IMD issues high monsoon alert for 22 states; flash flood warning in Uttarakhand and Himachal
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert across a major portion of the country due to an intensely active southwest monsoon. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for northern, eastern, and northeastern states until July 16, with flash flood warnings issued for multiple vulnerable districts.
Heavy Rain Alert for Shimla, Mandi, Kangra, and Sirmaur; IMD Issues Advisory
The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in four districts of Himachal Pradesh today. With the active monsoon causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the state, authorities have urged residents and tourists to avoid water bodies and vulnerable areas.
“Held the Gun to Her Head…”: Sole Eyewitness Reveals Chilling Details of Shimla School Director’s Broad Daylight Murder
A 24-hour police hunt has yielded no breakthroughs after Manisha Mittal, director of Saraswati Paradise International School, was shot dead by two masked men outside the school gate in Shimla. Amid growing law and order concerns, eyewitnesses revealed the execution-style killing, while family property disputes come under scrutiny.
Himachal Pradesh: Drone Postal Service Launched in Mandi to Connect Remote Hill Areas
The Department of Posts has launched a pilot drone delivery service in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, reducing transit times for mail, medicines, and parcels from a full day to just 6 to 7 minutes. The eco-friendly initiative targets 10 remote locations in the region.
Himachal Pradesh Farmers Find Sweet Success with High-Yield Blueberry Cultivation Trial
A pilot project by the horticulture department in Solan has proven highly successful, paving the way for crop diversification in Himachal Pradesh. Local farmers are fetching up to Rs 1,000 per kilogram in the market, prompting plans to expand cultivation across 10 hectares in the district.
Himachal Tourism Surges as Uttarakhand Boycott Calls Prompt Tourist Diversion
A massive influx of tourists is being witnessed across major Himachal Pradesh destinations, driven by extreme summer heat in the plains and ongoing controversies surrounding tourism in neighboring Uttarakhand. Hotel bookings are soaring as social media boycott campaigns prompt travelers to shift their preferences.
Property dispute main motive behind Sanjauli school director’s murder, says Himachal Police
A long-standing property dispute between a brother and sister has emerged as the primary motive behind the murder of Meenakshi Mittal, director of Saraswati Paradise International School in Sanjauli. Mittal was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the school gate on Saturday evening. Police have launched an investigation.
Sewage Leak From Industrial Area Suspected in Mandi Fish Deaths; Pollution Board Issues Notice
The Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board has issued a show-cause notice to the Mandi District Industries Centre following large-scale fish mortality in the Ratti stream. A joint inspection revealed that a damaged pipeline was discharging untreated sewage from a nearby industrial area directly into the water body.
Himachal Entry Tax: Protesters Set June 15 Deadline, Threaten to Intensify Stir Along Punjab Border
The ongoing agitation against Himachal Pradesh's vehicle entry tax is set to intensify. Protesters, including Nihang Sikhs and the Sangarsh Morcha, have given a 10-day ultimatum to the Punjab and Himachal governments. A crucial meeting on June 15 will decide the future course of action, including potential border blockades.
Shimla Traffic Crisis: Tourist Surge Chokes Key Entry Points as 12 Lakh Vehicles Inundate Town
A massive influx of tourists has brought Shimla to a standstill, with over 12 lakh vehicles entering the hill station over the past one and a half months. The heavy inflow has choked major entry points, prompting police to deploy extra personnel, create five management sectors, and divert traffic.
