The meteorological department Monday issued a "red" alert for "extremely heavy rain", a day after heavy rain pounded the state, triggering landslides, flash floods, and damaging houses.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's Office announced helpline numbers 1100, 1070 and 1077 for those seeking information about people affected by the rains.
The MeT also cautioned about damage to standing crops, fruit plants and young seedlings and disruptions of water and electricity.
Presiding over a review meeting of Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), Negi reiterated that the state government was undertaking essential measures to effectively tackle potential disasters.
Eco-friendly species will be planted on the hilltops under the 'Mukhya Mantri Green Cover Mission', which aims to increase the green cover and also intends to eradicate wild obnoxious weeds.
The Supreme Court in November 2011 granted a power share of 7.19 per cent to Himachal Pradesh in all Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) projects.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla Thursday lauded the technological contributions of IIT Mandi to Himachal Pradesh, emphasizing its potential to bolster the apple economy and facilitate local problem-solving. The Governor’s remarks came during a G-20/S-20 conclave — Technology for Society — at IIT Mandi. The one-day conclave provided a platform for delegates from both public and […]
Implemented across seven districts, the JICA-funded Forestry and Natural Resource Management Projects have been instrumental in enhancing the greenery.
The move will ensure effective consideration by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and aims to streamline the decision-making process and bring about timely resolutions.
Sukhu also emphasised on the need for higher royalty rates for the state in SJVNL's hydropower projects. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the current provision, which stipulates royalty rates of 12 per cent for the initial 12 years, 18 per cent for the subsequent 18 years, and 30 per cent for the final 10 years.
A total of 301 roads were closed in the state following heavy rains, while 140 power transformers were disrupted.
A total of 301 roads were closed in the state following heavy rains, while 140 power transformers are disrupted.
To ensure effective management of power sale and purchase, a centralized cell will be established to enhance revenue generation.
A total of 117 camps will be organised during this weeklong drive which will conclude on June 26, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This year, the theme is "People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention".
Musafir Hussain, currently in jail, has been accused of killing a 28-year-old Manohar, reportedly the uncle of a minor girl who he was in a relationship with.
The NHRC said it has taken "suo motu cognisance of a media report that the Baddi Industrial area of Solan in Himachal Pradesh has become a production hub of spurious vitamins, syrups, and drugs in the name of food supplements by the nutraceutical companies".
Rohit Thakur said that the state government is committed to providing quality education to the students of the state nearer to their homes, especially in the remote and far-flung areas.
The forest wealth accounts for 68.16% of the total geographic area of the state which is rich in biodiversity and plays a vital role in preserving the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.
In Una, six new libraries opening up — new vistas for village students aiming to clear competitive examinations
Without dedicated funds but with a lot of dedication of all concerned, the district writes a new chapter book by book, opening up six new libraries — and new vistas for village students aiming to clear competitive examinations
The Committee shall also point out the violations, if any, of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
The decision to shift the office of the deputy mayor was taken about two weeks ago to create more space for the Municipal Corporation House, officials said.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with Oil India Limited (OIL) recently in this regard and endeavours to start a pilot project for the bioconversion of pine needles into biofuel, a statement issued here said.
The Congress had won the assembly polls in December 2022 winning 40 out of 68 seats.
Workers of both the Congress and BJP started mobilizing their voters early in the morning to reach the booths but rain played a spoilsport and polling picked up as the day progressed and the weather improved, they said.





