Himachal Pradesh

The remission has been granted to eligible convicted prisoners under the applicable provisions of law on the occasion of 80th Independence Day.

The weather department has forecast a wet spell in Himachal Pradesh till August 17 and issued a yellow warning for heavy rains in isolated areas till August 18.

The continuing road closures have disrupted inter-district connectivity and posed challenges for the movement of essential supplies and emergency response teams.

According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), torrential rain had closed 136 roads and disrupted 17 water supply sources in the state as of Sunday afternoon.

The move will strengthen the fisheries sector and promote sustainable fishing practices across the state, officials said.

Since the monsoon began on June 30, 65 people have died in rain-related incidents so far, including 14 in landslides and one in flash floods.

Death toll likely to up as several feared trapped under the bus.

The weather office has cautioned that heavy rainfall may trigger localised landslides, mudslides, flash floods, waterlogging, rising water levels in rivers and streams, and traffic disruptions.

The quake hit the district at 9:13 am, triggering mild tremors across parts of Mandi, officials said.

Under the ordinance, the annual permit fee for a private vehicle on a sealed road has been reduced from ₹15,000 to ₹8,000.

Orange alert sounded in several districts

The weather warning also raises the risk of flash floods, landslides and other weather-related incidents.

178 roads are closed due to landslides and flash floods triggered by torrential rains.