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A general view of residential houses pictured on a hill in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

Carrying Capacity Of Shimla Exceeds By 150%: Expert Committee

Panel recommends a complete ban on all type of construction activities in the entire planning area of Shimla, including the 17 green belts.

11 September 2023

Perched on the Precipice of Overdevelopment: Shimla from ‘Oakover’, a historic building in the hill station

Shimla's Devastation Caused By Unplanned Construction, Overpopulation, And Ecological Instability

Shimla’s devastation is due to unplanned construction, disregarding alerts about its susceptibility to landslides, seismic vulnerability, overpopulation exceeding its capacity, and ecological instability

11 September 2023

Landslide in Shimla

Trouble In Paradise: Tourism Crown Jewel Shimla Well Above Its Carrying Capacity, Ripe For Major Environmental Disaster

Most of the buildings in Shimla are unsafe and are built on slopes not meant for construction, according to an expert committee set up by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The committee has recommended relocating any...

29 August 2023

Nature’s Fury: Flooded river and collapsed road in Uttarakhand

Himalayas: How Pattern Of Natural Disasters Leaves Locals In Cycle Of Construction And Destruction

There is a pattern of natural disasters in the Himalayas, which leaves the local population caught in a cycle of construction and destruction

11 September 2023

Landslide in Himachal Pradesh (Representational Image)

Himachal Pradesh: Kinnaur District Cut Off From Shimla Following Major Landslide

Kinnaur district has been cut off from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, following a major landslide at Negulsari on National Highway 5 on Thursday night.

08 September 2023

A house partially buried under debris following a landslide after heavy rainfall, in Shimla

Not Climate Change, Man-Made Factors: What Caused Shimla's Disaster

Never before this year’s monsoon fury, Shimla was shaken as badly as this time. The disasters of an unimaginable scale not alone have taken a toll on lives but also brought down multi-storey buildings uprooted tall...

29 August 2023

Signs of Trouble: The first sinking of land was reported in 1942 around the Lakkar Bazar area adjoining the Ridge

How Shimla Disaster Came To Life

The Shimla disaster was waiting to happen and worse can come to pass unless the government wakes up and enforces strict rules for construction activities besides conducting a structural audit of all existing buildings.

11 September 2023

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Lakkar Bazaar, with the Hindustan and the Tibet road, Simla, India, 20th century. (Photo: Getty Images)

Buildings In Himalayas Need Traditional Architecture Of Hills, Copying Designs From Plains Will Not Work

In the hills, the building requires a strong foundation. In the plains when you construct a small house, the foundation is not more than five feet deep. But this formula does not work in the hills. Here either the foundation...

26 August 2023

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24 August 2023
Charming Public Libraries In The Hill Town Of Shimla Are A Boon For Students

Charming Public Libraries In The Hill Town Of Shimla Are A Boon For Students

Those students, in Himachal Pradesh, who are preparing for competitive exams but can’t afford to join private coaching cases frequent these public libraries ...


23 August 2023
Rain Fury Wrecks Havoc Across Himachal Pradesh, MeT Predicts Continuous Inclement Weather Till Aug 28

Rain Fury Wrecks Havoc Across Himachal Pradesh, MeT Predicts Continuous Inclement Weather Till Aug 28

The couple from Jharkhand was found dead in their shanty at Shol village in Baldeyan area of Shimla district.


20 August 2023
Himachal Pradesh Has Suffered Huge Losses, Centre To Make All Efforts To Rehibilitate Displaced: BJP President JP Nadda

Himachal Pradesh Has Suffered Huge Losses, Centre To Make All Efforts To Rehibilitate Displaced: BJP President JP Nadda

Since last Sunday, at least 78 people have died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh. Of the 78 dead, 24 died in three landslides in state capital...


19 August 2023
Shimla: 191-Year-Old British-Era Barnes Court Opens Its Doors To Visitors

Shimla: 191-Year-Old British-Era Barnes Court Opens Its Doors To Visitors

Historic Barnes’ Court—the 191-year-old British-era heritage property, located in the heart of Shimla’s green lungs, majestic green Cedars has finally...


18 August 2023
Himachal Pradesh Declares Heavy Rains As State Calamity

Himachal Pradesh Declares Heavy Rains As State Calamity

The Himachal Pradesh government Friday declared the massive damage caused by heavy rains as a state calamity.


