The former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition in Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, has strongly criticised the state government and PWD Minister for what he termed as "confusion and misrepresentation" regarding disaster relief funds. Speaking to ANI in Shimla today, Thakur clarified
The report, compiled from the Satluj, Ravi, Beas, and Yamuna basins, notes that water inflows remain under control, and spillway discharges and machine flows are being regulated based on safety protocols. Key reservoirs such as Bhakra, Pong, Nathpa Jhakri, Kol Dam, and Chamera-I are maintain
In its latest daily landslide monitoring bulletin released on July 30, the SEOC stated, "Out of the 22 monitored sites across Mandi, Kangra, Shimla, and Solan districts, 18 locations reported low activity, while only four sites registered moderate landslide levels. All locations are currentl
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under severe monsoon impact, with widespread damage to public infrastructure and rising fatalities. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), as of 5:00 pm on July 30, 289 roads remain blocked, 346 power distribution transformers (DTRs) are
Designed to directly benefit apple growers across Himachal Pradesh, the project is currently being implemented as a pilot phase, but farmers are already expressing strong support for its transparency, convenience, and profitability.
Additionally, in cases where vacancies under the existing 5 per cent quota for such appointments are unavailable, the Cabinet has permitted a one-time relaxation of this quota to ensure eligible applicants are accommodated.
As of 10:00 AM on July 30, a total of 343 roads remain blocked, 551 power distribution transformers (DTRs) are disrupted, and 186 water supply schemes are out of service across various districts, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC).
Since the onset of monsoon, Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district have suffered losses of over Rs 48 crore and 17 people in the district have lost their lives, Deputy Commissioner Torul S. Raveesh has informed. She added that as a precautionary measure, 65 residents of Darmedha village have bee