesh. Acclaimed chef Nand Lal Sharma, Consultant (Food and Beverage) with Himachal Tourism and President of the Himachal Chef Association, was invited by the Presidents Secretariat to train cooks at Rashtrapati Bhavan in authentic Himachali cuisines. During his week-long stay, he showcased traditional dishes from the Kangra and Mandi regions, highlighting the culinary heritage of the hills through recipes rooted in local ingredients, slow-cooking techniques and generations-old traditions. The most popular dham, a multi-course traditional saatvik (vegetarian) feast served by sitting together on the ground on special occasions like weddings and festivals and eating without forks or spoons, is prepared by Bhotis, the Brahmin chefs who have traditionally been cooking for generations. Most of the utensils used for cooking are made from copper or brass. For us, Himachali food is soul-rooted in Himalayan cultures and preserving its authenticity, as every dish has its meaning, and then showcasing culinary diversity of the mountain communities on the diplomatic table is the aim of my Rashtrapati Bhavans visit, Sharma told IANS in an interview on Wednesday. He cooked lip-smacking and mouth-watering recipes of the Kangra and Mandi regions, popularly known as Kangri and Mandiali dishes, during his weeklong stay in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Sharma, the President of the Himachal Chef Association, said that during his stay in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the food is served on pattals (broad leaves of a tree); rice first and then a round of other items. According to him, he also got an opportunity to train one personal chef of President Droupadi Murmu, besides three others. Sharma, who got an opportunity to interact with the President, said she liked the gucchi recipe most. Gucchi, or Morchella Esculenta, is a mushroom variety that grows naturally on snowy slopes. In Himachal Pradesh, gucchi is grown in dense deodar forests mainly in the interiors of Shimla, Chamba, Kullu and Mandi districts. Since its trade is not regulated by the government, there is no estimation about its overall production. Villagers have permission from the Forest Department to collect gucchi, which falls under the category of minor forest produce. The Presidents office, in a missive to the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Managing Director on July 16, asked him to depute Sharma to train cooks at Rashtrapati Bhavan in local and Himachali cuisines. During the recent visit of the Honourable President of India to Mashobra, Shimla, it was found that Shri Nand Lal Sharma has great expertise in local cuisines and the Honourable President of India was highly appreciative of this, reads the letter. For me it was a profound honour and, of course, a truly humbling experience to showcase our food cultures that will help connect communities across the Himalayan state, Sharma told IANS. In Himachal, the main course of Mandiali dishes comprises rajmah, kale chane ka khatta (sour), maa ki dal cooked in spices with generous amounts of desi ghee, karahi, sepu vadi, kaddu (red pumpkin) ka mitha (sweet) and a bowl of rice. The traditional multi-course meal of the Kangra Valley has mandra (spiced vegetable and yoghurt curry), mahni (spicy sweet and sour curry), maah, chana dal (split Bengal gram with fennel seeds), budane ka mitha (sweet), rainthla (date and spinach curry) and rice. Meethe chawal, or sweet-spiced fragrant rice, is a common dessert in Kangra. Sharma, the former chief chef at Hotel Holiday Home in Shimla, said the President, who relishes only a vegetarian diet without onion and garlic, liked bathu ki kheer, a special dessert prepared with chenopodium seeds grown in high reaches, milk and sugar. Also, the President liked the classic dish sepu vadi -- urad dal dumplings fried and then simmered in curd gravy. (Vishal Gulati can be contacted at vishal.g@ians.in)
Long-pending Kishau Dam Project deal inked; Centre, six states sign MoU
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the long-pending Kishau Project was signed on Tuesday between the Centre and six states -- Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, bringing an end to a prolonged dispute over the sharing of the project's financial burden and distribution of its benefits. The agreement was reached at a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which was attended by the Chief Ministers of all six participating states -- Uttarakhand's Pushkar Singh Dhami, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Haryana's Nayab Singh Saini, Rajasthan's Bhajanlal Sharma, Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath and Delhi's Rekha Gupta. Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Patil, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, along with the Chief Secretaries of the participating states, were also present during the meeting. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for facilitating what he described as a historic agreement. The people of Rajasthan are very fortunate, because as you know, water scarcity has been a major challenge in Rajasthan. