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Himachal Pradesh floods: Schools, colleges closed in Kullu today
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner and DDMA Chairperson Torul S. Raveesh under Sections 30 and 34(m) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, said that the closure aims to ensure the safety of students and staff amid worsening weather conditions.
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Govt tried to grab relief material, adopted discriminatory attitude in dis
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur accused the Congress government of trying to "grab the relief material sent by the BJP and people from across the state to take credit."
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"New law mandates Global Green norms, disaster readiness for Indian ports"
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The legislation, already cleared by the Lok Sabha, will soon be sent for Presidential assent. Once enacted, it is expected to transform governance at Indian ports, strengthen Centre-State coordination for port-led development, and boost investor confidence in a sector crucial to the country'
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12-day Himachal Pradesh Assembly session opens; Opposition seeks adjournme
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The 12-day-long monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly commenced on Monday in Shimla, with Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania convening an all-party meeting.
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Devastating flash floods kill dozens, PoGB Home Minister says region lacks
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Multiple regions were affected by cloudburst-induced flash floods, exacerbating the suffering of residents. The Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) reported that a nine-year-old boy sadly lost his life in a landslide while returning home from summer grazing to his village,
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Pakistan: Over 340 killed in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa floods, rescue efforts ha
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Rescue teams in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) districts continued to dig through mud and debris on Saturday after flash floods triggered by days of heavy monsoon rainfall claimed the lives of at least 344 people in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa within 48 hours, officials said, according to the Express Tribu
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"Why were people allowed to go despite the advisory?": J&K Congress Ch
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir Congress President Tariq Hameed Karra termed the recent cloudburst and flash flood in Kishtwar as a "very tragic incident," raising concerns over lapses in preventive measures and rescue operations.
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J-K: Indian Army rescues pilgrims stranded at Machail Mata Temple after Ki
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian Army and disaster response forces are rescuing the pilgrims stranded at the Machail Mata Temple on Sunday after the cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar, which left at least 55 people dead.
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Heavy rains leave 361 roads, 637 power transformers, 115 water schemes dis
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, severely disrupting roads, power, and water supply systems. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), as of Sunday morning, 361 roads, including three national highways, remain blocked, while 6
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Death toll due to monsoon rains reaches 261 in Himachal
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Several places in Himachal Pradesh continue to reel under the impact of the heavy monsoon rains. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), the state has recorded 261 deaths between June 20 and August 16, 2025.
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Kishtwar flash flood: Jammu and Kashmir LoP Sunil Kumar Sharma details res
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
J-K Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma said rescue teams evacuated injured first and cleared debris, aided by army and disaster forces. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reported 55 bodies recovered as rescue continues, prioritising relief and rehabilitation amid challenging conditions.
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Himachal: BJP's Jai Ram Thakur visits disaster-hit Mandi, distributes reli
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"What kind of humanity is this? Ministers come here and, instead of giving immediate relief, they register an FIR and go away. The government cannot have a more insensitive face than this," said the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly.
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