The Himachal Daily

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19 July 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh is on high alert following an IMD red alert for heavy rainfall, prompting travel advisories and empowering districts to close schools.
CM Sukhu announced a Rs 300-crore dental research centre in Hamirpur and renamed Shimla Dental College to Rajiv Gandhi Dental College.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued 32 directives to the state over significant gaps in waste and sewage management.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested three people in Shimla in connection with a major Rs 500-crore cryptocurrency scam.
Amidst the monsoon, a landslide damaged Bharari road in Chamba, trapping a vehicle in the debris.
The Himachal government secured improved terms for the Kishau hydro project before the official MoU signing.
Governor Kavinder Gupta marked one year in office by outlining a roadmap focused on tourism, green energy, and youth development.
The Himachal Board will mandate case-study based questions in board exams from March 2027 to discourage rote learning.
Tibetan groups held a protest rally in Dharamshala against the Chinese government.
An illegal liquor bottling plant was raided, and 200 cases of liquor were seized.

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Headlines

With 644 marks, Darshil Thakur is Minerva NEET topper - The Tribune

Union Power Secy visits SJVN’s hydropower project in Nepal - The Tribune

Governor Kavinder Gupta awards degrees to 2,244 students at Jaypee varsity - The Tribune

200 liquor cases seized, bottling plant under scanner - The Tribune

Himachal Boosts Dental Health and Education

Rs 300-crore dental research centre to come up in Hamirpur: Himachal CM Sukhu - The Tribune
300cr dental research centre planned in Hamirpur: CM - The Times of India
Dental College Shimla renamed Rajiv Gandhi Dental College by Himachal Pradesh CM - The News Mill

Himalaya NITI Abhiyan urges Sukhu govt to halt sale of highly hazardous pesticides - The Tribune
Himalaya NITI Abhiyan Urges Immediate Action on Toxic Pesticides in Himachal Pradesh - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

NGT raps Himachal as 44.5% of its sewage flows untreated - The Times of India
NGT flags Himachal’s waste management crisis, issues 32 directions - The Tribune

Himachal govt misusing central funds: LoP - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Himachal Pradesh on Alert for Heavy Rainfall

Rain red alert puts Himachal on guard - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh School Holiday? DCs Empowered to Suspend Classes as IMD Issues Orange Alert - Telegraph India
Departments on high alert after red warning for heavy rain in parts of Himachal - ThePrint

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Himachal Pradesh schools may close as IMD issues five-day orange alert for heavy rain - The Times of India
Himachal schools brace for possible closures amid 5-day rain alert - The Indian Express
Orange alert for July 20, red for July 21-22; Himachal districts to witness rainfall - The Tribune
IMD warns of heavy rain across 15 states; Himachal Pradesh, J&K face flash flood and landslide risk - The Statesman
Extremely heavy rain likely in Bengal, Sikkim; Uttarakhand, northeast brace for downpour - CNBC TV18
IMD issues yellow warning for Himachal Pradesh with heavy rain from July 18 - The News Mill

HP High Court directs measures for AIMSS Chamiana access improvement - The News Mill
HP High Court orders urgent measures to ease traffic, improve emergency access to AIMSS Chamiana - ANI News

HP: AIDWA urges Congress, opposition to back immediate implementation of 33% Women's Reservation in Lok Sabha, State Assemblies. - ANI News

Himachal Pradesh Congress postpones state meeting due to bereavement and monsoon - The News Mill
HP Congress reschedules state-level meeting due to bereavement, Monsoon concerns - ANI News

Inheritance scam: Callers dupe Himachal man of Rs 11L posing as childless Italian couple - The Tribune

Mayor, Deputy Mayor take charge at Solan Municipal Corporation - The Tribune

Proposed courts, sports stadium on Jaisinghpur Chogan opposed - The Tribune

Landslide damages Bharari road in Chamba, vehicle trapped in debris - The Tribune

Immense tourism potential in Himachal must be utilised for jobs: Governor - ThePrint

Shimla: ED arrests 3 in Rs 500-crore cryptocurrency scam, mastermind absconding - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh: Tibetans in Dharamshala hold protest rally against China - The Tribune, ANI News
Tibetan groups protest in Dharamsala over activists self-immolation - The Tribune

Governor Gupta Outlines Priorities for Himachal Pradesh

Kavinder Gupta sets out plans for tourism, green energy and youth in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

DPS Shimla Strengthens Community Bonds Through Outreach Initiative at Government Primary School, Jharech - :: India News Calling ::

JUIT celebrates 25 years, awards 2,244 degrees at 7th convocation - The Tribune
Governor confers medals to meritorious students at 7th Convocation of JUIT - :: India News Calling ::

Governor's Warm Interaction with Citizens Reflects His People-Centric Approach - :: India News Calling ::

Chamba tightens Manimahesh Yatra with daily cap; trek via Kugti restricted - The Tribune

Sonam Wangchuk's fast should have ended in dialogue with Centre, say his supporters in Himachal's Solan - Deccan Herald
Wangchuk's fast should have ended in dialogue with Centre, say his supporters in Himachal's Solan - The New Indian Express

3 poachers apprehended with four monitor lizards in Himachal’s Sirmaur - ThePrint
3 arrested with 4 monitor lizards in Paonta Sahib - The Tribune

Warning issued for tourists and locals: Increased water levels in Parbati river due to dam discharge - The Tribune

Himachal Board mandates case study questions in exams from March 2027 - The News Mill
Himachal Board eliminates rote learning; mandates case study questions in Board exams from March 2027 - ANI News

Himachal gears up for apple season: New relief schemes for small growers, disaster-hit farmers - Daily Excelsior

Seal of recognition: Sirmauri loiya gets GI tag - The Tribune

Mahabharatas combatant spirit, Solans Thodo sport on verge of oblivion - The Tribune

Chamba’s centuries-old metal craft fades slowly - The Tribune

2 held in case of two missing youths’ death due to ‘drug overdose’ in Jawali - The Tribune

Devotees take out annual Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Mandi - The Tribune

Dharamsala’s Flow Shooting Academy trainees bag 30 medals at state championship - The Tribune

NHPC provides desks to Dalhousie school - The Tribune

New fire safety NOC directive, conflicting regulations have Manali hoteliers worried - The Tribune

Kisan sabha backs villagers in Bhojnagar land dispute - The Tribune

Rs 24-crore Amb Andaura station revamp inaugurated virtually - The Tribune

Himachal: 30-year-old found dead with syringe attached to arm - The Tribune

Farmers, social groups move President against toll barriers on HP highways - The Times of India