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31 July 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

Heavy monsoon rains have blocked over 150 roads across Himachal Pradesh, with an orange alert issued for several districts.
The Vigilance Bureau has registered a disproportionate assets case against Dharamsala MLA Sudhir Sharma.
Himachal's government will revamp the school curriculum for classes 6-8 to include local history, folk culture, and cuisine.
The state announced plans to procure 1,000 more electric and 100 hydrogen buses to enhance green mobility.
The Supreme Court is overseeing the BBMB dues dispute, with the Centre proposing a cashless settlement of arrears to Himachal.
Four people, including a doctor and her husband, have been arrested in connection with a murder case in Kullu.
Indo-China border trade through the Shipki La pass is set to resume after a six-year hiatus.
A Supreme Court-appointed panel will conduct a phased examination of the state's ecological crisis.
The state government has infused ₹20 crore into the Baghat cooperative bank to support its revival.
A new government initiative, 'Jan Samvad', will be launched to identify and support the state's poorest families.

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Headlines

Woman doctor, husband among four arrested in Kullu JE murder - The Tribune

New cluster system will harm primary class students: Una MLA - The Tribune

Dharamsalas Rainbow World School bags British Council’s RIDS Award - The Tribune

Himachal infuses Rs 20 crore into Baghat coop bank - The Tribune

Estimated cancer cases in region rise nearly 10% over 5 years; Haryana sees sharpest spike - The Times of India

Lahaul-Pangi lifeline shut for landslide safety works - The Tribune

Himachal LoP Jai Ram accuses Sukhu of using Vigilance to target BJP leaders - The Tribune
‘I am richest CM ’ narrative BJP’s bid to sully my image: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The Tribune

Himachal Revamps School Curriculum with Local Content

Kargil heroes to dialects: HP to introduce state’s history, culture in Class VI-VIII syllabus - The Times of India
Himachal revamps classes 6-8 curriculum; to teach local history, folk culture, cuisine - ThePrint
Himachal’s History, Economy, Dialects and Cuisine to Be Part of Classes 6–8 Curriculum from 2027–28 - The News Himachal

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Himachal to revamp upper primary textbooks with state-centric content - The Tribune
Himachal's history, economy, dialects, politics and cuisine to be included in classes 6 to 8 curriculum: Rohit Thakur - :: India News Calling ::

SC pulls up Punjab as Centre proposes BBMB dues settlement for Himachal - The Times of India
BBMB share dispute: Centre proposes cashless settlement of arrears to Himachal; SC pulls Punjab - ThePrint

Heavy Monsoon Rains Disrupt North India

Rains block 130 roads across Himachal Pradesh - The Times of India
Weather Today LIVE: Roads closed across hill states, Char Dham Yatra suspended, rivers swell | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Weather tomorrow: IMD warns of heavy rain in Delhi, Karnataka, Assam, Gujarat; 'orange' alert for Kerala - The Times of India

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Himachal weather alert: Flash floods, heavy rain warning issued for today - The Tribune
Heavy Rain Likely Across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, HP And J&K Till August 4; IMD Issues Thunderstorm Warning - Daily Excelsior
Over 150 roads closed in Himachal, heavy showers likely till August 4 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal: 152 roads closed; rainfall alert for Kangra, Mandi, Chamba - The Tribune

Bilaspur admn launches drive to screen kids for vision issues - The Times of India

Himachal MLA Faces FIR in Disproportionate Assets Case

VB files FIR against Himachal MLA Sudhir Sharma in DA case - The Times of India
FIR against MLA Sudhir Sharma for disproportionate assets in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
HP Vigilance Bureau registers FIR against MLA Sudhir Sharma over disproportionate assets allegations - ANI News

Himachal Pradesh Expands Fleet with Green Buses

CM Sukhu announces 1,000 more e-buses, 100 hydrogen buses for HP - The Times of India
After Electric, Himachal Bets Big on Hydrogen Buses; Plans 1,000 More EVs and 100 Hydrogen Buses - The News Himachal
Himachal CM flags off 297 e-buses for HRTC, announces plan to procure 1,000 more - ThePrint

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Himachal to procure 100 hydrogen buses, 1,000 electric buses to boost green mobility - The New Indian Express
Himachal gets 297 electric buses, 1,000 more in pipeline - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Government Updates

SC-appointed panel to examine Himachal ecological crisis in phased manner, next hearing on August 24 - The Tribune
Governor receives report on Himachal Pradesh local bodies general elections–2026 - :: India News Calling ::, himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

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Himachal Pradesh directs all government schools to remain open on August 15 for Independence Day celebrat - The Times of India
Government schools in Himachal to remain open on August 15 - India Today

Chandigarh woman booked for buying land on forged farmer certificate in Sirmaur - The Tribune
Woman booked for allegedly buying agricultural land in Himachal using forged farmer's certificate - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

50-bed Nurpur hospital to be functional in two months: Ex-MLA - The Tribune

Psychology says people who keep returning to Goa, Himachal, Kerala or same destination are not boring; it - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh delays Kishau Dam MoU for state interests - The News Mill
"Won't sign Kishhau Dam MoU until Himachal's interest are protected" says CM Sukhu; warns Haryana, Delhi could face water crisis - ANI News

HPPSC Chairman presents 55th Annual Report to Governor - :: India News Calling ::

Himachal plans no-construction zones in Shimla to protect green cover - The New Indian Express

Himachal Pradesh Launches 'Jan Samvad' for Poorest Families

himachal pradesh to hold jan samvad programmes for poorest families from august 6 to 8 - The News Mill

Himachal Pradesh Receives Funds for Road Infrastructure

₹239 crore central funds sanctioned for two key road upgrade projects in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Centre clears Rs 239-cr road upgrade projects for Himachal - The Times of India

Indo-China border trade through Himachal’s Shipki La to resume after six-year hiatus - The New Indian Express

Deploy 2 addl heavy excavators in Lippa village to remove debris: Himachal HC tells govt | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Researcher Develops Innovative Ethanol Production Method Using Agricultural and Forest Waste - The News Himachal

Himachal CM Sukhu says no new assets added after ADR report - The News Mill

Breaking the weight cycle: Dr Atul Gupta discusses why tackling childhood obesity is essential for building a healthier future generation - The Tribune

Himachal: Kangra weightlifter Raksha Rana strikes gold in Nepal - The Tribune

Himachal: ASI suspended for disobeying official orders - The Tribune

3-time Nagrota Bagwan MLA Bhatia passes away - The Tribune

Muck dumping: Infra firm deposits Rs 85L fine in Himachal HC - The Times of India

Mineral extraction revenue up 70% in 3 years: HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The Times of India