Kangra consumer commission has held a builder's cancellation of a Greater Noida flat allotment void and ordered refund of Rs 23,23,712 to the homebuyer. She had asked for proof of construction progress before paying another Rs 8 lakh. Commission said builder showed no evidence that work stages were complete, called its demands premature and awarded 9 percent interest, Rs 50,000 compensation and Rs 10,000 costs.
Himachal records 41st lowest monsoon rainfall since 1901
Digital Desk | Shimla, Oct 3 (IANS) The southwest monsoon withdrew from Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, against the normal withdrawal date of Sept 25, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) centre here announced. However, the Himalayan state recorded its 41st lowest monsoon rainfall since 1901. This year, the monsoon entered the state on June 30 and covered the entire state by July 1, seven days later than its normal arrival date of June 25. The IMD said the southwest monsoon seasonal (June to September) rainfall was normal over the state, with 652.3 mm of actual rainfall against the normal 734.4 mm, reflecting a departure of minus 11 per cent. The districts of Kinnaur, Una, Bilaspur, Kullu, Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan received normal precipitation. In contrast, Hamirpur district received deficient precipitation, and the remote Lahaul-Spiti district received very deficient precipitation. This year, Himachal Pradesh recorded the 41st lowest monsoon rainfall of 652.3 mm during the monsoon season in the last 125 years. However, the highest rainfall of 1,314.6 mm was recorded in 1922 during the period from 1901 to 2026. The IMD said the state received scattered to fairly widespread precipitation on many days in August. Active monsoon activity was recorded on five days, namely Aug 5, 7, 11, 19 and 31, while weak monsoon activity prevailed on 11 days: Aug 2, 3, 9, 13, 14, 21, 25, 27, 28, 29 and 30. The state received very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Sirmaur and Bilaspur districts on Aug 4, in Sirmaur and Una districts on Aug 5, in Kangra district on Aug 15, and in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Kangra districts on Aug 19. The IMD said Himachal Pradesh received normal precipitation, with a departure of minus 17 per cent, recording 212.5 mm of actual rainfall against the normal 256.8 mm rainfall in August. Kangra district received the highest precipitation of 658.0 mm, while Lahaul-Spiti district received the lowest precipitation of 27.8 mm during the period. Sirmaur district recorded the highest positive rainfall departure of 17 per cent, while Lahaul-Spiti district recorded the highest negative rainfall departure of minus 76 per cent.
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BJP expresses grief over demise of ex-Himachal Minister Major Mankotia
Digital Desk | Shimla, Sep 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Partys national and state leadership expressed grief over the demise of former Himachal Pradesh minister and veteran leader Major Vijay Singh Mankotia, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 87. Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, former Union Minister and MP Anurag Thakur, BJP state President Rajeev Bindal, Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, former Chief Ministers Prem Kumar Dhumal and Shanta Kumar, Members of Parliament Suresh Kashyap, Rajeev Bhardwaj, Kangana Ranaut, Sikander Kumar and Harsh Mahajan, state Organisation General Secretary Siddharthan, among others, expressed grief to the bereaved family. The BJP leaders said that Major Mankotias life represented a distinctive combination of service to the nation and service to the people. Before entering politics, he served the country as an officer in the Indian Army. His military background was reflected throughout his public life in his discipline, forthrightness and fearless approach. During his long political career, Major Mankotia represented the Shahpur Assembly constituency in Kangra district five times and served twice as a minister in the state government, handling important portfolios including Tourism, Civil Aviation and Law. Over a political career spanning nearly four decades, he established a distinct identity in Himachal Pradeshs public and political life. Union minister Nadda, while expressing his condolences, said the demise of Major Mankotia was a significant loss to the public life of Himachal Pradesh. His contribution as a soldier in the service of the nation and later as a public representative would always be remembered. He prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family. State party chief Bindal described Major Mankotia as an experienced, outspoken and fearless public leader whose long political career witnessed several important phases in the states history. From serving the nation as a soldier to serving the people as an elected representative and minister, Major Vijay Singh Mankotia devoted a significant part of his life to the country and Himachal Pradesh. His demise is an irreparable loss to the states public life, Bindal said. Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Thakur said Major Mankotia served the country and the state in both his roles, as a soldier and as a political leader. His decades-long association with Kangra, particularly the Shahpur region, his political experience and his forthright personality would always be remembered. Former Chief Ministers Dhumal and Shanta Kumar recalled his long contribution to the states political and public life. The BJP leadership said Major Mankotia would be remembered not merely as a politician but also for his service as an Army officer, his long association with the people, his administrative experience and his outspoken approach to public issues.
