The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert and predicted heavy rainfall in eight districts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, said an official.
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, said on Saturday that the state has faced the harshest rain and flood disasters in the past 75 years. He also said that the loss incurred by the state due to the rain-induced damages could reach 8,000 crore rupees.
In the wake of devastating rains and havoc in Himachal Pradesh, the Disaster Management Authority on Saturday stated that so far, a loss of Rs 5077.41 crore has been estimated in the state.
In an effort to support the orchardists in the apple belts of the state, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday evening unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at facilitating apple growers and ensuring a smooth transportation process for their produce during a meeting with the Art
On the launch, the Chief Minister said that the book will prove beneficial for students, researchers and music lovers. He praised Dr Kaul for the hard work behind the book and wished him success in his future academic endeavours.
The Chief Minister directed to make all the essential services like property tax, bill payments, notices, all types of NOCs and permissions online, which would not only facilitate the people in getting prompt services but also help to play down the corruption within the system. He said that
As per the government official, under the relief manual, financial assistance of Rs 12,500 was given for partial damage to a pucca house and Rs 10,000 for partial damage to a kutcha house.
While speaking to ANI, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said, "The condition of Himachal Pradesh is very serious. Currently, I cannot say much about the damage state has suffered as a special team from the Centre will visit the state and investigate the situation. They will submit their report
According to Himachal Pradesh Disaster Management Authority data, "Monsoon has claimed 117 lives since its onset on June 24 in Himachal Pradesh. Till now 12 people are missing and 121 people have been injured."
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said that the services of those 1844 employees recruited on an outsourced basis in health institutions of the state during the COVID-19 period have been extended till September end this year.