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‘Time to send notices, and not letters or reminders,’ says HP Chief Secy
August 19, 2023 13:42 IST
Chairing a meeting on safety issues regarding the discharge of water from dams, Saxena said that though a part of the devastation was natural but responsibility must also be fixed for the failure of the dam authorities in complying with relevant provisions of the Dam Safety Act (DSA) and the Central Water Commission (CWC) guidelines of 2015.
Do politics, but not over dead bodies: Former CM Thakur tells Himachal govt
August 19, 2023 14:43 IST
Rs 2,700 crore has been earmarked additionally for Himachal Pradesh under the PM Gram Sadak Yojna for specific roads which were damaged recently, he claimed.
Himachal rains: Over 50 killed in landslides; yellow alert in Kullu, Shimla today
August 15, 2023 12:08 IST
Among the casualties were devotees at the Shiva temple in the Summer Hill area that collapsed killing over a dozen people.
Residents of sinking HP village will be relocated: CM Sukhvinder Sukhu
August 9, 2023 08:57 IST
The chief minister also said that the state government has released Rs 110 crore to restore the link roads in the apple growing regions of the state.
Days after landslide closed NH-5, Solan DM stops toll collection at Sanwara plazaSubscriber Only
August 6, 2023 07:30 IST
Exercising special powers vested in him, Solan District Magistrate Manmohan Sharma ordered the closure of Sanwara toll plaza with immediate effect till the highway is reopened.
Chandigarh-Shimla NH cave-in: HP issues advisory not to travel to Kasauli hills, Shimla
August 4, 2023 11:43 IST
Talking to The Indian Express, SDM, Solan, Gaurav Mahajan said, "We have contacted the Mohali and Panchkula administrations and through them, advisories have been issued requesting people not to travel to Kasauli and Shimla as the highway is closed due to multiple landslides in the area”.
Defence Ministry sets up 7-member panel on merger of civil areas in Cantts with municipal bodies in Himachal PradeshSubscriber Only
August 3, 2023 10:26 IST
On July 24, the MoD notified the state governments about the merger of civilian areas of 58 Cantonments with neighbouring municipalities.
As HP plans second dam on Kaushalya river, Haryana: ‘not without our consent’Subscriber Only
August 2, 2023 08:25 IST
Bringing relief to residents of over 50 villages in Kasauli constituency, the Himachal Pradesh government during its budget session in March 2023 had approved the construction of the second dam on Kaushalya river, a tributary of Ghaggar, at an estimated cost of Rs 21.79 crore.
NSG team collects evidence from Shimla eatery rocked by explosion
July 24, 2023 09:11 IST
Shimla Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi said people in the vicinity of the eatery had complained of a gas leak before the blast.
Himachal Pradesh: Couple killed in landslide, 3 feared dead as rain triggers flash flood
July 23, 2023 14:08 IST
Since the onset of monsoon in the hill state on June 24, 154 persons have died so far in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods and cloudbursts, besides road accidents, according to the Himachal Pradesh State Emergency Response Centre
Gas leak suspected to be cause of blast in Shimla hotel, says DGPSubscriber Only
July 20, 2023 11:31 IST
Preliminary investigation and forensic examination have pointed out that the gas leak led to the blast but we are still probing all the angles till the final report is received, Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjay Kundu, who visited the blast site on Wednesday, said.
HC dismisses petition seeking video recording of interviews, tests conducted by HPPSCSubscriber Only
July 20, 2023 10:36 IST
The petitioner had sought directions to the respondents to frame rules/guidelines for video-recording of the selection process including tests and interviews.
1 killed, 10 injured in blast at eatery on Shimla’s Mall Road
July 19, 2023 09:34 IST
Police and forensic teams are at the spot and the cause of the blast would be ascertained soon, Shimla Deputy Commissioner Aditya Negi said.
Himachal plans portal to bring all ULB services online, another to clear building plans
July 18, 2023 20:09 IST
Presiding over a meeting of the Urban Development Department, Sukhu directed to provide online all essential services like property tax, bill payments, notices, all types of NOCs and permissions online. He said the move will help curb corruption within the system.
Casualty wings at HP medical colleges to be ramped up: CM
July 18, 2023 19:29 IST
Sukhu said that a proposal in this regard would be placed before the Cabinet for its approval shortly. Doctors and paramedical staff would work in shifts of eight hours each as part of the Emergency Medicines Department, he added.
Tracks repaired, toy train between Solan and Shimla to restart this weekSubscriber Only
July 16, 2023 08:56 IST
The service is expected to be resumed this week onward.
MHA approves another tranche of Rs 180 crore; Himachal CM seeks Rs 2,000 cr interim relief
July 15, 2023 11:45 IST
Earlier, the MHA, in a statement said: “The home minister approved the advance release of the second installment of the central share of the SDRF, amounting to Rs 180.40 crore for 2023-24, as an interim relief to Himachal Pradesh”.
Monsoon mayhem and after: Shimla tops districts with most blocked roads, damaged water supply schemesSubscriber Only
July 15, 2023 09:32 IST
State capital Shimla is again at the top of the list when it comes to water supply schemes (WSSs) that have been damaged. A total of 448 WSSs are yet to be repaired in Shimla followed by Mandi (258).
Himachal Pradesh Limps To Normalcy: Evacuation nearly over, focus now on restoring infra
July 14, 2023 09:38 IST
Govt says 60,000 tourists, including 256 stranded at Chandertal, evacuated to safer areas.
As rain stops, Himachal shifts focus on rescue
July 13, 2023 14:45 IST
Ambala, Yamunangar, Kurukshetra, Patiala, Rupnagar, Jalandhar, SBS Nagar and Mohali are some of the affected districts in the two states.
‘It’s a total chaos… no monsoon preparedness meet this year in Himachal, shows Cong’s frivolousness’: Jai Ram ThakurSubscriber Only
July 13, 2023 14:45 IST
Himachal Pradesh Floods: "This government has the worst governance record. It has stalled almost all development projects. In my constituency alone, projects worth Rs 200 crore started during our tenure have been stalled, "Jai Ram Thakur, Himachal Pradesh's Leader of the Opposition said.
Himachal rain fury: No power, water in parts of Kasauli as Solan grid failsSubscriber Only
July 13, 2023 12:29 IST
Kasuli residents blame the Solan administration for its “reluctant and insensitive attitude” towards the issue; electricity officials at Kasauli have cited shortage of hands staff.
Evacuation of stranded tourists begins in flood-ravaged Himachal Pradesh after roads reopenSubscriber Only
July 13, 2023 12:15 IST
Himachal Pradesh Floods: Israel nationals, Australian journalist are among those stranded in Himachal Pradesh. Breakdown of communication networks is the major challenge faced by the authorities in the rescue operations.
Himachal counts losses: 31 dead, 40 bridges damaged, 1,300 roads closed
July 13, 2023 12:26 IST
Himachal Pradesh Floods: In Kullu's Sainj area alone, around 40 shops and 30 houses were washed away, according to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who conducted an aerial survey of the Kasol, Manikaran, Kheer Ganga and Pulga areas.
Army issues notice to shopkeepers: ‘Vacate in 10 days or face action’ in Kasauli cantonmentSubscriber Only
July 11, 2023 11:02 IST
“All the required arrangements are being made to ensure the success of this anti-encroachment drive. The law and order situation will be taken care off by the concerned agencies”, the official of the Kasauli Cantonment said.
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