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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…

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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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Himachal flash floods: CM Sukhu seeks ₹2,000 crore interim relief from Centre

Himachal Pradesh CM Mr. Sukhu has sought ₹2,000 crore from the Centre as interim aid and said the relief manual will be changed to enhance compensation to flood victims in the state.

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Yamuna River water level recedes slowly, concerns remain amid rain forecast

Yamuna's water level declines slowly, still over two metres above danger mark on July 15. Rain in Delhi & upper catchment areas could worsen situation. CWC's portal shows Yamuna water level declined to 207.62m by 7am on July 15.

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NHAI to install landslip detection system on Gap Road stretch

NHAI plans to introduce a cost-effective landslip detection system on the Gap Road stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway in Munnar. Censors will be installed inside rocks to alert the DDMA office of any movement. Lights and warning sounds will be activated on the stretch to evacuate people. NHAI has…

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IAF carried out 48 sorties in flood relief operations in Punjab, Himachal

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has in the past 48 hours carried a total 40 sorties as part of its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations in the flood-hit Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Read further on Dynamite News:

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293 people still stranded in Himachal’s tribal district; rain relents in Punjab, Haryana

At least 293 people stranded in Chandertal, Himachal Pradesh; CM Sukhu conducts aerial survey; 52 school children safely moved out; 25,000 people evacuated from Manali & Kullu

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Data | Record rainfall: Chandigarh, Kullu see wettest days in history

In July this year, 10 tributaries in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand surpassed their highest-ever flood levels

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Tamils stranded in flood-hit northern India are being rescued: Minister

TN Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran reports 12 calls received to rescue TN natives stranded in northern India due to floods. Amarnath pilgrims, TN college students in Himachal Pradesh, and 4,500 vehicles from Kullu & Mandi districts have been safely accommodated & are on their way to Chandigarh. TN officials are taking…

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2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol evacuated, says Himachal CM Sukhu

Over 2,000 tourists stranded in Kasol area of Himachal Pradesh' ’Kullu district have been safely evacuated, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukku said. He added that 300 tourist vehicles stuck in Lahaul have left for their respective destinations.

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BJP may stop Rahul Gandhi in Parliament but people will not tolerate it: Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa

Senior Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on July 12 said the BJP tried to suppress the voice of party leader Rahul Gandhi and ended up losing in the Himachal Pradesh and the Karnataka Assembly elections.

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Monsoon fury in Himachal: 15 Russian tourists stranded in Kasol, police trying to establish contact

Acting DGP of Himachal Pradesh, Satwant Atwal Trivedi, on Tuesday said that 15 Russian tourists were reportedly stranded in Kasol, and Police are trying to establish contact with them. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himachal Pradesh: Incessant rain, flash floods ravage Manali

Incessant rain, which has led to flash floods and landslides, has caused significant damage in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Tribe members should be part of supervisory teams: SC to Manipur; Rain toll points to man-made disaster in Himachal Pradesh, and more

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Rain toll points to man-made disaster in Himachal Pradesh

In less than a month since the onset of monsoon this year, from June 24 to July 10, over 41 landslides, 29 flash floods, and one cloud burst have occurred so far in Himachal Pradesh, with relentless rains pounding the hill State and leaving behind a trail of destruction.

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Study reveals forest may adapt to climate change, but not quickly enough

America's woodlands are headed for a difficult time. Climate change is raising temperatures and lowering moisture levels across the country, which is bad news for trees. Read further on Dynamite News:

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