Himachal Pradesh
State in northwestern India
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Himachal Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the thirteen mountain states and is characterised by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive river systems. Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost state of India and shares borders with the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to the north, and the states of Punjab to the west, Haryana to the southwest, Uttarakhand to the southeast and a very narrow border with Uttar Pradesh to the south. The state also shares an international border to the east with the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. Himachal Pradesh is also known as Dev Bhoomi, meaning 'Land of Gods' and Veer Bhoomi which means 'Land of the Brave'.
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Baby orphaned in HP floods now 'child of state'Ten-month-old Nikita, orphaned by flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district that claimed her parents and grandmother, has been declared a "child of the state." The government has pledged full..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Himachal Pradesh: 5 dead, several injured as HRTC bus falls into gorge in SarkaghatPreliminary information indicated that the bus was carrying approximately 20-25 passengers at the time of the mishap. Rescue and relief operations are being conducted by the police and local..DNA - Published | |
Himachal Pradesh: At least 5 killed, 20 injured after bus falls into gorge in Mandi, here's what we know so farAt least five people, including three women and two men, were killed after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus plunged into a gorge near the Maseran area of Sarkaghat, around 60 kilometres..DNA - Published | |
Himachal Pradesh monsoon havoc: Death toll rises to 135, most casualties in Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, ChambaThe cumulative death toll has reached 135, of which 76 are due to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, and electrocution, while 59 deaths have occurred in road..DNA - Published | |
Set up multi-sectoral team for natural disasters, says Amit ShahAmit Shah directed the formation of a multi-sectoral central team. This is to mitigate losses from natural disasters. The team includes experts from various institutions. This follows a review of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
2 brothers, 1 bride: Hatti youth revive polyandry in HPIn Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, a woman, Sunita Chauhan, married two brothers, Pradeep and Kapil Negi, in a public ceremony, celebrating the Hatti tribe's polyandry tradition. The wedding, a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress cheating youth with ‘job trainee’ scheme, says Himachal BJP chief; claims only politically connected getting hiredIndiaTimes - Published | |
'We are proud of it': Two Himachal brothers marry same woman in tribal polyandry tradition; videos go viralIn Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, two brothers from the Hatti tribe married the same woman, Sunita Chauhan, reviving the traditional practice of polyandry known as "Jodidara." The three-day..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Testing driving skills? Bizarre video shows electricity poles erected in the middle of road in Himachal Pradesh - watchIndiaTimes - Published | |
Paragliding from unapproved site in Himachal kills Gujarat touristA 25-year-old tourist from Gujarat tragically died in a paragliding accident near Dharamshala after his tandem paraglider crashed during take-off from an unapproved site. The incident, which occurred..IndiaTimes - Published | Himachal Pradesh: Orphaned in flash flood, 11-month-old gets world as cradleFollowing a devastating cloudburst in Mandi district, 11-month-old Nikita was orphaned after her parents and grandmother were swept away. The community rallied around her, offering immense support and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Monsoon wrecks Himachal: 92 lives claimed; Rs 751.78 crore worth infrastructure damagedHeavy rains and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh have resulted in 92 deaths and widespread destruction between June 20 and July 11. Mandi district is the most affected, with significant damage to homes,..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Had to come out alive': Himachal woman survives 5 hours under landslide debrisIn Himachal's Mandi district, Tuneja Thakur, a 20-year-old woman, displayed incredible resilience after being buried in a landslide. For five hours, she clawed through mud and debris, creating a..