HP government ropes in a French government agency for disaster management
The Himachal Pradesh Government has prepared a disaster risk reduction and preparedness programme involving a French Government agency the Agency Francaise de Developpement (AFD). This programme would start from April 2024 and the state government would be spending Rs 890 crore on the project for five years to equip the
Former Professor of HPU Dr MK Sharma passes away
Former Head and one of the founding members of Master of Business Administration and Commerce department of Himachal Pradesh Professor MK Sharma passed away at his residence in Noida on Tuesday morning. He was not keeping well for some time and died of age related problems. Professor Sharma remained dean
HP Assembly session to be convened from September 18 to 25
The monsoon session of Himachal Pradesh Assembly would be convened from September 18 to 25. Giving this information while interacting with media persons at Shimla on Monday Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said , “The monsoon session of the HP Assembly would be held from September 18 to 25 having
HP government to integrate forest and police check posts
Himachal Pradesh government has decided to integrate police and forest department’s check posts to stop timber smuggling in the state. The decision was taken in a meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Shimla on Sunday. The CM also emphasized the need of installation of advanced technology,
Fifty one villagers rescued by NDRF team in Mandi district, IAF helicopter deliver essential items
A team from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued 51 people stuck in Kholanala panchayat after cloud burst and heavy rain on August 22 and 23rd in Bahli Chowki Subdivision of Mandi district on Friday. Sub Divisional Magistrate Bahli Chowki had received information a cloud burst near Hanogi temple had cut
Four multi storied buildings collapse in Ani , two more bodies recovered in Summer Hill
Four multistoried buildings crumbled like houses of cards in Ani bazaar (in Kullu district) on Thursday morning. Fortunately there was no loss of human life as the buildings were declared unsafe by local administration after cracks had appeared in the buildings. The offices of Kangra Central Cooperative Bank and State
Five die due to heavy rain during past 24 hours in Mandi district
At least five persons have lost lives in Mandi district during the past twenty four hours due to heavy rain, landslides and flash floods while two persons are missing. Several buildings including school buildings have been damaged; two national highways i.e. Chandigarh – Manali and Pathankot – Manali have been
HP Cabinet reduces lease period for new Hydro Power Projects to 40 years
The State Cabinet expressed grief over massive loss of government and private property and paid tributes to people losing lives during the recent flash floods and landslides in the state. The meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu decided to amend Swaran Jayanti Energy Policy by singing new
Fresh spell of heavy to very heavy rain predicted in Himachal from August 22 to 25
Masuam Vigyan Kendra Shimla of The Indian Meteorology Department has predicted a fresh spell of heavy to very heavy rains in many parts of Himachal, beginning tomorrow i. e from August 22 to 25. As per information shared by the center on its official website the possibility of isolated spells
Nerchowk medical college professor and his team unfurl National Flag at 20100 feet on Independence day
Professor Sandeep Kalia, Head of Orthopedics Department, Shri Lal Bahadur Shashtri Medical College Nerchowk and his teammates have added another feather to their hat by unfurling the National Flag on Independence Day at Mount Yunus in Lahaul and Spiti district at the height of 20100 feet. A team led