The Himachal Daily

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02 August 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

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• Historic India-China border trade has resumed at the Shipki-La pass after a suspension of six years.
• Monsoon rains continue to disrupt normal life, causing the closure of over 100 roads and impacting power and water supplies.
• The state is advancing major infrastructure projects, with central funds approved for road upgrades and plans to procure 1,000 electric buses.
• The monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly is scheduled to commence on August 21.
• Several fatal road accidents were reported, including deadly incidents in Kullu involving a rockfall and an SUV falling into a nallah.
• Authorities have intensified their crackdown on narcotics, busting two interstate drug networks and seizing a large quantity of poppy husk.
• The opposition BJP has accused the ruling Congress government of misusing its power for political vendetta.
• The Himachal Pradesh High Court organized an awareness program for women employees on workplace safety and the She-Box portal.
• Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and the state mourned the demise of a former Chief of Army Staff.
• The Kangra administration has ordered the demolition of 26 illegal structures linked to individuals involved in the drug trade.

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Headlines

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• Central University of Himachal seeks global partners to deepen research, student mobility - The Tribune

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• Himachal CM mourns demise of former Chief of Army Staff - The Tribune
• CM condoles demise of senior journalist’s wife - The Tribune
• Himachal Joins Nation in Mourning Demise of Former Army Chief Gen Sharma - HimbuMail

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India-China Border Trade Resumes at Shipki La

• India-China border trade resumes at Shipki-La in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
• Historic Shipki-La border trade resumes after 6-7 years; first batch of 16 traders flagged off for Tibet - ANI News
• India-China trade resumes via Shipki La after 6 years, 16 traders cross into Tibet - The Tribune

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Himachal Pradesh Monsoon Updates

• Monsoon disrupts normal life in Himachal; 102 roads shut, power and water supply hit - ANI News
• Monsoon Session of Himachal Vidhan Sabha to begin on August 21 - The Tribune
• 5 Himachal districts record rain deficit in July; heavy showers likely till August 6 - The Tribune

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Himachal Pradesh Boosts Infrastructure Development

• Uprooted Deodar tree blocks road near CM's official residence in Shimla; More trees pose risk, says local councillor - ANI News
• Shimla Mayor urges govt to simplify approval process for felling dangerous trees amid heavy rainfall - ANI News

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• 70 become Congress members in Shimla - The Tribune

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• Kangra administration orders demolition of 26 drug-linked encroachments - The Tribune

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• Himachal govt prioritising roads, water and power in Dhami: Vikramaditya Singh - The Tribune

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• Congress regime unleashing political vendetta in Himachal: LoP Jai Ram Thakur - The Tribune
• Jairam Thakur accuses Himachal CM of misusing police against BJP leaders - The News Mill

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• Shimla police bust two interstate drug networks; arrest three kingpins from Punjab, Haryana - The Tribune
• Himachal: Una police seize 4.5 quintals of poppy husk; 2 arrested - The Tribune

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• Himachal pollution watchdog to issue consent certificate to industries for up to 25 years: CM - Daily Excelsior

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• Congress’ social media coordinator in Himachal’s Una booked for objectionable comments on Modi - The Tribune
• Shimla resident booked for derogatory remarks against woman constable - The Tribune

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• 7 Auckland House School students qualify for CISCE National Basketball Championship - The Tribune

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• Himachal High Court holds workplace safety and She-Box awareness programme for women employees - The News Mill
• Himachal High Court organises awareness programme on workplace safety and She-Box Portal for women employees - ANI News
• HP High Court Holds Awareness Programme on Workplace Sexual Harassment, She-Box Portal - HimbuMail

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Fatal Road Accidents in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

• 2 killed, 3 injured as SUV falls into nallah in Himachals Kullu - The Tribune
• Doctor, wife killed in Kullu rockfall mishap - The Tribune
• Doctor, Wife Killed After Heavy Rock Hits Car In Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu; Daughter Injured - ETV Bharat

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• Rescues and rare sightings mark busy spell for wildlife across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana - The New Indian Express

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• Religious Sentiments Can't Justify Obstruction Of Public Pathway: Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders... - Live Law
• Himachal: Supreme Court judgement ends prolonged dispute over contract service - The Tribune

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• LiveLaw Himachal Pradesh High Court Half Yearly Digest: January To June, 2026 - Live Law

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• Himachal Police form 3-member panel to audit SP Shimla residence repair expenditure - The Tribune

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• Hyderabad biker missing after accident in Himachal Pradesh - The New Indian Express

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• Exam leaks to education revolution: Why states have their task cut out, Punjab to Himachal Pradesh - The Indian Express

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• Himachal: IIT-Mandi gets Rs 21-crore road linking north, south campuses - The Tribune

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• Himachal: Nurpur district police reunite five missing persons with kin - The Tribune

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• Himachal: Shahpur Government College gets nod for 3 professional courses - The Tribune

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• Gangath’s fading brass heritage: Last artisan families strive to preserve traditional craft - The Tribune
• Enduring Nag tradition still shapes life in Himachals hills - The Tribune

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• Divine parliament: Sacred ritual of Jagati continues to guide communities in Kullu during the times of extraordinary crisis - The Tribune

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• Himachal: Girl washed away in swollen stream in Chamba’s Salooni - The Tribune

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