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24 July 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

Monsoon devastation in Himachal Pradesh has led to estimated losses of ₹1,000 crore, with a cloudburst in Kangra and numerous landslides blocking over 136 roads.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in several districts, including Shimla and Solan, putting the state administration on high alert.
Authorities have busted a fake pharmaceutical company in Baddi that was operating with forged manufacturing licenses and documents.
The state government has approved a policy to allow for the controlled cultivation of cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes.
In education, the government is introducing a 'Zero Period' in schools and considering making Artificial Intelligence (AI) an optional subject from Class VI.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court rejected a plea from PTA-appointed teachers to have their past service counted towards pension and seniority benefits.
Chief Minister Sukhu launched the 'HiBiSCUS' initiative to boost biodiversity and a campaign to make water conservation a public movement.
Student unions and political groups held protests across the state demanding accountability for recent competitive exam paper leaks.
Police have intensified their anti-drug campaign, arresting two major interstate drug suppliers from Punjab.
Himachal Pradesh University secured two defence research projects worth ₹1.69 crore from DRDO-INMAS.

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Headlines

Heavy Monsoon Rains Batter Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh monsoon losses estimated at Rs 1,000 crore - The News Mill
Monsoon losses in Himachal near Rs 1,000 cr, disaster response system fully activated: State Disaster Authority - ANI News
IMD Forecasts Widespread Rain Over Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal And J&K Over Next Week - Daily Excelsior

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Heavy rain to persist across Himachal; orange alert for Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary directs high alert for heavy monsoon rains - The News Mill
Himachal Chief Secretary reviews monsoon preparedness, directs all districts to stay on high alert - ANI News
Yellow warning for heavy rain in parts of Himachal till July 28 amid flash floods in Boh valley - Press Trust of India
Himachal: Boh valley relives 2021 nightmare - The Tribune

Ghost pharma firm busted in Baddi; allegedly used forged drug manufacturing licence - The Tribune

Pre-primary teacher vacancies: Himachal pushes for relaxed eligibility to fill posts - The Tribune
Himachal Government Schools to Introduce Daily 'Zero Period' for Classes 6–10 Under Learning Enhancement Program 2.0 - The News Himachal

HP board mulls introducing AI as optional subject from Class VI - The Tribune

Central University’s Dehra campus set to open in January - The Tribune

Himachal CM Sukhu launches HiBiSCUS to boost biodiversity and rural livelihoods - The Tribune
Himachal farmers pioneer sustainable cultivation of endangered Himalayan herb ‘Kutki’ - The Hindu

Decision to merge govt girls school revoked on public demand: Bittu - The Tribune

HP opens door to controlled cannabis farming - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh University at 57: Celebrating a legacy, confronting challenges - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh University secures Rs 1.69 crore defence research projects - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh University secures 2 DRDO-INMAS research projects worth Rs 1.69 crore - The Tribune

Traffic suspension on NH-154A near Durgethi, Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

Cloudburst shuts Sach Pass as rains block 136 roads in HP - The Times of India
75 dead in Himachal during monsoon; 136 roads still blocked - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh: Bharmaur MLA Janak Raj praises NHAI for saving infant on oxygen support amid landslides - ANI News
Man carries 7-month-old baby across landslide-hit road in Himachal Pradesh, video goes viral - India TV News
Himachal man risks life to carry infant to ambulance during deadly landslide - India Today

HP High Court ruling on PTA teachers' service benefits - The News Mill
HP High Court rejects PTA teachers' plea to count past service for pension, seniority benefits - ANI News
Himachal Pradesh High Court Rejects Plea of PTA Teachers, Upholds Earlier Benefits - HimbuMail

Man, son killed as truck falls into gorge in Lahaul - The Tribune

Holy bath: Pond at Mahakal Temple in Kangra’s Baijnath restored for devotees - The Tribune

Congress government targeting former Dehra MLA Hoshiyar Singh, alleges Bikram Thakur - The Tribune

HP Cooperative Bank migrates operations to globally-acclaimed software - The Tribune

Supply lines choked, Palampur areas facing acute water crisis for 10 days - The Tribune

Himachal Congress hits back at Nadda over paper leak claim - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Advances Health and Safety Initiatives

Himachal approves road safety audit policy for PWD roads - The New Indian Express
Road safety audit policy to be implemented in Himachal: CM Sukhu - The Tribune
Himachal steps up TB elimination efforts, Governor reviews progress - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Launches Khelo Himachal Initiative Against Drugs - The News Mill

Shimla police arrest 2 main interstate drug suppliers from Punjab - The Tribune
19-year-old held with heroin in Himachals Nurpur - The Tribune

Himachal restores independent status of Govt Boys Sr Sec School in Nurpur, revokes merger - The Tribune

Shimla district administration fixes apple transportation rates - The Tribune

Himachal HC seeks report on delay in Seema bridge project in Rohru - The Tribune

HPRCA announces recruitment for 312 Assistant Staff Nurse posts; applications open from July 30 - The Times of India

Former SJVNL CMD and HERC Chairman Nand Lal Sharma passes away at 60 - - Himachal Scape

HP High Court Rejects Dev Adesh Plea, Orders Kinnaur District Administration to Continue the Kinner Kailash Yatra - HimbuMail
Himachal Pradesh High Court refuses to cancel FIR over books ‘insulting’ Hindu gods - The Indian Express

HRTC bus overturns near Baijnath after suspected brake failure, 5 escape - The Tribune

CCTVs in police stations: Jharkhand yet to install a single camera, Himachal only state to receive Centre’s funds - The Indian Express

Ruling Congress keen to scrap New Pension Scheme in Karnataka - The New Indian Express

Congress stands with students: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Echoing Jantar Mantar, students rally in Himachals Dharamsala - The Tribune

Compensation for environmental services: Himachal seeking its rightful share from Centre: Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
BJP squandered central funds, pushed HP into debt: Himachal CM Sukhu - The Tribune
Himachal deserves Rs 90,000-crore ecological compensation: CM Sukhu - The Tribune

To build a developed India, we must fix the dinner plate: Expert - The Tribune

Competitive exam paper leaks have affected aspirations of youths: Cong - The Tribune

Stone laid 8 years ago, Rs 10.35-crore Ayush hospital in Kullus Bajaura still incomplete - The Tribune

Monsoon batters Solan, damages rural roads - The Tribune

Family demands justice for sailor who died in Strait of Hormuz - The Tribune