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Texas closer to his heart': Congress's swipe at PM Modi for silence over Mandi disaster; asks 'are Indian lives cheaper?'Congress has launched a strong critique against PM Modi, questioning his silence on the devastating floods in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, where numerous lives have been lost. This criticism arose after..IndiaTimes - Published | 4 killed as taxi plunges near Rohtang; flash floods ravage Himachal PradeshA tragic taxi accident near Rohtang Pass claimed four lives due to foggy conditions, while flash floods in Chamba and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh have caused widespread devastation, raising the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Himachal floods: Congress targets Kangana over ‘don’t have any cabinet’ remark, calls it ‘insensitive’BJP MP Kangana Ranaut faced criticism from the Congress party for her perceived insensitive remarks during a visit to flood-affected areas in her Mandi constituency. The Congress shared a video where..IndiaTimes - Published | Mandi floods: Kangana hits out at Himachal govt over disaster handling; claims Congress won’t return to power for 20 yearsKangana Ranaut, BJP MP, visited her flood-stricken constituency of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, and criticized the Congress party's relief efforts. She highlighted the extensive damage, including..IndiaTimes - Published |
Mandi cloudburst: Family dead or missing; 10 month old baby might be the lone survivorIn a tragic turn of events, a cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district has left a ten-month-old baby, Neetika, as the sole survivor of her family. Her father died trying to divert floodwater,..IndiaTimes - Published | NIA: No Dalai Lama or Khalistani link in Himachal raid; 2 held in 'Donkey Route' human trafficking caseThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) refuted media reports linking its McLeodganj search to the Dalai Lama's security or Khalistani terror financing. The operation was part of an ongoing..IndiaTimes - Published |
'He advised me to wait': Kangana's clarification on absence from flood-hit Mandi after Jairam Thakur's 'those not concerned' jibeA BJP feud surfaces in flood-hit Himachal Pradesh as MP Kangana Ranaut claims Jairam Thakur advised her to delay visiting Mandi due to connectivity issues, contradicting his earlier criticism of her..IndiaTimes - Published | Himachal Pradesh: 69 dead, dozens missing in two weeks as heavy rains wreak havoc; damages of Rs 700 crore reportedAt least 69 people have lost their lives, dozens are missing, and over 100 have suffered injuries as flash floods and landslides triggered by days of incessant and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc across..DNA - Published |
Video: Landslide hits Shimla's Lindi Dhar village; monsoon mayhem continues across Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh is grappling with relentless monsoon rains, triggering a landslide in Lindi Dhar village, Shimla. The state has reported at least 51 deaths since June 20 due to floods, landslides, and..IndiaTimes - Published | Who is Achal Jindal? NHAI officer allegedly assaulted by Himachal Minister following Shimla building collapseJindal is recognised as one of the country's dedicated officers, having earned his position through hard work and perseverance.DNA - Published |
Uttarakhand floods: Alaknanda River overflows, 15-foot Shiva statue submerges in Rudraprayag – watchUttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are reeling under monsoon fury, triggering floods and landslides. Rudraprayag faces a flood-like situation as the Alaknanda River surges, submerging areas. A cloudburst..IndiaTimes - Published | Himachal havoc: 10 dead, 34 feared missing as rain batters several parts of state; relief efforts onHimachal Pradesh is grappling with severe monsoon-related disasters as ten people have died and 34 are missing due to cloudbursts and flash floods in Mandi district. The region has become the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Himachal minister booked for assaulting 2 NHAI engineers, Gadkari seeks fixing responsibility for inactionIndiaTimes - Published | Hills in havoc: Buildings crumble, roads blocked in Himachal Pradesh; Uttarakhand on high alertIndia is bracing for above-normal rainfall in July, with the IMD warning of potential floods in Uttarakhand and Haryana. Central and northern regions are expected to receive heavy showers, while the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Himachal Pradesh: 3 dead in road accident in Shimla amid heavy rains across the state, here's all you need to knowHeavy rainfall has caused significant damage across several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with incidents of landslides, waterlogging, and disrupted connectivity being reported from multiple districts.DNA - Published | Watch: 5-storey building collapses in Shimla; no casualties reportedA five-storey building in Shimla's Mathu Colony, near Chamyana Super Specialty Hospital, collapsed due to incessant rain. Videos circulating on social media captured the rapid collapse of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
