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Himachal Pradesh floods: Making efforts to restore roads, bring normalcy, says CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

SHIMLA: In order to restore the roads and bring normalcy to the disaster-hit state, all efforts are being made, said Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday.

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In Chandrayaan-3 success, lessons for the media, and for developmental policy

On August 23, India was literally “over the Moon” when Chandrayaan-3 successfully made a soft landing on a part of the Moon where no one had succeeded thus far. The achievement was not that of one person, but of a team of literally hundreds of scientists affiliated to the Indian…

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Himachal rains | Eight Kullu buildings collapse, rains continue to lash State

Eight buildings in Anni, Himachal Pradesh collapsed due to recent rains, no casualties. Assessment of damage underway, other unsafe buildings vacated.

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Overnight rains throw life out of gear in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Chandigarh cause disruption of normal life, resulting in six deaths, damaged roads, vehicles, and buildings. Over 12,000 houses have been damaged, 40 people are missing, and rivers are in spate. Chief Minister urges people to avoid areas prone to flooding and landslides. Schools…

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Declare Himachal floods as a national calamity, says Congress

The Congress has urged the Union government to declare Himachal Pradesh floods as a national calamity and allocate ₹10,000 crore for rehabilitation and rebuilding of the State

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New Recruitment Commission to be set up soon, will replace disbanded HPSSC: Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the notification of the new Recruitment Commission will be issued shortly, to replace the disbanded Himachal Pradesh State Staff Selection Commission. Read further on Dynamite News:

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T.N. contributes ₹10 crore to Himachal Pradesh towards relief work

.Tamil Nadu CM Stalin expresses support to Himachal Pradesh affected by rains and landslides, contributes ₹10 crore towards relief work. He commends HP govt's efforts in providing emergency services and offers full support of TN. Invites HP to reach out if any assistance needed.

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Himachal Pradesh: IMD sounds flash floods alert in multiple districts in next 24 hrs

Surface runoff and Inundation may occur at some fully saturated watersheds and low-lying areas due to expected persistent rainfall. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Floods: Himachal Pradesh chief secy briefs PMO about status of NHs and bridges

SHIMLA: Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena on Monday briefed the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) about the latest status of the national highways of Himachal Pradesh following the damages caused to the road network due to the landslides triggered by heavy rains and floods in a virtual review meeting chaired by Tarun…

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Deluge snaps connectivity in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand; families worry over loved ones

Calamity in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh has left families in hills and cities separated, anxious, and helpless

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Provisions in Centre’s relief manual inadequate for State’s losses: Himachal Pradesh CM

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu demands tailored relief package for the State due to flood-ravaged losses. He said that despite assessment teams being sent by the Centre, interim relief to the State is still pending, and his government has been utilising its limited resources to support the affected population. Losses estimated…

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In Frames | Cry of the hills

Incessant rain and devastating floods in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have led to the loss of hundreds of lives and thousands of homes; roads and railway tracks lie wrecked

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Farmer unions to gherao Chandigarh to press demand for compensation of crop loss due to floods

JIND: As many as 16 farmer unions decided to gherao Chandigarh on August 22 to press the demand of compensation for loss occurred due to flash floods in northern states including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh (UT) and Utrakhand, said farmer unionists on Saturday.

The Times of India

Daily Dose Ep 1433: Over 70 dead in Himachal rains, Telangana’s EV tax rebate

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Canada.

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Disaster in Himachal Pradesh: Who’s responsible? TV Newsance LIVE chat

The heavy rain and floods that have been wreaking havoc in Himachal Pradesh this monsoon have left more than 200 people dead and thousands displaced, with access to several areas cut off as over 1,200 roads have suffered damage due to landslides and erosion since July.

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‘No coordination, greed’: Buried in Himachal rubble, questions over hydropower projects

The mournful silence along Sainj valley, about 50 kilometres from Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu, is broken only by the rumble of the Pin Parvati river and bulldozers in the distance. Bustling settlements have now been replaced by silt and boulders – brought on by the recent floods – and their inhabitants…

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Himachal Pradesh government declares incessant rain as State calamity

Himachal Pradesh declared a 'Natural Calamity Affected Area' after heavy rains caused 330 deaths and ₹10,000 crore in losses. 12,000 houses were damaged, roads, power and communication systems were affected. The state government is providing relief and has asked the Central government to assist.

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Chhattisgarh CM announces financial assistance of Rs 11 cr for disaster victims of Himachal Pradesh

Expressing solidarity with the people affected by heavy rains and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday announced a financial aid of Rs 11 crores. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Why is Himachal the worst hit by rains? Check out our ground reports

This is a round-up from 2023 of some of our ground reports through the years from Himachal Pradesh. To power more of our work, click here.

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Monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand as climate change alters humidity, temperature pattern: Experts

BATHINDA: The Indian Himalayas have been in shambles from the beginning of the Monsoon season and the flash flooding, landslides killed several people across Himachal Pradesh and Uttrakhand apart from causing huge causing huge economic loss.

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UNESCO World Heritage site Kalka-Shimla railway line affected by heavy rain and floods

The relentless rain and flood situation in Himachal Pradesh has caused tremendous loss of life and property, the most recent one being the historic 94-km Kalka-Shimla railway line. The railway line is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Chhattisgarh CM announces ₹11 crore aid for rain-ravaged Himachal Pradesh

Bhupesh Baghel announced to release ₹11 crore on behalf of the people of Chhattisgarh to the Himachal Pradesh government for the relief and rehabilitation of victims of the disaster.

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Himachal Pradesh rains | Another body recovered from temple collapse site in Shimla, death toll climbs to 72

The Shiv temple in Summer Hill area in Shimla was crowded with devotees on August 14, when the landslide struck. Eight persons are still feared buried in the debris.

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Himachal: Choppers carried out over 50 sorties in last 48 hours, rescued over 780 people, says IAF

Choppers belonging to the Western Air Command carried out over 50 sorties over the last 48 hours, rescuing over 780 citizens in the flood-affected areas of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Hit worse than Covid’: Despair shrouds Himachal’s orchards and hotels after flood

Despair looms over apple orchards in Theog, a few kilometres away from Shimla. The first hit was due to irregularities in the weather cycle this year and then the rains and the floods in July dealt the final blow – the final yield is likely to be reduced by two-thirds.

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