The Himachal Pradesh Government's sustained push for natural farming is showing significant results on the ground. Across 3,584 panchayats in the state, more than 2,22,893 farmers are cultivating a variety of crops naturally on 38,437 hectares of land, earning a sustainable livelihood.
According to local officials, two residential buildings were declared unsafe due to cracks, and one house sustained partial structural damage. Around six to seven vehicles were severely damaged in the incident. While no injuries were reported, the local administration is currently assessing
Himachal Pradesh's monsoon devastation has claimed 404 lives since June 20, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) confirming on Sunday that 229 deaths occurred in rain-related incidents and 175 in road accidents.
In its morning bulletin on Monday, the SDMA reported that 598 roads remain blocked across the state, including three national highways--NH-03, NH-305 and NH-503A. In addition, 500 power distribution transformers and 184 drinking water supply schemes have been crippled due to landslides, flas
The historic 203-year-old Kalibari temple in Shimla on Sunday came alive with colours, flavours, and festivity as the Bengali community celebrated the annual Anondo Mela, a traditional culinary event that marks the onset of Durga Puja.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday made its first arrest in the mysterious death case of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited's (HPPCL) Chief Engineer, late Vimal Negi.
Himachal Pradesh's devastating monsoon season has claimed 404 lives since June 20, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Sunday confirming that 229 deaths were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, and house collapses, while another 175
The review meeting was held at the Cooperation Department in Shimla in the presence of Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who also holds the cooperation portfolio, along with senior officials of the Centre and the state government.
As India and Pakistan prepare to face off in Dubai in the Asia Cup, strong voices of opposition have emerged from Shimla, where both locals and visiting tourists largely condemned cricketing and sporting ties with Pakistan, citing terrorism and strained diplomatic relations.
According to a release, CM Sukhu stated that this will ensure people have access to advanced healthcare facilities within the State itself, without the need to travel outside for treatment.
Himachal Pradesh on Saturday hosted a two-day national cooperative conference in Shimla, with top representatives of cooperative societies and banks from across the country in attendance.
The SDMA also reported that the cumulative death toll from this year's monsoon has reached 386 since June 20. Of these, 218 deaths are directly attributed to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, house collapses and drowning, while 168 deaths occurred in road accidents, wh