Himachal Pradesh

SC asks states why they not be made liable to compensate people for bad air quality

8:50 pm November 25, 2019

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday asked all the states to explain within six weeks as to why they should not be made liable to pay compensation to persons affected by bad air quality saying it is their bounden duty to provide basic civic amenities, clean air and drinking water to citizens. The apex court […]

Cold wave intensifies in Himachal

7:40 pm November 22, 2019

Shimla: Cold wave conditions intensified in Himachal Pradesh following fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of the hill state, the meteorological department said on Friday. The maximum temperatures decreased by three-four notches in most parts of the state on Friday, Shimla Meteorological Centre Director Manmohan Singh said. There was snowfall at Gondla (6 cm), Keylong […]

Harsh Vardhan reviews preparedness of states for roll out of IMI 2.0 from Dec 2

8:35 pm November 21, 2019

New Delhi: Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday reviewed preparedness of various states for the rollout of the second phase of an intensified vaccination campaign on December 2, with special focus on improving coverage in areas with “low” immunization. The minister reviewed the preparedness of states for rollout of Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0. […]

HP: After fresh snowfall, Shimla, Kufri & Dalhousie reel under sub-zero temperatures

Yellow warning issued for rain, snowfall in Himachal

6:41 pm November 20, 2019

Shimla: Heavy rain and snowfall accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning is likely to occur in eight out of the 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh on Friday, the meteorological department said. A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and snowfall in the eight districts — Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti has been […]

Chennai man killed in paragliding accident in Himachal

10:11 pm November 18, 2019

Shimla: A 27-year-old man from Chennai was killed in a paragliding accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district on Monday, the police said. Arvind B was vacationing in the hill-state with his wife, Priti R, they said. The accident occurred at Dobhi near the popular tourist hotspot of Manali, Kullu superintendent of police Gaurav Singh said, […]