A 36-year-old private school teacher, Rupalal, drowned in the Giri river while returning home. His body was recovered near Shampur after a day-long search and rescue operation. He was swept away by strong currents while crossing the river.
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Himachal Pradesh
Nahan town faces a severe water shortage due to a damaged Giri Lift pipeline. The pipeline, broken in 25 places due to land subsidence, has disrupted supply. Repairs are underway with a Friday evening testing target, while alternative schemes provide interim relief. MLA Solanki urged a permanent solution.
Sangharsh Thakur, from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army after training at OTA Chennai. A graduate of VGC Mandi, he credits his parents for instilling values that fueled his success. His achievement brings pride to Mandi and the state.
The Education Department mandated lecturers teach grades 6-12. Deputy Directors must report compliance within two days. The School Lecturers Association voiced concerns. The Education Minister ordered surprise school visits to enforce the directive.
A Kasauli realtor, with alleged revenue staff collusion, resold land to a resident that had been sold 40 years prior. The victim, Kuldeep Kanwar, was also cheated in a land swap deal, involving forged documents and financial discrepancies. Police have filed a case for fraud and are investigating.
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Silt removal at the Thirot Power House in Lahaul-Spiti has begun after five years, addressing reduced efficiency and power shortages. The project, thanks to government funding, aims to restore the 4.5 MW hydroelectric facility and improve power reliability for the remote region.
Most challans issued to drivers from other states
Meets with the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission in New Delhi
States Parliament has already prescribed formula for determining pension
Slashes the prices of 41 APIs and key starting materials by 40 per cent to 50 per cent
A security guard at Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar Government Medical College faces sexual harassment accusations from 21 trainee doctors. Following an internal inquiry and police complaint, the guard was suspended. Police registered a case under the BNS and are gathering statements and conducting further investigation.
Seeks report on the number of passes issued for sealed roads
Government colleges in the state will implement urine-based drug testing. This follows a CID suggestion due to rising drug abuse among youth, including schoolchildren. The tests aim for early detection and intervention, using rapid kits to identify multiple drugs.
580 roads, including three National Highways, still blocked
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mourns the death of BRO soldier Pawan Kumar from Himachal Pradesh, who died in a road accident in Arunachal Pradesh. The state government will support the bereaved family.
Select committee to interview applicants in Shimla on September 14 to shortlist names
MLA Satpal Singh Satti thanked PM Modi for surveying flood-hit Himachal and announcing a Rs 1,500 crore relief package. Modi also pledged aid for the deceased and injured, and may review the Forest Conservation Act. Satti criticized the state government's response and emphasized the central government's support.
To focus on providing 21st century skills and competency-based education to students
State’s Meteorological Department has forecasted that rainfall will continue to occur across Himachal Pradesh till September 17
Justice Sandeep Sharma underlined that Parliament has already prescribed the formula for determining pension — Pensionable Salary × Pensionable Service ÷ 70
Directed the state home secretary and Shimla SSP to file a status report detailing the number of sealed-road passes issued, the rates charged, their purpose, and the categories of persons to whom these were issued
The move comes after Cabinet's decision to hand over 14 of its hotels and restaurants to private players on an operate and manage (O&M) basis, taken in June earlier this year
21 more trainee doctors come forward with same complaints
Orange warning issued for Mandi, Kangra, Solan, Bilaspur and Hamirpur districts, Shimla town and its adjoining areas
A central team assessed flood damage in Kangra district's Indora subdivision, caused by heavy rains and Pong Dam water release. The team inspected damaged infrastructure, including roads, embankments, and industrial units. They reviewed damage, ongoing relief efforts, and received a report on overall losses.
After an 8-month cycling odyssey from England to India, globetrotter Thorsten Bruce finds his “highlight moment” in Dharamsala with the Dalai Lama
Senior BJP leaders visited disaster-affected areas in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, assessing damage from landslides and interacting with residents. They urged the state government to expedite relief efforts and criticized the government for politicizing the situation. The BJP is providing relief, and the opposition leader highlighted the need to restore essential services before winter.
Chamba shopkeepers must obtain trade licenses or face fines (Rs 1,000-5,000). Applications are online, scrutinized by the council, and may be rejected. Fees start at Rs 500, with license durations of 1-5 years. Roughly 1,500 shops exist, with 450 owned by the council.
Dr. Katyal reviewed NFSA and Himachal Pradesh Food Security implementation. He stressed effective monitoring, strengthened grievance redressal, and increased public awareness. He also emphasized uninterrupted food distribution during emergencies and directed officials to ensure timely benefits for all eligible individuals.
Says 11,000 MT apples procured, 7,000 MT dispatched
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