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuous agreements are being finalised -- whether it is our ERCP, the Chambal-Kalisindh-Parbati link, the Yamuna water agreement with Haryana, the Narmada agreement among Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, or today's Kishau Dam agreement between Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi, CM Sharma said. The Kishau Project had remained stuck for years due to differences over the financial responsibilities of the participating states, particularly Himachal Pradesh's share in the cost of electricity generation. Under an earlier agreement, Himachal Pradesh was expected to share the cost of power generation from the project with Uttarakhand, while the downstream states were to benefit from the water supplied through the project. The previous BJP government in Himachal Pradesh had agreed to contribute Rs 800 crore as the state's share towards the project. However, the present Congress government opposed the arrangement, citing the state's limited financial resources and its inability to take on the additional financial burden. The prolonged deadlock was eventually resolved in June this year following a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. Under the revised arrangement, 90 per cent of the cost of the water component of the project will be borne by the Centre as central assistance, ensuring that Himachal Pradesh does not take any financial burden for the construction of the water component. As per the terms agreed upon by the participating states, Delhi, Rajasthan and Haryana will jointly bear the estimated Rs 2,000 crore cost of the power component on the Himachal Pradesh side. The revised financial arrangement has removed the major point of contention and paved the way for the signing of the MoU. The Kishau Dam is proposed to be constructed on the Tons River, a tributary of the Yamuna, along the border of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Once completed, the project will be among the tallest dams in India and is expected to have significant benefits in terms of hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking water supply. The project is located in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour district and envisages the construction of a 236-metre-high concrete dam. It is designed to generate hydropower while also creating irrigation potential covering around 97,000 hectares. In addition to its power and irrigation benefits, the project is expected to supply 517 million cubic metres (MCM) of drinking water annually to the participating states. The total estimated cost of the Kishau Project is around Rs 15,000 crore. The signing of the agreement is expected to provide a fresh impetus to the implementation of the long-pending project and strengthen cooperation among the six states and the Centre on water management, hydropower generation and the equitable distribution of the project's benefits.
In Indian culture, both Spring and Winter are celebrated with great enthusiasm and gaiety; Spring almost all over the country and Winter in the warmer regions south of the Himalayas. However, there is another season, the advent of which is a harbinger of happiness and hope ... and that is the rainy season, or the Monsoon as it is also known. It brings happiness because it cools down the troublesome summer heat, and hope because water, especially cool water, on dry earth is always a symbol of hope. And yet, the effect of rains is felt quite differently in the hills and plains. In the hills even a light shower brings down the temperature considerably, adding a chill to the already cool air. In the plains it is an early sign of the onset of Monsoon - which is celebrated with the greatest fervour in the extremely hot and dry northern belt. After the baking temperatures of May and June followed by the itchy humidity of July, vibrant August brings the much-awaited, life-giving rains. In hot, dry, landlocked northern India, the Monsoon - coming after the terrible, relentless Summer heat - is even more welcome than Spring. It is not difficult to imagine the joy of people at the first showers the wonderful hydrating effect of the rain water on parched earth; the filling up of rivers, ponds and wells long dry; the flowering of bushes and shrubs; the sprouting of fresh new leaves; the joyful singing of birds, who have a difficult time looking for drinking water in the hot summer. And above all, the cool, refreshing breezes instead of the devastating loo winds that create desert-like conditions. The Monsoons give Nature a head-to-toe bath, as layers of dust are washed away and every tree gets a clean new look with glistening leaves. Old and young alike, long suffering under the merciless Sun, come out of their homes to meet and greet their neighbours and celebrate the rains together. The biggest Monsoon festival of North India - Teej is celebrated across Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Jammu, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The villages of the plains of North India present a picture of health and cheer during Teej, with everyone dressed in bright clothes and brighter smiles! Teej becomes the perfect opportunity to socialise, as the pleasant weather breathes new life into the people. The lush greenery, fresh air and cool weather inspire the village folk to gather together in courtyards and community spaces, singing folk songs to welcome the rains. Groups of village children can be seen taking rain-baths, diving into ponds with gleeful shouts and splashing in out of puddles with abandon. The menfolk express their joy by dancing the energetic bhangra to the peppy beats of the dhol, in their colourful turbans and folk dresses. The festival becomes an occasion for women to travel to their parental homes (peka in Punjabi), reunite with family and childhood friends, and spend time with their parents and siblings. The first Teej of newly-wedded young women becomes even more special as they receive a gift hamper of new clothes and bangles from their maika or peehar (parental home). Both, married women and unmarried young girls put on their best and brightest clothes saree, salwar-kameez or lehenga. Pinks, blues and yellows mix with greens and reds, the traditional Teej