The Himachal Daily

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28 July 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh is grappling with heavy monsoon rains, leading to over 100 road closures, a death toll of 15, and widespread weather alerts.
The state government is providing aid to cloudburst-hit families in Shahpur and has approved a market intervention scheme for mango, citrus fruits, and apples.
A bus accident in Bilaspur resulted in the death of two pilgrims, while two factory workers died in separate incidents in Sirmaur.
Due to landslide risks, railway authorities have suspended four toy train services on the Kalka-Shimla heritage route until August 5.
In a major education trend, 24,000 students have reportedly shifted from private to government schools following curriculum reforms.
Shimla police seized assets worth Rs 17 lakh in a crackdown on drug trafficking; separately, an inquiry is underway into an alleged digital payment scam at Chintpurni Temple.
The Supreme Court has stayed a High Court order directing an FIR and SIT probe against Kullu officials regarding rave parties.
Chief Minister Sukhu announced the government will release a white paper on the previous BJP government's rule, alleging recruitment scams.
Concerns are rising over the environmental impact of unregulated tourism, including hot air ballooning in Kullu and rapid urbanisation in Palampur.
A Rajasthan-based company has won the tender for the Pinjore-Baddi national highway project.

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Headlines

Voluntary organisation distributes scholarships, free provisions in Una - The Tribune

Himachal PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh hands over aid to Boh cloudburst-hit families - The Tribune
Boh Valley Cloudburst: Himachal CM Announces Rs 8.50-Lakh Assistance For Homeless Families - ETV Bharat

Heavy Rains and Alerts Disrupt Life in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh faces 108 road blockages due to monsoon rains - The News Mill
Heavy rainfall forecast in Himachal Pradesh until August 2 - The News Mill
Heavy rainfall likely in Himachal till Aug 1 - The Times of India

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Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely to continue in parts of Himachal Pradesh - ANI News
108 roads remain closed in Himachal as heavy rain alert continues till August 2 - The Tribune
'Avoid unnecessary travel': Himachal Pradesh govt issues warning as monsoon toll rises to 15, damages tou - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh monsoon death toll rises to 15 amid travel warnings - The News Mill
Heavy rain spell to continue in Himachal; Shimla, Kangra among 10 districts under yellow alert - The Tribune
135 roads shut in Himachal; heavy rains on card from July 28 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Heavy Rain Warning Across Himachal; Orange Alert from July 28 - The News Himachal
135 roads closed across Himachal; MeT cautions of heavy rain in several districts in coming week - Daily Excelsior
Rains continue to disrupt normal life in Himachal, weather alerts extended till Aug 1 - The Tribune

Shimla police seize drug trafficker’s Rs 16.2 lakh luxury car, Rs 80K - The Tribune
Crackdown on drug traffickers: Shimla police attach car, cash worth Rs 17 lakh - The Tribune

CPRI stresses on scientific practices for stronger breeder seed production - The Tribune
Need to strengthen breeder seed production system through scientific practices: Director CPRI - The Tribune

Not given Rs 2,000, 16-year-old boy ends life - The Tribune

Orchardists, environmentalists call for efforts to preserve Kangra’s desi mangoes, known for unique taste - The Tribune

Retired HAS officer’s 21st book Whispers of Wild India released - The Tribune

Himachal: Online transactions under scanner at Chintpurni Temple - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh's Chintpurni Temple 'Sugam Darshan' Pass Scam Via Digital Payment, FIR Filed - ETV Bharat

Agnihotri offers prayers at Mata Brajeshwari Temple - The Tribune

Himachal Congress gears up for Assembly polls, eyes booth-level revamp - The Tribune

Health minister’s Tihra visit disappointed ex-servicemen, says former Zila Parishad member - The Tribune

Himachal CM Sukhu announces white paper on BJP rule, alleges recruitment scams - The Tribune

Rajasthan-based company bags Pinjore-Baddi highway tender - The Tribune

Himachal: Bilaspur’s Rishabh wins bronze medal at Asian Pencak Silat meet - The Tribune

Himachal farmer dies after consuming pesticide-laced apples - The Tribune
Kullu teen allegedly ends life over Rs 2,000; farmer dies after eating pesticide-exposed apples - The Tribune

Kangra survey flags gender gap in private schooling, learning support - The Tribune

Centre: In 3 years, Haryana, Punjab & HP diverted 2,734-ha forest land - The Times of India

Railway suspends four Kalka-Shimla toy train services till Aug 5 amid landslide risk - The New Indian Express
Railways suspend four toy trains on Kalka-Shimla route till August 5 - The Tribune

