Himachal Pradesh

Unfinished health centre leaves 50,000 villagers dependent on distant hospitals for emergencies

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Patients forced to wander hospital corridors in search of doctors

Himachal Pradesh's PWD deployed 35 Bolero Campers to boost developmental work and disaster response. These vehicles, purchased via GeM, will aid inspections, infrastructure monitoring, and quick emergency response, especially in remote areas, enhancing efficiency and service delivery.

Drug authorities will regulate foil and mono carton manufacturers to combat counterfeit drugs. This follows increasing instances of packaging suppliers aiding illegal drug production and brand misuse. Mandatory registration aims to penalize those supplying packaging to unauthorized companies.

Himachal Pradesh will revise its school curriculum to emphasize state history, culture, and heritage. The new curriculum will include local heroes, contemporary issues, and hands-on learning, while also providing digital resources and promoting local languages.

Tibetan leader offers prayers, donation for relief and restoration efforts

A bomb threat email prompted the evacuation and search of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, hours before Prime Minister Modi's visit. The search, involving police and bomb squads, found no threats. Health services were disrupted, causing anxiety, but no one was harmed. Police are investigating the email's origin.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu requested a Rs 5,000 crore special relief package from the central government, citing over Rs 10,000 crore in damages from heavy rains. He also sought changes to compensation laws, forest land regulations, and borrowing limits.

Ghumarwin constituency suffered approximately Rs 55 crore in infrastructure losses due to heavy rain. The PWD and Jal Shakti Departments experienced losses of Rs 47 crore and Rs 8 crore, respectively. Most roads are open to light vehicles; restoration of water supply schemes and sewage treatment is underway.

Prime Minister Modi surveyed flood-hit Himachal Pradesh. He met with survivors, including 14-month-old Nitika, who lost her family. Modi assured support for Nitika's education and pledged federal assistance to affected families and the state. Nitika is being raised by her aunt and is considered a 'child of the state'.

A landslide in Kullu district destroyed two houses, killing five family members and injuring three. Rescue teams, including NDRF and SDRF, are providing aid. Vulnerable houses were evacuated. The Chief Minister expressed condolences and emphasized ongoing relief efforts.

Jai Ram Thakur thanked PM Modi for visiting disaster-hit Himachal Pradesh and providing Rs 1,500 crore in aid. He urged the state government to work with the Centre, ensure aid transparency, and prioritize rehabilitation. He emphasized the need for Forest Act amendments and sustainable development.

A central team assessed cloudburst and landslide damage in Kullu and Mandi districts. They inspected infrastructure damage, including bridges, water systems, roads, and schools. The team met with displaced families and assessed subsidence impacts, aiming to facilitate relief and reconstruction efforts.

Prime Minister Modi announced Rs 1,500 crore financial aid for rain-hit Himachal Pradesh. He also announced ex gratia payments and advanced SDRF/PM Kisan funds. Aid includes rebuilding homes, restoring infrastructure, and supporting farmers. Himachal Pradesh has suffered heavy losses, including 370 deaths and widespread damage.

In Category-1 (population over 10 lakh), Indore led the pack, followed by Jabalpur in second place, and Agra and Surat sharing the third spot

Yellow weather warning issued; 684 roads still blocked

The 28-year old police officer was arrested on June 19, following which a departmental inquiry was initiated against him

Expresses his sadness over the loss of life and destruction of property in several parts of the state due to heavy rains

Now nearly 14 months old, Nitika has been declared a “child of the state” by the Himachal Pradesh government, which has committed to funding her education and all living expenses

Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of those who lost their lives and Rs 50,000 for the injured

All departments of the hospital, including the emergency services, were temporarily shut down during the evacuation

The PM is on a day-long visit to Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to take stock of the flood situation

Says he would urge the Prime Minister to grant relaxation in the Forest Conservation Act to facilitate grant of forest land to people who have been rendered landless

The tragedy occurred around 2:00 am while the residents were asleep, leaving little time for evacuation