Himachal Pradesh has recorded 360 deaths since June 20, 2025, amid heavy monsoon rains, with 1,087 roads blocked and 2,838 power lines disrupted. SDMA estimated losses of over ₹3,979 crore as restoration work continues across severely affected districts.
The plea said that a tender was floated in October 2020 for the renovation of the Daman Secretariat with an estimated cost of Rs 23.34 crores. A subsequent tender was issued in September 2022 to demolish the front side of the same building for around 3.80 lakh. In 2023, another tender was
Residents of flood-affected areas in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) have voiced deep frustration over government inaction as road closures continue to isolate entire communities. According to Media Lens, for the past 15 days, people in Phandar and Yaseen have been cut off from ess
In view of the inclement weather conditions, the District Administration Reasi has been actively engaged in relief and restoration operations across the district under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner.
The NHAI launched urgent restoration work on the Kiratpur-Pandoh-Kullu-Manali section of National Highway 21 on August 29, following severe floods, cloudbursts, and flash floods that damaged key stretches, cutting off road connectivity to the tourist town of Manali.
The speaker of Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Monday said that it will take at least ten days to restore the Chamba-Bharmour road, which was severely damaged in recent heavy rains, provided the weather remains favourable.
The Vaishno Devi Yatra remained suspended for the 7th consecutive day on Monday owing to the inclement weather and safety concerns along the track. The base camp at Katra wore a deserted look with only a few pilgrims waiting for the restoration of the pilgrimage.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday visited the cloudburst-hit Ramban district to assess the damage, stating, "the situation is being assessed." He added that while alternative routes are available for double-sided traffic, restoration work in landslide-affected areas i
The central government has issued fresh rules for calculating green credits under the tree plantation category, shifting the focus from tree count to ecological outcomes like canopy cover and sustained restoration.
With the 4K restoration of master Bimal Roy's 'Do Bigha Zamin' (Two Acres of Land) set for its world premiere at this year's Venice Film Festival's Classics section, India's Film Heritage Foundation director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur is reflected on the efforts to restore the 1953 Indian cin
The floods and rains have also caused damage in areas near the Yamunotri National Highway, including Syanachatti, Jargar Gad, Banas, and Naradchatti. The Gangotri Highway is also blocked near Dharasu Band, Netala. The administration is currently conducting restoration work on the incident
The meeting was held to review the condition of the Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 and other major roads damaged by the recent incessant rains. Abdullah directed the authorities to ensure swift restoration, along with smooth traffic movement.