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Himachal Pradesh's Chakki Bridge In Kangra Falls Due To Torrential Rains
The Chakki bridge in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district fell on August 20, according to the Additional District Magistrate. The Mandi area saw flash floods in the early hours of August 20. Except for colleges and ITI, all government and private educational institutions in the Mandi district will be closed on August 20. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rain in isolated areas of Himachal Pradesh across many… read-more
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Mandi, heavy rains, flash floods, IMD
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
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Landslide In Himachal Pradesh Kills Woman, Child, 2 Injured
In Himachal Pradesh's Chamba, a woman and her child died and two others were severely injured in a landslide incident on August 17, confirmed disaster management officials. The landslide occurred above Hadsar in Chamba district in the evening. Furthermore, the injured have been admitted to Bharmour hospital. This is a developing story, more details are awaited.
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, landslide, accident, Death, Disaster Management
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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Himachal CM Demands Investigation Into Kalka-Shimla Highway Damage Caused By Severe Rains
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on August 12, directed a probe into the damage to a large stretch of Kalka-Shimla Highway in Solan caused by severe rains. He also instructed National Highways Authority of India regional office to file a report. Thakur commented on the damage to the Kalka-Shimla Highway, saying, "A team of engineers has will… read-more
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, CM Jai Ram Thakur, NHAI, investigation, Kalka-Shimla Highway
Courtesy: ANI
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Army Rifleman Shoots Himself Dead In J&K
Rifleman Yogesh Kumar, on duty in the Indian Army, has shot himself dead at Kullian camp in Miran Sahib area. Kumar, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, died on the spot, and was later taken to a hospital for post-mortem. The incident occured in the outskirts of the city. Am investigation into the matter is underway, and further details are awaited.
Tags: Suicide, Army, Kullian Camp, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Himachal Pradesh BJP Vice President Praveen Sharma Passes Away At 65
Himachal Pradesh unit's BJP Vice President Praveen Sharma has passed away at the age of 65, on August 4 in Una district. Sharma breathed his last at his Amb kaswa residence, and is now survived by his wife and son. CM Jai Ram Thakur and BJP president JP Nadda expressed their grief over Sharma's demise. "I have lost my soul," said former CM Dhumal.
Tags: Praveen Sharma, jai ram thakur, JP Nadda, Dhumal, Himachal Pradesh
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
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Flash Flood In Himachal Pradesh Leaves People Stranded, Rescue Operation Underway
In Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti districts, the rescue management saved at least 105 people, mostly tourists after a flash flood left them stranded. On July 31, flash floods disturbed the holiday movement in Lahaul and Spiti, leaving many vehicles damaged, and people stranded along National Highway 505. BRO press launched a rescue service and many tourists were taken to Koksar. Furthermore, nine roads in the region were blocked.
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Spiti, RESCUE OPERATION, flash floods, tourists
Courtesy: India Today
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Bus Falls In Gorge, Leaves 14 People Injured: Himachal Pradesh
In Himachal Pradesh's Shimla region, fourteen passengers left severely injured after their bus fell into a gorge, on July 28. Notably, a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus was on its way to Theog from Jarai, skid off the road near Baghar Kenchi and Huli Sub Division Theog, rolling down 50-60 feet below the road, confirmed the State Disaster Management. Furthermore, injured people are being treated at healthcare centres.
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, gorge, bus accident, 14 Injured
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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Former HP BJP President Khimi Ram Joins Congress
Former Himachal Pradesh BJP president Khimi Ram joined the Indian National Congress (INC,) on July 12. "I am not joining the Congress out of any anger towards the BJP. I have taken a well-thought-out decision to take the Congress forward in Himachal Pradesh," said Ram. He furthermore, expressed confidence in INC who will fight unemployment, inflation and pending employee issues in Himachal Pradesh, and was welcomed by AICC-In-Charge Rajiv… read-more
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Congress, Former BJP President, Khimi Ram, Political Party
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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3-Storey Building In Shimla Collapses As Storms Hit Himachal Pradesh; No Fatalities Recorded
Three-storey structure in Shimla's Chopal market collapsed as Himachal Pradesh continued to experience severe rain on July 9. There were no fatalities recorded. The building had a UCO Bank branch, Dhaba, bar, and few other firms. The bank was empty as it was the second Saturday of the month. Men at the bar suddenly discovered cracks in window and realized the danger, fled the building, and warned others.
Tags: Shimla, Building-Collapsed, Himachal Pradesh, heavy rains
Courtesy: India today
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Himachal Pradesh Cloudburst Amid Rains Washes Away 4 People
Due to a cloudburst in Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh, four people have been reported to be washed away, confirmed officials on July 6. Furthermore, the constant rainfall, landslide and cloudburst, resulted in the washing away of campsites, and properties, causing trouble to the people, stuck in Kullu. The Disaster Management Authority confirmed damaged properties and the bridge connecting to the Chojh village. Furthermore, the rescue… read-more
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Cloudburst, Parvati Valley, Property Damage, rainfall
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
