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Is it a good idea to visit Manali in peak summer?

As the summer sun blazes across India’s plains, turning cities into ovens with temperatures soaring past 40°C, Manali stands out as a cool sanctuary in the Himalayan foothills of Himachal Pradesh. Perched at 2,050 meters (6,726 feet), this picturesque hill station beckons with its promise of crisp air, snow-dusted peaks,…

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Snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal, rain in several areas

Kothi in Manali received 27.5 cm of snow, Shimla’s Khadrala 5 cm, Kinnaur’s Kalpa 4 cm and Sangla 3.4 cm while Lahaul and Spiti’s Gondla recorded 15 cm of snowfall, Kukumseri 4.8 cm and Keylong 4 cm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Manali: Over 1000 vehicles stuck, tourists stranded, 700 rescued

further on Dynamite News: A fresh spell of heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Manali on Monday left several vehicles stuck and tourists stranded in their vehicles. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Border roads organisation commences opening of Leh-Manali National Highway

The Border Roads Organisation's (BRO) Project HIMANK has commenced snow clearance works to restore access to the Ladakh Region from the Manali side on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Madras High Court sets aside NGT’s order to six industries in Manali to create corpus fund

Madras High Court overturns NGT order on corpus fund creation for industries in Chennai, citing lack of scientific basis.

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T.N. government announces schemes to improve safety, health, and livelihood of residents in Manali-Ennore area

Tamil Nadu government announces schemes for safety, health, and livelihood in Manali-Ennore area, including pollution monitoring authority and infrastructure development.

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Oil on water: Chennai’s mega cleaning challenge

Oil spill in Chennai's Manali & Ennore causes ecological disaster, CPCL denies pipeline leak, NGT sets unrealistic deadline for clean-up.

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Air Quality Index in Chennai deteriorates to ‘poor’ category after Deepavali festival

Chennai's air quality deteriorated to 'poor' category on November 13 post Deepavali, with an AQI of 256. Manali recorded the highest AQI of 329, followed by Velachery (322), Alandur (267), Royapuram (237) and Arumbakkam (261). Prolonged exposure to 'poor' air quality may cause breathing discomfort & discomfort to people with…

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‘River didn’t come to us, we went to it’: How NHAI’s ‘all-weather’ highways eroded in Himachal

A spate of national highways bending along the Himalayan rivers have cropped up in Himachal Pradesh over the past years. Several of these roads, built by the National Highways Authority of India by cutting up mountains, are deemed “all-weather” – but the recent floods have uncovered a different reality.

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Hem Raj — a cab driver who is cruising in the INRC

For Hem Raj who had been driving a taxi (Alto K10) for a decade now for tourists in Manali, a passion for car rallies was deeply hidden. He loved what he did but had to curb his speed for the safety of his passengers. And when he got the chance…

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Survey for new rail line to link Ladakh with rest of country is complete, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The survey for a new rail project connecting the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of India has been completed, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament on July 26. The 498-km proposed line is planned to start from Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh and via Manali will reach Leh.

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Hem Raj books berth for INRC Round 4

Hem Raj from Manali did everything right in the qualifying round and the final to finish on top in the Coimbatore Talent Hunt, conducted by INRC promoters Blueband Sports, in a make-shift terrain near the city here on Sunday.

The Hindu

293 people still stranded in Himachal’s tribal district; rain relents in Punjab, Haryana

At least 293 people stranded in Chandertal, Himachal Pradesh; CM Sukhu conducts aerial survey; 52 school children safely moved out; 25,000 people evacuated from Manali & Kullu

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Himachal Pradesh: Incessant rain, flash floods ravage Manali

Incessant rain, which has led to flash floods and landslides, has caused significant damage in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Five killed as heavy rains lash Himachal Pradesh

Thirteen landslides and nine flash floods have been reported in Himachal Pradesh in the past 36 hours, according to the State emergency operation centre.

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5 Tunnels built on Chandigarh-Manali Highway opened for traffic on trial basis

The five tunnels constructed from Hanogi to Jhalogi in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district have been opened for the movement of vehicles on a trial basis. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parts of Himachal Pradesh receives snowfall, covers Atal Tunnel

Parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Manali, received snowfall on Wednesday, covering Atal Tunnel in Rohtang Pass with a blanket of snow. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Bus carrying Delhi University students overturns in Himachal Pradesh; one dead, 40 injured

BILASPUR(Himachal Pradesh): A young woman died and 40 others were injured after a private bus carrying a group of Delhi University students on a trip to Manali overturned in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur on Friday, officials said.

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Roads in Himachal Pradesh choke as tourists head to hill stations for New Year celebrations

MANALI: The traffic on the roads of Himachal Pradesh came to a grinding halt on Saturday as a record high number of tourists entered the state for New Year celebrations.

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Fashion Show Organised In Shimla Ahead Of National Level Winter Carnival 2023

National Level Winter Carnival is all set to be held in Manali from January 2. Winter Queen competition will be cynosure of this carnival. Read on for details:

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Road Accident: 16 tourists injured as bus overturns near Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur

The incident occurred at around 2 am when the bus was on its way to Chandigarh from Manali, they said. Read full story on Dynamite News

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HP: 2 people drown while crossing the bridge in Manali; Rescue operation begins

The teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Police Fire brigade are deployed at the spot. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

TNPCB rules out gas leak in Manali

Residents in Tiruvottiyur and Manali have been complaining of strong odour similar to LPG in the area

The Times of India

3 killed, several injured as truck falls into gorge on Manali-Leh highway

MANALI: At least three people were killed while three others sustained serious injuries after a dumper truck they were travelling in rolled down into a deep gorge near Deepak Tal on the Manali-Leh highway on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Pune cyclist Preeti creates record, paddles 480km Leh-Manali stretch in 55 hours and 13 minutes

LEH: Pune's Preeti Maske, a mother of two children, created an ultra cycling world record by becoming the first woman to cycle solo from Leh to Manali in 55 hours and 13 minutes.

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