The Latest Breaking News from Himachal Pradesh

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. 

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:

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:

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.

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.

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:

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,…

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:

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.

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.

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.