Chakki Bridge Collapses, Flash Floods Reported In Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
In Himachal Pradesh's Kangra, a Chakki bridge collapsed, confirmed the Additional District Magistrate on August 21. In addition, a flash flood also hit the mandi region of the state, causing trouble to the residents, as water entered their houses and shops in the Kangra district. The Kangra ADM Rohit Rathore is supervising the situation and asked for the rescue of people in the low-lying region, affected due to floods.
Tags: Kangra, Chakki Bridge, flash floods, Mandi, ADM Rohit Rathore
Courtesy: ANI
Paragliding Banned After Tragic Accident In Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
After the death of two persons in a paragliding accident at Bir-Billing on March 8, the Kangra District Administration has decided to ban paragliding activities till further orders. "The police has registered an FIR and investigation is on. The administration has sanctioned Rs 4 lakh financial help to each family of the deceased," Deputy Commissioner of Kangra Nipun Jindal said. Furthermore, paragliding has been banned under the Disaster… read-more
Tags: Paragliding, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra, Dr Nipul Jindal, Bir Billing
Courtesy: ANI
Seven-Time MLA And Ex-Himachal Minister Sujan Singh Pathania Dies At 77
Veteran congress leader and sitting MLA of Himachal Pradesh assembly Sujan Singh Pathania passed away on February 12, after prolonged illness. The 77-year-old Congressman was a seven-time MLA and a sitting Minister at HP cabinet. Born in Lahore, Singh earlier worked as a range officer in HP forest department, later joined Janata Party in 1977 and finally Congress in 1980. HP Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, and CM Jai Ram Thakur expressed grief… read-more
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Sujan Singh Pathania, Kangra, jai ram thakur, Bandaru Dattatreya
Courtesy: NDTV
Rise In Paragliding Accidents Brings Himachal Agencies In Bad Limelight
Himachal Pradesh's agencies responsible for safe paragliding sport have come under negative limelight after increase in crashes at paragliding site in Bir Billing region, which also hosts Paragliding World Cup. Some organisations and relatives of accidents' victims are now asking for a blanket ban on the sport till proper rules are enforced by the state. Reportedly, at least 10 people, including foreigners, have lost their lives in 24… read-more
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Paragliding, Kangra, Mandi
Courtesy: The Tribune
Woman Gang Raped Twice by 7 Men in Himachal Pradesh, All Accused Arrested
A 32-year-old was gang-raped in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, by seven men who had offered her a lift, while she was waiting at a bus stop. According to the victim's complaint, the group of men raped her twice, first by taking her to a poultry farm and later to a hotel in Mcleodganj. Police have arrested the seven accused and the owner of the hotel. The victim's medical reports are awaited.
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Gang-Rape, Crime, Kangra
Courtesy: India Today