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03 August 2026, Monday
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Big Picture

Chief Minister Sukhu launched ₹333 crore in development projects in Chamba, focusing on new roads and healthcare facilities.
Heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides, blocking over 100 roads statewide, with the Mandi region being severely affected.
Historic border trade between India and China resumed at the Shipki-La pass after a suspension of over six years.
A snow leopard was sighted for the first time in the Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary.
A mild earthquake was felt in parts of Mandi, where tourism has declined due to weather disruptions.
The state is planning to diversify its agriculture sector beyond apples, while HPMC will procure C-Grade produce.
Chief Minister Sukhu has indicated that a state cabinet expansion is expected soon.
The International Minjar Fair concluded with a traditional grand ceremony in Chamba.

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Headlines

Himachal CM Launches Major Development Projects in Chamba

Himachal Pradesh CM initiates ₹175 crore road projects in Chamba - The News Mill
Rs 333-cr push for roads & health infra in Himachals Chamba - The Tribune
Himachal CM announces major healthcare push for Chamba medical college - The Tribune

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Himachal CM dedicates Rs 158 crore 200-bed Chamba Medical College hospital - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal CM inaugurates, lays foundation stones for Rs 333 crore projects in Chamba - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu introduces new medical technology at Chamba College - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu launches Rs 333 crore projects in Chamba constituency - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu inaugrates, lays foundation stones for Rs. 333 crore development projects in Chamba - ANI News
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu takes stock of monsoon damage in Chamba, orders speedy relief measures - The Tribune
Himachals Chamba gets Rs 23-crore development push - The Tribune

Seven-Year-Old Himachal Girl Publishes Two Books

7-year-old Vanya Chauhan publishes two storybooks in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Himachal: Class III girl from Rohru pens tales of friendship, teamwork - The Tribune

Minister inaugurates plantation drive in Solan - The Tribune

Rajput Mahasabha seeks uniform aid for all schoolkids - The Tribune

Hamirpur Government College marks World Scout Scarf Day - The Tribune

Anglers’ Paradise: How Kullu’s rivers are driving tourism - The Tribune

Ex-minister accuses Cong govt of misusing state machinery - The Tribune

Himachal: Housing scheme beneficiaries face scrutiny in Kangra gram panchayat - The Tribune

Himachal: Work on martyrs’ memorial in Solan stalled for months - The Tribune

Himachal: Mega anti-drug pledge campaign kicks off in Mandi - The Tribune

Tourist Slump: Mandi sees decline in visitor dootfall as weather disruptions hit tourism sector - The Tribune
Tremors felt in parts of Mandi as mild quake hits Himachal district - Deccan Herald, The Tribune, Daily Excelsior

Bilaspur Sadar MLA alleges political targeting after electoral setbacks - The Tribune

SC warns Punjab for ignoring 15-yr-old ruling on dues to Himachal Pradesh - The Times of India

Engineer-in-Chief’s office back in Himachals Fatehpur after 8 years - The Tribune
Heritage at risk: Himachal Pradesh High Court orders have revived hopes about repairs of Shimla’s historical IIAS - The Tribune

Minjar Fair ends with grand Ravi immersion ceremony - The Tribune
Himachal CM Sukhu leads Minjar procession as International Minjar Fair ends in Chamba - The News Mill

Himachal: Lahaul farmers to march on August 9 for Karga market delay - The Tribune

Developments in Himachal's Agriculture Sector

Beyond apples: Himachal eyes new identity as India’s fruit bowl - The Tribune
3 years without regular VC: Uncertainty continues to loom over agri varsity in Himachal - The Tribune
3 years without regular VC: Uncertainty continues to loom over agriculture varsity in Himachal - The Tribune
Kheen: Himachals traditional community feast that keeps village bonds alive - The Tribune

NGT seeks fresh report on Lahaul waste management - The Tribune

Haroli gets Himachals 1st HRTC e-depot - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Immediately fill vacant doctor posts at Nahan Medical College: BJP state president Bindal - The Tribune

Heavy Rains and Road Closures in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal to witness below-average rainfall in August, September - The Tribune
Landslides shut 102 roads in Himachal till August 7. Details - India Today
HP Vidhan Sabha Monsoon Session to Begin on August 21; 10 Sittings Scheduled Till September 3 - The News Himachal
Heavy rains to continue in Himachal till August 7, over 100 roads closed - Daily Excelsior

3 killed after car plunges into Sutlej river in Himachals Kinnaur - The Tribune

Men's hockey National C'ship: Tamil Nadu suffer narrow defeat, Maharashtra thrash Kerala - The New Indian Express

India-China Border Trade Resumes at Shipki-La Pass

India-China trade resumes via Shipki La after six years; 16 traders cross into Tibet - The Tribune
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

UP tops the country in ragging complaints followed by West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh - The New Indian Express

Woman Accuses Acquaintance Of Raping Her After Spiking Drinks With Sedatives In Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat

"I Thought I'd Return To Himachal": Yami Gautam On Nearly Quitting Bollywood Before Uri - NDTV

For 1st time, Palampur institute grows Netherlands’ peony flower in India - The Tribune

Himachal cabinet expansion on cards: Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Cabinet expansion soon, says Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu; defends cases against BJP leaders - The Tribune

3rd Himachal Pradesh State Swimming Championship concludes - The Tribune

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

Panel to examine shifting of gynae department from Kamla Nehru Hospital to IGMC - The Tribune

Himachal Govt relaxes TCP rules for preparation of Jathia Devi township project report - The Tribune

Nauni university rolls back steep fee hike, caps increase up to 20% - The Tribune

Himachal CM mourns demise of former Chief of Army Staff - The Tribune