Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday expressed grief over the tragic road accident that occurred near Raninalah in Manali, district Kullu, resulting in the death of four people.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Mandi and actress Kangana Ranaut, along with Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition (LoP) and former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur, visited the cloudburst-affected areas of Mandi district on Sunday and interacted with local residents.
A car carrying five people skidded off the road near Rahni Nala, close to Rohtang Pass in Kullu district, falling into a gorge. Four died on the spot, and one was seriously injured. DSP Manali KD Sharma confirmed ongoing rescue operations.
Despite widespread rainfall and localised disruption to public utilities across Himachal Pradesh, water levels in all major dams remain within safe operational limits, and hydroelectric power generation continues largely uninterrupted, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC)
The Dalai Lama spoke about Bodhichitta, the spirit of enlightenment, and how it has guided his life. He said that admiration should not come from selfish desire, but through service to others.
Widespread rainfall across Himachal Pradesh has severely affected essential public utilities, with 269 roads blocked, 285 electricity transformers disrupted, and 278 water supply schemes rendered non-functional in the last 24 hours, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), H
The Member of Parliament and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut visited the Thunag subdivision in Mandi district on Sunday, amid widespread destruction and loss of lives caused by cloudbursts and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh.
Landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, electrocution, snake bites, and other weather-induced hazards caused the 47 rain-related fatalities. Mandi district reported the highest number of such deaths at 17, followed by Kangra with 11, and Una with four.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, speaking at the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama at Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, praised the spiritual leader's global influence.
Rain lashed parts of Delhi on Sunday morning as the India Meteorological Department predicted light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms likely to occur over Delhi during the next two days.
In a pointed remark aimed at China, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasised the distinct identity of the Dalai Lama's institution, Gaden Phodrang Trust, saying that "China has nothing to do with the institution", it is rooted in Tibet and revered by the people of the Himal
During the visit, the SDRF team surveyed the impacted areas and identified vulnerable individuals in urgent need of aid. Relief materials, including basic need kits and medical kits, were distributed to the affected families as part of the immediate response effort.