Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I highway projects face delays due to land acquisition, clearances, and contractor issues, with a new completion target of 2028-29.
Self-enumeration for the 2027 Census begins in J&K, Ladakh, Himachal, and Uttarakhand, with door-to-door surveys to follow.
Western Himalayas warming faster than central and eastern stretches, with significant implications for snow cover and water resources.
Punjab faces a significant rainfall deficit in July, with water levels in crucial reservoirs falling below normal, impacting irrigation and power generation.
Himachal Pradesh's fruit yields face significant threats from erratic rainfall and rising temperatures due to shifting weather patterns.
A 28-year-old tourist from Jammu drowned after a sudden surge in a mountain stream near Manali, Himachal Pradesh, during a trekking expedition.