Himachal govt identified 11 sites for developing eco-tourism
Shimla, October 17 (Press Ki Taquat) The Himachal Pradesh government has identified 11 sites for developing and promoting ecotourism in the state, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said. Presiding over a meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Eco-Tourism Society here on Monday evening, he said every eco-tourism destination will be developed in an area of one […]
Rain, snow bring down temperatures in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, October 16(Press Ki Taquat) Widespread rains in Himachal Pradesh and snowfall in the upper reaches of the state led to a sharp fall in temperatures as the weather department issued a “yellow alert”, warning of heavy rains and thunderstorms on Monday. According to the India Meteorological Department, the western disturbance would continue to impact […]
Hydropower projects fuelling disasters in Himalayas: Expert
New Delhi, October 13(Press Ki Taquat) Violations of norms during the construction of hydropower projects in the fragile Himalayan region are fuelling disasters in the hilly states, environment experts and activists have warned. A glacial lake outburst flood in Lhonak Lake in Sikkim last week resulted in severe damage in Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong, and Namchi […]
death toll in Shimla temple disaster reaches 14
Shimla, August 17(Press Ki Taquat) Rescuers on Thursday retrieved a body when it resumed search operations on the fourth day in the Himachal Pradesh capital where a massive landslide washed away a Hindu temple. With this, the death toll rose to 14. Pawan Sharma, 60, who owns a shop in the Summer Hill market, his […]
CM Sukhu seeks Rs 2,000 crore interim relief from Centre as Himachal deals with aftermath of heavy rains
Shimla, July 15 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has sought Rs 2,000 crore from the Centre as interim aid and said the relief manual will be changed to enhance compensation to flood victims in the state. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the past week triggered landslides and flash floods, blocked roads and […]