32 injured as private bus overturns near Namohal on Bilaspur- Shimla highway
Thirty two passengers travelling in a private bus were injured on Friday morning near Namohal on Bilaspur – Shimla road after the bus met with an accident. The private bus belonging to Gudiya Transport Company, carrying devotees from Nurmahal (Punjab) was on its way to Darlaghat, when it overturned near
Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Cabinet’ remark in flood affected Seraj areas leaves BJP leaders red faced
Mandi Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut’s recent ‘irresponsible statements’ after her visit to flash flood-affected areas of Thunag in the Seraj Assembly constituency of Mandi district, which is part of the Mandi parliament constituency, are only annoying the public but also proving embarrassing for the BJP leadership. Mandi MP was
CM and Ex CM visit flood affected Thunag bazaar together
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur jointly inspected the Thunag market area on Wednesday, which faced the brunt of flash floods during the recent cloudbursts in Seraj assembly constituency. Later, both leaders also met the affected people and assured them every possible help.
JP Nadda visits flood-hit areas, assures Central Aid
National President of BJP, JP Nadda, State President Dr. Rajiv Bindal, on Wednesday accompanied by former CM Jai Ram Thakur. visited food affected areas of Seraj and Nachan Assembly constituencies. During the visit they went to Sainj- Pangliur Baga of Nachan, where nine people and a family were washed away
CITU-led strike disrupts services across Himachal
One day nationwide strike call had mixed response in Himachal Pradesh as thousands of workers affiliated to Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), participated in the strike throughout the state on Wednesday. The call for the strike was given by the joint platform of central trade unions, national federations and
Relief efforts intensify in flood-hit Seraj as many areas remain cut off
As people affected by flash floods in Seraj area of Mandi district on June 30, are still struggling for basic needs, Mandi district administration is making every effort to provide succor to people. Several areas are still cut off from main roads and are walking miles to get relief material
Sukhu calls for climate study amid rising cloudbursts in Himachal
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has stressed the need for a scientific study to know the causes of recent cloud bursts and flash floods in several parts of the state. While presiding over a meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) at Shimla on Monday the CM said, “Natural
CM orders CID probe into wooden logs found after Kullu flash floods
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has ordered an investigation into the reports of wooden logs found floating in flash floods near River Parvati in Kullu district and wood accumulated in Pandoh Dam in Mandi district, after flash floods last week. Handing over the investigation to state criminal investigation department (CID)
Kangana Ranaut blames Jai Ram Thakur for advising against visit to flood affected areas
Mandi Member of Parliament Kagana Ranaut, after facing criticism for not visiting flash flood-ravaged areas of Mandi and Kullu districts after June 30, where the worst devastation occurred, has blamed former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur for allegedly asking her not to visit the region as roads are badly damaged.
IMD issues orange alert of heavy to very heavy rain in several places in next three hours
The Indian Meteorological Department Shimla has issued an orange alert of heavy to very heavy rain with moderate thunderstorm and lightning for several districts of Himachal Pradesh . “Heavy to very heavy rain with moderate thunderstorm/lightning is very likely to occur at isolated places over Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi,