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03 July 2026, Friday
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Heavy monsoon rains have caused at least nine fatalities, blocked over 46 roads, and prompted the IMD to issue an orange alert for several districts.
In response to the monsoon, the NHAI has intensified preparedness on highways, and the Shimla administration has cancelled official leaves until September 30.
The BJP has secured control of the Dharamsala and Salooni Block Development Councils and won the Mayor and Deputy Mayor posts in the Solan Municipal Corporation.
Himachal Pradesh has exported its first-ever consignment of cherries and plums to Oman, opening up new global markets for local farmers.
The state government has initiated the process to take back three hydroelectric power projects from the Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVNL).
Eight more traditional Himachali products, including Spiti Seabuckthorn and the Kinnauri apple, have received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
A tourist was killed and three were injured after their SUV crashed into an under-construction bridge near the Atal Tunnel.
Authorities have arrested an interstate drug supplier from Punjab, and a Special Task Force is cracking down on illegal drug networks.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) rescued a critically ill woman across a rain-swollen stream in Lahaul-Spiti.
While highlighted as a key tourism destination, concerns have been raised by paragliding pilots in Bir-Billing over a proposed high-voltage power line in their flight corridor.

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Headlines

Monsoon Causes Widespread Disruption in Himachal Pradesh

NHAI improves monsoon preparedness on Himachal highways - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh faces roadblocks and power outages due to rainfall - The News Mill
Himachal: Temporary bridge revives Lahaul-Pangi road link - The Tribune

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Monsoon fury kills 6 in Himachal, Mumbai; rain alerts mount as Delhi welcomes showers - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh monsoon forecast: 45 days of rain and alerts - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh monsoon death toll reaches nine with 49 roads blocked - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh orders road restoration within 24 hours amid heavy monsoon rains - The News Mill
NHAI strengthens monsoon preparedness in Himachal, focuses on accident-prone areas - The Tribune
Monsoon fury hits states, two girls electrocuted in Mumbai; Delhi, Himachal reel - Telegraph India
NHAI gears up for monsoon preparedness on Himachal highways, strengthens monitoring of vulnerable stretches - ANI News
First Monsoon Spell In Himachal Creates Havoc: Six Dead, Roads Blocked; PWD Activates 24x7 Emergency Response - ETV Bharat
Heavy rain alert for Himachal Pradesh as monsoon strengthens - The News Mill
Yellow alert issued across Himachal as heavy rain set to continue - The Tribune
4 dead as torrential rains lash Himachal; many roads closed | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Kala Amb cardboard factory gutted - The Tribune

State jr hockey trials to be held tomorrow - The Tribune

Migrant worker found murdered in temple - The Tribune

Himachal: 55 of 118 petitions resolved by Assembly Petitions Committee - The Tribune

Local poll results reflect public’s loss of faith in govt: Himachal LoP Jairam - The Tribune

10 riders, 2 motorcycles, 1 record bid inside Atal Tunnel - The Tribune

BJP captures Dharamsala, Salooni Block Development Councils - The Tribune
BJP captures Solan Municipal Corporation; Congress suffers major political setback despite minister's vote - ANI News
BJP wins both Mayor, Deputy Mayor posts in Solan MC - The Tribune

Stalls set up for Shoolini Fair continue to block Solan roads; residents, traders irked - The Tribune
Fair stalls continue to choke Solan roads after event ends - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Exports First Fruits to Oman

Himachal Cherries and Plums Hit Oman Markets - HimbuMail
Himachal’s goodness, Oman’s delight : First Fruit Export to Gulf Nation Opens Global Doors for Farmers - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal Pradesh exports cherries and plums to Oman for the first time - The News Mill

BRO Rescues Critically Ill Woman Across Rain-Swollen Himachal Stream - ETV Bharat
BRO rescues critically ill woman across flooded nallah in Lahaul-Spiti, ensures timely referral to Kullu - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Reclaims Hydro Projects from SJVNL

Himachal Begins Process to Take Back 658 MW Hydro Projects from SJVNL - The News Himachal
Himachal Pradesh reclaims hydroelectric projects from SJVNL - The News Mill
CM directs initiation of process to take over Sunni, Luhri and Dhaulasidh projects from SJVNL - The Tribune

