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Himachal Pradesh: 298 people dead since onset of monsoon, says SDMA
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Of the 298 deaths, 152 were rain-related, caused by landslides, flash floods, house collapses, and other weather-triggered incidents. At the same time, 146 fatalities were in road accidents, many linked to slippery conditions and damaged roads.
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Monsoon death toll in Himachal rises to 295
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh has recorded 295 deaths since the onset of monsoon, including 151 from rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods and house collapses, while 104 people have lost their lives in road accidents, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said on Saturday.
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Adani Agri Fresh announces 2025 apple procurement rates in Himachal Prades
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Adani Agri Fresh Limited (AAFL) on Saturday announced the commencement of its apple procurement operations for the 2025 season in Himachal Pradesh, offering an opening rate of Rs 85 per kilogram for the Large-Medium-Small (LMS) grade of top-quality fruit - Rs 5 higher than last year's starti
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Himachal: 312 roads, 97 power transformers hit as monsoon disrupts life
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Heavy monsoon rains continue to disrupt life in Himachal Pradesh, with 312 roads, including National Highway-305, blocked, 97 electricity transformers damaged, and 51 water supply schemes disrupted as of Saturday evening, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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Monsoon death toll in Himachal climbs to 298; 152 killed in rain-related I
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have claimed 298 lives since June 20, including 152 deaths in rain-related incidents and 146 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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BJP stages walkout of Himachal assembly over monsoon fury discussion; Reve
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The discussion on the rain-related disaster situation under Rule 67 concluded on the fifth day of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly's monsoon session with high drama, as the Opposition staged a walkout before Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi could respond.
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Factional rift erupts at HP Congress 'Vote Chor, Kursi Chhor' rally; unity
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The meeting, held at the Rajiv Bhawan party headquarters to galvanise support for the nationwide Congress campaign, was attended by AICC in-charge Rajni Patil, HPCC chief Pratibha Singh, Chief Minister Sukhu, Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri, ministers, MLAs, municipal board chairpersons, vice-cha
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Monsoon fury claims 295 lives in Himachal; 316 roads, 110 power transforme
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Heavy monsoon rains continue to batter Himachal Pradesh, leaving 316 roads, including National Highway-305, blocked and disrupting 110 electricity transformers and 131 water supply schemes in various districts, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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Himachal Pradesh: 338 roads, 132 DTRs and 141 water supply schemes affecte
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The cumulative loss report, covering June 20 to August 21, 2025, shows that rain-related deaths were caused by landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, lightning, fire, snake bites, avalanches, electrocutions, falls from steep slopes, and other mishaps.
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346 road blocked, 287 dead until August 21 as monsoon havoc in Himachal Pr
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Three hundred forty-six roads, including one national highway (NH-305), remained blocked, while 281 distribution transformers were out of service, cutting power to several areas. A total of 145 water supply schemes were also disrupted due to landslides, flash floods, and heavy rainfall. Read More
Himachal HC grants bail to Dhananjay Kumar in POCSO case, citing delay in
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Justice Sandeep Sharma, while allowing the bail plea, said that keeping the accused in custody for an indefinite period without trial would amount to "pre-trial conviction" and violate the fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution.
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Himachal assembly passes resolution urging Bharat Ratna for state's founde
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The resolution was moved as a private member's proposal by Ajay Solanki, Congress MLA from Nahan in Sirmaur district, and adopted by voice vote with support from both treasury and opposition benches.
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