The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

05 September 2025, Friday

The Big Picture

Severe monsoon rains have triggered widespread floods and landslides across Himachal, causing a significant death toll.
Major highways are blocked and districts isolated, stranding thousands of people and vehicles.
Authorities have issued high alerts, closed schools, and are conducting large-scale rescue operations.
The Supreme Court has intervened, probing links between the disaster and potential illegal tree felling.
The state faces massive economic losses from extensive damage to infrastructure, including roads and schools.

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Headlines

Kiratpur-Manali highway blocked; 2K vehicles stranded - Tribune India

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert in several parts of Himachal Pradesh - DD News
Rain Batters North India: Landslide Buries 6 In Himachal; Delhi Under Threat Of Rising Yamuna - News18
India Floods LIVE Updates: IMD issues ‘red alert’ in J&K, Himachal, Punjab and Uttarakhand amid rising death toll - The Indian Express
Rain havoc: Kashmir cut off, Yamuna floods threaten Delhi; Himachal, Punjab worst-hit - Deccan Herald
Floods, landslides batter north India: 343 dead in Himachal, Punjab crops hit, Kashmir cut off - Telegraph India
Punjab, Himachal, Jammu reel under flood fury as heavy rains wreak havoc; death toll climbs | Updates - Moneycontrol
Relief camps swamp as Yamuna floods low-lying Delhi areas; landslides hit Himachal, Arunachal - Gulf News
North crumbles in floods: 10 pictures reveal nature’s wrath in Himachal, Punjab, Haryana, J-K - The Times of India
Nature’s Fury: Landslides Hit Himachal, Bihar Raid Uncovers ₹100 Cr Assets, Uttarakhand Flooded - MSN
India rains LIVE: Yamuna crosses danger mark in Delhi; Severe floods claim 37 lives in Punjab, State government confirms - The Hindu
IMD issues nationwide rain alert: Red & orange warnings as torrential rains threaten multiple states; Full - The Economic Times
North India Floods: Punjab, Delhi, Kashmir Worst-Hit As IMD Warns Of More Rains | Punjab Flood - The Indian Express

Downpour continues, Kinnaur district cut off from rest of state - Tribune India
Rain continues to pour misery in Himachal Pradesh; 4 of family among 9 dead - Tribune India

34 health institutions to get CT scan machines: Health Minister Shandil - Tribune India
34 HP hosps to get new CT scan machines - Times of India

Restore water supply: Nurpur residents to Jal Shakti Dept - Tribune India
Water crisis claims young life in Nurpur - Tribune India

Yellow alert issued as heavy rain continues to batter Himachal - Tribune India
Heavy rainfall to continue in Himachal; yellow alert issued for 5 districts - Tribune India
HP DGP directs officers to strengthen preparedness amid heavy rainfall - The Hans India
Heavy rainfall to continue in HP, yellow alert issued for 4 districts; 1,292 roads closed - Tribune India
Heavy rainfall to continue, yellow alert in four districts - Tribune India

Monsoon losses Rs 539.17 cr in Kangra district; 50 lives lost - Tribune India
Shimla district suffered Rs 80 cr loss in monsoon disaster: Himachal education minister Rohit Thakur - Times of India
Shimla dist suffers Rs 80 cr rain losses - Tribune India

Six buried, 1 killed in Kullu landslide - Tribune India

Khali plans wrestling academy in Kangra, seeks govt support - Tribune India

Race against rain: Karsog team rescues pregnant woman - Tribune India

Holiday saves lives as rains bring down school kitchen in Dehra - Tribune India

Cong pays homage: Rajiv Gandhi statue unveiled in Jaisinghpur - Tribune India

Sarkaghat gets connected: Bus service to Chandigarh launched - Tribune India

Pong Dam touches year’s highest level - Tribune India
Pong Dam touches year’s highest level at 1,394.51 feet - Tribune India
4 days on, Pong Dam water levels above danger mark - Tribune India

Mandi, Kullu district administrations pull off a miraculous rescue - Tribune India
Mandi and Kullu administrations pull off miracle rescue operation - Tribune India