Flyover construction leads to traffic jams on Pathankot-Mandi highway at Jassur - The Tribune

Interstate drug supplier arrested from Punjab - The Tribune
Bilaspur police arrest 21-year-old interstate drug supplier from Punjab - The Tribune

BJP seeks government clarification over ‘exclusion’ of Ayurvedic hospitals from Ayushman Bharat - The Tribune

In view of monsoon, Shimla Deputy Commissioner cancels leave of government staff till September 30 - The Tribune
Shimla DC cancels all official leaves till September 30 amid monsoon disaster risk - The Tribune

Amru Ram unanimously elected Mandi Zila Parishad Chairperson, Bodi Devi Vice-Chairperson - The Tribune

Central Consumer Protection Authority moved against milk cess, fuel cess levied in power bills - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh govt notifies VB-G RAM G scheme - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Himachal: Punjab tourist drowns while bathing in Kasol stream - The Tribune

Tourist Killed in Car Crash Near Atal Tunnel

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Atal Tunnel accident, one tourist from Sikar dead three injured after vehicle plunges near north portal during - CNBC TV18
Tourist killed as SUV crashes into under-construction bridge near Atal Tunnel - India Today
One Tourist Killed, Three Injured After Car Crashes Near Atal Tunnel In Himachal - News18
One killed, three hurt in car crash near Atal Tunnel - The Tribune

BJP Leader Joins Congress, Stirring Himachal Politics

Brij Lal joins Congress in Himachal Pradesh amid induction drive - The News Mill
BJP accuses Congress of fabricating defections with fake joining drama in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
BJP leader from Rampur Assembly constituency joins Congress - The Tribune

Shimla devotees pray for protection from monsoon disasters - The News Mill

Himachal: Supplementary exams of Class 10, 12 from July 16 - ThePrint

HRTC conductor killed after falling rock hits him near Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti - The Tribune
Lifeline restored: HRTC resumes direct Chamba-Killar bus service - The Tribune

Kasol Rave Party: HP High Court Orders Transfer Of Kullu Deputy Commissioner, SP, SDM For Granting Silent ... - Live Law

Paragliding pilots, locals oppose proposed 33 kV power line through Bir-Billing flight corridor - The Tribune

Himachal Expands Rural Employment Scheme to Include Disaster Relief, Hikes Daily Wages - The News Himachal

Endemic To Central Asia, Rare Caspian Cobra Spotted In Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat

Devotees stranded on return from temple in Chambas Bharmour after flashflood washes away bridge - The Tribune
Flashflood damages wooden bridge in Kinnaurs Surcho village - The Tribune
Rain wreaks havoc in Chamba, cuts off roads, damages houses - The Tribune

Himachal: Case filed against man for sending obscene messages to daughter-in-law - ThePrint

Illegal Clinics Busted Chemist Shops Under Scanner as Himachal STF Tightens Noose on Drug Network across the State - HimbuMail

Himachal Likely to Adopt Merit-Based Appointments for Teachers in CBSE Schools; Final Decision with CM - The News Himachal

Himachal’s Heritage Gets a Global Identity: Eight More Traditional Products Earn GI Tag - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Spiti Seabuckthorn, Kinnauri apple and 6 other products of Himachal Pradesh get GI tag - Daily Excelsior

Resolving grievances of masses must be utmost priority: HP CM to probationers - Daily Excelsior

Doctors, staff hold protest march, submit memorandum over mob attack at Kullu hospital - The Tribune

NCSC probes caste atrocity complaint by Himachal DySP Vijay Kumar - The News Mill
NCSC seeks report from Himachal DGP on DySP's caste atrocity complaint, orders probe - ANI News

IMA Dharamsala stresses preventive healthcare, community awareness on Doctors’ Day - The Tribune

Over 1,200 Himachal farmers benefit from ICAR-CPRI’s ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyaan’ - The Tribune

GSTAT Shimla begins hearings on GST Day - The Tribune

Bilaspur DC on ground zero for Census survey - The Tribune

Robotic surgery at SLBS Government Medical College, Ner Chowk, is transforming cancer treatment and minimally invasive care, bringing world-class surgical technology closer to patients in Himachal Pradesh - The Tribune

Two Punjab women arrested for stealing jewellery worth Rs 50L - The Tribune