Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Mandi district administration to conduct relief and rescue operations on a war footing in the disaster-affected areas of the district, ensuring that relief reaches all those in need.
As Tibetans around the world prepare to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju joined the celebrations and wished him a long and healthy life.
Sources said that Union Minister Nadda presided over a detailed presentation by senior officials of MoRTH, during which the status, challenges, and future plans for the development of road infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh were discussed comprehensively.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off 20 e-taxis from the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat in Shimla on Saturday under the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Start-up Yojana (RGSSY).
The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) released data covering the period from June 20 to July 4, 2025, which showed large-scale destruction across the hill state.
BJP national president JP Nadda said, "When the protector himself becomes the predator, how will the administration function. I am worried and hurt by the way things are happening in Himachal Pradesh."
While speaking to ANI, Harish Chauhan, Convener of the Himachal Pradesh Sanyukt Kisan Manch, said, "Increasing the MIP to Rs 80 per kg is a welcome step by the Govt of India."
The Union Minister mentioned that prayers for the long life of Dalai Lama were held on Saturday, whereas his 90th birthday celebrations will be held on Sunday.
The death toll in Mandi district has risen to 14 amid widespread destruction and loss of lives caused by cloudbursts and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall. The most affected areas are Thunag subdivision, Karsog Gohar subdivision and Dharampur subdivision, DC Mandi said.
Amid widespread destruction caused by incessant rains and cloudbursts in Mandi district, people from different villages distributed ration kits on Saturday to the families affected by flash floods triggered by a heavy spell of rain.
Celebrations ahead of the 90th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, are underway in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. According to the Gregorian calendar, the Dalai Lama's birthday is officially observed on July 6.
The apple economy in Himachal Pradesh alone is worth between Rs 4,000 crore and Rs 6,000 crore annually, with a production value of around Rs 5,000 crore. Around 50 per cent of India's apple supply is met through imports, which affects domestic producers from Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Ka