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Shimla: A remote village in Himachal Pradesh recently became the stage for a centuries-old tribal custom as two brothers from the Hatti tribe married the same woman in a grand ceremony. The unusual wedding took place in the Sirmaur district, where brothers Pradeep Negi and Kapil Negi from Shillai village tied the knot with Sunita Chauhan, a woman from the nearby Kunhat village. All three belong to the Hatti tribal community, according to local media reports. While this marriage tradition has been followed discreetly within the tribe for generations, the Negi brothers celebrated it openly and lavishly, claiming to uphold a practice rooted in ancient times. The wedding was conducted with full rituals and the consent of everyone involved. The tradition, related to fraternal polyandry, is known in the Hatti community as Jodidharan or Draupadi Pratha. In this custom, brothers share one wife, a practice considered an accepted norm in parts of Sirmaur district and still observed in some regions of Uttarakhand. The purpose behind this tradition is to preserve family unity, protect ancestral land, and prevent women of the tribe from becoming widows. Pradeep Negi is employed with the state's Jal Shakti Department, while his brother Kapil works abroad. Despite living apart due to their professions, both followed religious customs while marrying Sunita. "We made this decision with mutual agreement," said Pradeep. "We are proud of our heritage and chose to follow our customs." Kapil added, "Even though I work overseas, this marriage gives our wife support, security, and love. I have always believed in transparency." The bride, Sunita, said, "This marriage was completely my decision. No one forced me. I was aware of the tradition. We all took a pledge together, and I trust our bond." The wedding celebrations lasted for three days, attended by villagers and relatives. Guests were served traditional cuisine, and the event was filled with Pahari folk songs and dances.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 2 (ANI): At least 51 people have lost their lives and 22 others are missing in Himachal Pradesh as torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides continue to wreak havoc across the state during the ongoing monsoon season, according to the latest official data. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), under the Department of Revenue, Government of Himachal Pradesh, released a cumulative damage assessment report on July 2, covering the period from June 20 to July 1. The report reveals significant damage to human lives, private properties, livestock, a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Following the self-immolation of a college student in Balasore, the school and mass education department on Thursday issued a directive to all district education officers (DEO)s to strictly implement measures ensuring the safety of women employees at workplaces and to create a secure environment for students in schools.The department instructed that helpline numbers related to women's safety be prominently displayed in all schools, hostels, and govt offices. These include the women helpline - 181, child helpline - 1098, police emergency response - 112, and school student helpline ...Read More >
According to the police, the trio, along with their family members, were returning from Haridwar when they decided to bathe in the Yamuna. Two brothers and a distant relative drowned in the Yamuna river behind the famous Gurudwara Paonta Sahib Ji in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour district around noon on Tuesday, when they went to take a holy dip popularly known as Dev Snan, the police said. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The police identified the victims as Kamlesh Kumar, 22, his younger brother Ra ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Shimla: Heavy rains lashed Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, triggering landslides and flash floods and blocking more than 100 roads, even as the weather department issued a red alert.A landslide at Chakki Mod near Parwanoo blocked the Chandigarh-Shimla highway for hours, resulting in a massive traffic jam Sunday morning. The local administration had to divert traffic through the Jangeshu link road until the landslide debris was cleared at Chakki Mod.The traffic was first restored one-way and later two-way, but the traffic jam continued on both sides of the highway throughout the day due to slow veh ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
New Delhi: Haryana released additional water into the Yamuna's main channel from the Hathnikund Barrage, days before Chhath Puja, data from Central Water Commission (CWC) shows.The higher flow is expected to improve the water quality and ensure adequate flow for the festival, some experts said. An official, however, said that the move was for rejuvenating the river, "not just for Chhath Puja. It's also to maintain the river's flow and keep it clean." CWC data shows that since 5 pm on Tuesday, no water was diverted into the Eastern and Western Yamuna Canals, which typically draw a major share o ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy, while reviewing the Medaram development works on Monday, December 1, instructed officials to maintain quality standards and strictly adhere to the deadline. Situated in the Mulugu district of Telangana, Medaram is believed to be the abode of goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma. The tribal festival, Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara, honouring the goddesses, takes place every two years in the village. Medaram Jathara attracts the largest number of devotees in the country after the Kumbh Mela. During the meeting, the authorities we ...Read More >
