The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

19 September 2025, Friday

Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh is grappling with severe monsoon devastation from floods and landslides, resulting in over 400 deaths and financial losses exceeding Rs 5,000 crore.
Rescue and restoration efforts are ongoing, with agencies conducting geological surveys in ravaged areas and rapidly rebuilding critical infrastructure.
Statewide connectivity is severely disrupted, as persistent rains have led to the closure of more than 600 roads, including national highways.
The state government is strengthening its healthcare system by initiating the recruitment of 200 doctors and 400 nurses.
To aid economic recovery, a new tourism startup scheme has been approved, offering interest subsidies for homestays.
MP Kangana Ranaut faced protests and criticism from locals for a delayed visit to the flood-affected areas of Manali.
Subsidence and sinking land have been reported in villages in Kangra and Palampur, leading to the evacuation of residents by the Army.

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Headlines

Incessant rain in Baddi, Nalagarh inundates roads, damages houses - Tribune India

Schoolchildren brave swollen Beas in mand region - Tribune India
Schoolgirls rescued from swollen rivulet near Dharamsala - Tribune India

70 cadets from 3 states embark on 10-day sailing adventure - Tribune India

Army evacuates residents from subsidence-hit Palampur village - Tribune India
Kangra in peril: Villages sink, families flee - Tribune India

2 nabbed with 40 gm ‘chitta’ - Tribune India

Himachal Governor: Fairs Are Backbone of Rural Economy

Fairs, fests backbone of rural economy: Himachal Governor - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh governor Shiv Pratap Shukla says fairs & festivals are backbone of rural economy - The Times of India
Fairs, festivals are backbone of rural economy: Himachal Guv at Sair Fair in Bilaspur - Press Trust of India
Fairs, festivals are backbone of rural economy: Himachal Guv at Sair Fair in Bilaspur | Latest News India - Hindustan Times

Ruins to roads: BRO rebuilds Pangi valley bridge in 3 days - Tribune India

Workshop highlights power of radio - Tribune India

Geological survey begins in landslide-ravaged Kullu area - Tribune India
GSI team begins post-disaster assessment in Kullu after landslides - The Times of India

Shimla MC to collect garbage from bins installed in vehicles - Tribune India

430 women benefit from free health camp - Tribune India

Seabuckthorn: Hardy shrub with a soft touch for environment, economy - Tribune India

Revenue Lok Adalats bringing justice to people’s doorstep: Negi - Tribune India

Crops destroyed, roads blocked: Darang ex-MLA highlights devastation - Tribune India

Process to recruit 200 doctors, 400 nurses underway: Himachal Health Minister - Tribune India, Tribune India

Shanta Kumar’s autobiography released in Punjabi: A testament to truth, integrity - Tribune India

Himachal Dy Speaker reviews construction of CHC building at Nohradhar - Tribune India

Pachhad MLA advocates women’s empowerment at Tirupati conference - Tribune India

3 weeks on, Thural village road still unusable, residents protest - Tribune India

Himachal Counts Costs of Deadly Monsoon Floods

Dharampur floods cause Rs 4.6 crore loss to HPSEB, HRTC loses 20 buses - Tribune India, Tribune India
BJP playing politics when Himachal grappling with monsoon disaster: CM’s media advisor - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh rain fury: Over 400 dead since monsoon onset; over 3,000 houses completely destroyed - Times of India

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Himachal Monsoon death toll rises to 419, with 237 rain-related, 182 road accident fatalities recorded - The News Mill
Himachal flash floods: 2 people still missing as rescue teams continue relief work under Op Hausal - ThePrint
Himachal lost 417 lives, suffered Rs 4,582-crore losses in rain disaster - Tribune India
Flash flood in Dharampur: 2 persons still missing, rescue ops underway - Times of India
Video | Mandi Hit Hard as Monsoon Wreaks Havoc Across Himachal; Death Toll at 417 - NDTV

Disrupted water schemes in Dharampur being restored on war footing: Agnihotri - Tribune India

Chamba rain losses Rs 750 crore, Speaker seeks Central aid - Tribune India
Rs 1,500 crore relief inadequate, state requires much more: Chauhan - Tribune India

