The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched urgent restoration work on the Kiratpur-Pandoh-Kullu-Manali section of National Highway 21 after severe floods, cloudbursts, and flash floods damaged key stretches, cutting off road connectivity to the tourist town of Manali.
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.
"I have already indicated India's willingness to support meaningful efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution of the conflict. I believe, by virtue of our good relations with both sides, including key stakeholders, we can strengthen efforts dedicated to the restoration of an early
Following cloudbursts in Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Tehri, and Bageshwar, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami instructed District Magistrates to expedite rescue and relief. He emphasised immediate evacuation to safe places and restoration of essential services.
Following heavy rains and debris flow in Rudraprayag's Badeth Dungar Tok, SDRF teams led by Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi are actively rescuing stranded families by overcoming tough terrain. Meanwhile, the Uttarkashi district administration continues clearing a temporary lake on the Bhagira
Amid continuous heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, the Chandigarh-Manali Highway has been closed due to a landslide in Banala. Officials said that the restoration work is underway.
The Chandigarh-Manali National Highway, which had been closed due to heavy rainfall and landslides, has been reopened for small vehicles on Wednesday evening.
Business leaders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan [PoGB] have raised serious concerns over the suspension of the Pakistan-China border trade and the imposition of new customs policies, calling the move an "injustice" and a violation of their internationally recognised rights.
Operations to clear highways and provide relief to people have begun in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, which has seen widespread destruction due to heavy rain, said Harvinder Singh, Deputy Commissioner of the district.
"The entire government is in disaster mode, not disaster management. Thousands of livestock have perished, homes have collapsed, and connectivity has been lost in several districts. Yet, instead of focusing on relief and restoration, the CM and his ministers are busy making irresponsible pol
"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
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 26: The Habitats Trust (THT) today announced the recipients of its eighth edition of The Habitats Trust Grants, awarding INR 3.8 crore- the largest private funding of its kind- to eight conservation projects across India.