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Himachal: Most landslide monitoring stations "non-functional," reveals SDM
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the State Disaster Management Authority's (SDMA) Daily Landslide Monitoring Report dated August 12, 2025, the majority of 21 monitored locations in districts like Mandi, Kangra, Shimla, and Solan are "not working", while only three sites reported "low working" status.
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Indian Army's Surya Spiti Bike rally flagged off from Shimla: 78 riders to
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Surya Spiti Bike Rally, organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with civilian riders, was flagged off Tuesday from Jutogh Cantonment in Shimla, marking the start of August 12-15 expedition to celebrate India's 79th Independence Day at the Indo-China border in Spiti.
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Himachal HC quashes retirement orders, directs govt to consider Professor'
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Court observed that Dr. Rana was first deputed from Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC), Shimla, to SLBSGMC Ner Chowk in 2017 with assurances of promotion and service till 65 years. She was later absorbed as a regular faculty member and promoted to Professor. However, despi
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Orange alert for heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh for next three days; IMD w
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the latest IMD inputs, orange alert conditions are in effect for Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi districts on Tuesday, while on Wednesday, the warning will apply to Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur districts. On Tuesday, yellow alerts for heavy rainf
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Heavy rains uproot trees in Shimla, damaging vehicles; residents demand re
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Continuous heavy rainfall over the past two days has triggered incidents of tree falls, landslides, and property damage in Shimla city and surrounding areas. On Monday night and early Tuesday morning, a large tree fell in the Tutikandi and Panjari areas, severely damaging four vehicles.
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All major dams in Himachal are within safe limits; Pong Dam records highes
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the daily dam status report issued at 9:00 a.m., the Pong Dam in the Beas basin recorded the highest inflow at 4,933 cubic metres per second (cumecs), with a spillway outflow of 1,078 cumecs and a machine discharge of 505 cumecs. Other high inflows were observed at Kol Dam (1,46
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Public infrastructure in disarray, major highways blocked as Himachal reel
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
District-wise, Mandi recorded the highest number of rain-related deaths at 23, followed by Kangra (26), Chamba (9), and Kullu (10). In road accidents, Mandi again topped the list with 21 fatalities, followed by Chamba (17), Shimla (15), and Kangra (9).
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Tribal Festival 2025 in Lahaul & Spiti to Become Himachal Pradesh's Fi
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 12: In a landmark initiative that blends tradition with sustainability, the District Administration of Lahaul & Spiti is set to host Himachal Pradesh's first-ever eco-friendly festival- Tribal Festival 2025 from August 14-16. Backed by the Minist
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Himachal to invest Rs 3,000 crore by 2030 for upgrading medical technology
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the state's first robotic-assisted surgery at Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (IGMC), Chamiyana and announced that the state government plans to invest Rs 3,000 crore by 2030 towards upgrading medical technology
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"Will ensure such incidents never happen again": Himachal MLA Harish Janar
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress MLA and former BCS Board member Harish Janartha and Headmaster Mathew P John detailed the events and the steps being taken to ensure student safety.
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Death toll due to rains in Himachal since mid-June reaches 229
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
From June 20 to August 11, the state recorded Rs 2,00,741.57 lakh (over Rs 2,007 crore) in cumulative losses to human life, public and private property, agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and infrastructure. The toll on animals includes 1,611 cattle deaths and 25,755 poultry birds lost.
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Shimla: Three test positive for scrub typhus at IGMC
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Scrub typhus, caused by the bite of infected chiggers (larval mites), is a seasonal vector-borne disease that often spikes during the monsoon months in Himachal Pradesh. Doctors have urged residents to remain alert, wear protective clothing, and seek immediate medical attention in case of hi
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