HC stays collection of toll at Sanwara barrier till October 30 - Tribune India
HC orders suspension of toll collection at Sanwara Plaza - Tribune India

FIR registration cannot be ground for denial of parole - Tribune India

Kangana Ranaut Faces Backlash During Flood Visit

I, too, hit by disaster, my restaurant makes just Rs 50 a day, says Kangana - Tribune India
‘Mera dard bhi…’: Amid Himachal flood fury, Kangana Ranaut laments that her cafe ‘made only ₹50’ in a day - Mint
Kangna Ranaut faces ‘Go Back’ slogans in disaster-hit Manali - The Statesman

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My restaurant earned just Rs 50 during flood: Kangana Ranaut to Himachal people - India Today
My restaurant made only Rs 50: Kangana Ranaut to flood victims in Himachal amid 'Go Back' slogans - India TV News
Actor-Mandi MP faces 'Go back Kangana you are late' slogan in Himachal's rain-affected area - theweek.in
Himachal Pradesh: Kangana Ranaut faces protests during visit to flood-hit Manali - The New Indian Express
Kangana Ranaut Faces Protests in Rain-Hit Manali: Locals Chant 'Go Back, You Are Late' - Deccan Herald
'I'm human too, my cafe earned Rs 50 yesterday...': Kangana Ranaut to victims of floods in Himachal... - Moneycontrol
Bollywood actor faces ‘Go back Kangana, you are late’ slogan in Himachal’s rain-affected area - The Indian Express
'My Restaurant Made Rs 50 Sale... Understand My Pain': Kangana Ranaut To Manali Flood Victims - News18
Bollywood actor faces 'Go back Kangana, you are late' slogan in Himachal's rain-affected area - Press Trust of India
'My cafe made only ₹50 yesterday': Kangana Ranaut's ordeal to Mandi flood victims - Hindustan Times
Kangana Ranaut faces angry crowd in rain-hit Manali, locals say you are late - Tribune India
Kangana Faces ‘Go Back’ Slogans In Manali Tells Locals ‘Don’t Attack Me, My Restaurant Made Only Rs 50’: WATCH - ABP Live English
"Restaurant Made ₹50, Understand My Pain": Kangana Ranaut To Flood Victims - NDTV

Crops destroyed, Lahaul-Spiti farmers request government to waive agriculture loans - Tribune India

Disaster management to be taught in ITIs, other institutes, says minister - Tribune India

Govt must ensure building norms are strictly enforced, vertical construction is restricted - Tribune India

Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Road Closures in Himachal

606 roads closed; rain to continue till September 24 - Tribune India
Rain lashes Himachal 2 national highways among 606 roads closed - theweek.in
Himachal MeT issues yellow warning for heavy rain 566 roads closed - theweek.in

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Over 550 roads still blocked in Himachal; orange alert for 6 districts today - Tribune India
519 roads still blocked; expect rain till September 23 - Tribune India

JSW Neo buys Statkraft hydro power unit in Himachal for ₹ 1,727 cr - The Economic Times

Youth must balance devp with green future: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The Times of India
Himachal CM encourages youths to actively take part in movement to preserve forests - ThePrint, Press Trust of India

LoP slams HP govt claims evidence in Vimal Negi case tampered at police station - theweek.in
LoP slams HP govt, claims evidence in Vimal Negi case tampered at police station | Latest News India - Hindustan Times

Tibetan parliament in-exile appoints two additional election commissioners to start general election process from October 2025 - Tribune India

Four injured in ABVP-SFI’s violent clash in HPU, cross FIRs filed - The Indian Express

NSG team returns after inspecting security arrangements at Jakhu Hanuman Temple, other sensitive places in Shimla - The Indian Express
Enhance security at Jakhu temple, National Security Guard team asks Shimla administration - Tribune India

Man booked for posting defamatory content against Congress MLA on social media - Tribune India

Himachal Strengthens Disaster Preparedness and Response

SDRF to be strengthened to mitigate impact of disasters Himachal CS - theweek.in
SDRF to be strengthened to mitigate impact of disasters: Himachal CS | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
Himachal Plans AI-Powered Early Warning and Relief Allocation Systems - The News Himachal
SDRF to be strengthened to mitigate impact of disasters: Himachal CS - Press Trust of India