Shimla on alert: Five families relocated amid landslide threat - Tribune India
Landslide threatens safety of houses in posh Shimla area - Tribune India

Vaman Dwadashi fair brings Sarahan to life - Tribune India

Bridge of relief turns into bridge of woes at Garkhal - Tribune India

HPU cancels Teacher’s Day celebration amid heavy rains - Tribune India

Mugnial’s nightmare returns - Tribune India

114 stranded Manimahesh pilgrims airlifted; 17 others rescued from Sach Pass - Tribune India

State to adopt Kerala’s palliative care model in all constituencies - Tribune India

Govt evading responsibility amid calamity, alleges Anurag Thakur - Tribune India
Himachal govt running away from responsibilities during disaster: Anurag Singh Thakur - ThePrint

Ludhiana man arrested with 56-gm heroin - Tribune India

743 schools, colleges damaged in rain fury: Education Minister - Tribune India

Massive Landslide Destroys Vehicles in Himachal’s Kullu | Cloudburst Triggers Destruction | N18S - MSN
6 labourers from Ganderbal’s Kangan feared dead in Himachal landslide - Greater Kashmir
LG Sinha expresses grief over death of J-K resident in Himachal landslide - Greater Kashmir
Himachal rains trigger landslide in Kullu: One dead, six feared trapped, schools shut - Deccan Herald
LG Sinha Expresses Grief Over Landslide Incident in Himachal’s Kullu - Rising Kashmir
Himachal rain fury: Landslide in Kullu district leaves one dead - Metro Vaartha
Himachal rain fury: 7 Kashmiris dead, several feared trapped after massive landslide hit Kullu district - India.Com
Seven Kashmiris feared dead in landslide tragedy in Himachal Pradesh - AP7AM
One killed as back-to-back landslides hit Himachal's Kullu, several trapped - India Today
7 Kashmiris feared dead after landslide hits Himachal’s Kullu - Rising Kashmir
7 Kashmiris feared dead after landslide hits Himachal’s Kullu - Greater Kashmir
7 Kashmiris feared dead after landslide hits Himachal’s Kullu - Daily Excelsior
One dead, 5 missing as landslides triggered by heavy rains wreak havoc in Himachal - The New Indian Express
CM Omar Expresses Grief Over Tragic Landslide in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh - Rising Kashmir
Search & rescue op underway after landslide in Himachal's Kullu | NDRF, fire brigade teams on spot | Inshorts - Inshorts
One killed, 5 missing in landslide in Himachal’s Kullu - deshsewak.org
Landslide Alert: One Killed, Rest Injured & Missing In Himachals Kullu - Zee News
Himachal landslide: 1 dead, search on for 5 missing in Kullus Akhara bazaar - Tribune India

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala
Chamba News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala

SC seeks Centre, states’ response on J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand floods; flags illegal tree felling - The Economic Times
SC Issues Notice to Centre on Illegal Tree Felling in Himachal, Uttarakhand, Punjab - The Indian Express
‘Huge number of logs flowing’: SC flags illegal felling of trees after flash floods, seeks Centre, NDMA’s response - The Indian Express
Supreme Court Issues Notice To Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, J&K In Plea Relating To Floods - Rozana Spokesman
Illegal felling of trees likely led to floods, devastation in Himachal, J&K and Punjab, says Supreme Court - The Economic Times
SC Seeks Centre, States’ Response on Tree Felling Linked to Himachal, Uttarakhand Floods - Deccan Chronicle
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea to protect Himalayan States after landslides, floods rock the region - Bar and Bench
Illegal felling of trees: SC on floods & landslides in Uttarakhand, Himachal & Punjab | At least 37 killed in Punjab floods | Inshorts - Inshorts
Floating timber logs: SC issues notice to Centre, Uttarakhand, Himachal, NHAI on illegal tree felling - Tribune India
Videos Of Timber Logs Floating In Himachal Flood Waters Show Illegal Tree Felling Up Hills : Supreme... - Live Law
‘We will be left with no forests’, SC on floods, illegally felled Himalayan trees flowing in swollen rivers - The Hindu
"Illegal Tree Felling In Hills": Supreme Court Notice To Flood-Hit States - NDTV

