MeT forecasts rain, snow for parts of Himachal Snow and rain expected at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh due to Western Disturbance, White Christmas unlikely in Shimla. The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023
J&K power project case: CBI carries out searches The searches were carried out at three locations in Delhi and one each in Noida, Chandigarh and Shimla. The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu hits back at Anurag Thakur; Highlights Congress govt's achievements SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has hit back at Union Minister Anurag Thakur by saying the Congress government has fulfilled three guarantees in less than a year, but even after 9 years of forming the government at the Centre, the Modi government could not fulfil its guarantee of… The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023
Monsoon mayhem in Shimla rings alarm bells, triggers calls for course correction Himachal Pradesh's Shimla suffered major damage due to monsoon rains. An expert committee set up by the State govt. identified two critical issues: construction overburden & unplanned open drainage. Govt. must take steps to save the town by restricting construction & using light structures. A multidisciplinary exercise involving govt., NGOs,… The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023
Himachal Pradesh: Met department predicts snowfall in higher reaches of hill state on Nov 26, 27 The Weather Department in Himachal Pradesh has forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall in the higher reaches of the hill state for two days, November 26 and 27. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Nov 25, 2023
Deforestation, ill-planned constructions, and unscientific-illegal mining behind Himachal Pradesh’s monsoon catastrophe Deforestation, ill-planned construction, illegal mining, climate change caused Himachal Pradesh's monsoon disaster. Reports from multi-expert committees revealed thick debris on fragile slopes, unplanned drainage, decreasing tree binding force, and urbanisation on fragile hill slopes were major factors. IMD reported 21% excess rainfall this year. The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023
Russian couple found dead in Himachal Pradesh's Manikaran; naked bodies bore injury marks SHIMLA: The bodies of a couple, believed to be of Russian origin, were discovered at a small pond near the holy town of Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, as reported by the police on Friday. The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023
Photos: 21 drought prone villages in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul to get irrigation water from 15,000 feet height SHIMLA: Post independence wait of the residents of around two dozen villages of Tandi and Warpa panchayats of Lahaul valley in tribal Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh to have an effective flow irrigation system is finally coming to an end with the Jal Shakti Department all set to construct the… The Times of India · Oct 31, 2023
Himachal CM admitted to AIIMS, condition said to be stable Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was admitted to the AIIMS, in New Delhi, on October 27 after being flown from a Shimla hospital where he was being treated for a stomach infection, sources said. The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023
Himachal Pradesh CM hospitalised with complaint of abdominal pain Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has been admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital, in Shimla, after he complained of pain in the abdomen, officials said on October 26. He was admitted to the hospital late on Wednesday night. The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts rain, snowfall in Shimla and other areas The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecasted more rain and snowfall in the next 24 hours Shimla after the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh experienced snowfall while the plains received scattered rains on Monday. Read further on Dynamite news: Dynamite News · Oct 16, 2023
Construction norms made stringent in Shimla’s green belt: Himachal CM Sukhu Himachal Pradesh govt. takes stringent measures to control haphazard construction activities. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukh expresses concern for environment protection & conservation. Govt. to make construction regulations in green belt areas of Shimla district more stringent. Prohibit construction activities in plots with green/dry trees in Jakhu hills region. Notification to… The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023
Himachal Pradesh HC says ULBs and PRIs will be personally responsible to ensure no waste is dumped in any of rivers, rivulets or streams SHIMLA: In a matter related to the dumping of plastic waste, the High Court of Himachal Pradesh has directed to ensure that no waste is dumped in any of the rivers, rivulets or streams throughout the State. It said that for this purpose it is not only the Pollution Control… The Times of India · Oct 13, 2023
Himachal Pradesh crypto currency scam: SIT searches 35 locations across 3 states SHIMLA: In a significant operation the Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted to investigate the cases related to the multi-crore crypto currency fraud in Himachal Pradesh, conducted searches in 35 locations 7 districts and one police district of Himachal Pradesh beside Punjab and Chandigarh on Saturday. The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023
The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023 Himachal limps back to normalcy as monsoon withdraws; State govt. spending ₹4,500 crore Monsoon in Himachal Pradesh caused havoc, leaving 509 dead, 15,000 homeless, and losses exceeding Rs 9,712.50 crore. Govt. announced relief package, spending Rs 4,500 crore, and CM estimated total losses at Rs 12,000 crore. IMD reported 21% excess rainfall, and train service on Shimla-Kalka track resumed. Tourists returning as State…
The Times of India · Sep 21, 2023 Himachal Pradesh: Lahaul MLA raises boundary dispute with Ladakh in state Assembly SHIMLA: The issue of border dispute between Himachal Pradesh and Leh-Ladakh echoed in the monsoon session of state assembly on Thursday.
Dynamite News · Sep 18, 2023 Met office forecasts heavy rainfall, lightning at isolated places in Himachal The Ministry of Earth Sciences, Meterological Centre in Shimla has predicted heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places over plains, low and mid hills of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Times of India · Sep 17, 2023 Union Minister Anurag Thakur targets HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on law and order situation SHIMLA: Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday targeted the chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu by questioning the law and situation prevailing in Himachal Pradesh.
The Times of India · Sep 15, 2023 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 · Sep 15, 2023 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…
The Times of India · Sep 14, 2023 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.
The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023 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…
Dynamite News · Sep 7, 2023 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:
The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023 Houses gutted in fire in Shimla's Rohru, no casualty Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed the administration in Shimla to provide assistance to victims.
The Times of India · Sep 3, 2023 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.