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20 July 2026, Monday
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Himachal Pradesh is on high alert as the IMD issues a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides across several districts.
The government plans to roll out a new industrial policy offering lower power tariffs to attract investment in IT and green energy sectors.
Heavy rains have caused flash floods in Kinnaur, damaging a bridge and an ITBP camp, while landslides blocked the Chamba-Bharmour highway.
A study warns that 80% of Satluj glaciers are retreating, posing a future risk to hydropower projects.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued 32 directives to the state government over poor solid waste and sewage management.
To boost the rural economy, the government has launched the "One District Three Products" (ODTP) scheme.
The age limit for eligibility under the state's startup scheme has been raised to 50 years.
Fatal road accidents were reported in Shimla and near Panchrukhi where vehicles plunged into gorges.
The state government has undertaken a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 23 HPAS officers.
Alternaria disease has returned to the upper Shimla apple belt, causing concern among fruit growers.

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Headlines

Startup scheme age limit raised to 50 years - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh on Red Alert for Heavy Rains

Soil dumping in Gareli Khad raises flood fears in Jassur town on Pathankot-Mandi National Highway - The Tribune
Kangra braces for rain fury as IMD issues orange, red alerts - The Tribune
Planning a getaway to the hills? Himachal set for heavy monsoon rain in these areas | India News - Hindustan Times

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Himachal on high alert as IMD issues warning for heavy rainfall - The New Indian Express
Himachal on high alert as MeT issues red warning for heavy rainfall - Daily Excelsior
IMD warns of heavy rainfall and landslides in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
IMD warns of heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, says intense showers can trigger landslides - ANI News
Himachal on high alert as Weather Dept issues red warning for heavy rainfall - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh on high alert as MeT issues red warning for heavy rainfall - The Economic Times
Weather tomorrow: IMD issues 'red' alert for Himachal; heavy to very heavy rain likely across north, east - The Times of India
Heavy rains in parts of Himachal, IMD issues five-day orange alert; Drone visuals from Mandi town - The Economic Times
Weather today, July 19: IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Srinagar, Bihar, Himacha - The Economic Times
Red alert for extremely heavy rain issued for two days in Himachal - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh Heavy Rain Alert Puts School Closure Decision in District Hands - Jagran Josh
IMD: Red alert for heavy rain in parts of Himachal on July 20, 21 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rain in multiple states; Delhi, UP likely to receive showers - India TV News
IMD issues red alert for extremely heavy rain in five Himachal districts on July 20-21 - The News Mill

Time for firms to open R&D hub on campus: Mandi varsity VC - The Tribune

Pathania urges Youth Congress workers to strengthen organisation - The Tribune

Nadaun teacher honoured for Hindi literary contribution - The Tribune

Explore alternative water supply scheme, Solan residents urge govt - The Tribune

Parmar reviews progress of Rs 250 crore Parour-Thanpuri four-lane highway project - The Tribune
Lahaul-Spiti administration reviews progress of projects under Central schemes - The Tribune

Amid rains, dug-up roads worsen woes of Palampur’s Ward No. 6 residents - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh launches One District Three Products to enhance rural economy - The News Mill
Immense tourism potential in Himachal must be utilised for jobs: Governor - Daily Excelsior

Fill vacant posts of director in power utilities, govt urged - The Tribune

Senior Congress leader Kaul Thakur announces retirement - The Tribune

Alternaria disease returns to upper Shimla apple belt - The Tribune

Will sign power pact with ‘elder brother’ Punjab: CM - The Tribune

Shepherds seek access through Atal Tunnel during bad weather - The Tribune

Car plunges into ravine near Panchrukhi, 72-yr-old killed - The Tribune
2 killed as car plunges into gorge in Shimla’s Nerwa - The Tribune

Landslides block Chamba-Bharmour stretch of national highway for hours - The Tribune

Himachal Unveils New Industrial Policy to Attract Investors

HP to roll out new industrial policy with lower power tariffs: Sukhu - The Times of India
New industrial policy in Himachal to offer cheap power to investors: Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Targets IT and Green Energy Sectors Under New Industrial Policy - The News Himachal
Cheap Power, Green Energy Push and New IT Hub Plans: Himachal Opens Doors to Investors - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

80% of Satluj glaciers retreating, study warns of hydel crisis in Himachal - The Times of India

Flash flood damages bridge in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Flashflood causes damage to ITBP camp in Kinnaur - The Tribune
Swollen nullah cuts off road to Chitkul in Kinnaur, damages Indo-Tibetan Border Police camp - The Tribune

Himachal Governor Visits Rajasthan Shrines, Prays for Nation

How Manali is shedding its honeymoon tag to become an adventure hub - India Today
Chenab-Beas link project rings alarm bells in Kullu, Manali - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

23 HPAS officers transferred in major reshuffle in Himachal - The Tribune

7-day refresher course for umpires, match referees by HPCA begins in Dharamsala - The Tribune

JUIT Celebrates its 7th Convocation Ceremony with Academic Grandeur - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Bridging the Divide: How Himachal is Transforming Its Tribal Heartlands - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Principal Secretary reviews academic and infrastructure development at ABVGIET - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

GST Implementation Cost Himachal Rs 3800 Crore in Revenue Annually, Says Sukhu - HimbuMail

Lions Club Shimla Holds BOD-cum-General House Meeting; New Office Bearers Take Charge - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Himalaya NITI Abhiyan urges Himachal government to halt sale of highly hazardous pesticides - The New Indian Express
Himalaya NITI Abhiyan urges Sukhu govt to halt sale of highly hazardous pesticides - The Tribune

NGT Directs Himachal Pradesh on Waste Management

NGT pulls up Himachal over waste management, issues 32 directives - The New Indian Express
NGT seeks action on untreated sewage, garbage hotspots in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
NGT expresses serious concern over solid waste, sewage management in Himachal, issues 32 directions - The Indian Express

154 gm heroin seized in Himachal - The Tribune

A crumbling heritage - The Tribune

50 years of excellence - The Tribune

Everybody’s voice - The Tribune

Shimla’s delightful charms - The Tribune

3 Haryana men nabbed with contraband - The Tribune

2 women held with chitta in Himachal - The Tribune

Himachal HC seeks govt response on decongesting Sanjauli-AIMSS corridor | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Petition Questions Himachal’s Authority to Levy Entry Tolls on National Highways - The News Himachal

Himachal Researcher Develops AI Device to Purify Milk at Home - The News Himachal

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 10 Revaluation Result 2026 Declared; Check Download Steps - NDTV

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

Vidyapeeth honours students for excellent performance in NEET - 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