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15 August 2023
Himachal Rain: CM Sukhu Chairs Review Meet, Orders To Restore Power, Water Supply Schemes

Himachal Rain: CM Sukhu Chairs Review Meet, Orders To Restore Power, Water Supply Schemes

According to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, a significant increase of almost 157% in rainfall over the past few days has caused widespread destruction...


14 August 2023
Himachal Pradesh: Over 50 Dead In Landslides And Cloudburst, 12 Killed In Shimla, CM Sukhu Calls Death Toll Unprecedented

Himachal Pradesh: Over 50 Dead In Landslides And Cloudburst, 12 Killed In Shimla, CM Sukhu Calls Death Toll Unprecedented

Mandi has emerged as the worst-hit district in Himachal Pradesh with 19 deaths. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the death toll could rise as 20...


14 August 2023
9 Dead And Around 25 Feared Trapped As Massive Landslide Hits Shiv Mandir In Summerhill, Shimla

9 Dead And Around 25 Feared Trapped As Massive Landslide Hits Shiv Mandir In Summerhill, Shimla

9 dead after Shiv Mandir in Shimla collapses following a landslide resulting from heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu expected to arrive at...


11 August 2023
CM Sukhu's Chopper Makes Emergency Landing In Shimla's Rampur

CM Sukhu's Chopper Makes Emergency Landing In Shimla's Rampur

Later, Sukhu visited the rain-affected Kharahan area in Rampur and announced compensation of Rs 1 lakh each to all those whose houses were partially damaged...


02 August 2023
Shimla-Chandigarh National Highway Blocked After Landslide

Shimla-Chandigarh National Highway Blocked After Landslide

Vehicles are stranded on both sides of the road and light vehicles coming from Chandigarh have been routed through Parwanoo-Kasauli-Jangushu Road–Kumarhatti...


29 July 2023
Houses In Shimla At Risk Of Sinking Due To Incessant Rain

Houses In Shimla At Risk Of Sinking Due To Incessant Rain

The district administration plans to rope in geological experts to ascertain the reason behind the sinking land in six panchayats in these areas, they said.


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27 July 2023
Kinnaur, Spiti Valley Cut Off From Shimla Due To Landslides

Kinnaur, Spiti Valley Cut Off From Shimla Due To Landslides

The National Highway has been blocked at Baroni, Manglad, and Pashada near Jhakri in the Rampur Subdivision of Shimla. Alternate routes are also closed due to...


21 July 2023
Himachal Pradesh: Flash Flood Damages Houses, Kinner Kailash Yatra Postponed

Himachal Pradesh: Flash Flood Damages Houses, Kinner Kailash Yatra Postponed

According to Kinnaur Deputy Commissioner (DC) Tarul S Raveesh, the flash floods and cloudburst in Kinnaur damaged 27 vehicles and inundated agricultural land...


18 July 2023
Himachal Pradesh: 1 Killed, 10 Injured In Blast At Eatery At Shimla's Mall Road

Himachal Pradesh: 1 Killed, 10 Injured In Blast At Eatery At Shimla's Mall Road

Officials were also quoted as saying that many shops were also damaged from the blast at an eatery at Shimla's Mall Road.


10 July 2023
Himachal Pradesh: Water Crisis Grips Shimla As Heavy Rainfall Damages Water Supply Infra, Silt Gets Accumulated

Himachal Pradesh: Water Crisis Grips Shimla As Heavy Rainfall Damages Water Supply Infra, Silt Gets Accumulated

The supply of water to Himachal Pradesh's Shimla has fallen to less than a third after silt got accumulated from heavy rainfall and authorities said it could...


10 July 2023
Flash Floods, Landslides, Silt Surge In Rivers: How Rains Brought Himachal To A Standstill

Flash Floods, Landslides, Silt Surge In Rivers: How Rains Brought Himachal To A Standstill

Devastating floods in the rivers like Beas, Satluj, Ravi, Chenab and other overflowing tributaries due to widespread rains have left thousands of people...


03 July 2023
Next Opposition Meeting Scheduled For Bengaluru Postponed To July 17-18

Next Opposition Meeting Scheduled For Bengaluru Postponed To July 17-18

After the Patna meeting by opposition parties, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced the second meeting to take place in Shimla in July but due to...


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