Chamba

Chamba (Rajeev Sharma): At least seven people were killed and 15 others injured after a private passenger bus overturned near Chalunj bend on the Tissa-Bairagarh road in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on Thursday morning. The bus, operated by Sharma Coach, was travelling from Bairagarh towards Chamba when the accident occurred shortly after 7 am. Police said the vehicle overturned at the bend and eventually came to rest on the road below. Rescue operation launched The accident sparked panic in the area, with passengers reportedly trapped inside the overturned vehicle. After being alerted, police and local residents reached the location and…

Chamba (Rajeev Sharma): A cloudburst-like spell of heavy rain triggered a flash flood in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district late Monday night, causing widespread damage in the Sarol area. The sudden surge of water, mixed with mud and debris, inundated residential neighbourhoods, forcing families to flee their homes as panic gripped the locality. The floodwaters carried large quantities of silt, stones and rubble into several houses, damaging property and leaving residents struggling to salvage their belongings. In one severely affected house, an entire floor was reportedly buried under thick layers of debris. Around ten vehicles parked in the area were also…

Chamba, Himachal Pradesh (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night road accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district claimed three lives and left two others critically injured after their vehicle plunged into a deep gorge on Wednesday. Police said the incident took place on the Devikoti–Tepa road in the Churah assembly constituency, when the vehicle carrying five people veered off the hilly road and tumbled nearly 200 meters down the slope. The group was reportedly returning home after attending a wedding ceremony. The deceased have been identified as Rajinder Kumar, who was driving, Pammi Kumar, and Sachin — all residents of Chamba. The injured,…