Himachal Pradesh Archives - National Times

07 Aug

Weather Update: Rain in Himachal Raises Flood Concerns in Punjab, Heavy Rain Expected on August 12

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAlert, Heavy rain, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab weather, Top news

National Times Bureau :- While the ongoing heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has triggered flood-like conditions in parts of Punjab, the Meteorological Department has issued a clear update for the state. For now, there is no rain alert for Punjab. According to the latest forecast, the weather is expected to remain normal for the next five days. However, on August 12, heavy rainfall is likely, and an official alert has been issued for that day. Meanwhile, the Water Resources Department has released about 23,300 cusecs of water from Pong Dam at 5 PM on Wednesday. By Thursday morning, the volume…

05 Aug

Himachal Rain Tragedy: Four Dead; Fresh Heavy Rain Alert for Himachal and Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingHimachal Pradesh, Punjab

Shimla/Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Monsoon fury continues to grip the hill state of Himachal Pradesh, claiming four lives in a rain-related accident. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued fresh warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall for parts of Himachal and Punjab over the next two days. An orange alert has been declared for Una, Bilaspur, Kangra, and Sirmaur districts of Himachal Pradesh for August 5, signaling the risk of intense rain, landslides, and traffic disruptions. Yellow alerts have also been issued for Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, and Solan districts, where moderate to heavy showers are expected. In Punjab, while several areas…

24 Jul

Five Dead, Several Injured as HRTC Bus Falls Off Road in Sarkaghat’s Tarangala Area

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal Pradesh, Mandi

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh (National Times): A devastating road accident in the Tarangala region of Sarkaghat subdivision, Mandi district, has claimed the lives of five people, including three women and two men, after an HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) bus veered off the road and plunged into nearby fields near Maseran village. The bus, carrying approximately 20 to 25 passengers, was reportedly navigating a sharp turn when it lost control and fell into a gorge. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation, but early reports suggest that poor road conditions or mechanical failure may have contributed to the…

06 Jul

Cloudburst Havoc in Himachal: 5 Bridges Washed Away; 75 Dead Since June 20; Tragedy Strikes Jharkhand Coal Mine, 4 Killed

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal Pradesh, Jharkhand

Chamba/Mandi/Ranchi (National Times): Monsoon fury continues to batter parts of India, with Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar witnessing devastating weather-related incidents over the weekend. Himachal Pradesh: Cloudbursts Wreak Havoc, 5 Bridges Swept Away In Himachal Pradesh, cloudbursts in the Chamba and Mandi districts triggered large-scale destruction early Saturday. Five bridges, including a motor bridge and three pedestrian footbridges in Mandi's Chauhar Valley, and another bridge over the Kanghela drain in Chamba, were swept away by gushing waters. Since the monsoon hit the hill state on June 20, 75 people have died, and 288 have been injured in incidents…

01 Jul

Himachal Minister Anirudh Singh Booked for Alleged Assault on NHAI Official in Shimla

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAnirudh Singh, assault case, Bhattakufar, FIR, Himachal Pradesh, NHAI

Shimla, July 1, 2025 — Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh has been booked for allegedly assaulting and verbally abusing a senior official of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) during an inspection in Shimla district.The FIR stems from a complaint lodged by Achal Jindal, Manager (Technical) at NHAI, who claims that Singh physically assaulted and abused him during a site visit on June 30 in the Bhattakufar area. The inspection was linked to the recent collapse of a five-storey building in the vicinity, which has raised safety and infrastructure concerns.According to the complaint, the…

30 Jun

Relentless Monsoon Rains Wreak Havoc in Himachal Pradesh; 129 Roads Blocked, 39 Dead

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal Pradesh

Shimla (National Times): Continuous monsoon rainfall has brought life to a standstill in Himachal Pradesh, with widespread disruptions, road blockages, and a rising death toll. As per official reports, 39 people have lost their lives, while 4 remain missing in various rain-related incidents across the state. The state has been grappling with landslides and flash floods triggered by incessant downpours. The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) confirmed that 129 roads have been closed to vehicular traffic due to landslides and debris, severely impacting connectivity in multiple districts. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for…

29 Jun

Six Bodies Recovered as Rains Trigger Havoc in Himachal Pradesh; Restoration Efforts Underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDharamshala, flash floods, Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi, Landslides

Shimla, June 29, 2025 — Torrential rains over the past 24 hours have unleashed widespread destruction across Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides, flash floods, and significant damage to infrastructure in multiple districts.Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi said road connectivity, power lines, and water supply systems have been severely impacted, particularly in Shimla, Kangra, Sirmaur, and parts of Kullu district.“In Dharamshala, at a power project site, nine individuals were caught in flash floods. Eight were swept away, and only one survived. So far, six bodies have been recovered, including one unidentified today,” Negi said, adding that one person remains missing…

29 Jun

Bikram Majithia to Be Taken to Multiple Sites in Drug Money Laundering Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBikram Majithia, drug money laundering, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab

Chandigarh, June 29, 2025 — In a significant escalation of the probe into alleged drug money laundering, enforcement agencies are set to escort senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia to multiple locations across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on Monday for verification linked to the ongoing investigation.Sources said the probe has gained momentum following fresh statements from several key witnesses, which have led authorities to identify new sites requiring physical verification to substantiate evidence gathered so far.Officials confirmed Majithia will be taken to various locations to cross-check details connected to financial transactions and logistical networks suspected of being…

11 Jun

Nangal MC Passes Resolution to Impose Entry Tax on Himachal Vehicles in Tit-for-Tat Move

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingHimachal Pradesh, Nangal, Punjab

Nangal (National Times): In a significant development likely to escalate inter-state tensions, the Nangal Municipal Council (MC) has approved a resolution to levy an entry tax on vehicles bearing Himachal Pradesh (HP) registration numbers. The decision, passed unanimously by the 16 MC members present during a House meeting on Monday evening, is being seen as a retaliatory measure against a similar tax imposed by the Himachal Pradesh government. The proposal was introduced by MC member Paramjit Singh Pamma, who described the move as a “reciprocal tax” aimed at countering the charges being levied on Nangal residents entering Himachal for work,…

23 Mar

Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Promotes Brotherhood During Meeting with Himachal Students

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessGiani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, Sri Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar (National Times): The Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, recently welcomed a delegation of students and teachers from Government College Badsar, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, at the Akal Takht Secretariat. During their interaction, the Jathedar emphasized the significance of unity, harmony, and fostering inter-state brotherhood. The visiting group shared that prior to their visit, some individuals had cautioned them about potential safety concerns in Punjab. However, upon arrival, they felt nothing but warmth and hospitality, experiencing the welcoming spirit of the land of the Gurus. During the discussion, the delegation also mentioned plans to establish a…