India's 2025 Disaster Toll: Billions Lost, Lives Shattered
2025's relentless floods, landslides & heatwaves laid bare India's disaster vulnerability. Analysis reveals why preparedness, not just response, is key to saving lives & the economy.
2025's relentless floods, landslides & heatwaves laid bare India's disaster vulnerability. Analysis reveals why preparedness, not just response, is key to saving lives & the economy.
National Green Tribunal directs Himachal forest dept to investigate alleged illegal felling of acacia trees in Nurpur. Report due in two months. Details inside.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a new SOP for cold wave management, highlighting drone surveillance, GIS mapping, and public responsibility for disaster readiness.
Himachal Pradesh has waited 10 months for a ₹9,000 crore disaster relief package from the Centre. Learn about the state's struggle and the impact on recovery efforts.
Bhilwara district administration orders a two-day holiday for primary students on Jan 9 & 10 due to intense cold wave and fog. Collector warns of strict action against violators. Read for details.
Himachal Pradesh gears up to celebrate its Statehood Day on Jan 25 in Paragpur, Kangra. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will preside. Explore the state's journey from Punjab province to full statehood.
Himachal Pradesh residents face hardship as central disaster relief funds, promised after 2023 monsoon devastation, remain delayed. Learn about the state's struggle for recovery.
A fresh socio-economic survey in Kangra's Lambagaon block leads to the removal of 3470 families from the BPL list, sparking concerns over ration access. Read the full report.
Discover how a professor from Shimla, with deep Kangra roots, is painstakingly restoring a rare Guru Gobind Singh fresco at the Golden Temple, continuing a two-century-old artistic legacy. Read the full story.
The month-long 'Youth Against Drugs' campaign in Mohali concluded with a walkathon led by High Court and Sessions judges. Learn about the initiative's impact and key participants.
Kangra administration restricts all trekking above 3000m due to weather risks. Permits now required for Triund, Kareri, and Adi Himani Chamunda treks. Stay informed for a safe Himalayan adventure.
Shocking cases emerge from Kangra and Chamba where two minor girls were forced into motherhood. Authorities file cases under POCSO Act. Read the full report.
A UGC team investigates the death of a 19-year-old student in Dharamshala. One of four accused students gets interim bail as the victim's father records his statement. Key details inside.
Tragic flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain hit Indonesia's North Sulawesi, killing at least 14 people. Rescue teams search for 4 missing. Details on the disaster and response.
Kangra's DDMA imposes a complete ban on high-altitude trekking above 3,000 metres. Mandatory police permission now required for Kareri, Triund, and Adi Himani Chamunda routes. Stay informed and trek safely.
Himachal Pradesh Congress appoints young leader Vivek Sharma as Kangra District President, signaling a strategic shift towards youth leadership ahead of key elections.
Himachal Pradesh police form a specialist board to examine the medical history of a 19-year-old student who died after alleged assault and harassment. The family did not inform police before cremation.
A 19-year-old student of Government College, Dharamshala, dies in Ludhiana hospital. An FIR names a professor and three female students for alleged sexual harassment and ragging. Police investigation is ongoing.
The NCC announces a major initiative to train 100,000 cadets for disaster response and sets up drone training hubs. A strategic move to bolster India's resilience.
A professor and three female students face FIR after a 19-year-old's death. The student had accused them of sexual harassment and ragging. Police investigation ongoing.
Kanpur dispatches 32 volunteers for 12-day disaster management training under the Aapda Mitra scheme. They will become first responders, equipped with emergency kits. Read more about this community resilience initiative.
Himachal Pradesh High Court orders immediate closure of a Kangra poultry farm operating 50 metres from homes, ruling the right to a clean environment outweighs the right to livelihood. Read the full legal analysis.
Markapuram, the new district in Andhra Pradesh, officially launched on Wednesday, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Prakasam upland region. Key officials appointed, celebrations erupt.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces a third district comprising four hinterland talukas. The move aims to improve governance and access to central funds. Details inside.
A 26-year-old paragliding assistant died from injuries after a fall in Bir Billing, marking the second fatality within a week. Activities remain suspended as the community mourns.
Indonesia mourns 67 victims of Sumatra floods, cancelling national New Year fireworks. Heavy rains triggered landslides, displacing thousands. Read about the disaster response and national mourning.
Udham Singh Nagar administration orders holiday for all schools and anganwadi centres on Monday following IMD's dense fog warning to ensure student safety during cold wave. Read details.
The Kangra Valley Carnival 2025's Bollywood Night in Dharamsala was a spectacular success, drawing thousands. Read about the star performances and vibrant celebrations.
A tandem pilot died in a crash at Bir Billing on Friday, marking the third fatal paragliding accident this year. The incident raises serious safety concerns. Read the full report.
The Central Government has sanctioned Rs 601.92 crore for Himachal Pradesh for monsoon damage recovery. Former CM Jai Ram Thakur shares details of the PDNA-based assistance. Read more.