Himachal Pradesh
Coverage of Himachal Pradesh in the Nexus archive.
- Wayanad debris slip: Lone missing project manager’s body recovered; death toll rises to eight
The body of Bikram Singh Rana, a missing project manager from Himachal Pradesh, has been recovered following a debris slip in Wayanad. The incident has resulted in a death toll of eight, with all missing individuals now accounted for.
- Search for lone missing worker in Wayanad debris slip continues
The search for Bikram Singh Rana, a project manager from Himachal Pradesh, continues in the Wayanad debris slip. Joint task force efforts have not located him as of late July 11 evening.
- Wayanad debris slip: search intensified for lone missing project manager
A massive debris slide struck the under-construction Wayanad twin-tunnel road project at Kalladi, leaving Mr. Rana, a project manager from Himachal Pradesh, missing. Search efforts are ongoing for the lone missing individual.
- Rescue mission enters final phase in Wayanad; three more bodies recovered
The rescue mission in Wayanad has entered its final phase with three more bodies recovered. Two of the victims have been identified as Rahul Sharma, an engineer from Himachal Pradesh, and Mohammad Imran, an excavator operator from Bihar.
- Scrapping MGNREGA further strains Himachal Pradesh’s already limited resources: CM Sukhu
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhu, states that scrapping MGNREGA and requiring states to cover 10% of the costs under a new scheme is straining the state's limited resources. The issue will be raised with the Central government.
- Landslides in Bangladesh kill at least 8 Rohingya refugees while monsoon rains batter India
Landslides in southeastern Bangladesh triggered by monsoon rains killed at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children, while heavy rains in India caused 13 deaths and flooding. Rescuers recovered seven bodies, and an eighth was found by refugees after hills collapsed in Cox’s Bazar district. In India, monsoon rains led to flash floods, landslides, and road closures, with forecasts predicting continued heavy rainfall.
- CM Sukhu carries ‘Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar’ to Himachal’s most inaccessible region, announces key benefits for Bara Bhangal
Chief Minister Sukhu announced a monthly pension of ₹1,500 for eligible women in Bara Bhangal and plans to develop the region into an eco-tourism destination. The initiative, part of the 'Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar' program, targets Himachal Pradesh's most inaccessible areas.
- Punjab border residents oppose Himachal entry tax; Nihang Sikhs warn of renewed protest
Residents, transporters, and traders along Punjab's border oppose Himachal Pradesh's vehicle entry tax, demanding its rollback. Nihang Sikhs have warned of reviving their 'Khalsa tax' protest against the policy.
- Himachal wants high level committee to assess financial impact; Punjab wants Special Category Status
Himachal Pradesh seeks a high-level committee to assess financial impact, while Punjab demands Special Category Status. Both states made these requests during the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by the Prime Minister in New Delhi.
- Monsoon 2026 tracker LIVE: After strong onset, southwest monsoon to enter a sluggish phase in Kerala
The southwest monsoon in Kerala is transitioning to a sluggish phase after a strong onset. An orange alert for hailstorms, lightning, and gusty winds was issued for parts of Himachal Pradesh on June 11 and 12.
- Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States
A moderate earthquake with a depth of 5 km struck near the Kangra-Chamba border in Himachal Pradesh, approximately 40 km from Dharamsala at 10:04 pm. Tremors were felt in neighboring states, and the epicenter was located near Dhar Godoi in Kangra, according to the meteorological office.
- India called on to arrest Israeli reservist holidaying in country
India is being urged to arrest Israeli reservist Eitan Gilboa, who is on holiday in Himachal Pradesh, over alleged war crimes. The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint alleging Gilboa participated in the systematic demolition of residential blocks in Gaza, citing social media videos shared by his mother.
- Water wars washing away South Asia’s fragile peace
Pakistan accuses India of weaponizing water through infrastructure projects on the Chenab River, including a tunnel to divert water to the Beas basin in Himachal Pradesh and a sediment project. The article highlights the impact of water disputes on South Asia's peace.