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Gaurav Bisht

Gaurav Bisht

Gaurav Bisht heads Hindustan Times’ Himachal bureau. He covers politics in the hill state and other issues concerning the masses.

Articles by Gaurav Bisht

Upper reaches of Beas, Sutlej flashflood-prone: Centre

The upper reaches of Beas and Sutlej valley are prone to riverine and flash floods in varying degrees. These stretches are characterised by steep slopes with riverbeds consisting of a mixture of boulders, gravel, and sand. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 31, 2024 05:58 AM IST

Five test positive for scrub typhus in Himachal

At least five cases of scrub typhus were reported at the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Hospital. After investigation, five patients from different parts of the state were reported positive, senior medical superintendent of the hospital Dr Rahul Rao said, adding that patients infected with scrub typhus were showing signs of improvement. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Updated on Jul 31, 2024 05:54 AM IST

Himachal CM Sukhu’s Delhi visit sparks speculations of cabinet reshuffle

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, in New Delhi. (Photo X)

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 08:36 AM IST

Atomic Ministerial Directorate finds three uranium sites in Himachal

Uranium mineralisation has been detected at Kasha in Nogli valley, the southeastern part of the Rampur subdivision of Shimla district. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Jul 29, 2024 08:32 AM IST

Reduced borrowing limit leaves cash-strapped Himachal govt in limbo

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu (File)

Updated on Jul 28, 2024 08:18 AM IST

Himachal to merge government primary, middle schools in close proximity

Enrolment at schools have fallen in Himachal. (File)

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 09:14 AM IST

Two houses swept away, bridge damaged in flashflood near Manali, Leh highway closed

Debris on a bridge on the Anjani Mahadev rivulet near Manali after the cloudburst triggered a flashflood in the area on Wednesday night, leading to the closure of the highway to Leh. (HT Photo)

Published on Jul 25, 2024 01:16 PM IST

Foreign tourist arrivals in Hiamchal set to touch post-Covid peak

Once a favourite among foreign tourists, Himachal saw a significant decline in tourist numbers during the Covid-19 outbreak. (HT)

Updated on Jul 23, 2024 10:14 AM IST

Amid shortage of IAS officers, another Himachal bureaucrat gets central deputation

The Himachal government is already facing a shortage of senior IAS officers. (File)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 10:55 PM IST

Himachal braves troubled waters in bid to revive fish population

Most of Himachal’ fish farms were affected by flooding last year. (File)

Updated on Jul 20, 2024 09:54 AM IST

Year after monsoon mayhem, Himachal dams yet to install early warning system

The BBMB management is still reluctant to install an early warning system in dams at Himachal. (File)

Updated on Jul 18, 2024 05:34 AM IST

Fungal European blight hits apple crop amid high humidity in Himachal Pradesh

A team of scientists from Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry in Nauni found that the disease has spread across orchards in major apple-growing regions of the state. (HT file photo)

Published on Jul 17, 2024 05:20 PM IST

Congress panel takes feedback on Himachal Lok Sabha polls debacle

Former Lok Sabha member PL Punia, Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Rajya Sabha member Rajni Patil during Congress party’s meeting in Shimla. (HT)

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 09:16 AM IST

Himachal: BRO to build Karcham-Chitkul road along China border

Chitkul, the highest village in the Baspa Valley at 11,319 feet, is now a tourist destination. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will soon start building the 40-km stretch from Karcham-Chitkul via Sangla. (HT file photo)

Published on Jul 15, 2024 04:01 PM IST

Sukhvinder Sukhu stamps authority with decisive win in Himachal bypolls

CM Sukvinder Sukhu spearheaded the Congress for the Himachal bypolls. (File)

Updated on Jul 14, 2024 07:54 AM IST

CPRI issues advisory as late blight disease threatens potato crops

Women farmers harvesting potato crop from their fields at Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti. (HT )

Updated on Jul 13, 2024 09:14 AM IST

Himachal cabinet scraps free electricity scheme for tax-paying consumers

The move has drawn sharp criticism from the Opposition in the Himachal assembly. (File)

Updated on Jul 13, 2024 09:12 AM IST

Snow cover in Himachal down by 12.9% this year, study shows

The state receives winter precipitation in the form of snow at higher altitudes. (HT)

Updated on Jul 13, 2024 09:08 AM IST

BJP claims Sukhvinder Sukhu link with ED, IT raids in Kangra, Hamirpur, Congress hits back

The ED raids in question were conducted on June 29 and July 4 in Hamirpur and Kangra districts (File)

Updated on Jul 11, 2024 09:30 AM IST

6 yrs after suspension, Himachal bats for resuming trade with China

The annual trade via Himachal’s Shipki La would traditionally begin by June end and continue till November. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 11, 2024 04:23 AM IST

Hours before Himachal bypolls, Congress, BJP indulge in fresh round of mud-slinging

BJP’s candidate for the Dehra bypoll Hoshyar Singh (File)

Updated on Jul 10, 2024 07:22 AM IST

Cheers to change: Women in Himachal’s Tatyana band together against drugs, alcohol abuse

Women attended panchayat meetings in large numbers to endorse banning alcohol at social gatherings. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 10, 2024 07:20 AM IST

Weather vagaries upset Himachal’s apple cart

The amount of land under cultivation has been on an increase constantly, but production has been on a decline in recent years. (Deepak Sansta/HT )

Published on Jul 07, 2024 05:22 PM IST

Himachal bypolls: Parties make last-ditch efforts to woo voters as campaigning nears end

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who canvassed for his wife and Congress candidate in Dehra on Friday, said the present Congress government has announced more than 28,000 government jobs in its tenure of about one and a half years, the recruitment process of which has started. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 06, 2024 05:20 AM IST

Year after monsoon mayhem, Himachal still on long road to recovery

Over 500 lives were lost in the monsoon disaster last year. (File)

Updated on Jul 05, 2024 08:58 PM IST

Himachal dams filled to the brim with onset of monsoon

Himachal’s Nathpa Dam’s reservoir has reached 1,493 m, a mere 2.5 m below its danger level. (HT File)

Published on Jul 04, 2024 11:50 AM IST

Shops at Sarchu, Shinku La stir fresh border row between Ladakh and Himachal

Lahaul and Spiti MLA Anuradha Rana and officials removed the shops set up by Ladakh businessmen after an inspection. (Source: X)

Updated on Jul 03, 2024 09:12 AM IST

Tourists and the growing mountain of trash in Himachal

Highways across Himachal, those leading to tourist destinations, are laden with garbage and plastic waste. (HT)

Published on Jul 02, 2024 01:25 PM IST

Himachal assembly bypolls: Nalagarh headed for three-way battle

Himachal CM and Congress’ Nalagarh assembly bypoll candidate Hardeep Singh Bawa during a campaigning event. (HT )

Updated on Jul 02, 2024 09:30 AM IST

File on agri univ VC with govt, some communication gap: Himachal CM Sukhu

The governor had on Thursday maintained that he had referred back the bill to the government with comments and it was still pending with the government and blaming the Raj Bhavan for delay in appointment was incorrect. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 29, 2024 08:04 AM IST

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