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'I Want To Live In The Present And Be In That Moment Pooja Vastrakar Explains Her New-found Philosophy

Caribbean Premier League: Before the chat with Pooja Vastrakar began, Shikha Pandey quizzed her on what the ongoing stint in the Womens Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) had taught her so far. The answer from Pooja, who also went on a cruise trip, had nothing to do with her bowling, batting, or anything she might carry into a match. I learnt to enjoy everything from Qiana (Joseph), because we Indians do a lot of overthinking when it comes to our games and other small things. Here in the Caribbean, I'm learning a lot. They enjoy their present moment and small things. So, I'm sure it'll be great if I go back to India, she said in a quick reply. For most cricketers, life about playing in a global franchise T20 league is mostly about showcasing your skills and then picking up lessons from other players and coaches. For Pooja, the seam-bowling all-rounder currently playing for Barbados Tridents in the WCPL, it is something else to live and follow the new-found philosophy acquired via a shoulder injury layoff. Pooja isnt a stranger to injuries needing surgeries -- she went through a right-knee ACL reconstruction in 2017, before she had played for India, and was followed by a second operation on the left knee the following year. But the shoulder surgery done after the 2024 Womens T20 World Cup has been a perspective-altering event for Pooja. The surgery was done on a torn supraspinatus tendon in her shoulder. Rehab at the CoE ran to almost nine months, before a hamstring injury delayed her return to competitive cricket. But once the fitness certificate came through she turned out for RCB in the fag end of the WPL, where the side won the title and has since played in whatever tournament has been available to her. Navigating loneliness despite being around a plethora of players and specialists was hard for Pooja, who picked up a few wise lessons. There's a lot to learn because you spend a lot of time alone while in CoE, Bengaluru and you don't want to go back to your old life because cricket is a team sport and we always do training or sessions with the team. But when you go to the rehab, the feeling of loneliness is very strong, and it eats you up from the inside. At the same time, it teaches you a lot and makes you stronger. You build a lot of knowledge - you learn about your body, training, physiotherapy and load management. So, there's a lot to learn because people like me say that I've had three surgeries and spent a lot of time alone, Pooja told IANS in a select virtual interaction organised by FanCode, the official broadcaster of WCPL in India. Whenever a player has to face the rehab and recovery route, their go-to person is now Pooja. A lot of players don't even call their physios instead, they call me and say, 'I've had an injury. What should I do? They sometimes have fun with me. In CoE, the physios said that I have enough knowledge to deal with small injuries by myself. It's because you live in that atmosphere, you get that knowledge and learn a lot about yourself. Support also came from the people in her life close friends, family, CoE trainers, physios and the management at RCB consisting of coaches, trainer, physio and captain Smriti Mandhana. Theres a time when after an injury, there are a lot of biomechanical changes. In India, there is no awareness of it and people don't have knowledge. They compare the previous Pooja with the current Pooja. Like if someone has come from a knee surgery, even if they get a fitness certificate after nine months, the biomechanical changes in the ground will still be there. If someone is limping, it is very easy to judge in India that she is limping because he is injured. But she is not injured, as she is playing, and has got a certificate. If she is bowling, it means she is fit. Biomechanical changes will be there all the time in life. How the player manages to play is down to her talent. If any player is playing at a higher level, no one is 100 percent fit. There are a lot of matches like WPL, international, bilateral series and domestic games. Everyone manages to play well. I felt really good that RCB supported me a lot. At one time, the pace of bowling was going up and down. They told me to come and will take care of me and even said that my batting is enough for them. That helps a lot because at one time, I thought that I was not enough. When you have a lot of talent within you, we don't understand it at that time. When someone tells you that you can do this, that moment changes a lot, she explained. For all the changes the shoulder surgery brought to Poojas life view, one thing has been thankfully untouched: her bowling action. She watched bowlers who keep hurting long after the surgeon has called the healing complete and the strength coach has signed off the numbers, and who end up rebuilt at the crease because nobody can find another answer. That has never been her, and she says so with a touchwood attached. The one concession is at the start of a session - a body coming back to load does not simply accept it because you have turned up, so her warm-up runs longer than it used to. The rest is a matter of getting reacquainted with her skillsets. Actually, I don't think about the future. If the body responds at that time, and there is a little pain, then the coping mechanism of the body is such that it holds. Yes, when you bowl after 2-3 months of injury, the load is different. The body is not used to the load. Initially, you will feel pain for 2-3 days. But later on, you will feel that it is normal and the same is said by physios. You are not used to the load, but then you like it. Yes, you feel a little fear that when you fall, your fear that it shouldn't get worse. But when you keep doing it, you get used to all these things. Then there comes a moment when you go up in life, and then it doesn't matter. The RCB connection is hard to miss, considering Pooja had a setback in her hamstring while trying to become match fit and eventually came at the final phase of WPL phase in Vadodara, albeit as a specialist batter. They picked me during the rehab, and that was a very big thing for me. They showed so much faith that if Pooja gets fit, she can do batting, bowling or fielding for us in any department. But getting confidence from a franchise is the biggest thing. I joined the team very late. So, I didn't get a chance to work that much. But whatever small talks I had with Anya (Shrubsole, assistant coach), she focuses a lot on planning. Like, we put in the balls that we know and during the tournament, we can't work much on the technical side. So, the main thing I learnt from them is that they focus a lot on planning. Like, what should be your plan A, plan B, plan C. If you're sending down a bouncer, yorker, slower ball or a stock ball, then you need a specific field. If that field doesn't work, then what's your plan B? So, I got to learn a lot from them in terms of planning. Back home in the MP T20 League, where she captained Chambal Ghariyals to winning the title, she barely bowled not due to the injury, but because she counted the youngsters in the squad, who were waiting for a game to showcase their skills. Pooja also likes what is coming through behind her and thinks the coaching has sharpened since her own age-group days. When small kids come to my hometown and ask questions, my answer is that the game has become very advanced. It's important to bring those three skills and now they are also learning like WPL and different tournaments are happening. So, their coaches have become very smart as they are moulding the kids to be all-rounders. So, it's looking good. Though Pooja hasnt set the WCPL on fire, her mood is still cheerful. Yes, it's been great. We haven't had a lot of matches so far. But the atmosphere of the team and the practices we've been doing and the matches that are coming up, we're very positive about that. Actually, our first match didn't go so well. But the bond of our team is great. It's very important for us and even more important for women's cricket because the way women's cricket is developing, and when we play in public, we get to perform in front of a lot of fans. We then get to represent our country, and if we don't get a lot of opportunities, then it becomes a very good tournament to make a comeback into the team. Its going to be close to two years since Pooja donned an India jersey, and while the comeback may happen, she doesnt think too much about the future, as she now prefers to go with the flow. I have done a lot of things in my life and we tend to plan a lot for doing this and that in our respective lifetime. But I don't know how many things I have achieved in my life out of it. Most of the time, we are result-oriented. We think more about the result. Everyone's wish list and manifestations are about the result. My go with the flow philosophy is due to the fact that I don't have to think about or to manifest for the result. Its going to be close to two years since Pooja donned an India jersey, and while the comeback may happen, she doesnt think too much about the future, as she now prefers to go with the flow. I have done a lot of things in my life and we tend to plan a lot for doing this and that in our respective lifetime. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I should follow the process as we become result-oriented a lot and forget the process. If the result is not clear, we get a lot of disappointment. But now I don't want all of that - I want to live in the present and be in that moment. Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 14 Sep 2026 7:50 pm

