Mandi: On the night of June 30, 2025, a deadly flash flood devastated the village of Talwara in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, leaving behind shattered lives and broken hearts. That night, 11-month-old Nikita lost her entire world when her father, Ramesh, a 31-year-old farmer, was swept away by fierce waters, whose body was […]
Himachal’s Education Leap: From 21st to 5th in School Index – What’s the Real Story?
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has made a striking leap in the national school education rankings — climbing from 21st to 5th in the Performance Grading Index (PGI) for 2023–24, and earning top marks in the ASER report for reading and learning outcomes. Education Minister Rohit Thakur has described this shift as a “remarkable turnaround,” attributing it […]
Himachal Floods: Dog’s bark saves entire village in Mandi; death toll reaches 80
On the morning of June 30, 2025, the people of Siyathi village in Mandi district’s Dharampur area were awakened by the continuous barking of a local dog. At first, many ignored it, but the dog didn’t stop. Concerned, some residents stepped out and noticed cracks appearing in the walls and water seeping into their homes […]
Flood-Hit Seraj cut off from Mandi, Free Ropeway Service for 10 Days: Deputy CM Agnihotri
33 HRTC routes disrupted, 18 buses stranded; loss in Mandi crosses ₹300 Crore Mandi: Continuous heavy rainfall over the past several days has severely disrupted life in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, with the Seraj region among the worst affected. Several roads have been completely washed away, cutting off many villages from the district headquarters. Residents […]