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Former CM Thakur criticises govt's disaster handling; Opposition exits HP
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The final day of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly's monsoon session on Tuesday witnessed high drama as the Opposition staged a walkout during Question Hour, accusing the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government of "stealing votes" in the recent Dehra bypoll and misusing state funds to in
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Himachal CM calls for united efforts, special relief package as monsoon se
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Tuesday, said the just-concluded monsoon session of the state Assembly was the longest in its history, during which significant legislation was passed and extensive discussions were held on the state's disaster situation.
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IIAS to conduct grassroots research on floods, disasters in Himachal Prade
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) will undertake grassroots-level research on the causes and remedies of floods, heavy rainfall, and recurring natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh.
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Gurugram: Orange alert issued with the possibility of heavy to very-heavy
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Gurugram District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued an advisory urging people to work from home, and schools have been instructed to conduct online classes as an orange alert has been issued with the possibility of heavy to very-heavy rainfall on September 2 (Tuesday).
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Orange alert in Gurugram: Schools go online, offices "advised" to allow wo
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued an orange alert, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall on Tuesday
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"Himachal CM attending political programmes in Bihar": Jairam Thakur slams
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Leader of Himachal Pradesh Assembly and former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on launched a scathing attack on the state government, accusing it of failing to respond effectively to the recent disaster in Chamba and alleged that the CM was attending political programmes in Bihar.
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India extends humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan after massive earthqu
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Following a series of earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan, killing over 800 people and injuring over 2800, India has extended urgent humanitarian assistance to support relief efforts in the region.
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Death toll in Himachal climbs to 326 in Monsoon; 171 rain-related, 155 roa
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The ongoing monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 326 lives so far, including 171 deaths in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and other calamities, and 155 deaths in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Manageme
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"It has been a one-sided disaster... they have now offered to cut their ta
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With the Indian goods facing a steep 50 per cent tariffs in US imposed by his administration, President Donald Trump has claimed that business relationship between the two countries for many decades has been "totally one sided", "one-sided disaster" and also that "they have now offered to
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Himachal disaster loss crosses Rs 3,000 crore; over 320 dead, says educati
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Education Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Rohit Thakur on Monday said the state continues to reel under the impact of the ongoing disaster triggered by relentless monsoon rains, with damages exceeding Rs 3,000 crore and more than 320 lives lost so far.
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Human Rights Commission of Pakistan calls for strict enforcement of Articl
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has released a report emphasising the importance of enforcing Article 9A of the Constitution to ensure citizens have access to clean air, safe drinking water, waste management, disaster readiness, and environmental justice, according to a report
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Red and orange alert for next three days in all districts of Uttarakhand,
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The secretary stated that owing to heavy rains, waterlogging is a problem being faced in the plains, for which complete preparations have already been made.
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