Kangra Valley stands at the crossroads of Himalayan history. From repeated invasions and strategic forts to living temples, miniature art, and mountain tea, this feature explores Himachal’s most contested and consequential region Kangra: Long before hill stations, monasteries, or modern tourism defined Himachal Pradesh, Kangra stood at the centre of Himalayan power politics. Armies marched […]
185 Gram Panchayats in Kangra declared TB-mukt, moves closer to TB elimination goal
Kangra district records major success under NTEP with 185 Gram Panchayats declared TB-mukt in 2025. Read how TB screening, treatment and community participation are driving TB elimination in Himachal Pradesh Kangra — Kangra district has achieved a major public health milestone with 185 Gram Panchayats officially declared tuberculosis (TB)-mukt in 2025, while 56 additional panchayats […]
Degree college Dharamshala case explained: What led to Pallavi’s death and why it has shaken himachal
The Degree College Dharamshala case involving student Pallavi has triggered outrage in Himachal Pradesh. This explainer breaks down the allegations, investigation, and key unanswered questions Kangra: The death of 19-year-old Pallavi, a student of Government Degree College in Dharamshala, has emerged as one of the most disturbing campus-related cases in Himachal Pradesh in recent years. […]
Kangra faces hot and dry June, temperature soars to 40°C; rainfall below normal so far
As of June 20, monsoon yet to show strong signs in the Kangra district Kangra weather : The month of June has been unusually hot and dry in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, with limited rainfall and soaring temperatures. According to data from the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, the highest temperature this month touched 40.4°C on June […]
HPSDMA issues weather alert in Himachal for April 18–20, people advised to stay cautious
pic source: shutterstock Kangra, April 17, 2025 –The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) has issued a weather alert for April 18 to 20, warning of rain, snow, hail, and strong winds in many parts of the state. The advisory, shared on April 15 via the department’s official handle on X (formerly Twitter), urges […]