"Will we also die, will our house too break, papa," my six-year-old daughter asked as the horror of the devastating rains in Shimla hit home on Independence Day.
A water crisis looms large over the capital city of Himachal Pradesh with heavy rains in the past few days damaging supply schemes and causing silt in water resources.
Singh said that about 150 people including women and forest, revenue and other officials were present at the time of the incident, and if the officials were assaulted, "why are there no eyewitnesses".
Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
Overburdening of hills with construction coupled with saturation of soil and seepage seem to be responsible for landslides in Shimla city, said Principal Scientific Officer, Himachal Pradesh Council for Science Technology and Environment (HIMCOSTE) S S Randhawa.
Heavy rains in Jharkhand, India, have resulted in five deaths, one missing person, and several injuries due to house collapses and flooding.
Cook a full meal of intriguing Arunachali food and surprise a foodie loved one.
Shimla has witnessed several landslides in the past weeks with the toll in rain-related incidents in the district in the past 10 days rising to 26, which include 17 deaths in Summer Hill landslide, five in Fagli and two in Krishna Nagar.
"We did not bathe or shave for three months and on several occasions quenched our thirst by eating ice," recalled braveheart Naik Praveen on the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas Saturday.
In an unusual venue for a Muslim wedding, a couple on Monday married at a temple run in Rampur, Shimla, by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
The ruling Congress on Thursday swept the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) polls with a two-third majority by winning 24 wards out of the total 34, wresting the prestigious civic body from the BJP.
The death toll from cloudburst and flash flood-related incidents in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh has risen to 14, with a search underway for 31 missing individuals. Extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and livestock has been reported across the district.
A 15-year-old boy caught stealing a packet of chips from a shop was allegedly beaten up and paraded naked in Shimla district, police said on Sunday.
The toll in Monday's temple collapse incident increased to 17 with rescue teams recovering one more body on Sunday.
Monsoon hit the state on June 20 and has since then cost it Rs 5,000 crore in damages.
Machinery and manpower have been deployed, but stones falling from the hills are obstructing the road opening work, the officials said.
The labourers, who are said to be of Nepali origin, were engaged in the construction of a hotel.
The blast occurred on Tuesday evening at Himachali Rasoi restaurant, known for serving Himachali cuisines, located in Middle Bazaar adjacent to the fire brigade office in the heart of the city.
Since the onset of monsoon on June 20 to date, rain-related incidents have claimed 23 lives in the state, according to the state emergency operation centre.
Film folk are travelling around the globe for award functions, beach holidays and film shoots.
The report of the National Bomb Data Centre, under the National Security Guard, differs from that of the State Forensic Science Laboratory, Junga, and the police investigation according to which a gas leak had caused the blast.
Incessant rains and flooding have caused widespread disruption in northern India, with states like Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir facing landslides, road closures, and displacement. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities grapple with the aftermath of the deluge.
The sculptures were repaired by Anuj Saini, son of Nek Chand Saini who created the Rock Garden in Chandigarh from scrap material.
Heavy rainfall across North India leads to fatalities, structural damage, travel disruptions, and school closures. Eastern states brace for more rain.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation has triggered the search for his successor. The BJP-led NDA is expected to consider probable candidates soon.
Owners of 50 Lamborghinis take part in a 400-km rally as it reaches its final destination in Shimla on Monday, November 29.
'The upcoming long weekend has ignited strong travel intent, with robust bookings across leisure, spiritual and wellness destinations.'
Narkanda in Himachal Pradesh is a hidden gem, perfect for adventurers and nature enthusiasts.
The BJP's constitution mandates that the party should complete the process of electing block, district and state chiefs before it elects its national president.
The district administrations of Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur have been put on alert following a warning for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in these districts on Sunday.
VF 7 and VF 6, as the models are called, will go on sale in August after the inauguration of VinFast's plant in Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, and deliveries will follow later.
"If you are a cold-weather devotee like me, there are many beautiful destinations, within India, to enjoy the blissful chill and the sight of quiet, drifting, magical snow," says Mayur Sanap/Rediff.com.
The two priority regions for the Chhattisgarh government to promote its homestay policy are Surguja and Bastar.
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Asked whether it was an effort at unity, he said this is not an attempt but a reality. "We are one."
'I make films which I think have the possibility of being liked by a majority of people, and you present it with the right emotions.'
Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, resulted in casualties and widespread damage, prompting rescue operations and relief efforts.
Two bodies were recovered from the Manuni Khad in Kangra district while around 15-20 workers stationed at a labour colony near the Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric project site were feared swept away following a surge in water level in the Khaniyara Manuni Khad.
'The moment a movie was declared a hit, he would immediately start planning his next.'
Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud addresses the controversy surrounding his continued stay at his official residence after retirement, citing his daughters' medical needs and ongoing efforts to move to suitable accommodation.
