At least 51 people have lost their lives and 22 others are missing in Himachal Pradesh as torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides continue to wreak havoc across the state during the ongoing monsoon season, according to the latest official data.
Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Himachal Pradesh's Kangra, Mandi, Sirmaur, and Shimla districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations. The alert comes amid continued monsoon activity, with widespread rainfall affecti
He also thanked the party workers for their unwavering dedication as he conveyed confidence about the future of the BJP in the state, asserting that whenever elections are held in Himachal Pradesh, the BJP will undoubtedly form the government in the legislature.
"I am writing to express my profound shock and strong condemnation regarding the recent brutal assault on Shri Achal Jindal, Manager (Technical) and site engineer, Sh Yogesh at Bhata Kuffer, Shimla. As per reports, bnoth the officers were assaulted by the Minister of Rural and Panchayati Raj
The worst-hit district is Mandi, where all five casualties and the highest number of missing persons - 16 - were reported. Eleven people remain stranded, and several more have been evacuated from flood-affected zones. A total of 278 individuals were rescued from Mandi, the HP-SEOC confirmed.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the office building of the Assistant District Attorney at Nadaun in Hamirpur district on Tuesday.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the Government is looking forward to making Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda in Kangra, one of the finest healthcare institutions in the state in the coming year.
The case was filed based on a complaint by Achal Jindal, Manager (Technical) at NHAI, who has accused the minister of assault and verbal abuse during a site visit in the Bhattakufer area on Monday, following the collapse of a five-storey building.
One of the worst-hit routes is the Shimla-Sunni-Karsog highway, which has been completely blocked near Devidhar about 35 kilometers from the state capital Shimla, stranding dozens of vehicles and commuters.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that his government is actively considering an increase in compensation for the loss of goats and sheep, and efforts would be made to amend the relief manual to enhance this compensation as much as possible in the near future
The nomination process for the Himachal BJP president and eight National Council members took place in Shimla today. Rajeev Bindal was the sole nominee for the post of state president, effectively making his election a mere formality.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Himachal Pradesh's Kangra, Mandi, Sirmaur, and Shimla districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations.