The Himachal Daily

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14 July 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

Heavy monsoon rains have triggered landslides and flash floods across Himachal Pradesh, blocking numerous roads and disrupting water supply schemes.
The Himachal Pradesh Police is under scrutiny following the suspension of its popular orchestra chief over social media earnings and court interventions in other disciplinary cases.
The state government is intensifying efforts to recover long-pending dues from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) after a breakthrough in the Kishau Dam project.
A major administrative reshuffle resulted in the transfer of 17 IAS and 22 HAS officers, while the High Court elevated 15 lawyers to senior advocates.
Environmental issues are prominent, with conflicts between power projects and river conservation, persistent air pollution in Baddi, and a push for sustainable tourism.
The state is advancing education and innovation, with NIT-Hamirpur focusing on start-ups and the Central University introducing new skill-based courses.
New economic initiatives include a high-value Nut Mission to boost horticulture and the establishment of a cannabis research lab at Nauni University.
Several fatal road accidents, including a car plunging into a gorge in Sirmaur and a bus overturning at Damtal, have highlighted safety concerns.
Sheila Kumari has been re-elected as the chairperson of the Solan Zila Parishad.
Concerns have been raised over medicine shortages in government hospitals and market access issues for farmers in the Chauhar valley.

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Headlines

Himachal’s Uhl river caught between power plans & conservation concerns - The Tribune

Years of clean air efforts, but Himachals Baddi still breathes polluted air - The Tribune

Himachal Focuses on Heritage and Sustainable Tourism

Durgesh Aranya: Himachal’s upcoming wildlife wonder set to redefine conservation tourism - The Tribune
NABARD targets rural tourism to boost Himachal livelihoods - The Tribune
Protecting nature together: Himachals Jalori Pass shows the way towards sustainable tourism - The Tribune
Keeping tradition alive: The Himachali cap’s journey from heritage to high-tech - The Tribune

240 athletes compete in DAV sports meet at Himachals Nurpur - The Tribune

Innovation takes flight at NCC Air Wing camp at Hamirpur - The Tribune
Research, innovation & start-ups take centre stage at NIT-Hamirpur - The Tribune
NCC Annual Training Camp–233 at NIT Hamirpur Showcases Exceptional Aeromodelling Skills and Technical Innovation - :: India News Calling ::

Shimla village gets green boost with plantation drive - The Tribune
Ark Foundation launches tree plantation drive in Shimla - The Tribune

Central University of Himachal rolls out new courses to boost skills & employability - The Tribune

Himachal: Tikkan market still on paper, Chauhar farmers sell at a loss - The Tribune

Sheila elevated as Solan Zila Parishad chairperson for second time - The Tribune
Sheila Kumari re-elected Solan Zila Parishad chairperson as BJP secures top posts - The Tribune

Shanan powerhouse caught in legal limbo, heritage structures crumble - The Tribune

Rana demands stronger anti-drug measures in Himachal - The Tribune

No fresh jaundice case reported in Bhawarna, Dheera for two days - The Tribune

Schoolteacher among three killed as car plunges into gorge near Sarahan in Sirmaur district - The Tribune

Medicine shortage in Himachal hospitals shows neglect of healthcare, says Vipin Parmar - The Tribune

15 lawyers elevated as senior advocates by Himachal Pradesh High Court - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh High Court Designates 15 Lawyers As Senior Advocates - Live Law

Himachal Police Faces Scrutiny Over Officer's Suspension

Himachal Police orchestra in-charge suspended for earning via social media platforms - The Tribune
Himachal cop suspended for social media earnings; debate over why others spared - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh Police face scrutiny after suspensions and court rulings - The News Mill

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Himachal Police under scanner as court setbacks, NCSC probe and series of suspensions trigger debate - ANI News
Inspector who heads Himachal Police’s orchestra suspended ‘for earning Rs 6,000’ through social media - The Indian Express
Why Himachal Police's famous orchestra lead is facing the music: Suspended over social media earnings | India News - Hindustan Times
Himachal police suspend inspector over music monetisation issues - The News Mill
Himachal Police suspends orchestra in-charge Vijay Kumar over alleged unauthorised monetisation of music content - ANI News
Himachal Police suspend orchestra chief over social media earnings - The Tribune
Himachal: Inspector heading police orchestra suspended for social media earnings - ThePrint

Heavy Monsoon Rains Disrupt Himachal Pradesh

Heavy monsoon rains disrupt roads and water supply in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Heavy monsoon rains disrupt normal life in Himachal; 69 roads, 80 water supply schemes affected - ANI News
69 roads blocked, 13 transformers disrupted across Himachal; rain to continue till Jul 19 - The Tribune

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Yellow alert for 11 Himachal districts as heavy rain set to continue - The Tribune
imd predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms in isolated himachal districts - The News Mill
Himachal: Flashfloods snap Sainj valley’s lifelines - The Tribune
Temple path caves in as rain triggers landslide in Himachal village - The Tribune
Heavy rain floods Himachals Una, uproots trees - The Tribune

Himachal Pushes for BBMB Arrears After Kishau Breakthrough

After Kishau project, HP intensifies bid to recover BBMB dues - The Times of India
Himachal intensifies efforts to recover ₹4,200 crore BBMB arrears; CM seeks Centre's intervention - The News Himachal
CM Sukhu seeks Centre’s support to recover statutory rights and dues from BBMB - ThePrint

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Himachal Government steps up efforts to secure BBMB arrears after Kishau victory: Sukhu - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal to back Kishau only after Haryana clears BBMB arrears: CM Sukhu - The Tribune
After Kishau Win, HP CM Sukhu Steps Up BBMB Arrears Battle, Seeks Modi Government's Intervention - HimbuMail

HP High Court transfers case involving US national of Tibetan origin to CBI; orders probe into alleged police misconduct - ANI News

NHPC releases additional water from Pulga dam; public advised to stay away from Parbati river - The Tribune

Ayodhya row: Congress to hold temple visits tomorrow to corner BJP - The Tribune

Shongtong-Karchham hydroelectric project to be commissioned by March-April 2027: CM Sukhu - The Tribune

Lack of hydro-cooling facility stalls stone fruit export push in Himachal - The Tribune

Nauni University launches wine-making course to nurture agri-entrepreneurs - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Himachal Pradesh court stays inquiry and suspension of SP Rajesh Verma - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh HC stays inquiry against SP Rajesh Verma, questions action for approaching Court - ANI News

Monsoon activity subdued in large parts of India, Uttarakhand on red alert - Daily Excelsior

IndiGo official held with heroin in Leh - The Statesman
Private airline engineer held with heroin in Leh; airport-drug nexus under probe - The Tribune

Monsoon raises late blight risk for Himachal potato farmers - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Police alert public over fake TRAI calls - The Tribune

Himachal Launches Nut Mission to Boost Horticulture

Himachal to Launch High-Value Nut Mission from 2026 to Boost Horticulture and Farmers' Income - The News Himachal
High value nut mission to open new avenues of prosperity for Himachal horticulturists: CM - Daily Excelsior
Himachal Pradesh High Value Nut Mission to enhance horticulture - The News Mill

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Nut mission will enhance productivity, profits: Himachal CM - The Tribune
Nauni varsity sets up cannabis research lab to power Himachals ‘Green to Gold’ mission - The Tribune

Himachal Deputy CM urges students to embrace challenges, learn from failures - The Tribune

14-yr-old Kullu girl suffers miscarriage, probe underway - The Tribune

Education Minister inaugurates school building in remote Solang - The Tribune

16 hurt as Jammu-Dehradun Volvo bus overturns at Damtal on Pathankot-Jalandhar highway - The Tribune

Crumbling infrastructure and stray cattle menace claim lives, exposing Kangra’s growing safety crisis - The Tribune

Stench from garbage plant makes life miserable for Palampur residents - The Tribune