pic: AI generated The first six months of 2025 have stirred deep global concerns, as a series of devastating events—wars, terrorist attacks, fires, and aviation disasters, have shaken humanity. More striking, however, is the eerie similarity between the current year and one of the most turbulent years in modern history: 1941. Not just in terms […]
Axiom Mission 4 Launch Delayed to June 22: ISRO’s Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian Astronaut on ISS
India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla set to make history as the first Indian aboard the International Space Station; launch delayed to June 22 amid ongoing ISS maintenance reviews After six delays due to weather and technical issues, the launch of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), […]
Pre-Monsoon Rains Hit Himachal Pradesh; IMD Issues Yellow Alert Till June 22
Shimla: Pre-monsoon showers have made a strong entry into Himachal Pradesh, bringing widespread rainfall across several districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for the state, forecasting continuous rain till June 22. The IMD has reported very heavy rainfall at multiple locations in the state during the 24 hours ending at […]
Gold Prices Drop, Silver Becomes Costlier: Check Latest Rates in India
Gold prices witnessed a drop across India on Tuesday, while silver became marginally costlier. According to updated market data from GoodReturns, the rate of 24-carat gold fell by ₹114 per gram, settling at ₹10,037 per gram (₹1,00,370 per 10 grams). On the other hand, silver rose slightly by ₹0.10 per gram, now trading at ₹110 […]
One dead, 18 injured as bus falls into gorge in Mandi district
Mandi: A tragic road accident occurred on Tuesday in the Patrighat area of Mandi district, where a private bus skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge, resulting in the death of one passenger and injuries to 18 others. The bus was en route from Jahu to Mandi when the incident took place. Initial […]
HP Govt announces MSP for crops grown through natural farming
MSP for crops: In a step to promote natural farming, the Himachal Pradesh government has announced Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for key crops grown through this method. The announcement was shared via the official Twitter handle of the Information & Public Relations Department, with the government reiterating its aim to make Himachal a leading state […]
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 […]
CM Sukhu releases poetry book ‘Buransh: The Fragrance of Words’ by Hamirpur teacher Anupama Sharma
Shimla, April 17, 2025: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu released “Buransh: The Fragrance of Words“, a poetry collection by Anupama Sharma, an English lecturer at Government Senior Secondary School (Girls), Hamirpur. Speaking at the event in Shimla, the Chief Minister said the poems offer a quiet reflection on life, emotions, and the comfort we […]