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Monsoon toll in Himachal since June 20 rises to 320; landslides, flash flo
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Of these, 166 fatalities were a result of rain-related incidents like landslides, flash floods, and electrocution, while road accidents caused 154 deaths. The ongoing heavy rains have been the primary reason for most of the recent utility disruptions.
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Himachal HC warns NHAI over poor upkeep of Chandigarh-Shimla NH-5; threate
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A division bench of Chief Justice G.S. Sandhawalia and Justice Ranjan Sharma, in its order dated August 28, observed, "Apparently, the Authorities of the NHAI are turning a blind eye even to maintain the premium Highway."
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Himachal death toll rises to 317, 557 roads and 223 water supply facilitie
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The monsoon havoc in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 317 lives since June 20, with 164 deaths caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and other weather-triggered disasters, while 153 people have died in road accidents, according t
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Himachal CM conducts aerial survey of disaster-affected areas of Chamba an
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conducted an aerial survey of Bharmour, Manimahesh, and other disaster-affected areas of Chamba district, as well as the Fatehpur and Mand areas of Indora in Kangra district, following the release of excess water from Pong Dam on Saturda
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Bar Council of Himachal condemns alleged assault on advocates in Chamba, d
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The incident occurred while the advocates were addressing public issues, leading the Bar Council to pass a resolution demanding an immediate, impartial inquiry and strict action against the officials involved.
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10 pilgrims dead, several missing as heavy rains disrupt Manimahesh Yatra
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to the media in Shimla, DC Rana, Special Secretary to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority, said the injured have been admitted to nearby hospitals, while State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local mountain rescue team
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Heavy rains disrupt 557 roads in Himachal, including 3 national highways
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh faces severe disruption with 557 roads, including three national highways, blocked due to heavy rains, says SDMA. Power outages affect 936 transformers, and water supply schemes are impacted. The monsoon death toll since June 20 has reached 317 from rain-related incidents an
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Himachal Pradesh: Manimahesh Yatra suspended amid heavy rain, landslide
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Manimahesh Yatra is a major pilgrimage in Himachal Pradesh. It peaks between Janmashtami and Radha Ashtami, drawing lakhs of devotees.
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Himachal floods: Connectivity will be restored soon, says Minister Vikrama
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Vikramaditya Singh said, "There has been a lot of damage in the state, especially on the 24th, 25th and 26th and district Chamba has been badly affected...I am inspecting the situation on the ground."
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Work to restore normalcy and clear road blockades on war footing: Himachal
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena held a review meeting to enquire about the situation of roads in Chamba and other districts affected by the landslides and floods here on Friday.
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Himachal CM calls for relief efforts on war footing, reviews disaster situ
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu conducted a video conference to review the disaster situation in five districts - Chamba, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Kangra and Mandi.
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"No govt helicopters deployed, relief lacking in Mani Mahesh Yatra area: B
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Bharmaur constituency, Janak Raj, on Friday, alleged that the ground situation in the Mani Mahesh Yatra area remains far from normal, with poor communication, inadequate relief, and no government helicopters deployed for rescue.
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