colours. Women and girls come out in droves, shining in their attractive attires, chattering and laughing, the palms of their hands adorned with deep red mehndi designs. On the occasion of Teej, rope swings (peeng / jhoola) are hung from strong branches of sturdy trees like mango and peepal, where women and girls take turns swinging in singles or in pairs. What a lovely scene it is: ladies adorned in finery, swinging away merrily under large shady trees, their veils (chunni / odhni) fluttering in the breeze, bangles tinkling rhythmically with the to-and-fro motion ! The days come alive with womenfolk performing lively Giddha dances while reciting traditional boliyan (couplets on village life). Bangle-sellers displaying bright, colourful glass bangles walk through villages with their portable stalls, singing Vangaan chadhaalo kudiyonmerebaba de darbaar diyaan (O girls, put on these blessed bangles). Rajasthani women in their multi-coloured striped leheriya attires and traditional jewellery can be heard singing Aayo Aayo Teej Tyohar (Teej festival has arrived !) and Aayi Sawaniye Ri Teej (The Monsoon has come !). Could any Indian festival be complete without a fair ?! Local Teej fairs (Teeyan da Mela) feature artisans offering intricate henna applications, folk music competitions, and traditional village games. And then, can there be any celebration without sweets ? Families lovingly prepare and share traditional sweets Ghevar (delicately-flavoured sweet shaped like a large disc), Gujia (deep-fried pastry filled with khoya and coconut) and Malpua (small syrup-soaked pancakes sprinkled with dry fruits). To balance the sweet flavour, there is the savoury kachaudi (a thick poori with a spicy potato filling). Not only in the plains and foothills, the Monsoons are also celebrated in mountainous Himachal Pradesh, most notably through traditional harvest and cultural fairs. The most prominent of these is the week-long Minjar Fair in Chamba, which celebrates the ripening of maize crops. Local communities mark the season with folk songs, village rituals, traditional music, and colourful processions, with people dressed in attractive folk dresses. Regional delicacies are prepared and enjoyed daily during the season. Coming after the scorching heat of the torrid summer, the rains soak and soften the cracked earth turning it soft, moist and receptive. In this way, the Monsoon plays a vital role in preparing the hard, dry farmland for the Kharif crop. Rice and maize, sown just before the Monsoon, are heavily dependent on the rains as these crops need plenty of water, especially in areas where artificial irrigation is unreliable or simply unavailable. Thus, to small farmers, the Monsoon comes like Gods gift. Perhaps it would not be wrong to say that in Indian culture, vibrant Monsoon festivals are the most awaited, as these are not just religious or cultural events; but a celebration of the rejuvenating aspect of Nature and Natures gift of life in the form of rainwater. T he author is a free-lance writer, editor and translator.
MP: CM Yadav slams Congress leadership while highlighting Ladli Behna benefits
Digital Desk | Agar Malwa (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 13 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday strongly criticised the Congress leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and the Nehru-Gandhi family, while addressing a large gathering during the distribution of funds under the Ladli Behna Yojana in Agar Malwa. Yadav said a leader was coming to the state bringing an echo of lies. He alleged that neither Rahul Gandhi nor his mother, grandfather, maternal uncle, nor the entire family had ever done any good for the country, yet he now sought to speak for the people and the youth. The Chief Minister claimed the public knew the truth well and questioned why Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and later leaders never contested elections from Delhi. He said they avoided Delhi because people there knew them too well, choosing Raebareli and Amethi instead, and that Rahul Gandhi had now moved to Wayanad. Yadav mocked the decision, saying people joked he went to Kerala only because the sea stopped him from going further. He accused the Congress of pointing fingers at the judiciary and the armed forces, while claiming that Indias democracy and technological advances, including the Election Commissions systems, had earned global recognition, with even US President Donald Trump referring to Indias ID card model. Turning to the scheme, Yadav said the government had transferred more than Rs 55,000 crore into the accounts of beneficiaries under Ladli Behna Yojana despite earlier Congress hollow claims that the scheme would fail due to lack of funds. He said that around four lakh women in the state were now setting up small and medium enterprises, evolving from self-help group members into entrepreneurs, Namo Didis and Lakhpati Didis. Highlighting local development, the Chief Minister said Agar Malwa had transformed from an area of scattered houses and poor roads under previous Congress rule into a developing urban centre. He mentioned improved connectivity allowing travel to Ujjain in 40 minutes, upcoming four-lane roads and a Rs 4,000 crore potato-based industry. Over 10,000 sisters from Agar alone were benefiting from the scheme, he added, and announced a law college building in the area linked to the Baba Baijnath shrine. Yadav also recalled the BJP governments success in eliminating Naxalism in Balaghat and the dacoit menace in the Chambal region under previous BJP chief ministers. He maintained that the government was working continuously for the welfare of women, farmers, youth and the poor.