When Manoj Bajpayee spoke about spending time with real life dacoit

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) The National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee once spoke about spending time with dacoit Maan Singh. A clip from one of Kapil Sharmas shows has recently resurfaced on the Internet. In the clip, the show host asked the actor if he has ever been in touch with a dacoit. The actor reminisced about working on Bandit Queen when he was assigned to shadow dacoit Maan Singh by director Shekhar Kapur. Talking about the same, the actor said, Maan Singh used to live with me when I was in Bandit King. Shekhar Kapur told me to study him. So, I followed him. When we used to come back in the car or it used to get dark after the pack-up, he used to come with us. Maan Singh never used to sit like how normally we sit in a car. He used to The car is be very vigilant while sitting in the car. He was a smart guy. And he used to tell the driver, Drive fast. Drive fast. Drive fast, slow down. Slow down. I asked him what he was doing. He said, Old enmity can come at any time, he added. Bandit Queen was based on the life of Phoolan Devi, who became one of Indias most notorious bandits before entering politics. The film starred Seema Biswas in a breakthrough performance, and portrayed Phoolan Devis traumatic childhood, forced marriage, sexual violence, caste oppression, and eventual transformation into a feared figure in the Chambal ravines. The film explores the social and personal forces that shaped her life. Its uncompromising depiction of violence and sexual abuse generated significant controversy, including objections from Phoolan Devi herself. Despite the debates surrounding its accuracy and graphic content, Bandit Queen received widespread critical acclaim and international recognition.

bhaskarlive 14 Sep 2026 7:45 pm

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.

bhaskarlive 13 Sep 2026 8:13 pm

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.

Deccan Chronicle 12 Sep 2026 11:29 pm

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.

The Economic Times 11 Sep 2026 12:07 am

Ghamasaan Revives Bollywood's Chambal Fascination

Director Tigmanshu Dhulia returns to the Chambal world with Ghamasaan, pitting Pratik Gandhi's police officer against Arshad Warsi's dreaded Maharaj.

Rediff 10 Sep 2026 3:48 pm

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.

FreeJobAlert 3 Sep 2026 6:36 pm

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.

NDTV 1 Sep 2026 2:34 pm

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.

NDTV 31 Aug 2026 12:52 pm

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

Business Standard 28 Aug 2026 8:39 pm

CM Mohan Yadav Highlights the Fertility and Prosperity of Chambal Region

Bhind, August 26: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has made a significant announcement for Bhind, stating that the Chambal region is not only fertile but also sustainable and profitable. He inaugurated the fourth new unit of Godrej Consumer Products Limited in the industrial area of Malanpur, Bhind district. The company has invested over 450 ... Read more CM Mohan Yadav Highlights the Fertility and Prosperity of Chambal Region

Daily Kiran 26 Aug 2026 9:34 pm

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

Daily Kiran 25 Aug 2026 1:20 pm

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.