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Rajasthan man dies after self-immolation at Jwalamukhi temple
Digital Desk | Jhalawar, Sep 18 (IANS) A 40-year-old man from Jhalawar, Rajasthan, died after allegedly setting himself ablaze at the Maa Jwalamukhi Temple, a Shaktipeeth in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday evening. The deceased, identified as Ramdas, son of Gajanand, reportedly poured petrol on himself and set himself on fire outside the sanctum sanctorum around 7 p.m. He suffered burns over nearly 70 per cent of his body. Temple staff and devotees present at the spot extinguished the flames with water. Ramdas was first taken to Jwalamukhi Hospital and later referred to Tanda Medical College, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. SP Dehra, Sandeep Dhaval, said police reached the temple after receiving information and began an investigation. A forensic team also visited the site and collected evidence. Police are examining all aspects of the incident, including the circumstances and possible reasons behind Ramdass act. According to the 108 ambulance staff, Ramdas was conscious during the journey and identified himself. He told them he had come alone to offer prayers. Though he struggled to speak clearly, he continued to communicate his identity and other details. Family members said Ramdas had left home around 15 months ago following a dispute. His uncle, Prahlad Chandel, said the family had searched for him at several places but failed to trace him. Attempts to contact him on his mobile phone were unsuccessful. Ramdass father, Gajanand, died about 10 years ago. Ramdas had earlier run a scrap business and later operated a clothing store on Jail Road in Jhalawar. He was married to Saloni, a sanitation worker with the Jhalawar Municipal Council. The couple had a 12-year-old son, Rudra, while their daughter had died earlier. Kotwali police informed family members of the incident on Thursday night, and they left for Himachal Pradesh.
Kangra police disrupt Dharamkot hostel rave, seize four drug types
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Kangra Airport Expansion Moves Ahead As Centre Sets Two-Month Deadline For Feasibility Report
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The expansion of Kangra Airport in Himachal Pradesh is set to accelerate, with a feasibility report expected in two months. Kangra Airport Expansion Gains Momentum with New Feasibility Report
Kangra Valley Railway Services May Remain Suspended Until September End Over Monsoon Damage: Report
Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, September 2: A heavy rain alert has been issued for Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi districts in Himachal Pradesh. In the past 24 hours, several areas have recorded significant rainfall. Sandeep Sharma, a scientist at the Meteorological Center in Shimla, stated, Rainfall has occurred across Himachal Pradesh in the last 24 hours. Heavy rain was ... Read more Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal CM announces first ozone-based drinking water project in Dehra
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said that Himachal Pradesh's first ozone-based drinking water treatment project is being established in the Dehra area of Kangra district to supply clean drinking water to people. Addressing a gathering at Baddal Thor in Dehra assembly constituency, he said that the state government has allocated Rs 46 crore for the project and the programme would be implemented in other areas as well. Under this water treatment project, ozone gas is used to disinfect water and improve taste. Sukhu also said the state government had also initiated the process of providing benefits under the Mukhyamantri Ka Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojana, for which surveys were currently being conducted in panchayats. The government is committed to ensuring that even the most marginalised member of society gets a rightful share in the state's resources, he said. The scheme is expected to be rolled out on October 2. Under this yojana, extremely poor families will
67 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh, 'yellow' warning issued for heavy rain
A total of 67 roads have been closed to vehicular traffic as light to moderate rains persist in various parts of Himachal Pradesh. The Shimla Meteorological Office issued a yellow warning on Friday for heavy rains in isolated areas of the state from August 31 to September 3. As of Friday evening, the closures included 27 roads in Mandi, 16 in Kullu, seven in Kangra, six in Sirmaur, four in Una, three each in Chamba and Shimla, and one in Lahaul and Spiti district. Additionally, 12 power transformers have been obstructed, according to the state emergency operations centre. In the past 24 hours, since Thursday evening, Nahan received 51 mm of rain followed by Berthin 34.8 mm, Dhaulakuan 34.5 mm, Dharamshala 30.3 mm, Naina Devi 28.2 mm and Guler 20.1 mm. Between August 1 and 28, the state has received 203.8 mm of rainfall, compared to the normal of 241.4 mm, resulting in a 14 per cent deficit. Since the onset of the monsoon on June 30, approximately 103 people have died in rain-relat
PM Modi to virtually engage with Kangra and Chamba athletes on National Sports Day
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A customer who cancelled an Amazon mattress order after it went undelivered and was assured a refund through the app never received the money. When he approached the Kangra consumer commission, Amazon did not appear to contest the case. The commission has now ordered Amazon to refund Rs 8,819 with 9% interest, plus Rs 10,000 in compensation and litigation costs.
New Delhi, August 11: Heavy rainfall has been ongoing in various parts of Himachal Pradesh since Monday night. Particularly in Kangra district, intense rain has caused rivers and streams to swell. The Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for heavy rain in Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur districts on Tuesday, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall ... Read more Heavy Rain Alert in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu, and Ladakh: Landslide and Flash Flood Risks
32 grams of gold handed to Kapoor Jewellers in Kangra for making new bangles was neither returned nor converted into the promised ornaments for over two years. When the customer finally sought return of his gold, the jeweller's family denied the transaction ever took place. A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission has now ordered the gold's return along with Rs 25,000 in compensation and Rs 10,000 in litigation costs.
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The Met office has issued a red warning for heavy rains in Chamba, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for July 20 and 21
Odisha Forest Dept Seizes 30 Live Turtles, Arrests Repeat Offender In Wildlife Trafficking Crackdown
Acting on specific intelligence, officials of the Jharigaon Forest Range laid a trap near the Kangra section office and intercepted a motorcycle carrying a sack filled with live turtles: Reports
Orange alert warns of heavy rain on July 2, 3 in parts of Himachal
The orange alert has been issued for Kangra and Mandi districts on July 2 and 3, and for Kullu, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur districts on July 3
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Becomes First to Spend Night in Bara Bhangal
Kangra, June 27: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu made history by becoming the first chief minister to spend a night in Bara Bhangal, a remote village located over 2,800 meters above sea level. He arrived by helicopter on Saturday and engaged with the local community. Previously, other chief ministers had visited the area but none ... Read more Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Becomes First to Spend Night in Bara Bhangal
