The Himachal Daily

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22 July 2026, Wednesday
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Himachal Pradesh is on red alert due to heavy monsoon rains, causing widespread landslides, flash floods, and significant road closures across multiple districts.
As a safety measure, schools and colleges have been closed in several districts, including Kangra, Chamba, Sirmaur, and Mandi.
The state government launched the 'Takniki Rozgar Setu' digital portal to aid in the placement of students from technical education institutions.
The state cabinet approved the filling of approximately 7,000 posts in various departments and an increase in the honorarium for ASHA workers.
A new industrial policy is being formulated, promising cheaper power to industries, while the government has clarified there will be no cap or rate change for apple procurement.
A former MLA from Dehra, Hoshiyar Singh, has been booked by the vigilance bureau for the alleged misuse of government funds.
Punjab's Rupnagar Zila Parishad passed a resolution to impose an entry tax on vehicles coming from Himachal Pradesh.
In business news, Laser Power & Infra secured a ₹4.15 crore power transmission order, and state airports are among those switching to green energy.
A climate study highlights that melting glaciers in the Sutlej basin are threatening the state's crucial hydropower sector.
Women's groups held a march in Shimla demanding the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Act.

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Headlines

106 airports switch to green energy, Punjab, Himachal, J&K and Rajasthan feature in list - The Tribune

Himachal CM Sukhu asks Congress workers to strengthen party, take govt schemes to people - ThePrint

Traditional cuisines of Himachal, Kerala showcased at 918 govt schools of state - The Tribune

Samarth seeks CM’s blessings before Asian Ice Skating Trophy - The Tribune
Samarth Atri calls on Himachal CM Sukhu ahead of Asian Short Track Ice Skating Trophy 2026 - The Tribune
Samarth Atri meets Himachal CM Sukhu ahead of Asian Short Track Ice Skating Trophy 2026 - The News Mill

Heavy Rains Put Himachal Pradesh on Red Alert

Rain fury disrupts life in Palampur region - The Tribune
9 dists on flashflood watch as rain persists - The Tribune
Relentless rain wreaks havoc in Chamba, 55 roads closed - The Tribune

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Schools, colleges shut in HP’s Mandi, Kangra, Sirmaur after rain; many houses washed away - ThePrint
Red Alert For Kangra, Chamba And Sirmaur Districts As Rain Lashes Himachal - ETV Bharat
Heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh causes 66 deaths and blocks 145 roads amid red alert - The News Mill
Flash flood alert issued for nine Himachal districts; rain disrupts road connectivity - The New Indian Express
Red Alert for heavy rain in Kangra, Chamba, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Schools, colleges shut in HP’s Mandi, Kangra, Sirmaur after rain - ThePrint
Delhi gets rain relief, but monsoon rages across J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand and Assam - The Indian Express
Rain alert: Educational institutions remain shut in 4 districts of Himachal - ThePrint
Flash flood alert issued for Sirmaur as Himachal braces for heavy rain - The Tribune
Educational institutions shut in parts of Himachal amid heavy rain forecast - The Tribune
Heavy rain likely in Delhi for next two days, battered Himachal on red alert, 23 dead in J&K so far | Weather updates | India News - Hindustan Times
Schools, Colleges Shut and Exams Postponed in Himachal as Red Alert Issued; District-Wise Updates - Telegraph India
Himachal Pradesh schools closed today in four districts as IMD Red Alert prompts precautionary shutdown; - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh School Holiday: Leave Announced As Heavy Rainfall Triggers IMD Red Alert In 4 Districts - News18
Red alert for heavy rains issued in five Himachal districts for July 21 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Weather today, July 21: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Ra - The Economic Times
Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba, workers rescued - The Times of India
Heavy rains batter Himalayan states; J-K toll rises to 23, IMD warns of more downpours - Daily Excelsior
Rain triggers flashfloods in Pangi; bridges, crops take a hit - The Tribune

Govt promoting chess to nurture young talent: Education Minister - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Launches Job Portal for Technical Students

Himachal Pradesh launches Takniki Rozgar Setu portal for employment - The News Mill
Himachal CM launches digital placement portal for technical edu students | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal launches Takniki Rozgar Setu portal - The Tribune

IIIT-Una hosts workshop to boost quantum technology awareness - The Tribune

Kaul Singh makes U-turn on retirement - The Tribune

Apple purchase: No change in rate, no cap on quantity - The Tribune
No hike in rate, no cap on quantity: Himachal govt clarifies apple procurement guidelines - The Tribune

Heavy Rains Lead to School Closures in Several States

Weather Tomorrow, July 22: Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, UP - The Economic Times
School holiday tomorrow, July 22: Check where schools have been closed & which districts are on alert as I - The Economic Times

Dehra police seize JCB machine, four tippers engaged in illegal mining - The Tribune

PWD has ‘taken possession’ Block A of new ITI building at Baijnath: Spokesperson - The Tribune

Deputy Commissioner stresses need to digitise underground utility networks in Shimla - The Tribune

Man alleges 2 minor sons held captive, assaulted by 17 youths in Mandi - The Tribune

Waterlogged Baddi roads after heavy rain a nightmare for motorists, children - The Tribune

Himachal Extends Operational Life of AITP Vehicles to 15 Years, Bringing Relief to Taxi Operators - The News Himachal
Government fulfills long-pending demand of AITP taxi operators: Deputy CM - :: India News Calling ::

Women march to Lok Bhawan in Shimla, demand immediate implementation of Women's Reservation Act - ANI News

Peaceful Protest is a democratic right: HP Minister questions Delhi Police action against Sonam Wangchuk - ANI News

Himachal Pradesh teachers call for CAS promotions restoration - The News Mill

In pics: The many moods of Shimlas monsoon - The Tribune

Baddi, Parwanoo, Kala Amb among 7 Himachal towns under air pollution watch - The Tribune

Road connectivity between Nurpur-Chamba district via Lahru snapped with massive landslide - The Tribune
Nature’s fury cuts off Lahaul villages - The Tribune

Tourist footfall in Himalayan region rose from 10.55 crore in 2014 to 40.78 crore in 2025: Govt - The Tribune

Toddler evacuated through flooded stream for treatment in Lahaul and Spiti - The Tribune

Six houses swept away as cloudburst ravages Boh Valley in Kangra; no casualties reported - The Tribune

Melting glaciers threaten Himachal’s hydropower lifeline - The Tribune

Former Himachal MLA Hoshiyar Singh Booked In Alleged MLA Discretionary Grant Scam - ETV Bharat
Himachal vigilance booksex-Dehra MLA over ‘misuse’ of govt funds | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Bigamy Invalid But Not Illegal, Rules Himachal High Court While Granting Pension Benefits To Second Wife - ETV Bharat

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Cabinet: Filling of 7k posts across various depts, raising ASHA workers’ salary among key decisions - The Indian Express

Charged Rs 175 ‘extra’ for wine bottle, Himachal man wins Rs 20,000 payout - The Indian Express

Unexpected July snow blankets Langza peaks in Spiti Valley as temperatures dip below freezing - The Tribune

Protests in Himachal against lathicharge on protesters in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar - The Indian Express

Father of seafarer killed in US strike near Hormuz meets Himachal CM, urges to raise issue with Centre | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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

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

133 Eco Task Force holds two-day plantation drive - 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

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

Locals rescue three workers stranded in flooded stream - The Tribune

Mandi extends school closure amid red alert - 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

Water release raises flood risk along Beas, Parbati rivers - The Tribune