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Bridge collapses in Kullu, sand-laden truck plunges into river
Kullu, April 12: A major mishap occurred on Saturday in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district after a bridge near Manglore on National Highway 305 collapsed, causing a sand-laden truck to plunge into the river below.
Kullu delegation expresses gratitude to Himachal CM for appointing Buddhi Singh Thakur as Milkfed Chairman
Shimla, April 6: A delegation from the Kullu district called on Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Oak Over today to express their gratitude for appointing Buddhi Singh Thakur as the Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Milk Producer's Federation Limited. (HP Milkfed).
Himachal Pradesh: Falling tree kills 6, injures 6 in Manikaran
Kullu, March 31: A landslide incident occurred on Sunday in Manikaran when a massive tree, along with soil and debris from a nearby hill, fell on the road in front of the Manikaran Gurdwara, resulting in six deaths and multiple injuries, as per the Shimla Police.
Ex-Himachal CM Jairam Thakur condoles death of six people in Kullu mishap
Shimla, March 31: Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition (LoP), Jairam Thakur, expressed his condolences to the bereaved family members after six people lost their lives in a landslide when a hollow tree which was uprooted fell on the people near the Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib parking area in Kullu on Sunday.
Himachal Pradesh: Jairam Thakur expresses grief over death of six people in Kullu mishap
Kullu, March 30: Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur expressed his condolences to the bereaved family members in the aftermath of death of six people when a hollow tree was uprooted and fell on the people near the Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib parking area in Kullu on Sunday.
Himachal Pradesh: 6 dead, 5 injured as tree falls near Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib in Kullu
Kullu, March 30: At least six people died, and five were injured after a hollow tree was uprooted near the Gurdwara Manikaran Sahib parking area in Kullu on Sunday.
Bairagi community celebrate Holi with traditional songs and Gulal at Kullu's Raghunath Temple
Kullu, March 12: Ahead of the Holi festival on 14 March, people of the Bairagi community on Wednesday sang traditional Holi songs in the Braj language and showered 'gulal' at the Raghunath temple in the Kullu district.
Himachal Pradesh: Kullu DC provides update on snowfall aftermath, restoration efforts
Kullu, March 1: Kullu Deputy Commissioner Torul S. Raveesh on Saturday gave an update on the situation in Kullu district, where the weather has cleared after a period of heavy snowfall.
Himachal Pradesh: Flash floods and landslides cause chaos in Kullu
Kullu, March 1: Many vehicles were swept away or trapped in sludge following flash floods triggered by incessant torrential rain in lower areas of the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. The rain has also triggered landslides in several parts.
Snow, rainfall disrupts life in Himachal: 583 roads blocked; power and water supply affected
Shimla, March 1: Due to snowfall and rain in Himachal Pradesh, a total of 583 roads in the State including 5 National Highways have been blocked as per the State Disaster Management Authority.
Glacier slides, snowfall wreak havoc in Himachal
Shimla, Feb 28: Glacier slides, downpour and snowfall continued to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh on Friday, causing flash floods and landslides in many places that also hampered vehicular movement on the Chandigarh-Manali highway beyond Mandi town.
Himachal CM urges people to stay away from rivers, streams amid heavy rain, snowfall
Shimla, February 28: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday urged people to stay away from rivers and streams as the parts of the state, including the district of Kullu, battled heavy rains and snowfall
Himachal rains: Many roads blocked in Kullu, National Highway from Jalori shut
Kullu, February 28: Torrential rains have caused flooding and landslides in lower areas in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district. In several areas of the district, roads have been blocked, and vehicles have been trapped or swept away in flash floods.
Snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, IMD predicts more rain and snow
Shimla, February 27: The higher-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh have witnessed snowfall, while widespread rainfall has been recorded across the state over the past 24 hours.
Orange alert in four districts of Himachal Pradesh; IMD issues alert for rain, snow
New Delhi, February 26: The Meteorological Department has forecast rain and snowfall across Himachal Pradesh for the next three days. The IMD has also issued an orange alert for four districts in the state on February 27. Senior Scientist of the Shimla-based IMD, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, said that following a western disturbance, "rain and snow activity is increasing in Himachal Pradesh."
Himachal goverment approves Rs 80 crore ropeway project in Kullu
Kullu, February 24: In a significant step towards enhancing tourism in Kullu district, the Himachal government has approved the construction of an Aerial Ropeway from Kullu Bus Stand to Peej Paragliding Point with an estimated cost of Rs 80 crore.
CM Sukhu dedicates development projects worth Rs 206.08 crore in Kullu
Shimla, January 21: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has dedicated developmental projects worth Rs 206.08 crore to people of Kullu district during the National Level Sharad Utsav in Manali.
Himachal CM visits fire-affected village in Kullu
Shimla, Jan 13: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday visited Tandi Village in the Banjar Valley of Kullu district to meet families affected by a fire incident this month in which most of the wooden houses, built in the traditional ‘Kath-Kuni’ architecture, were gutted.