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Shimla: Hit Hard By Heavy Rains, Normal Life Disrupted

08 Aug 2024

Heavy rainfall lashed Shimla city on Thursday, disrupting normal life and causing water logging in several parts of the city. Commuters were seen wading through water-logged roads. A local feared that the trees may be uprooted following the heavy rains. "Today's heavy rainfall has choked drains and caused waterlogging. There...

56 Died Due To Rain-Related Incidents At Himachal Pradesh

27 Jul 2024

In a recent development from Himachal Pradesh, the emergency operation centre has recently announced, that around 56 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents. Ever since the monsoon has started, the Himalayan state has also suffered a loss worth Rs 410 crore. As per the State's data, 21 individuals...

Bank Employee Held For Transferring Funds Worth Rs 3.8 Crore For His Online Gaming Addiction

06 Jul 2024

A relationship manager at a private bank in Shimla was detained after he embezzled ₹3.8 crore from 68 accounts to feed his addiction to online gaming. The cops revealed the big news on Saturday, July 6. After an inquiry showed that Arvind Kumar, 32, of Parwanoo, had transferred money intended...

President Droupadi Murmu Begins 5-Day Shimla Visit, Himachal Pradesh

04 May 2024

President Droupadi Murmu commenced her visit to Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, arriving in Shimla for a five-day itinerary packed with cultural, spiritual, and educational engagements. Welcomed by Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, and State Health Minister Dhani Ram Shandil at...

Shimla Expects to notice More than 1 Lakh Tourist’s Footfall on New Year

28 Dec 2023

The picturesque town of Shimla has witnessed an influx of nearly 1.5 lakh tourists during the Christmas season, and authorities expect a similar surge for New Year celebrations. According to Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi, the Superintendent of Police in Shimla, around 80,000 to one lakh tourists are anticipated for the upcoming...

Shimla temple tragedy: 3 generations of family killed

16 Aug 2023

A family lost members spanning three generations in the mishap in which a temple in the Summer Hill area of rain-battered Shimla district was washed away following a landslide triggered by Monday’s cloudburst. According to officials, seven members of the family, including three children were inside the Shiv temple when...

Huge Landslide Hits Shimla’s Summer Hill Zone, Rescue Operation in Progress

16 Aug 2023

A significant landslide occurred in the Summer Hill vicinity of Shimla on Wednesday, as confirmed by an official statement. Subsequent to the incident becoming known, a search and rescue mission was initiated, with sniffer dogs and rescue personnel present at the scene during the compilation of this report. At present,...

With winter on retreat, maximum temperature rising across North India

19 Feb 2023

The maximum daytime temperature has risen in North India, including Shimla, in recent days, with places in the NCR region recording the highest temperature of 29.6 degrees Celsius on February 18, according to data given by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD predicts no rain in the North Indian...

Shimla records highest min temperature of 14.4°C, surpasses 14.2°C

19 Feb 2023

Shimla, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh, recorded the highest-ever low temperature on Saturday, at 14.4 degrees Celsius. For the last few days, the temperature has gradually risen in the highlands and across the North Indian region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a western disturbance across the North Indian...