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21 July 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

Himachal is on red alert from heavy monsoon rains, causing widespread school closures, flash floods, and major road blockages.
The state cabinet approved over 5,000 government jobs and restored a key allowance for super-specialist doctors.
Punjab's Rupnagar district passed a resolution to impose an entry tax on vehicles from Himachal.
Two new climate-resilient potato varieties have been notified by the Centre to support farmers.
The Centre has ruled out runway expansions at Shimla and Kullu airports but approved an indoor stadium for Palampur.
An FIR was registered against a former MLA for alleged fund misuse, while NEET leak protests were held in Shimla.
Rescue teams successfully evacuated a critically ill shepherd and other stranded individuals from flooded areas.

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Headlines

Himachal on Red Alert Amid Heavy Rains and Floods

Mandi extends school closure amid red alert - The Tribune
Rain triggers flashfloods in Pangi; bridges, crops take a hit - The Tribune
Rain triggers flash floods, disrupts traffic in Himachal - The Times of India

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Himachal on red alert for heavy rains; schools closed in 5 districts, 36 roads blocked - The Tribune
Monsoon rains block 36 roads and disrupt 43 water supply schemes in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Floods in Himachal, heavy rain in Delhi: India's monsoon to get fierce Tuesday - India Today
IMD red alert for Himachal districts as heavy rain triggers landslide, flood concerns - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh on high alert: Red warning issued for heavy rains, schools shut in three districts - India Today
Following IMD Heavy Rain Alert, Deputy Commissioners Order Closure Of All Educational Institutions In 4 Himachal Districts For 2 Days - ETV Bharat
Red alert continues for heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh until July 21 - The News Mill
Himachal on high alert as red alert issued for heavy rains, all schools closed in 3 districts | Education - Hindustan Times
Red alert issued for heavy rain in 4 Himachal districts - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh on high alert as red alert issued for heavy rains; all schools closed in three districts - The Hindu
Himachal shuts schools in Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur as IMD issues red rain alert - CNBC TV18
Red alert: All educational institutions in Mandi to remain closed on July 20–21 due to extremely heavy rainfall - The Tribune
Weather tomorrow: IMD warns of heavy rain in several states; Delhi under yellow alert, Himachal Pradesh o - The Times of India
Himachal on red alert amid heavy rain: Schools shut, flash flood cuts border route - India Today
Himachal: Flash flood blocks Sangla-Chitkul road in Kinnaur for over 20 hours | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Risk In Many States As Monsoon Intensifies; Delhi, Mumbai, J&K On Weather Watch - News18
Himachal on high alert after red warning for heavy rain; schools closed in Kangra - Deccan Herald

133 Eco Task Force holds two-day plantation drive - The Tribune

Melting glaciers threaten Himachal’s hydropower lifeline - The Tribune
Understanding climate change: Himachal Government launches studies on river basins - The Tribune

Hamirpur panchayat chief to speak at women leaders’ forum - The Tribune

To improve connectivity, infra, work on projects begins in Bara Bhangal - The Tribune

Trilokpur Temple passes Rs 23-cr budget; streamlines donation accounting - The Tribune

IMA partners with ISKCON to promote holistic elderly healthcare - The Tribune

Nature’s fury cuts off Lahaul villages - The Tribune

AI lab, better library among key plans for Shimlas Atal engineering institute - The Tribune

Locals rescue three workers stranded in flooded stream - The Tribune

Rajput Mahasabha opposes action against Chamba school over play on reservation - The Tribune

Slushy NH stretch sparks protest after 3-year-old hurt in scooty skid - The Tribune

5,000 jobs for youth get Cabinet nod - The Tribune
Cabinet rolls out recruitment relief, welfare push - The Tribune

Auckland House School students to represent India at Asian Short Track Ice Skating Trophy - The Tribune

Ropar zila parishad passes entry tax resolution on Himachal vehicles - The Times of India
Punjab’s Rupnagar Zila Parishad passes resolution to impose tax on vehicles coming from Himachal - ThePrint

Centre notifies 2 new potato varieties boosting prospects for Himachal farmers - The Times of India
Climate-resilient potato varieties from Kufri - The Tribune

Centre rules out runway expansion at Shimla and Kullu airports - The Times of India
Kangra airport expansion awaits land, Shimla and Kullu runway plans ruled out - The Tribune

Himachal Cabinet Approves Jobs and Doctor Allowances

Himachal cabinet approves 7,500 govt jobs, raises honorariums - The Times of India
Himachal Cabinet Grants NPA to Super-Specialist Doctors, Raises PG Stipends - The News Himachal
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Himachal Pradesh Focuses on Rural and Agricultural Economy

NEET paper leak: Protesters in Shimla demand Pradhan’s resignation - The Tribune

BJP’s Seema elected Kangra Zila Parishad chairperson, Kanwar vice-chairman - The Tribune

One killed as car plunges into gorge at Panchrukhi - The Tribune

Centre okays indoor stadium for Palampur; will have swimming pool, shooting range - The Tribune

Not paid Rs 3 crore dues, contractor locks new ITI building at Baijnath - The Tribune

Lurking danger: Sewage in Parwanoo’s Sukhna nullah contaminating Kaushalya & Ghaggar - The Tribune

Cabinet Clears Rs 12.89-Crore Sports Equipment Purchase, Commercial Complex in Shimla - The News Himachal

Rare neighbours: Sambar sighted in Himalayan musk deer’s habitat - The Tribune

Father Of Seafarer Killed In US Strike Near Hormuz Urges Himachal CM To Raise Issue With Centre - ETV Bharat
Family of deceased seafarer urges Himachal CM to seek Centre’s action - The News Mill

Former Himachal MLA Hoshyar Singh Chambyal booked over alleged grant fund misuse - The New Indian Express
FIR lodged against ex-Dehra MLA over alleged misuse of Himachal government funds - The Tribune
Himachal vigilance registers FIR against former MLA Hoshyar Singh Chambyal over alleged fund misuse - The News Mill

In Kinnaur, village women step in to help ITBP personnel after flash flood - The Tribune

HP High Court Directs State To Return Land Given For Government School After Closure Due To Zero... - Live Law

Himachal CPI (M) leader slams CJP protest crackdown, urges youth to oust Modi govt - ThePrint

Critically ill Shepherd rescued by 13-member team from Bara Bhangal in Himachal Pradesh - The New Indian Express
Hamirpur’s ‘Snake Man’: Indian Army Veteran Rescues Over 1,000 Snakes, Promotes Snakebite Safety Across Himachal - ETV Bharat
Courage takes flight in Kangra district: 13-member team treks 24 hours to save critically ill shepherd in Bara Bhangal - The Tribune

Solan Consumer Commission Directs Himalayan Dreams Villas To Refund ₹32 Lakh To Homebuyers For Failing To ... - Live Law

Taste Of Two States: Himachal Pradesh Schools Celebrate Cuisine Exchange Month With Kerala - NDTV

Himachal: Aspire celebrates NEET, JEE success - The Tribune
Edupace felicitates NEET achievers - The Tribune

National Lok Adalat to be held in Chamba - The Tribune

Blues at Himachal’s famed police orchestra as its lead accused of false notes - The Indian Express

Thousands participate in Jagannath Rath Yatra in Himachals Nahan town - Daily Excelsior

Startup scheme age limit raised to 50 years - The Tribune

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