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Himachal Pradesh: Two dead, three injured in Tidong Hydropower Project accident

Five workers of the project were travelling in the trolley when it reportedly slipped off from the track and fell deep inside, reports ANI.

May 07, 2022, 16:57 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand tragedy: Army recovers bodies of 5 trekkers, rescues 2

"A team of 11 trekkers is missing at Lamkhaga Pass between Uttarakhand to Himachal Pradesh. Search and rescue operation will be conducted tomorrow after heli-survey done today," DGP Kumar said. 

Oct 22, 2021, 08:02 AM IST

17 trekkers missing in Himachal Pradesh, search operation on, say police

The trekkers had left Harshil in adjoining Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi for Chitkul in HP's Kinnaur on October 14, but they reportedly went missing during inclement weather from October 17 to 19 in Lamkhaga pass. 

Oct 21, 2021, 07:32 AM IST

COVID-19: Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur fully vaccinates its entire target population

As per the administration, Kinnaur is the first district in the country to vaccinate its 100% eligible population. 

Oct 14, 2021, 10:54 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh: Landslides in Kinnaur, Shimla following heavy rains

The road has been blocked in the area due to landslides and the restoration work is underway. The authorities said that no casualties have been reported yet. 

Sep 24, 2021, 14:14 PM IST

Landslide in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh: 3 more bodies recovered, toll rises to 20

State Disaster Management Director Sudesh Kumar Mokhta said three bodies had been retrieved from the rubble at Chaura village on national highway number five in Nichar tehsil. The search and rescue operation for the rest of the 10 missing persons is underway, he added.

Aug 14, 2021, 14:29 PM IST

After Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh sees another massive landslide, flow of Chenab river blocked- Watch

"River is blocked and only 10-15 per cent water is discharging currently. Villages have been evacuated and a helicopter has been deployed for aerial survey," Sudesh Kumar Mokta, Director of Disaster Management said.

Aug 13, 2021, 13:13 PM IST

Kinnaur landslide: Death toll mounts to 14, at least 16 still missing in Himachal Pradesh tragedy

A Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus, which along with other vehicles, was buried under the debris, has been found badly damaged, So far, 13 people have been rescued

Aug 12, 2021, 19:24 PM IST

2 dead, over 40 feared buried under debris in Kinnaur landslide, PM Modi speaks to Himachal Pradesh CM

A police official said that a state roadway bus and several vehicles were buried in the landslide that occurred over on a larger stretch on the highway near Nigulsari, 61 km from Reckong Peo, the district headquarters of Kinnaur. 

Aug 11, 2021, 15:57 PM IST

Several people feared buried in landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur - In Pics

Several people were reported to be trapped due to a landslide on the Reckong Peo-Shimla Highway in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district at around 12.45 pm on Wednesday. One truck and a state bus has reported been buried under the rubble.

Aug 11, 2021, 14:26 PM IST

Nine tourists killed in landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district

Nine tourists died in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district after hill rocks fell due to landslides. These tourists are being told from Delhi-NCR. A bridge was also broken in the landslide. The incident took place in Sangla Valley.

Jul 25, 2021, 17:26 PM IST

Deshhit: landslide disrupts traffic in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh

Traffic on National Highway 5 blocked after a portion of the mountain fell on the road near Kashang Nala in Kinnaur, on Tuesday. Kinnaur is one of twelve administrative districts in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, India.

Jun 25, 2019, 21:28 PM IST

Caught on camera: Landslide in Himachal Pradesh

A massive landslide occurred in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur. Heavy rains and flash floods caused landslides near bridge in Ribba village in Kinnaur district.

Jun 25, 2019, 15:48 PM IST

India’s oldest voter Shyam Saran Negi ready to vote again at the age of 102 years

India’s first voter, 102-year-old Shyam Saran Negi, is all set to vote again. He feels proud that he has voted in every general election since 1951. At the age of 102, he is very excited to vote again in the upcoming Lok Sabha Election. The voting for four Lok Sabha seats in Himachal Pradesh will be held on May 19.

Apr 15, 2019, 11:06 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh avalanche: Another army jawan's body recovered, four still missing

About 500 personnel have been deployed to search the other four trapped Army jawans in the avalanche.
 

Mar 02, 2019, 13:08 PM IST

Operation to rescue for 5 jawans trapped in avalanche continues on Day 4

The joint operation of security forces to rescue five jawans trapped in snow avalanche at Namgia Dogri in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh resumed on Saturday morning. 

Feb 23, 2019, 11:02 AM IST

Himachal avalanche: Operation to rescue five soldiers trapped in snow resumes, chances of survival slim

Over 200 persons belonging to Army, ITBP, Himachal Pradesh Police and District Disaster Management are deployed in the rescue operation.

Feb 22, 2019, 12:25 PM IST

3.1 earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur

Shimla, Oct 22 (IANS) Mild tremors were felt in Himachal Pradesh on Monday. No damage or casualty was reported.

Oct 22, 2018, 10:15 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh: 46-year-old trekker remains missing in Kinnaur's Wangtu; search op underway

Earlier in the day, a body found in Nichar tehsil of Kinnaur was thought to be of the missing trekker, Satyanarayan Venkatachhari.

Aug 28, 2018, 18:26 PM IST

Body of 46-year-old trekker who went missing from Kinnaur's Wangtu found

Sathyanaryan Venkatachari, a solo trekker from Bengaluru, had gone missing in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh nearly a month ago.

Aug 28, 2018, 15:52 PM IST