45 Years On, MP High Court Questions Relevance Of Chambal Bandit Law
The petition alleged that Sections 11 and 13 of the Act are being misused by the police by adding them even in cases involving personal enmity, minor land and property disputes or petty assaults.
BJP ends 23-year Congress hold on Shimla Zila Parishad
The BJP has secured control of the Shimla Zila Parishad after a 23-year gap. This victory gives the party significant political leverage ahead of upcoming elections. The BJP now leads eleven of Himachal Pradesh's twelve Zila Parishads. Congress retains control of only the Chamba Zila Parishad. This outcome adds to the Congress government's organizational concerns.
Newborn's mutilated body parts found in Chamba
DLSA Chamba Para Legal Volunteer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
District Legal Services Authority Chamba (DLSA Chamba) Recruitment 2026 for post of Para Legal Volunteer. Candidates Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 25-09-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through DLSA Chamba official website.
Dupatta Saves Biker From Flash Flood In Chamba, Rescue Caught On Camera
Two women, including a newlywed, used a dupatta as a makeshift rope and extended it towards the stranded biker. He managed to grab hold of the cloth while the family members pulled him towards safer ground.
Jail CCTV Was Offline The Day Rajasthan Dacoit Was Killed, Court Takes Note
Chambal dacoit Jagan Gurjar was murdered by his cellmate inside a high-security jail in Rajasthan's Ajmer.
67 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh, 'yellow' warning issued for heavy rain
A total of 67 roads have been closed to vehicular traffic as light to moderate rains persist in various parts of Himachal Pradesh. The Shimla Meteorological Office issued a yellow warning on Friday for heavy rains in isolated areas of the state from August 31 to September 3. As of Friday evening, the closures included 27 roads in Mandi, 16 in Kullu, seven in Kangra, six in Sirmaur, four in Una, three each in Chamba and Shimla, and one in Lahaul and Spiti district. Additionally, 12 power transformers have been obstructed, according to the state emergency operations centre. In the past 24 hours, since Thursday evening, Nahan received 51 mm of rain followed by Berthin 34.8 mm, Dhaulakuan 34.5 mm, Dharamshala 30.3 mm, Naina Devi 28.2 mm and Guler 20.1 mm. Between August 1 and 28, the state has received 203.8 mm of rainfall, compared to the normal of 241.4 mm, resulting in a 14 per cent deficit. Since the onset of the monsoon on June 30, approximately 103 people have died in rain-relat
Manimahesh Kailash: A Divine Beacon for Devotees on Raksha Bandhan
Chamba, August 25: Nestled in the breathtaking landscapes of Himachal Pradesh, Manimahesh Kailash stands as a sacred site for devotees of Lord Shiva. Located at an altitude of approximately 13,000 feet in the Pir Panjal mountain range, this revered peak symbolizes the faith of countless worshippers. It is believed that on Raksha Bandhan, the first ... Read more Manimahesh Kailash: A Divine Beacon for Devotees on Raksha Bandhan
PM Modi to virtually engage with Kangra and Chamba athletes on National Sports Day
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Magnitude 3.5 earthquake strikes Leh in Ladakh
Leh, Ladakh, was jolted by a 3.5 magnitude earthquake early Monday, with the tremor registering at a depth of 120 km. Earlier in the day, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, felt a lesser quake of 3.0 magnitude at 3:40 AM. This followed a stronger 4.6 magnitude quake that rattled the Leh area the previous day, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.
Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued in Himachal Pradesh as Monsoon Resurfaces
Shimla, August 18: The monsoon has become active once again in Himachal Pradesh. The Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall across various regions of the state over the next four to five days. An orange alert has been issued for Una, Chamba, and Kangra starting Tuesday. Previously, alerts were also issued for Bilaspur, ... Read more Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued in Himachal Pradesh as Monsoon Resurfaces
All the passengers were rescued safely when the ferry boat was towed to the shore by the local administration: Officials
Fuel Runs Out Mid-River: 40 Passengers Panic as Steamer Drifts 8 KM in Swollen Chambal (VIDEO)
Around 40 passengers were briefly stranded on a steamer in the swollen Chambal River after it ran out of diesel in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district.
3.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Chamba in Himachal Pradesh
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Seven killed and 11 injured in Chamba bus accident as monsoon blocks 185 roads in Himachal
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Chamba Bus Accident: 8 Including Driver, Conductor Killed, 10 Injured In Himachal Pradesh
At least eight people killed and 10 were injured after a private bus overturned and fell into a lower road in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district. The driver and conductor also died in the incident that took place on Saturday morning. The
8 Killed, 10 Injured After Private Bus Overturns In Himachal's Chamba District
The bus was carrying 18 passengers at the time of the crash. According to officials, the vehicle overturned and fell onto a lower road below, trapping some passengers underneath the wreckage.
7 killed, 11 injured after private bus overturns on mountain route in Himachal's Chamba
A private bus overturned and fell onto a lower road in Chamba district, killing seven passengers. Eleven others sustained injuries in the accident which occurred near Chalunj Mor on Saturday morning. Locals immediately rushed to assist and informed the police about the developing situation. Rescue operations are currently underway with multiple agencies involved in the search.
Seven killed, 11 injured after passenger bus skids off road in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba
Seven people were killed and 11 others injured after a passenger bus met with a fatal accident near Chaluj Mor on the Tissa-Bairagarh road in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on Saturday morning.
7 killed, 11 injured in Himachal accident as bus rolls into 100-feet deep gorge in Chamba
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Irked By Her Pregnancy, Man In Delhi Takes Unmarried Daughter To Agra, Drowns Her
The 52-year-old man, accompanied by a relative, took his 18-year-old daughter to the banks of the Chambal River in Agra and drowned her.
Himachal: Yellow alert for heavy rain till Aug 11; 112 roads closed, devotee killed
Himachal Pradesh faces a yellow alert for heavy rain until August eleventh. One hundred twelve roads remain closed, and infrastructure disruptions are widespread. A devotee died after a boulder struck his vehicle on the Chamba-Bharmour road. Heavy to very heavy rain lashed parts of the state in the past twenty-four hours. Kukumseri recorded the coldest night, while Una experienced the hottest day.
Himachal Pradesh Schools Closed In Nahan Today As IMD Issues Orange Rain Alert
Heavy rains cause flash floods and landslides in Chamba district, damaging homes, vehicles, and a roadside shop with no casualties reported.
Himachal Pradesh: Four Of A Family Killed As Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge In Chamba
The cause of the accident has not yet been ascertained. Preliminary reports suggest the car plunged into the 400-metre-deep gorge after the driver lost control.
