Chhonzin Angmo: The Vision Beyond Sight – A Journey from Kinnaur to the Summit of the World
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” – Helen Keller Introduction In a world often governed by limitations, Chhonzin Angmo from the remote village of Chango in Himachal Pradesh has redefined what it means to "see"
Himachal Pradesh Faces Alarming Rise in Cybercrime: ₹114 Crore Lost in Just One Year
“Think before you click. Pause before you share. One alert citizen is stronger than a thousand fraudsters.”— Public Awareness Motto Introduction With the rise of the digital economy and increasing internet penetration across India, citizens are more connected than ever. While digital
Red Admiral Butterfly Spotted for the First Time in Dhauladhar Range, Himachal Pradesh
In a remarkable discovery for Indian biodiversity, the Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) has been sighted for the first time in the Dhauladhar mountain range of Himachal Pradesh. This finding adds a new chapter to the lepidopteran records of India
CSK HPKV Palampur Wins Best Centre Award for Forage Research Excellence
In a remarkable achievement, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSK HPKV), Palampur, has been honoured with the prestigious "Best Centre Award" during the National Group Meeting of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Forage Crops and Utilisation.
Himachal’s First Island Tourism Initiative Takes Off in Bilaspur
Bilaspur to Become the State’s Island Tourism Pioneer In a groundbreaking move to enhance tourism in Himachal Pradesh, the district administration of Bilaspur has initiated the state’s first island tourism project by selecting four islands in the Gobind Sagar Lake for
Himachal Pradesh Bans PET Bottles in Government Meetings and Hotels from June 1
In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to ban the use of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles in all indoor official meetings, conferences, and events organized by government bodies, as well as in government-run and
Pakistan Suspends the Simla Agreement: A Look Back at the 1972 Peace Accord
In a significant development, Pakistan has suspended the 1972 Simla Agreement as part of a series of retaliatory measures against India’s reaction to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. The move has once again brought into focus the
Palampur Leads by Example: Transforming Sustainability with the RRR Centre
In a remarkable move towards ecological responsibility, Palampur—a serene town in Himachal Pradesh—has launched a pioneering Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) Centre to address the increasing challenges of waste management and environmental degradation. This community-led initiative underscores the power of local
Himachal Pradesh’s First Solar-Powered Cold Storage: A Leap Towards Sustainable Agriculture
In a major stride towards promoting sustainable agriculture and rural prosperity, Himachal Pradesh has inaugurated its first Solar Powered Micro Cold Storage (SPMCS) unit in Bajaura, Kullu. The initiative is a significant step in addressing post-harvest losses, a persistent challenge
Thanadhar Gram Panchayat: A Model of Sustainable Rural Development in Himachal Pradesh
While most of us associate development with big cities and metros, there's a small gram panchayat in Himachal Pradesh that’s quietly setting an example for others—not just in the state, but across Punjab and Haryana too. Thanadhar, also known as