Himachal Pradesh

Torrential rain and cloudbursts wreaked havoc in Mandi and Kullu districts last night, leading to large-scale destruction, road blockages, flashfloods and disruption of essential services. The Kiratpur-Manali National Highway, a vital link for the region, remained blocked for several hours...

Legislators discussed the damage from illegal mining, deforestation, and unregulated construction, citing these as causes for infrastructure damage and natural disasters like cloudbursts and landslides. They emphasized the need for stricter regulations, early warning systems, and infrastructure restoration in affected areas.

The Congress will hold a ‘Vote Chor, Kursi Chhod’ rally against the BJP in Shimla on August 22. Key leaders, including Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, AICC in-charge for Himachal Rajni Patil, state Congress president Pratibha Singh and Deputy Chief...

To lure schoolchildren into the world of books, the Education Department has launched ''My Book, My Story'' campaign. Under this initiative, a mobile library will visit 10,000 primary and middle schools across the state, promoting reading habits among students. While...

Increased tourist traffic on NH-5 caused significant delays for commuters over the weekend due to a long weekend, landslides, and traffic diversions. The high volume, peaking near 20,000 PCU, overwhelmed infrastructure, leading to hours-long traffic snarls and missed travel connections.

The Shimla-Mandi road, previously blocked due to a sinking portion, is now open for light vehicles. Restoration efforts by the Public Works Department and district administration allowed this reopening. Heavy rain is forecast, with a yellow alert issued through August 25.

Due to continuous heavy rain and unsafe conditions, the Kinnaur Kailash Yatra has been cancelled immediately. The decision, enforced under the Disaster Management Act, prioritizes pilgrim safety. All pilgrims will be escorted back, and violators will face consequences. The yatra, which began July 15, was originally scheduled to end August 30.

Opposition MLAs object to Minister Negi’s remarks against Jai Ram Thakur, stage walkout thrice

BJP leader Rajeev Bindal criticized the Himachal Pradesh government. He accused them of anti-people policies, favoring liquor contractors, and burdening citizens with taxes and debt. He also highlighted broken electoral promises and a halt in development.

A mild earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale shook Dharamsala and its surrounding areas in Kangra district on Monday night, creating panic among residents. The tremors struck at 9.28 pm with epicentre located 5.8 km east of Dharamsala, according...

Around 40 persons were evacuated after a massive landslide occurred near the Ram Chandra Chowk area in Shimla. However, no loss of life was reported in the incident. Some of the houses below the forest road, including the one occupied...

Government withdraws pending 2024 amendment Bill

Drug authority halts Aeromatic Healthcare’s operations after GMP violations, but unit continues production secretly

Bhanu Attri took over his new role last week after undergoing a somewhat different course from other Navy cadets

In an official order issued by Kinnaur DC, he mentioned that following continuous incessant rainfall, shooting stones, and dense fog in the region, it has been decided to close the yatra to ensure the safety of pilgrims

Trouble broke out when Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi accused Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur of not upholding traditions during his tenure as chief minister

The landslide occured on Monday night near Ram Chandra Chowk in Shimla

Kiratpur-Manali National Highway completely blocked due to massive landslide at Dwada

Party organised a ‘Zila Karyakarta Samvaad Milan’ at Una district headquarters

Habitual traffickers face longer jail terms as financial crackdown hits drug cartels

IRB Infra reclaims Kandwal-Bherkhud section after delays, pledges speedy completion

Locals say repeated pleas to PWD have gone unheard as road turns into a series of craters

Drive ensures record beneficiary registration across northern states

Vikramaditya inspects Sunni’s Thali bridge, which is damaged by heavy rain

After two years of despair, 72 students and their teachers see a ray of light as renovation work starts on their crumbling school building