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Himachal CM Sukhu donates savings of ₹51 lakh to disaster relief

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu donates ₹51 lakh from personal savings to disaster relief fund. 400 lives lost, 13,000 homes damaged, and ₹12,000 crore in losses due to monsoon fury. Priyanka Gandhi urges Centre to declare it a national disaster and provide financial aid.

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Himachal Pradesh: Woman's face blackened, hair cut; paraded by in-laws in Hamirpur

SHIMLA: In a shocking incident, a married woman’s face was blackened, her hair forcibly cut and to further humiliate her she was paraded in a village by her in-laws under Bhoranj sub-division of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh.

The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu donates his Rs 51 lakh lifetime savings towards 'Aapda Rahat Kosh'

SHIMLA: In the disaster hit Himachal Pradesh where thousands of people have been left homeless and landless after flash floods and landslides wreaked havoc during monsoon season, the chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has come forward to help the needy by donating his lifetime savings of Rs 51 lakh in…

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Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Pratibha Singh meets Mallikarjun Kharge; demands responsibilities for party workers in govt

SHIMLA: Amidst the speculations of Cabinet expansion and appointments in the boards and corporations, Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh on Thursday met AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi.

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Rain havoc | Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gives ₹5 crore to Himachal Pradesh

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday announced an assistance of ₹5 crore to Himachal Pradesh government for the loss and damage the State suffered during the rainy season.

The Hindu

Congress flays reduction of duty on American apples

Congress opposes lowering of import duty on US apples, alleges PM Modi is harming interests of domestic apple growers in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said PM Modi is trying to please the U.S. by offering concessions, which goes against 'vocal for local' slogan. NC…

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Centre should not discriminate between States on party lines: Priyanka in flood-ravaged Himachal Pradesh

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit the flood-affected areas of Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi and Kullu districts on September 12 and oversee relief-and-restoration works.

The Hindu

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Himachal govt. to pay rent for accommodation of calamity affected people, says CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh govt. decided to provide rented accommodation to those displaced by recent torrential rains. CM Sukhu said rent for two/three-room sets will be paid by State. Rs. 10 crores released for repair of roads in Shimla. Over 400 people lost lives, 13,000 houses damaged, ₹12,000 crore losses due to…

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Himachal CM Sukhu asks PM Modi to declare calamity in State as ‘national disaster’

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu urges PM Modi to declare natural disaster a 'national disaster' due to ₹12,000 crore losses, 400 deaths and 13,000 homes damaged. He requests special relief package similar to Bhuj and Kedarnath tragedies to rebuild & recover.

The Hindu

Apple country Himachal Pradesh gets ground ready for cannabis cultivation

With the Himachal Pradesh government inching closer to legalise cannabis (hemp) cultivation in the State, growers are upbeat and optimist about getting an economic boost, even as the concerns and its multiple effects on society cannot be ignored

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After floods, plastic garbage becoming a threat in Himachal Pradesh

Environmental scientists have expressed their concern over plastic waste damaging the Himalayan ecosystem and biodiversity in the north Indian hill regions like Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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H.P. Chief Minister Sukhu flays BJP for playing ‘petty politics’ over natural disaster

CM Sukhu accuses BJP of playing "petty politics" in Himachal Pradesh's natural disaster. He urges Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur to request special disaster package from PM Modi & HM Shah. He also blames previous BJP govt. for pushing state into debt trap of Rs. 75,000 cr. Congress govt.…

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Cabinet approves additional allocation of ₹1,164 crore for industrial development scheme for Himachal, Uttarakhand

Under this scheme, the total financial outlay was ₹131.90 crore, Union Minister Anurag Thakur told reporters.

The Hindu

Himachal Pradesh floods: Over Rs 163 crore contributed in 'Aapada Raahat Kosh' 2023

SHIMLA: To help the people affected by natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh, many individuals and organizations have come forward directly or indirectly as a result, a contribution of more than Rs 163 crore has been received in the "Aapda Rahat Kosh-2023", set up for aiding those in distress.

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112 roads including National Highway blocked due to rainfall in Himachal Pradesh

As many as 112 roads, including National Highway 305, were blocked in Himachal Pradesh due to rainfall on Sunday, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh government imposes two week ban on hill cutting and fresh building permissions

SHIMLA: A day after the Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla wrote two letters to the Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on the issues of illegal and unscientific mining and the the unauthorised construction of buildings in the hills and along the rivers, the Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday banned the cutting…

The Hindu

Himachal Pradesh to tap tourism potential with 16 heliports soon: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu announces 16 heliports to be constructed across districts to facilitate tourist access to unexplored destinations. 9 heliports in 1st phase, 7 in 2nd. Kangra Airport to be expanded. Aim to increase tourist footfall & achieve 5 crore arrivals/yr. Boost local tourism & economy.

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Monsoon fury: 400 people died during disaster in Himachal Pradesh, says Govt.

Revenue Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi said that since the onset of monsoon on June 24, 400 people have died and over 400 have been injured in the rain-related disaster

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Himachal Pradesh exploring interest-subvention facilities for borrowers affected by natural calamities: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says the government is exploring interest-subvention facilities for borrowers affected by natural calamities, to provide financial relief & aid recovery efforts. Moratorium period of 12 months & relief to all regulated entities of RBI. Losses so far estimated at Rs 8,660.18 Crores.

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ED conducts searches across four States in Himachal Pradesh scholarship scam case

The agency’s money laundering probe is based on a FIR registered by the CBI.

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In Himachal’s Gadsa valley, villagers point to impact of mining, felling of trees

Heavy rainfall has continued to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh with cloudbursts, landslides, and the collapse of buildings and roads in Kullu, Mandi, Shimla and other areas. Nearly 400 people are dead and more than 12,000 houses damaged so far.

The Hindu

Data | Dispute over Unacademy tutor Karan Sangwan’s remark is much ado about nothing

Unacademy recently fired an instructor, Karan Sangwan, for a video in which he discussed voting for educated candidates. The Hindu’s data on the educational qualifications of Members of Parliament (MPs) in the current Lok Sabha reveals that 72% are graduates, less than 0.5% are illiterate or just literate, and 23.5%…

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281 roads including National Highway blocked due to rainfall in Himachal Pradesh

At least 367 people have died in Himachal Pradesh in rain-related incidents this year since the onset of monsoon. Read further on dynamite News:

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Alternative road opened in Himachal's Pandoh to divert vehicular traffic

246 people have died in rain-related incidents since the onset of the monsoon on June 24. The Public Works Department alone has suffered losses to the tune of ₹2,829 crore in HimachaL Pradesh

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Himachal Pradesh: Kullu-Mandi highway blocked due to landslide

The Kullu-Mandi National Highway was blocked following a landslide due to heavy rains in the district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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