A severe monsoon has caused widespread devastation. The State Disaster Management Authority reports 386 deaths since June 20. Rain-related incidents and road accidents contributed to the fatalities. The state suffered estimated losses of ₹4,46,5 crore. Mandi and Kullu districts were the worst hit. Over 2,000 houses were fully damaged. Restoration efforts are underway, but landslides are causing delays. Due to the devastating monsoon this year, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a rare yet culturally rooted event, two brothers from Himachal Pradesh's Hatti tribe have married the same woman, reviving an age-old tradition of polyandry. The ceremony took place in Shillai village of Sirmaur district's Trans-Giri area, with hundreds attending the three-day celebration that began on July 12.The bride, Sunita Chauhan from Kunhat village, married Pradeep and Kapil Negi in accordance with the tribal custom known as "Jodidara", which is recognised under Himachal Pradesh's revenue laws. "I made this decision without any pressure. I respect the bond we have formed," ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of an unforgiving monsoon, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday confirming massive disruption to public utilities across the state. As of 10:00 am on September 13, a total of 574 roads remain blocked, 389 distribution transformers (DTRs) are disrupted, and 333 water supply schemes are out of order following fresh spells of rain and landslides in the last 24 hours. Also Read | Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Actor-Turned-Politician Vijay To Kick Off TVK's F ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 1 (PTI) The stage is set for the 'Bengaluru Karaga,' one of the city's oldest and iconic festivals, with a grand procession on Wednesday night. As part of rituals, several camphor blocks were lit by devotees near the historic Sri Dharmaraya Swamy temple at Thigalarpet. The festivities, which commenced at the Dharmaraya Swamy Temple on March 24, will culminate in the grand Karaga Shaktyotsava procession on Wednesday night. During the procession, a priest dressed in female attire traverses through the city's streets visiting local temples, while expertly balancing a flower-deck ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Himachal Pradesh has recorded 51 deaths and 22 missing persons due to torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides during the ongoing monsoon season from June 20 to July 1, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre's latest damage assessment report. The natural disasters have caused extensive damage to private properties, livestock, and public infrastructure across the state's 12 districts.The SEOC report detailed that Mandi district was the worst affected with 10 deaths and all 34 missing persons primarily due to flash floods and cloudbursts. Additionally, 103 people have ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Saturday criticised the Rekha Gupta-led BJP government in the city over the worsening pollution levels in the Yamuna River, calling it a "grave concern". Referring to the July pollution report by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), Yadav said that pollution levels in the Yamuna have worsened since March. This, he said, clearly exposes the BJP's hollow promises on cleaning the river. He alleged that the government has only made tall claims about cleaning the Yamuna after assuming power in Delhi but has taken no concrete action. I ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of an unforgiving monsoon, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday confirming massive disruption to public utilities across the state. As of 10:00 am on September 13, a total of 574 roads remain blocked, 389 distribution transformers (DTRs) are disrupted, and 333 water supply schemes are out of order following fresh spells of rain and landslides in the last 24 hours. The SDMA also reported that the cumulative death toll from this year monsoon has reached 386 sinc ...Read More >
Kolkata: Several Kali Pujas across the city witnessed community bonding as people, irrespective of religious faiths, came together to celebrate the festival of lights. From planning pandal decorations and raising funds to overseeing the rituals and crowd management, members of different communities played equal roles in the celebrations.A Kali Puja on Mayfair Road spread the message of communal harmony through their celebration, in which locals from different communities participated. Sudhir Kuma ...Read More >
Nellore, Mar 30 (UNI) Giving top priority to shelter for homeless people and with a 'Housing First' approach, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday launched housewarming ceremonies for 2,50,893 houses across the state by personally participating in the events at Naidupeta in Sullurpet constituency of Tirupati district. The houses built under TIDCO and PMAY schemes were handed over simultaneously at more than 30 locations. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister announced that an additional 4.5 lakh houses will be constructed and handed over to the poor by the end of this year, st ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 2: Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated with immense devotion and spiritual fervour at various places here today. A grand function was organised in this regard at Shiv Mandir, Trikuta Nagar under the supervision of the temple management committee headed by its president, Shiv Kumar Jolly. Devinder Seth played a key role in organizing and managing the entire function. The temple premises were beautifully decorated with vibrant red and yellow balloons, lights and traditional adornments, creating a divine and festive ambiance for devotees. A large number of devotees visited the temple and ...Read More >
SHIMLA: Flash floods triggered by two cloudbursts struck several areas of Himachal Pradesh's Chamba and Mandi districts on Sunday, even as the death toll since the onset of monsoon on June 20 reached 78.Cloudbursts and flash floods have caused a maximum of 22 deaths --- 14 from Mandi district alone, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre. As many as 28 people have died in road accidents. The state has suffered an estimated loss of Rs 572.69 crore.In the early hours of Sunday, a flash flood struck Kathwad rivulet in Chamba's Churah, washing away a bridge on Chamba-Chanju road, a wate ...Read More >