Chandigarh-Shimla NH blocked due to landslide at Sanwara - MSN

Schools Holiday Live Updates: Schools Closed in Punjab, Chandigarh & Himachal Pradesh Till Sept 7; Delhi-NCR Updates Here - Times Now
Rain Havoc in Himachal: Schools, Colleges Closed Statewide Until September 7 - Telegraph India
School Holiday: Schools Closed In UP, Haryana, Punjab, J&K, Himachal, Chandigarh Due To Rains - News18
8 more fatalities in Himachal; schools, colleges shut till Sept 7 - Times of India
Himachal Govt Shuts Schools, Colleges Till September 7 Amid Heavy Rains - News18
All schools, colleges shut till Sept 7 - Tribune India

Himachal Govt relaxes MGNREGA norms to expedite repair of damaged rural infrastructure: CM Sukhu - ANI News
Himachal govt relaxes MGNREGA norms to accelerate rebuilding of state - theweek.in
Himachal govt relaxes MGNREGA norms to accelerate rebuilding of state - ThePrint
Himachal Government Relaxes MGNREGA Rules for Faster Relief and Rehabilitation - The News Himachal
HP relaxes MGNREGA norms to expedite repair of damaged rural infra - Times of India
MGNREGA norms eased to expedite infra repair: Sukhu - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Monsoon Death Toll Climbs To 355 - Lokmarg
Himachal Pradesh Monsoon: Roads Blocked, Power And Water Supply Disrupted - Zee News
Monsoon havoc in Himachal: 343 dead, including 183 in rain-related incidents and 160 in road accidents --... - Moneycontrol
Himachal Monsoon Havoc: 1,286 Roads, Including Six National Highways, 2,809 Transformers, 1,081 Water Supply Schemes Disrupted - Republic World
Monsoon Disrupts Life in Himachal Pradesh; 5 National Highways, 1,350 Roads Remain Blocked - Newsonair
Fresh rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, over 1,000 roads still blocked - Times of India
Monsoon toll mounts to 500 in Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Punjab, Haryana - The Times of India

Rubina Dilaik Reveals Daughters Are Stuck With Family In Himachal Floods, 'Humesha Chinta Rehti..' - BollywoodShaadis
Rubina Dilaik gets emotional on Himachal floods: 'My daughters and family are also there at our farmhouse' - Mid-day
Rubina Dilaik shares an emotional video as her family struggles amid Himachal floods and landslides,... - Moneycontrol
Rubina Dilaik on Himachal floods, says 'My family, my daughters are also there staying at a farmhouse wit - Times of India

Stranded Kashmiri labourers in Himachal receive urgent help as Sajad Lone raised alarm - Kashmir News Service

JKSA takes up matter with Himachal authorities to expedite return of Kashmiri workers mortal remains - Greater Kashmir

Voice of Himalayan People - HimbuMail

Shimla: Tourists Enjoy Sunset #Gallery - Social News XYZ
Rain lashes Shimla #Gallery - Social News XYZ

College principal 6 more teachers to be felicitated by HP governor on Sep 5 - theweek.in

Himachal Pradesh government launches operation to evacuate devotees stranded during Manimahesh Yatra - ANI News
Himachal govt launches massive rescue operation to evacuate Manimahesh pilgrims - The New Indian Express
Chamba admn steps up efforts to evacuate Manimahesh pilgrims - Tribune India

35 ailing, elderly Manimahesh devotees airlifted in Himachal - deshsewak.org

46 locations identified to set up charging stations for e-buses in HP - Times of India
46 locations identified for expansion of charging stations for electric buses in Himachal - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Green Transport Push: HRTC to Develop e-Bus Charging Stations Across Himachal - The News Himachal

