The Himachal Daily

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29 July 2026, Wednesday
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Big Picture

Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread disruption in Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides, blocking over 200 roads, and prompting flood alerts in at least seven districts.
The state government reported that 24,000 students have shifted from private to new government CBSE schools, and announced plans to add 330 postgraduate medical seats.
A tragic road accident in Chamba claimed the lives of five members of a single family when their vehicle plunged into a gorge.
The government has amended its transfer policy to ensure full postings in tribal and difficult areas and has approved MSP for processing-grade apples, mangoes, and citrus fruits.
In agriculture, farmers in Barot are experiencing a bumper potato harvest, while the state's horticulture department won a top international award for crop diversification.
Authorities are increasing law enforcement efforts, introducing a digital FIR system to combat drug smuggling and cracking down on the sale of tobacco to minors.
Primary school teachers are holding a hunger strike demanding the rollback of the new 'School Complex System'.
Himachal has launched an AI-powered ecological restoration system to aid in forest recovery efforts.
A High Court ruling established that a surviving brother inherits property in traditional polyandrous marriages.
Five pilgrims were successfully rescued from the Manimahesh yatra route amidst challenging weather conditions.

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Headlines

Centre backs Himachal Pradesh Universiys research on tribal healing knowledge - The Tribune

Lokmanya Tilak’s ideas take centre stage at IIAS-Shimlas global seminar - The Tribune
IIAS Shimla hosts international seminar on Lokmanya Tilak’s role in national integration - The Tribune

CRPF veterans reaffirm spirit of service at 88th Raising Day event in Kangra - The Tribune

Himachal Boosts Education with Reforms and New Seats

Education reforms underway to strengthen govt schools in Himachal: Thakur - The Tribune
CBSE affiliated govt schools to rank among state’s best in 5 years: HP CM - The Times of India
CBSE schools to rank among finest institutions within five years: Himachal CM - The Tribune

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24,000 Students Moved To CBSE Govt Schools In Himachal This Year: CM Sukhu - News18
Himachal CM Sukhu highlights CBSE schools growth and reforms - The News Mill
Himachal reports rise in government school admissions as 24,000 students leave private institutions - The Times of India
Nearly 24,000 shift to CBSE government schools in Himachal; 330 PG medical seats planned - The Indian Express
Government working to add 330 new PG seats in medical colleges in state: Himachal CM | Education - Hindustan Times

Mandi football coach steps into national spotlight with Durand Cup assignment - The Tribune

Himachal: Arrest of 15 loan defaulters helps Baghat Urban Cooperative Ban recover Rs 40L - The Tribune

Himachal: Bumper potato harvest brings cheer to Barot farmers - The Tribune

Himachal bags top honour at international expo - The Tribune
Himachal horticulture dept wins first prize for crop diversification, innovation at intl expo in Delhi - The Tribune

Five pilgrims rescued from Manimahesh yatra route - The Tribune

2 teens feared drowned in Beas - The Tribune

30-day stir pays off: Sandhol hospital gets ‘Model’ status - The Tribune

Himachal: Special Task Force cracks down on tobacco sale to minors - The Tribune

Grant cut sparks fee hike fear at Nauni varsity - The Tribune

Landslide disrupts traffic in Shimla - The Tribune
Land subsidence in Mandi disrupts traffic on NH-154 - The Tribune

Himachal: Kin announce August 3 protest over woman’s death at Kullu hospital - The Tribune

Himachal: 5 persons booked for blackmailing woman with obscene clip in Jawali - The Tribune

Heavy Rains Cause Floods and Landslides in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh: 179 roads blocked, 62 electricity distribution transformers & 59 drinking water affected - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh faces over 230 road closures due to heavy rain - The News Mill
Flood alert and orange warning in Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains - The News Mill

