Tag: Himachal Pradesh

PM Modi Slams Congress for “Blocking Relief” in Himachal, Inaugurates ₹60,000 Crore Projects in Odisha

He contrasted this with the BJP’s governance model, saying the party ushered in an era of “double savings and double income” since 2014 by ending Congress’s “loot system.”

September 27, 2025

NHAI refutes reports of irregularities in forest clearance for NH projects in Himachal

The Shimla Bypass project, which was sanctioned by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in May 2016, received all mandatory clearances before execution, NHAI said.

September 26, 2025

Himachal monsoon: 564 roads blocked, 525 power distribution transformers disrupted

The continuous rain has led to 525 DTRs being disrupted, with the majority of outages reported in the Mandi district (327). Other significantly impacted districts include Kullu (23) and Kangra (34).

September 18, 2025

Himachal Pradesh: 3 dead, 2 rescued from Mandi’s Nihri area after heavy rains

Heavy rains overnight lashed Mandi district, causing major destruction in Dharampur town.

September 16, 2025

Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Dharampur, bus stand submerged, vehicles swept away

Mandi has been facing continuous rain since Monday night with the bus stand of Dharampur was flooded with water, police said.

September 16, 2025

Himachal rain havoc: 574 roads and 389 power transformers disrupted, death toll at 386

The SDMA also reported that the cumulative death toll from this year's monsoon has reached 386 since June 20.

September 13, 2025

574 roads shut, 369 water supply schemes affected due to rains in Himachal

Power supply was severely impacted, with 812 Distribution Transformers (DTRs) disrupted across the state.

September 11, 2025

Monsoon fury claims 370 lives in Himachal Pradesh; 615 roads blocked in state

According to the SDMA's cumulative loss report, the state has also reported 434 injuries and 1,480 houses damaged - 484 fully and 720 partially, along with extensive losses to agriculture, horticulture, and public infrastructure.

September 9, 2025

Kangra Airport Sees 40% Flight Cancellations Amid Monsoon Rains; Steps Taken to Reduce Disruptions

Airport Director Dhirendra Singh said the administration has initiated measures to minimise disruptions by reducing the visibility requirement for landings from 5 km to around 3 km.

September 6, 2025

Landslide Forces Evacuation of 15 Houses in Himachal’s Mandi; Rescue Ops Continue

Residents were moved to safety as a precautionary measure amid continuous minor landslides. Local authorities remain on high alert, closely monitoring the situation.

September 3, 2025