Aid and Relief Efforts for Flood-Hit Kullu

Himachal Activist pledges Rs 50 lakh for flood-hit Kullu after Rs 1.25 cr donation to Mandi - theweek.in
Himachal: Activist pledges ₹50 lakh for flood-hit Kullu after ₹1.25 cr donation to Mandi | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
Himachal: Activist pledges Rs 50 lakh for flood-hit Kullu after Rs 1.25 cr donation to Mandi - Press Trust of India
Rebuilding hope: HVT Foundation adopts two flood-hit Kullu villages - Tribune India

From Mandi to Dehradun, a trail of Himalayan monsoon tragedies in pics - Moneycontrol

Himachal Pradesh Launches Schemes to Boost Tourism

To boost tourism, Himachal government offers 3‑5% interest subsidy for homestays - Tribune India
Himachal govt offers interest subsidy for homestays, approves CM Tourism startup scheme - The Statesman
Himachal govt to provide relief on loans taken for establishing, upgrading homestays to boost tourism - The New Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Himachal State Consumer Commission: Air India told to pay Rs 52,500 for deficiency in service as Subramanian Swamy missed flight to Shimla in 2019 - The Indian Express

Expedite setting up of NDRF headquarters at Mandi, regional centres at Nalagarh, Rampur: CS to officers - The Indian Express

Shimla MC likely to have more wards before elections - Tribune India

Court Cannot Shy Away From Duty To Decide Case On Merits Until Formal Dismissal Order Is Passed: HP High... - Live Law

HPU’s Mahesh Sharma in NDMA expert committee for Uttarakhand | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Weather And Roadblocks Create A Market Crisis For Himachal Apples - ETV Bharat
Pests & diseases on rise: Kangra’s fruit growers battle monsoon woes - Tribune India

Mere Usage Of Term “High Speed” By Witness Is Insufficient To Establish Rash Or Negligent Driving: HP... - Live Law

Chandigarh: Four-year jail for Kangra man who sexually assaulted 8-year-old girl | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal CM Sukhu Reviews Monsoon Devastation; Directs Swift Relief And Restoration Measures - Zee News
Sukhu directs swift relief & restoration measures for disaster-affected areas - Times of India

Delay in building CUHP Dharamsala’s north campus: HC slaps ₹25k fine on HP for delay in filing reply | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
HP govt fined Rs 25k over no reply on Central University matter - Times of India
HC Raps State Over CU Delay, Slaps ₹25,000 Cost for Apathy - The Newz Radar

Pong Dam water level rises above danger mark, moderate rainfall to continue in HP - Hindustan Times
Pong Dam level 5 feet above danger mark - Tribune India

Govt mulling changes in selection criteria for state teachers’ award - Tribune India

Former CM Virbhadra’s statue to be unveiled in Shimla on Oct 13 - Tribune India

Restoring landslide-hit Shimla area a challenge for PWD, civic body - Tribune India
Menace of stray dogs: Shimla locals seek concrete action - Tribune India

Hurdles in exchange of Army land delay key parking project in Solan - Tribune India

Carnations bring blooming prosperity - Tribune India

Irate Kotla traders protest against private buses skipping town route - Tribune India

2 arrested for attempting arson at liquor shop - Tribune India

APG varsity law students visit Lok Adalat in Shimla - Tribune India

Fencing star from Pangi valley to represent India at Asia Cup - Tribune India

HPNLU organises awareness programme for women staff - Tribune India

8 lakh Himachal women to get free health check-up - Tribune India

Rain cuts the cord: Pangi’s lifeline bus still off the road - Tribune India

ATM tricksters from Haryana held for cheating apple grower - Tribune India

Interstate heroin network busted - Tribune India

Chamba embraces cleanliness as a moral responsibility - Tribune India

Ghinni Ghad’s paradox: 40 km from Chandigarh, region faces infra crisis - Tribune India

India’s success also contributes to global growth: Dalai Lama - Tribune India

1,125 educational institutions damaged - Tribune India

Private parties to operate, maintain 27 eco-tourism sites - Tribune India

Jai Ram lauds PM Modi for ‘unprecedented development’ - Tribune India

Centre has provided Rs 10,000-crore aid to Himachal, claims Kangana - Tribune India