Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid a visit to the historic Shiva temple in Chanour, Kangra district on Thursday and offered prayers for peace and prosperity of the state and its people, said an official statement from the government of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday.
Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mukesh Agnihotri has said that due to floods triggered by incessant rains, the Himachal Pradesh Road and Transport Corporation (HRTC) has suffered over Rs 50 crore loss.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu visited the Jaisinghpur and Sulah assembly segments of the Kangra district and reviewed the rehabilitation and relief operation followed by the monsoon havoc in the state, an official statement said on Wednesday.
Pathania expressed hope of a fruitful session to bring a new development map of the state post widespread destruction by floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains.
Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur chaired the meeting. He said that the homeless and landless people after the disaster are the biggest issues in the state.
Crops that are sown during October and November and the produce harvested from January depending on maturity are Rabi. Crops sown during June-July and dependent on monsoon rains are harvested in October-November are kharif. Crops produced between Rabi and Kharif are Summer crops.
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The environmentalists, local residents, former mayors and deputy mayors of Shimla City accused the authorities of removing trees illegally in the name of removing dangerous trees.
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At least 367 people have died in Himachal Pradesh in rain-related incidents this year since the onset of monsoon, the State Disaster Management Authority said.