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Heavy rain triggers landslides, floods in Chamba; 5 rescued - The Times of India
Heavy rains trigger flood alert across states; IMD issues orange alert in Himachal Pradesh - ANI News
178 roads shut, Flashfloods and landslides damage houses in Himachal Pradesh; 7 districts on alert - The Times of India
179 roads blocked in Himachal as heavy rains continue; orange, yellow alerts issued - The Tribune
Active monsoon to continue in Himachal Pradesh until August 3 with heavy rain alerts - The News Mill
Active monsoon spell across Himachal likely till Aug 3, IMD issues orange alert - ANI News
Landslide Blocks Shimla Cart Road, 230 Roads Closed As Rain Batters Himachal - NDTV
Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Himachal; IMD issues flash flood warning for seven districts - The New Indian Express
Heavy rain and fog disrupt life in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Heavy rain batters Himachal; Dense fog engulfs Shimla, IMD issues heavy rain alert - ANI News
Weather tomorrow: IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rain in several states; intense showers likely over MP - The Times of India
Torrential rain disrupts Shimla water supply; flash flood warning issued for Himachal - The Tribune
HP: Flood threat in seven districts, vehicles buried in Chamba - Daily Excelsior
Heavy rain lash Himachal, landslides bury vehicles, block over 100 roads - India Today
Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Himachals Chamba; landslide blocks NH-154A, houses damaged - The Tribune
Monsoon rains continue to hamper Himachal; 108 roads remain blocked - The Economic Times, ANI News
Delhi rains: Orange alert issued for capital; landslides block roads in Himachal, Uttarakhand - CNBC TV18
Himachal Pradesh faces 108 road blockages due to monsoon rains - The News Mill

Surviving brother inherits property in polyandrous marriages: Himachal HC - The Times of India

Himachal govt tightens transfer policy for hard, tribal areas - The Times of India
Himachal Govt amends 2013 Transfer Policy to avoid vacancies and ensure a full 3-years posting in tribal, hard, difficult areas - The Tribune

Updates from Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh SC Commission qualifies for SKOCH Award 2026 semi-finals - The News Mill

Multiple Fatal Road Accidents in Himachal Pradesh

Four of family killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Himachal’s Chamba - ThePrint
2 dead after 16-wheeler truck falls into gorge in Himachals Kangra - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh road accident claims five lives in Chamba - The News Mill

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Five Of A Family Killed As Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge In Himachal Pradesh's Chamba - ETV Bharat
Landslide strikes Himachal’s Chamba, vehicles buried under debris - The Hindu
3-month-old baby among 5 killed as car plunges into gorge amid Himachal rain - The Indian Express
Four of a family killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Himachal's Chamba - The New Indian Express
Four of a family killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Himachal’s Chamba - ThePrint
Family of five killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Himachal's Chamba - The Hindu
5 dead as car plunges into gorge near Dalhousie - The Tribune
Five of a family killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Himachal’s Chamba - ThePrint

Himachal among first states to launch AI-powered ecological restoration system; 'WhereToPlant', 'WhatToPlant' to boost forest recovery - ANI News

NTPC Koldam expands CSR initiatives in Himachal with focus on education, healthcare and green energy - The Tribune

BJP retains control of Kandaghat Nagar Panchayat as Monika Pandit elected president - The Tribune

Himachal SC commission seeks report on alleged caste discrimination at Shimla school - The Tribune
SC Commission questions Shimla Municipal Corporation over seeking ‘no-strike’ affidavits from workers - The Tribune

Shimla to face drinking water shortage as Sutlej Project suffers transformer failure - The Tribune

‘Judicial patience not weakness’: Himachal High Court drops contempt case after apology - The Indian Express

Did you know Mallika Sherawat almost married a Himachal man 13 years ago? - India Today

Himachal govt approves MSP of processing grade mangoes, citrus fruits and c-grade apples in state | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Police Introduces Digital FIR System to Speed Up Action Against Drug Smugglers - The News Himachal
Himachal: Online transactions under scanner at Chintpurni Temple - The Tribune

Jai Ram Thakur criticizes Himachal CM Sukhu over police recruitment leak - The News Mill
Jai Ram Thakur accuses Himachal CM Sukhu of shielding officers in HP Police paper leak case - ANI News
Himachal CM Sukhu announces white paper on BJP rule, alleges recruitment scams - The Tribune

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

CPRI stresses on scientific practices for stronger breeder seed production - 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

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

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

Abandoned by husband, Shimla woman rebuilds life - The Tribune

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

Rapid urbanisation is transforming Palampur’s green landscape, with disappearing deodar trees, shrinking open spaces and unchecked construction threatening the ecological identity of state’s iconic Tea Town - The Tribune

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