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Monsoon fury claims 370 lives in Himachal Pradesh; 615 roads blocked in st
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The devastating monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 370 lives since June 20, including 205 deaths in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, lightning strikes, and other weather-triggered accidents, and 165 fatalities in road accidents, the State Disaster Manag
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Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman casts vote to elect 15th Vice President
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He chaired the upper house of Parliament in the absence of the Vice President during the monsoon session, after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned, citing health reasons.
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Himachal Pradesh: 744 roads blocked, 472 water supply schemes affected as
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As of 6:00 PM on September 8, 2025, the state is grappling with widespread closures of roads and disruptions to power and water supply schemes.
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Himachal Pradesh monsoon havoc claims 370 lives
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The cumulative loss report issued by the SDMA, covering the period from June 20 to September 8, 2025, paints a grim picture of the widespread destruction across the hill state.
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Indian Army at the forefront of nation's battle against floods
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Even as large parts of the country continue to reel under devastating floods this year, the Indian Army has once again stood tall in its commitment to safeguard the lives of fellow citizens. Since the onset of the monsoon season in April 2025, Army troops have been relentlessly engaged in hu
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"Himachal will take years to recover...": Jairam Thakur on monsoon disaste
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Thakur said the Prime Minister's visit came at a critical time when the state had been reeling from repeated natural disasters since 2023.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami issues comprehensive directions related to disaster m
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He instructed that as soon as the monsoon ends, the administrative machinery must remain in active mode for repair and reconstruction works. An adequate stock of relief materials and dry rations should be ensured during the rainy season. Proper arrangements for the accommodation, food, and o
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"They are known for selflessness, social service...now it's our duty to st
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bollywood actor Salman Khan expressed his solidarity and concern for the people in North India as torrential monsoon rains and severe floods have impacted several regions of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Uttarakhand.
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Monsoon toll in Himachal Pradesh climbs to 366; 203 killed in rain-related
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the SDMA's cumulative loss report for the period from June 20 to September 7, the disasters have also injured 426 people and left 41 missing. The toll from rain-related causes includes 42 deaths due to landslides, 34 from drowning, 17 from cloudbursts, 15 from electrocution, and
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Don't deceive farmers, bear full cost of land restoration: SAD leader atta
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking with reporters at Sri Goindwal Sahib today, Brahmpura said, "The AAP government's claim that it is 'considering' the removal of sand is equivalent to throwing dust in the farmers' eyes. The real issue is not just lifting the sand but restoring the ruined land to make it cultivable a
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Monsoon fury in Himachal continues to cripple infrastructure
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kullu district remained the worst-hit in road connectivity, with 225 roads blocked, including both NH-03 and NH-305, followed by Mandi (191) and Shimla (146). In terms of power disruption, Kullu again topped the list with 811 transformers down, while Mandi reported 202 and Shimla 145. The ma
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Himachal Pradesh monsoon toll rises to 366; 203 rain-related, 163 in road
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Since June 20, the hill state has witnessed widespread destruction. A total of Rs 4,08,097.49 lakh of losses have been reported, covering damage to public and private property, crops, livestock, and infrastructure.
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