Himachal Pradesh: Flood Threat In Seven Districts, Vehicles Buried In Chamba
Flash floods triggered by torrential rains, water and power supply, road transport disrupted
Landslide strikes Himachals Chamba, vehicles buried under debris
Family of five killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Himachal's Chamba
According to police, preliminary reports suggest the car plunged into the gorge after the driver lost control
The Met office has issued a red warning for heavy rains in Chamba, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for July 20 and 21
Former Deputy Superintendent Found Dead in Jharkhand Well
Udaipur, July 13: A shocking incident unfolded in Giridih, Jharkhand, on Monday when the body of Dr. B.N. Jha, the former Deputy Superintendent of the districts sadar hospital, was discovered in a public well located in the Lakhari area. The local police from the Pachamba police station rushed to the scene upon receiving the information ... Read more Former Deputy Superintendent Found Dead in Jharkhand Well
Women Empowered Through Mushroom Farming in Tehri, Uttarakhand
Mumbai, July 11: In Tehri district of Uttarakhand, women are becoming self-reliant through mushroom farming, thanks to government initiatives aimed at boosting their income. Rapid cultivation of mushrooms is taking place across various blocks, including Narendra Nagar, Jaunpur, Kirtinagar, Chamba, and Ghanasali. This initiative is creating new job opportunities and enhancing their economic stability. The ... Read more Women Empowered Through Mushroom Farming in Tehri, Uttarakhand
Tragic SUV Accident in Chamba District Claims Seven Lives
Chamba, June 18: A devastating road accident occurred late Wednesday night in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, resulting in the loss of seven lives. A Bolero SUV skidded off the Chamba-Masrund road and plunged into a deep gorge. The impact was so severe that all seven occupants died at the scene. Among the deceased are four ... Read more Tragic SUV Accident in Chamba District Claims Seven Lives
Chief Election Commissioner Engages with Young Voters in Himachal Pradesh
Chamba, June 8: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar visited a polling station in Khajjiar, Chamba district, during his tour of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. He interacted with the election officials and staff stationed there. According to an official statement, the CEC also engaged with young voters, encouraging them to actively participate in the democratic ... Read more Chief Election Commissioner Engages with Young Voters in Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala Region Jolted By Multiple Earthquakes; No Damage Reported
Its epicentre was located about 40 kilometers from Dharamshala, and the brief tremor was felt across Kangra, Chamba and adjoining districts.
Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States
The depth of the earthquake, which struck about 40 k.m. from Dharamsala near the Kangra- Chamba border at 10:04 pm, was 5 km, the meteorological office said, adding that the epicentre was located near Dhar Godoi in Kangra.
Earthquake in Himachal: 5.0 magnitude tremor hits Chamba, panic spreads across nearby areas
Himachal Pradesh Earthquake: 5.0 magnitude quake jolts Chamba and nearby districts
Himachal Pradesh Earthquake: A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh on Friday night. The tremor occurred at 10:04 pm and was felt across Chamba and nearby areas. Mild tremors were also reported in the state capital, Shimla. No casualties or major damage have been reported so far. The earthquake's epicentre was located at a shallow depth of 5 kilometres.
BJP MLA Pays Tribute To Slain Chambal Dacoit, Calls Him Friend Through Happiness And Sorrow
The feudal lords harassed him, leading him to flee to the jungle and turn a bandit, he said.
A tourist taxi carrying seven visitors from Bengaluru and a local driver is feared to have plunged into a deep gorge along the treacherous Bairagarh-Sach Pass-Killar road in the remote Churah subdivision of Himachal Pradeshs Chamba district on the night of May 29, leaving all eight occupants feared dead
'Companions In Happiness, Sorrow': Madhya Pradesh MLA Praises Chambal Dacoit
Dreaded dacoit Rambabu Gadariya, who was killed by the police in an encounter, was publicly remembered, garlanded and hailed as a friend through happiness and sorrow by the sitting BJP MLA, Pritam Lodhi.
Himachal Pradesh: 8 killed as taxi falls into 500-metre gorge in Chamba district
A tragic accident in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, claimed the lives of eight people. A taxi carrying tourists plunged into a deep gorge. The victims included two families from Bengaluru and Chhattisgarh, along with the local driver. Authorities confirmed all eight occupants were found dead. Recovery efforts are underway.
Chamba accident: Operation under way to retrieve bodies from gorge
The accident occurred when the car was going towards the snow-bound Sach Pass, one of the toughest stretches in Himachal Pradesh, the officials said
Supreme Court directs States to consider prosecution immunity for forest guards in Chambal
The courts direction was also a response to the brutal murders of forest guards by sand miners in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
SC flags woeful shortage of Rajasthan forest staff amid Chambal mining crackdown
Top court says acute understaffing in Forest Department a serious concern given Rajasthans vast and ecologically significant forest cover.
Chopper Carrying Delhi Family Hits Power Line, Lands In Field In Uttarakhand
According to reports, a technical issue developed in the Trans Bharat Aviation company's helicopter while it was flying over the Chamba-Arakot area around 8.30 am.
