Himachal Pradesh
Pit bull refuses to leave dead owner's side for 4 days despite snowstorm
The owner of the canine and his cousin were on a trek seeking to shoot videos of snowfall taking place in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba Valley.
The owner of the canine and his cousin were on a trek seeking to shoot videos of snowfall taking place in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba Valley.
Barota village in Himachal Pradesh remains isolated without a motorable road, forcing residents to risk their lives daily for basic needs. Despite repeated promises, the lack of connectivity continues to hinder development and social life in the remote hill settlement.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court noted that the petitioner chatted with someone, and they then criticised the hostilities between India and Pakistan. It is difficult to see how a desire to end the hostilities and a return to peace can amount to sedition.
Due to the alleged beating and harassment, the girl was hospitalised. She was treated at multiple hospitals across Himachal Pradesh and was later referred to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC), Ludhiana, for advanced treatment. She succumbed during treatment on December 26, 2025.
Tourists in Manali and adjoining regions welcomed the New Year with fresh snowfall, particularly along the stretch between Solang Valley and Atal Tunnel.
Even as India waits to ring in 2026, the New Year celebrations have begun in Himachal Pradesh's Manali, with thousands of tourists thronging the Mall Road.
The case pertains to the 2017 Gudiya rape and murder in Kotkhai, Shimla, where Suraj, an accused in the case, died in police custody allegedly due to custodial torture at the Kotkhai police station.
In a shocking incident, a doctor assaulted a patient at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla.
The villagers in Sammoo, about 25 km from the district headquarters, at the most are allowed to light diyas, but there is a tacit understanding against the bursting of crackers and indulge in extravagance.
A teacher in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, has been suspended after a cheque he issued was rejected due to significant spelling mistakes. The incident has prompted scrutiny of the education department's procedures and accountability.
At least 15 people have died after a landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district. The incident occurred when debris from the landslide, caused by heavy rains, fell on a private bus carrying about 30 passengers.
Besides the heavy downpour, parts of Himachal Pradesh also witnessed thunderstorms, while 493 roads, including three national highways, remained closed for traffic on Monday.
A deadly landslide hit Sharmani village in Kullu district, killing one woman and burying four family members. Rescue efforts continue amid heavy rains and warnings for residents to stay alert.
A massive landslide occurred near Juri in Rampur subdivision of Shimla district, where a hill collapsed onto National Highway-05, blocking traffic. Another landslide was reported in Gaanchwa area of Ani subdivision, where falling boulders damaged roads and trees. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Live videos of the incidents have surfaced.
Worrying pictures are emerging from Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, where flash floods have turned streets into rivers. Incessant rains have caused widespread damage, with around 240 roads, including national highways, impacted by landslides.
A significant portion of the Kullu-Manali National Highway 3 has been washed away, and several structures, including a two-story building, restaurants, and shops, have collapsed into the river due to flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall.
In Manali, a two-storey building was swept away by the swelling Beas River. Earlier in the day, two restaurants and two shops had already collapsed. As water levels continue to rise, yet another structure has crumbled, highlighting the mounting threat from the river's surge.
A three-storey building collapsed in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala amid heavy rainfall. No casualties have been reported.
The incident occurred between 12:30 am and 1:00 am in Siyathi village, in the Dharampur area. In a remarkable escape, all 63 villagers survived unharmed — a feat credited to the dog's alertness and the owner's quick response.
BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut visited the flood-affected village of Pangluri in Mandi Nachan Vidhan Sabha, where 9 people were washed away by floods on the 29th.