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Himachal: Monsoon death toll hits 250 in 61 days; 64 roads blocked, 225 power transformer regions disrupted

The monsoon death toll in Himachal Pradesh has risen to 250 in 61 days, with heavy rains continuing to disrupt road connectivity and power and water supply across the hill state, according to the latest data from the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEO... read..

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One Himachal resident reported missing in Nepal floods, monsoon death toll reaches 249 in 60 days

The Himachal Pradesh government is monitoring reports of residents from the state who may have been affected by the recent floods and natural disaster in Nepal, with at least one person reported missing, Pushpinder Rana, Special Secretary, Disaster Manage... read..

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Collective efforts essential to build a strong sports culture: Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta

On the occasion of National Sports Day, Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday interacted for the first time with veteran athletes of the state at Lok Bhavan in Shimla.... read..

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"We can save valuable lives": Himachal Minister seeks real-time India-China disaster information sharing, 24-hour Himalayan surveillance

The Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh and Kinnaur MLA Jagat Singh Negi has called for a dedicated India-China hotline and a real-time disaster information-sharing mechanism to warn downstream populations about glac... read..

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67 vulnerable glacial lakes identified in Himachal; early warning systems planned for four in Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti

The north Indian hill state of Himachal Pradesh has identified 67 vulnerable glacial lakes, including several located in remote and high-altitude areas, and is working towards establishing early warning systems for four of the most vulnerable lakes in Kin... read..

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Lt Gen Devendra Sharma retires after 39 years of service; concludes century-long family military legacy

Lt Gen Devendra Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), retired from the Indian Army after 39 years of distinguished service, bringing to a close a century-long military legacy of his family.... read..

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Himachal plans local disaster-resilient development framework for panchayats: Minister Jagat Singh Negi

The Himachal Pradesh government is working on a framework under which panchayats could prepare separate development and construction plans based on their local geographical and disaster risks, Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister and Kinn... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: CM announces 1st ozone-based drinking water project in Dehra, veterinary hospital at Baddal Thor

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said that Himachal Pradesh's first ozone-based drinking water treatment project was being established in the Dehra area to ensure the supply of clean and safe drinking water to people, and the state govern... read..

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Rising temperatures heighten Glacial Lake Outburst Floods , landslide risks in Himalayan region: Glaciologist Randhawa

The rising temperatures, accelerated glacier retreat and increasing formation of glacial lakes are making the Trans-Himalayan and wider Himalayan region increasingly vulnerable to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), landslides and flash floods, retired ... read..

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Himachal minister calls for India-China hotline, real-time alerts on Tibet-origin disasters

Himachal Pradesh Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi has called for a dedicated India-China hotline and real-time exchange of disaster-related information to provide early warnings about glacial lake outburst floods (GLO... read..

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Low apple crop, rising input costs leave Himachal growers worried despite firm prices; traders report losses

The apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are facing a difficult season marked by a sharp decline in production, high input costs and uncertainty over market returns, even as premium apples are fetching relatively firm prices of up to Rs 3,000-3,500 per 20 kg... read..

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Lottery revival could ruin young generation, families in Himachal, says Jai Ram Thakur

Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday opposed the proposed revival of the lottery system in the state, warning that it could fuel addiction, cause financial distress and push vulnerable ... read..

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Himachal Pradesh to revive lottery after 25 years; single-digit lottery banned, opposition hits out

The Himachal Pradesh government is set to revive the lottery system in the state after nearly 25 years, with the process of appointing a sole selling agent for paper and online lotteries entering its final stage, Industry Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan sai... read..

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Himachal revises HIMCARE reimbursement rules for government hospitals

The Himachal Pradesh Government on Thursday has revised the reimbursement norms under its flagship HIMCARE health insurance scheme, restricting claims by government healthcare institutions to the actual expenditure incurred or the prescribed package rate,... read..

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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu expresses concern over Nepal flash flood, says climate change increasing Himalayan disaster risk

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday expressed deep concern over the loss of lives in the devastating disaster in Nepal, saying the increasing frequency of cloudbursts, flash floods and glacial lake-related events across the ... read..

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Himachal Pradesh declares statewide holiday on Raksha Bandhan

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced a statewide holiday on Raksha Bandhan, stating that the decision was taken to ensure that both brothers and sisters working in government offices, schools, and colleges could cel... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Govt seeks Centre's nod to raise contract carriage vehicle age limit to 15 years

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Thursday informed the state Assembly that the Himachal Pradesh government has urged the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to extend the maximum permissible age of contract carriage vehicles in ... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Govt defends Shivalik hazardous waste plant operations; Congress MLA Bawa seeks action over Majra plant concerns

The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday said the Shivalik Solid Waste Management Plant at Majra in Nalagarh, the state's only authorised central Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) for hazardous waste, had adequate capacity and was operati... read..

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Himachal Pradesh High Court gets new judge, two additional judges

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has got a new Judge and two Additional Judges, with the Central Government notifying the appointments on Thursday.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: High Court quashes Vice Chancellor appointment rules, declares State amendment unconstitutional

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has declared the Himachal Pradesh Universities of Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry (Amendment) Act, 2023, and the Rules framed under it in 2026 unconstitutional and void ab initio, holding that provisions governing th... read..

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Palampur man alleges illegal withdrawal of security, challenges Himachal Police's Rs 68.6 lakh security recovery demand

A Palampur resident has challenged a ?68.60 lakh recovery notice issued by the Himachal Pradesh Police for security provided to him and his family, arguing that the protection was extended under court directions and that the recovery action is illegal and... read..

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Himachal Minister Negi accuses BJP of distorting Assembly footage, says cameras focus only on Speaker-authorised members

The Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi on Wednesday launched a strong attack on the BJP over the ongoing controversy surrounding the Assembly video footage, the National Anthem-Vande Mataram row and... read..

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Jai Ram Thakur says BJP will move privilege motion against CM Sukhu, may approach HC over National Anthem row

Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday said the BJP would move a privilege motion against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu over his alleged statement that BJP legislators had disrespected the Natio... read..

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Himachal Assembly: Congress, BJP trade charges over National Anthem and Vande Mataram row

The fifth day of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Monsoon Session on Wednesday witnessed another confrontation between the ruling Congress and Opposition BJP over the National Anthem and Vande Mataram controversy, with leaders of both sides accusing each oth... read..

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Himachal Disaster Management Authority conducts disaster preparedness training in Shimla school

A hands-on disaster preparedness and emergency response training programme was conducted at Government Senior Secondary School, Sanjauli, Shimla, as part of the ongoing School Safety and Preparedness Programme being implemented by the Himachal Pradesh Sta... read..

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No caste columns in admission forms from next year: Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said the state government has decided to remove caste-related columns from admission forms and college prospectuses starting from the next academic session... read..

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Himachal: State Civil Supplies Corporation contributes Rs 1 crore towards CM Relief Fund

Vice Chairman, Himachal Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation Vishal Chambyal on Wednesday presented a cheque of rupees one crore to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on behalf of the corporation towards the Chief Minister Relief Fund here.... read..

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Congress stages protest over inflation outside Himachal Assembly; Dy CM Agnihotri accuses BJP of disrupting House

Congress MLAs and ministers staged a protest outside the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Monday, the fourth day of the Monsoon Session, over the issue of inflation.... read..

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Himachal Assembly row: BJP sings Vande Mataram, National Anthem at Shimla's Ridge

Amid an escalating political row over the alleged disrespect of the National Anthem and the singing of Vande Mataram during the first day of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly's Monsoon Session, BJP legislators and party leaders, led by Leader of Opposition Ja... read..

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Himachal Monsoon Crisis: 224 lives lost in 55 days, 149 roads still blocked across state

Himachal Pradesh continues to grapple with the devastating impact of the monsoon, with 224 people losing their lives in just 55 days amid landslides, cloudbursts, drowning incidents and road accidents. The prolonged spell of severe weather has also left 1... read..

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Himachal assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania presides over monsoon session proceedings

Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania presided over the proceedings of the House on the second day of the 12th session of the 14th Legislative Assembly on Saturday, as the Monsoon Session continued amid heightened political ... read..

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