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Himachal: Vehicular traffic disrupted after bridge collapses on NH 305 in Kullu district
A truck passing over the bridge at the time plunged into the river, leaving the driver with minor injuries, they said.
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 02:11 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Shimla
Himachal: 583 roads blocked, vehicles swept away amid landslides, cloudbursts
No casualty reported; four injured as bus overturns in Mandi; water released from Pandoh, Barot dams; educational institutions, including colleges, closed in Chamba and Manali.
Published on Mar 01, 2025 06:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Artificial lake triggers ‘flash flood’ threat in Manikaran
Flash flood threat looms over the Manikaran valley as an artificially created dam formed in Jeera Nullah in Manikaran valley of Kullu district, blocking the natural flow of water, has put the authorities on alert who as a precautionary measure evacuated people living near Jeera Nullah from Tosh village to Bhuntar.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 05:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
HP: Locals oppose water transfer from Manikaran to Kasol for hot bath facility
New nature park proposed in Kasol faces local opposition over water diversion from Manikaran.
Published on Feb 20, 2025 05:10 PM IST
PTI |
Drug menace among paragliders: Kullu administration to start drug testing
In wake of growing complaints of drug menace among paragliders, Kullu district administration to start drug testing for which testing kits have been procured. This decision was taken during the meeting of technical committee related to paragliding held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Kullu, Torul S Raveesh, on Friday.
Published on Feb 15, 2025 05:26 AM IST
Shailee Dogra, Shimla
Himachal cabinet gives nod to pilot study on cannabis cultivation
₹7 lakh relief announced for houses damaged in Kullu fire incident; establishment of a ropeway between Kullu bus stand and Peej paragliding point has also been approved
Kullu fire: Himachal to give ₹5000 per month for six months to affected families
CM visited Tandi village, where about 100 people from more than 15 families were rendered homeless in the fire. CM assessed the ongoing relief operations and instructed officers to expedite the work on a war footing
Published on Jan 13, 2025 10:47 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Union ministry approved the final alignment of the much-anticipated Jalori Tunnel
With the alignment finalised, now a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared and land acquisition process will be started
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 05:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Video: How cops cleared 1,000 vehicle jam in Himachal Pradesh
Holiday celebrations in Manali and Shimla drew many visitors but resulted in heavy traffic due to snowfall.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 10:22 AM IST
Himachal: Gadkari urged to construct alternate Ghatasni-Kullu road
Public works department minister Vikramaditya Singh also sought construction of ₹19.09-crore 110-meter single-lane steel truss motorable bridge over the Beas river at Pandoh in Mandi district.
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 08:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
3 including driver killed, 11 injured as bus rolled down gorge in Himachal’s Kullu
The deceased have been identified as Dinanath (driver) of Bauri village, of Karsog tehsil, Mandi district, Keshav Ram of Tipper village, Kullu district and Gulshan of Katoli village, Anni tehsil, Kullu district, the officials added
Published on Dec 10, 2024 10:42 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Cut off by road four months after flood fury, Malana to get ropeway for goods’ supply
The district administration officials said the main road, which was destroyed by the cloudbursts on July 31, may take another year to restore. However, it is currently being used by pedestrians
Himachal: Three foreign paragliders rescued in Kullu
The paragliders, identified as Micheal of Australia, Gabriel Greg Collins of New Zealand and Rosie Darewood of the UK, took off from Bir Billing in Kangra district on Thursday
Updated on Oct 26, 2024 07:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Malana village gets electricity after 42 days, still cut off by road
The electricity in remote Malana village in Himachal’s Kullu district was finally restored after 41 days on Wednesday.
Footbridge, makeshift sheds washed away in flashflood after cloudburst in Kullu
“The incident took place in the Tosh area of Manikaran early in the morning. No loss of life was reported,” Kullu deputy commissioner Torul S Raveesh said, adding that a team has been sent to the spot to assess the situation.
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 05:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Himachal: Footbridge, makeshift sheds washed away in flash flood after cloudburst in Kullu
Flash floods in Tosh Nallah, Himachal Pradesh washed away a footbridge and three sheds; no casualties reported. Orange alert issued for heavy rain in 7 districts.
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 01:48 PM IST
Press Trust of India
Man missing after avalanche in Manali
The avalanche occurred on Thursday afternoon at Jagatsukh village in the suburbs of Manali town as the snow on mountains has started to melt during the ongoing dry spell
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Shimla
Kullu Police issues challan after man drives car with doors open in Manali
“Why can’t the RC of this car be blocked permanently?” wrote an individual while reacting to the viral video of the man driving a car with doors open in Manali.
Published on Dec 25, 2023 03:09 PM IST
Tourist arrival amps in Kullu-Manali region, hotels hope for 'fantastic' season
After suffering huge losses due to disasters in monsoon, Himachal Pradesh's Kullu-Manali region sees spike in tourists amid snowfall ahead of winter holidays
Published on Dec 03, 2023 12:58 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Shimla
Russian couple found dead in Manikaran
Although local police are probing the suicide angle in the incident, they have not ruled out murder and possibility of foul play
Published on Nov 17, 2023 10:12 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Japanese tech set to transform trout fish farming in Himachal
Through the use of Japanese tach, fish production is expected to increase fourfold while conserving water and space
Updated on Nov 12, 2023 05:30 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Sukhu releases over ₹9 crore to 324 disaster-hit families for building houses in Kullu
The state government provided the aid under its rehabilitation initiative “Punrvaas” to families whose houses were completely damaged in rain-related disasters during the June 24 to September 30 period, a statement said
Published on Oct 21, 2023 10:22 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Himachal Pradesh gears up to welcome tourists at International Kullu Dussehra
International Kullu Dussehra Festival, which dates back to the 17th century, will be organised from October 24 to October 30, 2023 at Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
Published on Oct 11, 2023 11:45 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi [india]
Amid conflict, Israeli tourists in Himachal quietly return home
An eerie silence hangs over the village overlooking Dharamshala as the few left behind are also readying to return
Published on Oct 09, 2023 10:50 PM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Natural calamities loom over Kullu’s apple trade
Heavy rains have caused repeated closures on the highways and link roads, making it difficult for apple growers to transport their produce
Updated on Aug 27, 2023 11:17 PM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Himachal chief minister reviews relief efforts at Anni
Sukhu directed the administration to provide basic amenities to the people sheltered in the Government Senior Secondary School, Anni
Updated on Aug 26, 2023 12:31 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
8 buildings collapse in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu
At least eight vacant buildings crumbled under a landslide that took down a hillside in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district on Thursday.
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 01:21 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Himachal landslide: 8 buildings turn to dust near Anni bus stand
No casualty reported as buildings near Anni bus stand were evacuated three days ago after cracks developed in them following heavy rain
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 02:59 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Himachal rain: Hundreds of vehicles stranded in Kullu; IMD issues ‘red’ alert
The IMD has issued a red alert of heavy to very heavy rainfall for the next two days in Himachal Pradesh.
Published on Aug 24, 2023 09:51 AM IST
Himachal monsoon: Flash flood in Kullu’s Gadsa valley damages houses, vehicles
Two bridges and stretches of the road swept away, snapping link to several villages; orange alert for two days in state
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 02:25 PM IST
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