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has recorded 224 deaths so far this monsoon season, including 116 in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and drowning, and 108 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). The SDMA's cumulative report for June 20 to August 10 said the state has suffered an estimated Rs 1,98,923.75 lakh in losses to public and private property, agriculture, horticulture, and infrastructure. "Continuous rains have caused ...Read More >
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of an unforgiving monsoon, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday confirming massive disruption to public utilities across the state. As of 10:00 am on September 13, a total of 574 roads remain blocked, 389 distribution transformers (DTRs) are disrupted, and 333 water supply schemes are out of order following fresh spells of rain and landslides in the last 24 hours. The SDMA also reported that the cumulative death toll from this year's monsoon has reached 386 since June 20. Of these, 218 deaths are directly ...Read More >
Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): Sawan Somvar, the Mondays that fall during the holy month of Sawan (Shravan), are among the most spiritually potent days for Lord Shiva devotees. The ancient Chausath Yogini Temple in Bhedaghat, houses an unparalleled idol: Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati seated together on Nandi the bull, in a wedding pose. The temple is located on a small hilltop overlooking the Narmada river and is approached by a long flight of about 150 stairs. It follows a circular plan with inner and outer diameters. The circular courtyard houses a shrine dedicated to Shiva and Parvati. Datin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitten by a snake in Bilaspur, while one was killed after falling from a height, the State Emergency Oper ...Read More >
Mayurbhanj (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): The second phase of the Baripada Rath Yatra in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district resumed on Sunday, drawing thousands of devotees to the streets as the sacred chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath continued their journey. Steeped in devotion and distinguished by tradition, the Baripada Rath Yatra, also known as the Dwitiya Srikhetra in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, began on Saturday, a day after Rath Yatra in Puri. Also Read | Ladki Bahin Yojana June 2025 Instalment Date: When Will Maharashtra Women Beneficiaries Receive 12th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of devotees of Lord Jagannath enthusiastically participated in the Jagannath Rath Yatra organised by the ISKCON temple at Abids. Chanting slogans of 'Jai Jagannath', they joined the divine journey of the deities on their chariots on Friday. The city's famous ISKCON Temples took out grand processions from their respective temples, with the lanes beautifully decorated with traditional rangoli. The magnificent chariot carrying Lord Jagannath, along with Balarama and Subhadra, was paraded from several locations, including the Secunderabad ISKCON Temple to Clock Tower and fro ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 29 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Sunday informed that road connectivity and power lines have been impacted in several regions of the state as heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused significant damage across several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with incidents of landslides, waterlogging, and disrupted connectivity being reported from multiple districts. Negi stated that flash floods have caused significant loss of life and property. Also Read | Cloudburst in Uttarkashi: 2 Dead, 7 Missing After Clou ...Read More >
A unique wedding occurred in Himachal Pradesh. Two brothers from the Hatti tribe married one woman, Sunita Chauhan. The ceremony took place in Shillai village. This event revived the polyandry tradition. The couple stated it was their decision. The wedding lasted three days with local celebrations. The Hatti community recently gained Scheduled Tribe status. Two brothers of the Hatti tribe tied the knot to a woman in Shillai village of Himachal Pradesh, with hundreds of people witnessing the marr ...Read More >
"Garba's diversity is the result of Gujarat's long history as a crossroads of trade, migration, and regional identities," says an expert What we know today as Garba, the vibrant, rhythmic dance that fills Gujarat's nights during Navratri, has roots that stretch back thousands of years, weaving through mythology, literature, and the very fabric of Indian culture. According to Gujarati poet and writer Himanshuray Raval, the story of this beloved dance form is far more complex and fascinating than ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 7 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh has witnessed 23 flash floods, 19 cloudbursts and 16 landslides since the onset of monsoon on June 20, and 52 people have died in rain-related incidents in the state so far, officials said on Monday. In the worst-hit Mandi district, search and rescue operations have been intensified with drones and sniffer dogs being used to trace 28 people who went missing last week in the Thunag, Gohar and Karsog subdivisions, they said. On Monday, a landslide occurred in Sai Kharsi area of Bilaspur district and a large part of a mountain fell on a petrol pump. However, ...Read More >
Pune: Several educators in the state on Sunday reiterated that govt's decision on the three-language policy announced earlier in June was taken in haste and without consultation with experts, leading to complete chaos that resulted in the resolution being revoked.Many asserted that the widespread opposition to the policy was not against the Hindi language, but its introduction from Std I.On Sunday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a committee to suggest the way forward in the implementation of the language policy and withdrew GRs issued in April and June this year, w ...Read More >