A sudden flash flood trapped four in Hojjo Nallah, Kinnaur. Indian Army and NDRF's 14th Battalion used a rope throw gun to rescue all safely, with officials calling it a testament to coordination and preparedness under extreme conditions.
State Minister Ratan Lal Nath, and several other dignitaries, officials, and citizens were present during the celebrations. As part of the programme, floral tributes were offered at the Shaheed Bedi located at Gandhi Ghat to honour the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation.
As of 5 pm, 406 roads, including two national highways, remained blocked, while 457 electricity distribution transformers (DTRs) and 222 water supply schemes were out of service.
Road accidents have been another major killer this season, with Kangra (12), Kinnaur (12), Mandi (21), Shimla (15), and Chamba (20) among the worst-affected districts. HPSDMA officials attributed many of these accidents to slippery roads, poor visibility, and vehicles skidding off rain-soake
According to a release, Mittal stated, "Legendary freedom fighters like Sardar Bhagat Singh sacrificed their lives for the noble cause of India's freedom struggle. The Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government has installed this statue to keep alive the memories and contributi
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that around 60 bodies have been found after a devastating flash flood hit Chashoti village in Kishtwar district on Thursday and the number of missing persons is still being ascertained.
During State-level Independence Day celebrations at Sarkaghat in Mandi district on Friday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched Him Bhog wheat flour, Him Bhog daliya, and Him Bhog turmeric products. These items, made from naturally grown wheat and turmeric, aim to
The Russian Embassy in India on Friday expressed its deep sorrow and condolences following the disastrous cloudburst in the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 45 lives, leaving over 100 injured.
Rescue operations are underway in Kishtwar following a cloudburst on August 14 that triggered flash floods, leading to the loss of over 45 lives. The local community and J&K Police continue to provide urgent relief, shelter, and medical assistance to the injured.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the massive cloudburst that took place on Thursday in Kishtwar, triggering a flash flood in the area and leading to the loss of over 45 lives.
On the occasion of India's 79th Independence Day, emotional tributes were paid to those killed in the Dharali disaster, with a two-minute silence observed for the peace of their souls.
The death toll from the massive cloudburst that triggered a flash flood in the Chesoti area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, has risen to 45, with more than 100 people injured, officials said on Friday.