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After Delhi meetings, CM Sukhu flags fiscal stress, GST losses and revenue
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A day after returning from New Delhi following a series of meetings with Union ministers, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday highlighted the state's growing fiscal challenges, sharp revenue losses due to GST and the need for special financial support for hi
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HP CM meets Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar; seeks special relaxation f
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister that no specific relaxations have been extended to hill states under the scheme, which has limited Himachal Pradesh's ability to avail its benefits despite the State's strong commitment towards green and sustainable mobility. He informed that
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Himachal: SJPNL issues partial water supply disruption advisory to people
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With winter in the city, the shutdown is proposed from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Dec 20-21. Due to the proposed shutdown, pumping activities at LWSS Gumma and LWSS Giri will remain affected during the scheduled period, resulting in a partial disruption to the power supply. Meanwhile, Cle
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Himachal Pradesh: Dhauladhar Mountain range receives snowfall, temperature
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Dhauladhar mountains received mild snowfall and rain in the lower regions of Kangra valley last night, causing the temperature to drop.
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"Learning from disasters, Himachal govt to frame strict building norms for
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Taking lessons from the widespread destruction caused by heavy rains and landslides in the past three years, the Himachal Pradesh government is set to extend strict building construction norms to rural areas as well.
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Monsoon death toll in Himachal Pradesh rises to 417 as rain havoc continue
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Since June 20, when the monsoon arrived in the hill state, disasters triggered by torrential rains have also left 477 people injured and 45 missing. The calamity has further led to the death of over 2,407 animals and nearly 27,000 poultry birds, according to the cumulative report compiled by
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Himachal Pradesh monsoon havoc claims 370 lives
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The cumulative loss report issued by the SDMA, covering the period from June 20 to September 8, 2025, paints a grim picture of the widespread destruction across the hill state.
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Himachal Pradesh monsoon toll rises to 366; 203 rain-related, 163 in road
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Since June 20, the hill state has witnessed widespread destruction. A total of Rs 4,08,097.49 lakh of losses have been reported, covering damage to public and private property, crops, livestock, and infrastructure.
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Punjab responded swiftly, compassionately to flood crisis, says Minister H
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, he said that incessant rains in Punjab and neighbouring hill states have triggered large-scale devastation, affecting nearly 2,000 villages and over four lakh citizens, while 46 lives have been lost across the state.
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"Insult to Hindus": Karnataka BJP President demand immediate retraction of
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra demanded that Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar immediately withdraw his remarks on Chamundi Hill, calling them "an insult to Hindus" and "an unforgivable offence."
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Himachal Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to declare rain, flood d
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Himachal Pradesh, battered by incessant monsoon rains, witnessed rare political unanimity on Wednesday when the State Assembly passed a resolution under Rule 102, urging the Union Government to declare the ongoing rain and flood-induced destruction as a national calamity and to sanction a s
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Himachal launches robotic surgery at IGMC, Chamiana; CM Sukhu inaugurates
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The north Indian hill state Himachal Pradesh took a major leap in advanced healthcare on Monday with the launch of a robot-assisted surgical facility at the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities, Chamiana, Shimla.
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