CHEQUES PRESENTED TO CM THAKUR SUKHVINDER SINGH SUKHU TOWARDS CM RELIEF FUND - :: India News Calling ::

Tibetan settlements in Kullu damaged due to rains since July: Report - ThePrint
Tibetan Settlements in Kullu Continuously Affected by Heavy Downpours - Central Tibetan Administration

NIRF Rankings 2025: Himachal Universities Fail to Shine, Shoolini Stands Out - The News Himachal

MoEFCC seeks four weeks' time to review responses of Uttarakhand, Himachal on protection of Himalayas - The New Indian Express

Internet Hits Peak Anxiety As Video Shows Dog Crossing A Surging River In Manali! Here’s How It Ended… - Times Now

Bhakra Dam just a foot below the danger mark, alarm bells ring across Punjab - The Indian Express

Landslide strikes Mugnial Village in Himachal’s Nurpur, leaves 6 families homeless - Tribune India
Shooting stones, landslides claim 6 lives in Himachal - Hindustan Times

Himachal CM asks officials to streamline approvals to encourage investment in tourism sector - ET TravelWorld
Streamline approvals to encourage investment in tourism sector: Himachal CM - Hindustan Times

Medicine purchase twice a year to cut paperwork under consideration: Himachal minister - Press Trust of India

After Disaster Losses, Himachal to Enforce Strict Building Rules; Panchayats to Monitor Illegal Works - The News Himachal

Ex-DGP of Himachal Pradesh cremated with state honours in Bilaspur - Press Trust of India
Ex-DGP Bhandari cremated with full state honours - Tribune India

NGT looks into proposal to declare higher Himalayas Eco-Sensitive Zone - The Indian Express

Landslide destroys 10 houses in Mandi village - Tribune India

Manali cut off from Himachal for 3rd day - Tribune India

Solan reports Rs 46cr rain loss in 24 hours - Tribune India

Shepherds, livestock rescued in Lahaul-Spiti - Tribune India

State to clear tourism projects over Rs 50cr within 30 days: CM - Tribune India

Himachal Temple Collapses, Nashik Dog Cruelty Sparks Outrage, Kota Rail Disrupted - MSN

HP Tech Board offers last chance to diploma students - Tribune India

Devastation in Chamba BJP MP calls for unity in face of natural calamity - Tribune India

HPU teachers urged to upload research on Vidwan Portal - Tribune India

Minister reviews temple development works - Tribune India

Guv to grace Teachers’ Day celebration - Tribune India

Workers’ board chair pushes for more cess - Tribune India

Cracks force closure of Dharampur-Kasauli road - Tribune India

Woman among 3 held with chitta - Tribune India

Mand area battles floods, mafia & mining mayhem - Tribune India

Timely evacuation saves lives as six houses collapse - Tribune India

Doon Valley athletes shine at CBSE cluster meet - Tribune India

In Brief - Tribune India

Agri varsity V-C launches training programme on hydroponics - Tribune India

Bilaspur to host three-day water sports festival from Oct 10 - Tribune India

Jurist who made knowledge his verdict - Tribune India

Network connectivity in state improves as 65% sites restored - Tribune India

Healthcare in crisis Shillai’s plea for doctors amidst 11 vacant posts - Tribune India

Daily wager loses home to rains, battles for survival - Tribune India

Misconduct allegations lead to suspension of HPSEBL official in Lahaul & Spiti - Times of India
Executive Engineer Suspended in Lahaul for Dereliction of Duty - The Newz Radar

Himachal Artery Choked, NHAI Faces Heat - Times of India

Winter In Monsoon! Snow Blankets Himachal Pradesh's Kaza, Pics Surface - MSN

Kullu: Beas River in Spate #Gallery - Social News XYZ

Dalai Lama’s haven battles isolation as routes collapse | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

5 stories you must read today, September 4: From SC taking note of floating logs to plea against Bengal Files and more - The Indian Express

Supreme Court to probe green norms violation in Himalayan region - Times of India

North India gets brief relief, but Haryana and Himachal still drenched - Times of India