Kullu | July 8: A cloudburst in the Garsa Valley of Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district caused widespread damage after heavy rain triggered flash floods in the area. The sudden surge of water swept away around 10 small bridges, damaged roads, and created panic among local residents. Following the incident, several families left their homes and...
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College Teachers Must Take Regular Classes, Higher Education Department Issues Fresh Directions
Shimla | July 8: The Himachal Pradesh Higher Education Department has issued fresh instructions to government colleges across the state. The department has made it clear that teachers must conduct regular classes. Simply reporting to college or marking attendance will not be enough. The new directions have been issued to improve the quality of higher...
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AIMSS App Launched at Super Specialty Hospital Chamiana, Patients Can Check OPD Doctor Schedule from Home
Shimla | July 8: In a major step towards digital healthcare, the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities (AIMSS) at Chamiana has launched a new mobile application to make hospital services more accessible for patients. The app allows users to check which doctor will be available in the Outpatient Department (OPD) on a particular day...
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Himachal Weather Update: IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain in Five Districts
Shimla | July 8: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for heavy rain in Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur districts of Himachal Pradesh. According to the weather department, monsoon activity will remain active until July 11. As a result, several parts of the state may witness heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and...
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🏔️ High-Altitude Yatras Suspended in Himachal Pradesh
🚨 Major Decision Amid Heavy Rain Alert The Himachal Pradesh administration has temporarily suspended several high-altitude religious yatras due to continuous rainfall and increasing danger in mountain regions. Officials said this step has been taken as a precautionary safety measure for pilgrims and rescue teams. The higher Himalayan regions are currently facing: Unstable weather conditions...
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Kinner Kailash Yatra Postponed After Safety Team Identifies Dangerous Route
Authorities Delay Pilgrimage to Protect Devotees The Himachal Pradesh administration has postponed the Kinner Kailash Yatra after a special reconnaissance team reported serious safety concerns along the pilgrimage route. Officials took the decision to protect pilgrims from potential risks caused by unstable terrain and adverse weather conditions. As a result, the annual pilgrimage will not...
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Himachal High Court refuses to quash a 2016 corruption case, stating trial delay alone is not a valid reason to end criminal proceedings.
HRTC Strike Called Off Thousands of commuters across Himachal Pradesh have received a major relief. The proposed indefinite strike by HRTC drivers and conductors has been called off after successful talks between union representatives and the state government. The strike was expected to disrupt bus services across the state. However, both sides agreed to continue...
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Truck Plunges into Satluj after bridge collapse in Himachal`s Kinnaur
Authorities launch rescue and investigation efforts as accident raises concerns over infrastructure safety KINNAUR, June 24: A major accident occurred in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district after a Bailey bridge collapsed while a truck was crossing it, causing the vehicle to fall into the Satluj River below. The incident triggered an immediate response from local authorities...
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Nihang Sikhs Warn of Permanent ‘Khalsa Tax’ on Himachal Vehicles
Patiala: A fresh standoff has emerged between Nihang Sikh groups and the Himachal Pradesh government. Nihang leaders have announced that they will restart the symbolic “Khalsa Tax” on vehicles from Himachal Pradesh after June 21 and may continue it indefinitely if authorities fail to address their concerns. The controversy stems from Himachal Pradesh’s entry tax...
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Endangered Bengal Tiger Spotted in Himachal’s Paonta Forest
Wildlife authorities in Himachal Pradesh have reported the presence of an endangered Bengal Tiger in the Paonta forest region of Sirmaur district, a development that has generated significant interest among forest officials, conservationists, and local communities. The sighting is being viewed as an important indicator of ecological connectivity in the lower Shivalik landscape and may...