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 10:04 am

Madhya Pradesh: Boat With 100 Passengers Stranded In Crocodile-Infested Chambal River Towed To Safety

All the passengers were rescued safely when the ferry boat was towed to the shore by the local administration: Officials

Deccan Chronicle 16 Aug 2026 8:03 pm

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.

Web Dunia 16 Aug 2026 2:34 pm

3.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Chamba in Himachal Pradesh

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Seven killed and 11 injured in Chamba bus accident amid monsoon rains

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The News Mill 8 Aug 2026 5:32 pm

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

Oneindia 8 Aug 2026 11:32 am

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.

NDTV 8 Aug 2026 10:53 am

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.

India TV 8 Aug 2026 10:31 am

7 killed, 11 injured in Himachal accident as bus rolls into 100-feet deep gorge in Chamba

Shimla At least seven people were killed and 11 were injured on Saturday when a private public transport bus rolled The post 7 killed, 11 injured in Himachal accident as bus rolls into 100-feet deep gorge in Chamba appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 8 Aug 2026 10:01 am

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.

NDTV 7 Aug 2026 12:30 pm

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.

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 6:55 pm

Datia By Poll: Congress Retains Seat; MP BJP Chief Hints At Sabotage

Congress celebrated the by-election victory by distributing sweets and bursting fire crackers in Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 3 Aug 2026 8:49 pm

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.

NDTV 29 Jul 2026 10:52 am

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.

Deccan Chronicle 28 Jul 2026 3:19 pm

Himachal Pradesh: Flood Threat In Seven Districts, Vehicles Buried In Chamba

Flash floods triggered by torrential rains, water and power supply, road transport disrupted

Deccan Chronicle 28 Jul 2026 2:08 pm

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 Hindu 28 Jul 2026 11:01 am

Himachal Pradesh on high alert as red alert issued for heavy rains; all schools closed in three districts

The Met office has issued a red warning for heavy rains in Chamba, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for July 20 and 21

The Hindu 20 Jul 2026 12:08 pm

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

Udaipur Kiran 13 Jul 2026 1:59 pm

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

Daily Kiran 11 Jul 2026 8:51 pm

Avesh Khan Highlights the Importance of Consistency in Cricket Success

New Delhi, June 24: The Madhya Pradesh Premier League (MPL) is nearing its final stages. Fast bowler Avesh Khan, currently out of the Indian team, is part of the Chambal Gharial team, which has performed well this season and is at the top of the table. Avesh emphasized that success in cricket is not solely ... Read more Avesh Khan Highlights the Importance of Consistency in Cricket Success

Daily Kiran 24 Jun 2026 10:27 pm

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

Daily Kiran 18 Jun 2026 12:19 pm

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

Daily Kiran 8 Jun 2026 4:50 am

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.

Deccan Chronicle 6 Jun 2026 1:34 pm

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.

The Economic Times 5 Jun 2026 11:05 pm

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.

Deccan Chronicle 2 Jun 2026 1:27 am

I came to know about my brothers death only through Google search: Himachal Pradesh accident victims sister

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

The Hindu 1 Jun 2026 10:06 pm

Karnataka BJP Chief Expresses Condolences for Bengaluru Residents in Himachal Tragedy

Bengaluru, June 1: The President of the Karnataka BJP and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, expressed profound sorrow on Monday over the tragic road accident in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, which claimed the lives of seven residents from Bengaluru. In a statement shared on social media, Vijayendra conveyed his deep sadness upon learning that eight individuals, including ... Read more Karnataka BJP Chief Expresses Condolences for Bengaluru Residents in Himachal Tragedy

Daily Kiran 1 Jun 2026 4:01 pm

'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.

NDTV 31 May 2026 9:17 pm

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.

The Economic Times 31 May 2026 5:52 pm

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

The Hindu 31 May 2026 12:52 pm

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.

The Hindu 20 May 2026 4:54 pm

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.

NDTV 20 May 2026 2:26 pm

Chamba: New Faces Elected in Chuwadi Municipal Panchayat Elections

Chamba, May 17: The election results for various wards of the Chuwadi Municipal Panchayat in Himachal Pradesh have been announced. According to the electoral returns released on Saturday, candidates from different wards have secured victories and claimed their positions. The election process was conducted peacefully, with winners declared after the counting of votes in all ... Read more Chamba: New Faces Elected in Chuwadi Municipal Panchayat Elections

Daily Kiran 17 May 2026 10:04 pm

High Voter Turnout in Himachal Pradesh Municipal Elections

Chamba, May 17: The municipal elections in Himachal Pradesh saw a remarkable voter turnout of 68.22% across 51 local bodies, including the four municipal corporations of Solan, Mandi, Palampur, and Dharamshala. Voting took place peacefully in Chamba district, with the district administration reporting significant participation. According to the released data, out of 20,584 registered voters ... Read more High Voter Turnout in Himachal Pradesh Municipal Elections

Daily Kiran 17 May 2026 6:24 pm