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The Latest Breaking News from Himachal Pradesh

‘River didn’t come to us, we went to it’: How NHAI’s ‘all-weather’ highways eroded in Himachal

A spate of national highways bending along the Himalayan rivers have cropped up in Himachal Pradesh over the past years. Several of these roads, built by the National Highways Authority of India by cutting up mountains, are deemed “all-weather” – but the recent floods have uncovered a different reality.

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National Highway 205 blocked near Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur due to landslip

National Highway 205 was blocked at Dakesh in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh due to a landslip

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Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in eight districts, issues orange alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an orange alert for eight districts of Shimla. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh: 242 roads, including 2 national highways, closed for traffic due to recent rainfall

According to the Himachal Pradesh state emergency operation centre, National Highway 21 is closed due to a landslide. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal: Ghagus-Brampukhar road shut after landslide

The road from Ghagus to Brampukhar in Himachal Pradesh has been closed following a massive landslide at Magrot, the Himachal Pradesh Traffic Police said on Friday, The Shimla-Kalka road on the National Highway-5 was shut after a landslide in the State's Solan district in the early hours of Friday. Read…

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Himachal Pradesh: 5 members of family buried under debris after cloudburst in Sirmaur, rescue operation underway

Five family members who went missing after the cloudburst in Sirmaur were found buried under debris. Read further on Dynamite News:

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House collapses after cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur, five of family feared trapped under debris

Fam. feared trapped in Himachal Pradesh house collapse due to cloudburst; search & rescue ops underway; 231 dead in rain-related incidents; 190 roads closed; yellow warning of heavy rains issued.

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‘Our lives are set back 25 years’: In Himachal, a village loses everything to floods

On July 9 and 10, eight-foot waves of water crashed across Pandoh village, which lies on the banks of the Beas river in Himachal Pradesh. The furious torrent tore through a bridge and homes, carrying people and possessions along with it.

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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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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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