Multiple Fatal Accidents Reported in Himachal Pradesh

Bus with pilgrims overturns in Himachal; two from Punjab die, 13 injured - The Times of India
Two Pilgrims Dead, Several Injured After Bus Overturns In Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat
Two factory workers from UP die in separate incidents in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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Bus accident in Himachal Pradesh leaves two dead and seven injured - The News Mill
2 dead, 7 injured as Amritsar pilgrim bus overturns in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur - ANI News
2 dead, 7 injured as Amritsar pilgrim bus crashes near Shah Talai in Himachal - India Today

24,000 Students Switch to Himachal Government Schools

24,000 students shift to Himachal government schools under CBSE - The News Mill
Himachal govt schools see 24,000 students shift from private schools under CBSE curriculum: CM Sukhu - ANI News

HP clears MIS for mango, citrus fruits and C-grade apple procurement - The Times of India
Himachal government approves MSP of processing grade mangoes, citrus fruits and c-grade apples - The Indian Express
Himachal Govt approves MSP of processing grade mangoes, citrus fruits and c-grade apples - The Tribune

Himachal Governor participates in four-day Vedic Yajna-Anushthan in Kathua - The News Mill
Himachal Governor joins four-day Vedic Yajna-Anushthan in Kathua - ANI News

Government Initiatives in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh government to add 330 new postgraduate medical seats - The News Mill
Government working to add 330 new PG seats in medical colleges in state: Himachal CM - ANI News
Govt pushes self-reliant Himachal with key reforms - himachalpr.gov.in

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Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh appoints 94 Group-C employees under compassionate employment policy in July - The News Mill

HIMCOSTE and TDB hold Atmanirbhar Yatra workshop to boost Himachal startups - The News Mill
HIMCOSTE, TDB host 'Atmanirbhar Yatra' in Shimla to boost Himachal startup ecosystem - ANI News

STF conduct state-wide operation in Himachal against sale of tobacco products to minors - The Tribune

SC Stays Probe Against Officials in Himachal Rave Party Case

BJP Appoints New Cell Leadership in Himachal Pradesh

BJP appoints state conveners, co-conveners for various cells in Himachal Pradesh - ThePrint
BJP appoints State Conveners and Co-conveners of various cells - The Tribune
BJP Himachal Pradesh appoints conveners for six organisational cells - The News Mill

HPU inks pact with OGS; to sponsor students for research exposure in Italy - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister To Decide On School Complex System Before Teachers' Day - NDTV
Will decide on school complex system before Teachers' Day: Himachal CM | Education - Hindustan Times

Concerns Grow Over Tourism's Impact in Himachal

Why thousands of Himachal teachers are doing hunger strike after a 15-day march across the state - The Economic Times

Yellow-footed Green Pigeon Soars to Record 3,400 Metres in Kinnaur, Surprising Ecologists - HimbuMail

Sudden surge in stream sweeps away Jammu tourist near Manali - The Tribune

Denied stay in Manali resort despite advance booking, Gurgaon family wins Rs 31,000 - The Indian Express

Captain Saurabh Kalia’s family still awaits justice after 27 years - The Tribune

Road to recovery: Kangra turns the corner with strongest post-Covid tourism arrivals | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Gurugram: Man held for posing as Himachal SP, seeking power restoration | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Man poses as Himachal SP to pressure SHO into restoring power to wife’s shop, arrested - The Times of India

Himachal Guv inaugurates International Minjar Fair at Chamba - Daily Excelsior

Jal Shakti JE dies after brutal assault; cops launch manhunt - The Tribune

Battles of Tololing & Tiger Hill changed course of Kargil War: Brig Kushal Thakur (retd) - The Tribune

Himachal: Leopard carcass found near Manali, foul play ruled out - The Tribune

Chamba Deputy Commissioner reviews relief measures to kin of Kadu Nullah accident victims - The Tribune

Shiller-Pathia road opens for traffic after weeks of blockade - The Tribune

Himachal salutes its Kargil heroes on 27th Vijay Diwas - The Tribune
Himachal: Tributes paid to Kargil heroes at Dharamsala War Memorial - The Tribune

IMA-Dharamsala, ISKCON join hands to promote holistic healthcare - The Tribune

Banks asked to expand outreach - The Tribune

Green Panchayat Scheme takes root as first solar plant nears commissioning in Kangra - The Tribune

Himachal: 4 labourers rescued from rivulet in Nagrota Surian - The Tribune

Plantation drive in Narkanda - The Tribune