HP landslides, flash floods block highways and heritage tracksHeavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh triggered landslides and flash floods, disrupting transportation and claiming lives. The Chandigarh-Shimla highway and Kalka-Shimla railway line were blocked, with..IndiaTimes - Published | Monsoon arrives early: Rains reach Delhi, envelop India 9 days in advance; fastest coverage since 2020The monsoon arrived in Delhi on June 29, 2025, a day earlier than expected, and covered the entire country nine days ahead of schedule. This is the fastest monsoon coverage since 2020. An orange alert..IndiaTimes - Published |
40 accounts, 60 booze bottles seized from Himachal Pradesh drug controllerIndiaTimes - Published | Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh leave 2 dead, up to 20 missingIndiaTimes - Published |
Himachal Pradesh: 2 dead, 20 feared swept away as cloudburst triggers flash floodsTwo persons died while about 20 were feared swept away as cloudburst, flash floods and heavy rain wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. Two bodies were recovered from the Manuni Khad in..DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | ED raids Himachal Pradesh assistance drug controller for bribery, extortionIndiaTimes - Published |
Heavy rainfall alerts in several northwest states as monsoon advancesThe India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for extremely heavy rainfall across several states in the coming week. Northwest India is expected to receive significant rainfall..IndiaTimes - Published | Census 2027 to start with Ladakh, J-K in 2026; know the process, information collected, its useThe Union Home Ministry on Monday issued the official notification for conducting the population census in the country. The Census, which will also include humongous data collection, including the..DNA - Published |
2 tourists die in Kullu tree fall; 5 killed as pickup falls into gorgeIn a tragic incident in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, a mother and daughter from Ludhiana lost their lives when a Deodar tree fell on them near Kasol. Adding to the sorrow, five individuals from Punjab died..IndiaTimes - Published | Alarm ringing in Himalayas: Environment minister Bhupender YadavUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed the ecological vulnerability of the Himalayas due to accelerated glacier melt, emphasizing the threat to water security. A study reveals the rapid..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sound of sirens: Nationwide drill tests war readiness todayIndia is set to conduct a large-scale civil defence exercise, "Operation Abhyaas," across multiple states, prompted by heightened Indo-Pak tensions following a terrorist attack. Border states like J&K,..IndiaTimes - Published | Rushing to the hills to evade Delhi heat? Temp in Himachal already crossing 40°CHimachal Pradesh, known for its snowy mountains, is experiencing an unusual heat wave, prompting a heat wave alert for several districts. Una recorded a high of 41.6°C, with similar conditions..IndiaTimes - Published |
Wrong facts or 'pure sarcasm'? Jharkhand mantri stirs a rowJharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu faced criticism for demanding Himachal Pradesh CM's resignation following the Pahalgam terror attack. Sonu claimed his remark was sarcastic, intended to highlight..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi hails Sankaran Nair who dared British after Jallianwala massacreNarendra Modi praised Kerala's Sankaran Nair for his fight against British rule. This was after the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh tragedy. Modi wants people in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal to know Nair's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Why Kangana Ranaut received Rs 1 lakh electricity bill for her Manali residence? Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh alleges, 'Mohtarma badi shararat karti hai...'Ms Ranaut, the BJP Lok Sabha MP from Mandi, during a public meeting in her constituency recently, criticised the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh over the "inflated electricity bills", a video..DNA - Published | Kangana Ranaut launches scathing attack on Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government for Rs 1 lakh electricity bill: 'Main toh kahungi yeh bhediya hi hai'Launching a scathing attack on the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, Kangana Ranaut alleged that she received an excessive electricity bill of Rs 1 lakh for her Manali home, where she does not..DNA - Published |
'Raja babu' still to digest Lok Sabha poll defeat: Kangana Ranaut takes jab at Congress' Vikramaditya SinghActor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh for not accepting his defeat in the Lok Sabha polls. Ranaut also accused Singh's mother Pratibha Singh of failing..IndiaTimes - Published | Starting this summer, five more Vistadome toy trains to run on Kalka-Shimla routeStarting this summer, five new toy trains with Vistadome coaches will operate from Kalka to Shimla, enhancing the travel experience with large glass windows and roofs. The plan aims to meet the growing..IndiaTimes - Published |
