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Concerns mount as Early Warning System fails to warn of impending landslides in Himachal Pradesh

KANGRA: The recently installed Early Warning System (EWS) designed to monitor soil movement failed to alert about the impending landslides in Himachal Pradesh (HP) which witnessed heavy rains, causing massive havoc and destruction.

The Times of India

Central government hatched conspiracy to target Rahul Gandhi politically: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

SHIMLA: Welcoming the Supreme Court's decision to grant stay on the conviction of senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the truth has prevailed at last.

The Times of India

Himachal Monsoon Mayhem: 199 people dead, 31 missing till now

Nearly 200 rain related-deaths were reported and 31 people went missing during the past 41 days since the onset of the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh: Shimla Police hard on drug peddlers; Arrests 470 in 6 months

Police claimed that they were able to bring down the impact of drugs and they have nabbed nearly 25 per cent of total peddlers arrested across Himachal Pradesh, according to the state data. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Shimla-Chandigarh national highway blocked after landslip

Heavy rains cause landslides in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district, blocking national highway connecting Shimla to Chandigarh. Traffic routed via alternate roads; orange alert issued for seven districts; 194 lives lost, 34 missing; ₹2,000 crore losses to Public Works Dept.

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Amit Malviya blames Congress for Himachal Pradesh farmers destroying apples, peas

NEW DELHI: BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya has alleged that the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh has ruined the farmers who are compelled to destroy their produce such as apples and peas because the dispensation has not kept its promises made before the 2022 assembly election.

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Facing existential crisis, Western Tragopan sees a glimmer of hope in Himachal Pradesh for its survival

Himachal Pradesh’s state bird - Western Tragopan (Tragopan-melanocephalus) has been facing existential crises, but a gradual increase in this rare species’ population at the state’s Sarahan pheasantry, the conservation breeding centre has given a glimmer of hope for its survival and growth.

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Himachal Pradesh: Tourism industry faces financial hardships due to monsoon mayhem

The stakeholders of the tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh have complained of facing financial hardships following the suspension of tourism in the hill state owing to heavy rains this year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Vijay Kumar to seek appointment with Sports Minister after being ignored for SAI high performance coach role

Vijay Kumar to seek appointment with Sports Minister after being ignored for SAI high performance coach role. London Olympics silver medallist Vijay Kumar was disillusioned when his achievements could not win him the post of high-performance coach with the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Seeking to contribute with his expertise,…

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Centre notifies appointment and elevations of several judges in different High Courts

The Central Government on Saturday notified the appointment and elevations of several Judges in Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Bombay Calcutta, Gauhati, Kerala and Chhatisgarh High Courts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Judges appointed to Himachal Pradesh, Telangana High Courts

The Law Ministry on Friday notified appointment of judges to Himachal Pradesh and Telangana High Courts and elevation of 15 additional judges as permanent judges across five High Courts.

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World Bank to provide assessment of damages due to Himachal floods

The World Bank has offered to provide full support to flood-affected Himachal Pradesh and will provide a comprehensive assessment of the damages which will aid reconstruction efforts, a statement issued here on Friday said.

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Survey for new rail line to link Ladakh with rest of country is complete, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The survey for a new rail project connecting the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of India has been completed, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament on July 26. The 498-km proposed line is planned to start from Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh and via Manali will reach Leh.

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Himachal Pradesh tourist arrivals break six-year record

Himachal Pradesh sees highest footfall in 6 yrs, 1 cr tourists in 1st half of 2023. CM Sukhu attributes success to govt’s efforts to bolster tourism infrastructure.

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Rajya Sabha passes bill to give tribal status to Hattee community in Himachal Pradesh

Rajya Sabha passed a bill to accord the Scheduled Tribe status to the Hattee community in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh on July 26.

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Explained | Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?

Himachal Pradesh's development model led to improved social welfare, but liberalisation caused exploitation of natural resources. Uncontrolled hydropower projects, road expansions and agricultural shifts have caused flash floods. A Commission of Inquiry is needed to empower local communities and rebuild assets quicker. Climate change must be addressed with infrastructure planning…

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IMD issues orange alert for 8 districts of Himachal Pradesh today

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert and predicted heavy rainfall in eight districts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Yamuna breaches danger mark again; another spell of floods anticipated in Delhi

Yamuna water level in Delhi breaches danger mark; over 2 lakh cusecs of water from Hathnikund Barrage. Relief and rehabilitation work in low-lying areas of capital at risk. Delhi govt. on high alert; ITO barrage gates to be opened. Citizens counting on swift response from authorities. Floods could impact water…

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12 students from Tamil Nadu rescued in Himachal Pradesh

12 TN architecture students stranded in flood-hit HP rescued due to intervention by HP CM Sukhu. Parents of one student reached out to Praveen Chakravarty, AICC Data Analytics Dept. Chair, for help. Students had gone to celebrate graduation, but had to cut trip short due to extreme weather. Caught between…

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High-level team from Himachal Pradesh visits Puthur Zoological Park

A high-level team from Himachal Pradesh visited Puthur Zoological Park on Wednesday

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Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rains, thunderstorm likely in Chamba, Kangra districts, says IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issues a warning with predictions of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms likely to occur at most places in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba, Kangra districts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Yamuna water level breaches danger mark amid rains in Delhi

Yamuna in Delhi breaches danger mark again; flow rate rises to 50,000-60,000 cusecs. Heavy rains in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh & Delhi. Rehabilitation of affected families in low-lying areas may be delayed.

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Cloudburst in Himachal’s Kullu claims one life, three injured

Cloud burst in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district kills 1, injures 3. Heavy rains have caused 117 deaths, 12 missing, 53 landslides, 41 flash floods, and Rs 4,414.95 Crores in losses. 70,000 tourists rescued, incl. 250 from snow-bound Chandertal Lake. CM Sukhu says no financial aid yet, Rs. 50 crores released…

The Times of India

Entire Kolaksa village of Spiti in Himachal Pradesh displaced after flash flood damages houses and washes away fertile land

SHIMLA: Situated at an altitude of around 4,080 meter above sea level, the Kholaksa village of Spiti sub division in Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh witnessed the nature’s fury on Saturday morning after the flash floods not only washed away the 50 bighas of cultivable fertile land but also completely…

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SC Collegium recommends 3 names as judges for HC of Himachal

The Collegium of the Supreme Court on Friday recommended advocates Ranjan Sharma and Bipin Chander Negi for appointment as judges of High Court of Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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