A mid-air adventure turned into a dangerous ordeal in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi after a Russian paraglider became entangled in high-tension electric wires along the Mandi-Padder National Highway. A 16-member SDRF team, assisted by the local administration, carried out a rescue operation using a 56-metre crane and a rope safety system. The paraglider was successfully rescued and taken to a hospital for medical examination. Officials said he was conscious and able to speak. #HimachalPradesh# #Mandi# #Paragliding# #SDRF# #RescueOperation#

The Manimahesh Yatra 2026 was temporarily suspended on Thursday morning after up to four inches of snowfall was recorded around Manimahesh Kailash, Dal Lake and Gauri Kund in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. The yatra administration halted the pilgrimage citing bad weather and challenging conditions along the route. Pilgrims have been advised not to proceed until weather conditions improve and further instructions are issued. Authorities said the situation is being continuously monitored, with devotees’ safety being the top priority. #ManimaheshYatra# #ManimaheshKailash# #Chamba# #HimachalPradesh# #Snowfall#

Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shri Kavinder Gupta, Chief Minister Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival at Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.

#WATCH# | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh: BJP MP Anurag Thakur says, "It is the misfortune of this nation that the party which held power for the longest period is now working to defeat democracy, striving to tear it apart. In the Lok Sabha, the very temple of our democracy, they refuse to let the House function, creating constant obstructions, while instead calling for debates on the streets. The Congress party needs to decide what it actually wants to do. Having lost election after election, the party appears unsettled and distressed, wondering why the public keeps rejecting them... They are confused themselves, and they have left others confused as well. They accept funds from China to undermine India’s democracy... Rahul Gandhi claims the 2024 elections were flawed; if that is the case, why don't Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and other Congress leaders resign?... Rahul Gandhi’s associates have told him that as long as India’s Constitution, democratic processes, and constitutional institutions remain intact, he can never become the Prime Minister. Therefore, the strategy is: sow chaos, spread lies, dismantle constitutional institutions, and repeatedly strike at India..." On Congress Party's 'Insaaf Rally' in Punjab, he says, "The Congress party owes an explanation, or perhaps an apology, to the Sikhs of Punjab and the Sikhs of the entire nation. An apology is due. The nation has not forgotten the massacre of Sikhs that took place in November 1984... Sikhs had their hair shorn, and their throats slit; women were subjected to atrocities and rape. All of this was carried out at the behest of Congress leaders... If he believes that the Congress, and its leader, acted wrongly, then he should go to Punjab and apologise to the Sikh community."

President Droupadi Murmu visited the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, Himachal Pradesh. The strategically significant Atal Tunnel which connects Manali to the Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year was inaugurated in 2020 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The President said that the Atal Tunnel is an engineering marvel of global standards, constructed with exemplary dedication by the Border Roads Organisation. This iconic infrastructure stands as a testament to India’s technological prowess, determination and commitment to ensuring seamless connectivity in the most challenging terrains.

President Droupadi Murmu graced the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. The President urged the students to serve in remote and underserved areas, with dedication, compassion and a strong sense of responsibility. She urged them to embrace sensitivity towards patients while striving for excellence in their profession.