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Himachal flood damage crosses Rs 3,000 crore; restoration hampered by cont
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"There has been a massive loss across Himachal Pradesh due to the rains. Roads, electricity, and water supply have been disrupted. As of last evening, 793 roads were blocked; this morning, the number stands at 683. A total of 2,349 distribution transformers have been affected, disrupting ele
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Himachal rains: 625 roads blocked, power and water supply hit
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"There has been a lot of rain in the state, and there has been a lot of damage as well. The electricity supply has been disrupted, drinking water schemes have been disrupted, people's lands have been damaged," said state minister Jagat Singh Negi.
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Tensions flare in Himachal Assembly as Revenue Minister, Opposition trade
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The uproar began when Negi, speaking under a point of order, attempted to raise an issue. Opposition members protested loudly, prompting the Speaker to adjourn the House for a brief period.
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India-China talks have paved way for resumption of trade via Shipki La pas
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Negi said the development follows recent talks between the foreign ministers of India and China.
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303 dead, 625 roads blocked; State has announced "best relief package duri
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Heavy rainfall and floods have caused widespread devastation across Himachal Pradesh, severely impacting roads, electricity, and water supply in several districts. Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Monday said the monsoon remained "very active" over
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BJP stages walkout of Himachal assembly over monsoon fury discussion; Reve
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks 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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Himachal Monsoon havoc; Rs 2000 crore reported losses, 365 roads disrupted
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Heavy monsoon rains continue to batter Himachal Pradesh and widespread damage to infrastructure, crops and public life. Negi said that the monsoon was still active in many parts of the state, with no sign of respite.
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Former Himachal CM accuses govt of politicising disaster relief, calls for
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
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
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Govt prioritising restoration of roads, support for farmers and students a
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Tribal Development and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Sunday said the state government is making all-out efforts to restore road connectivity in the flood-hit Seraj valley ahead of the apple harvesting season.
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Himachal Govt to move SC against tree felling in apple belt
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Calling the green felling "environmentally disastrous" and contrary to the principles of ecological conservation. Negi told ANI, "Nowhere in the country is green felling permitted. Eviction of illegal encroachments is being carried out, but cutting decades-old fruit-bearing trees is not just
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"109 deaths in Himachal due to monsoon fury, over Rs 1,000 crore loss": Mi
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"So far, 109 people have lost their lives, out of which 64 deaths were caused directly due to rain-induced disasters like flash floods and landslides. The remaining fatalities occurred mainly due to road accidents during the same monsoon period," Negi told ANI.
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"Officials on the spot, restoration underway," says Himachal Minister Jaga
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Minister Jagat Singh Negi said that the landslides and flash floods over the past few days have severely disrupted normal life across the state.
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