Himachal Pradesh

The medals will be preserved and displayed at the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre Museum in Lansdowne, Uttarakhand

Bada Bhangal remains one of the last strongholds of Himalayan pastoralism

A GSI team and 14 porters were stranded in Pangi Valley after flash floods destroyed a culvert. A joint rescue operation by local authorities successfully evacuated all 17 individuals from the high-altitude region, demonstrating commendable coordination and bravery.

Historic palace becomes haunting heart of new psychological thriller 'Behind the Mirror'

Flashfloods and heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh have caused losses of Rs 1,753.63 crore and claimed 106 lives. The Public Works Department and Jal Shakti Department have suffered the most damage. 266 roads are closed. The Met Department has issued warnings for heavy rainfall through August 8.

Heavy rainfall in Dharamsala and McLeodganj has devastated the tourism industry. Hotel occupancy has plummeted, with significant cancellations and decreased bookings. Landslides, road closures, and flight reductions further impact the situation, leading to deserted markets and economic losses.

Devastating rainfall and landslides have severely impacted tourism in Kullu and Manali. Tourist footfall has plummeted, leading to mass cancellations and low hotel occupancy, primarily due to highway blockades and safety concerns. Tourism stakeholders are hopeful for recovery after the monsoon season.

This is third such café established by Forest Department in Paonta Sahib’s nature parks over past 2 years, following success of Café Van in Yamuna Van Vihar and women-led cafeteria at Sirmaur Van Vihar

BJP in Himachal Pradesh will finalize its organizational structure tomorrow, completing district executive committees in all 17 districts. The party, with a large membership base, is preparing for upcoming Assembly elections. Upcoming events include sapling planting, a Tiranga Yatra, and observing Partition Day.

A new 40-km road between Nalagarh and Chandigarh, jointly built by Himachal and Punjab, enhances industrial connectivity. The road directly links the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial belt. Construction of bridges is underway in Himachal, with further road work pending additional funding. The road will serve a medical device park and a defense park.

The NGT fined Himachal Pradesh's Chief Secretary and State Pollution Control Board's Member Secretary Rs 10,000 each for failing to submit a detailed report on polluting sewage treatment plants. The tribunal found STPs non-compliant and requested information on environmental compensation for violators.

Senior Himachal Pradesh ministers accused the Chief Minister's Office of interfering in their departments. They complained about centralized power, inequitable fund distribution, and a lack of political appointments. The high command, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, addressed these concerns and urged teamwork.

A Class XII student in Shimla died by suicide by hanging. His father found him in his locked room and alerted the police. A suicide note cited poor academic performance as the cause of his distress.

Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, is being developed as a tourism hub. Key initiatives include a water metro service, a proposed glass bridge at Mandi Bharari, and modern roadside amenities. Water sports opportunities are also being explored.

Jai Ram Thakur criticized the state government's reintroduction of the lottery, citing its past association with suicides. He stated the lottery was previously banned due to its negative impact, and he resisted pressure from the lottery lobby during his tenure.

Heavy rainfall caused significant damage in northern India. Uttarakhand saw three drownings. Uttar Pradesh faced flooding in thirteen districts. The Ganga, Yamuna, and Betwa rivers exceeded danger levels. Rajasthan's Chief Minister assessed flood damage via aerial survey.

22 institutions take part in event

Dr Rakesh Kumar receives prestigious Houghton Trust (UK) International Grant

Nahan MLA Ajay Solanki honored Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar at multiple sites, including his birthplace in Chanaalag. Solanki highlighted Parmar's contributions in shaping Himachal Pradesh, emphasizing his vision and dedication as inspiration for future generations. He paid tribute to Parmar's leadership, calling for continued efforts to build a prosperous and equitable state.

The Old Students' Association of Government College, Dharamsala, held a plantation drive, planting diverse trees. The Kangra Deputy Commissioner praised their efforts. The event, including current students, faculty, and alumni, aimed to enhance the campus's ecological and aesthetic value, leaving a lasting gift to the college.

BJP leader Dr. Rajeev Bindal honored Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar on his birth anniversary, praising his vision for Himachal Pradesh. Bindal highlighted Parmar's focus on road infrastructure, and the PMGSY under Vajpayee, as crucial for rural connectivity, and also Parmar's dedication to preserving the state's culture.

As Attari-Leh highway works stall under disaster fears, villagers demand relief, accountability amid ongoing destruction

BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur criticized the Sukhu government's reintroduction of the lottery system, citing past suicides linked to it. He stated the previous government banned it after initially starting it. Thakur also revealed he resisted pressure from the 'lotteries lobby' during his tenure.

Torrential rain and flash floods in the state damaged 7,543 schemes, causing a loss of Rs 580.30 crore. The Jal Shakti Department temporarily restored 95% of the damaged water supply schemes. Damage included water supply, irrigation, flood protection, sewerage, and hand pumps.

An Alto car crashed into a gorge near Janjheli-Chhatri road in Mandi district, resulting in three fatalities and two serious injuries. The accident, likely caused by rain-damaged roads and a collapsed retaining wall, happened after the passengers finished apple season work. Police are investigating the cause. Local residents demand road repairs.