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05 August 2026, Wednesday
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Big Picture

Political tensions are escalating, with the BJP planning protests and both major parties predicting victory in the 2027 elections.
The state government has announced a new health insurance policy aimed at covering 10 lakh families.
Himachal Pradesh is grappling with severe monsoon weather, as heavy rains and landslides have blocked over 100 roads and prompted flash flood alerts.
In a major crackdown on narcotics, authorities seized heroin worth Rs 6 crore in Shimla, and a new NCB zonal office has been approved for the city.
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to verify wetland conservation reserves before implementing a 10-km mining buffer zone.
Significant wildlife sightings include the rediscovery of a rare Himalayan fern after 150 years and the first camera-trap evidence of a snow leopard in the Dhauladhar sanctuary.
Infrastructure development continues with new guidelines for rural connectivity and the inauguration of a 200-bed hospital wing at Chamba Medical College.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has reinforced property rights, ruling that the state cannot seize private land without providing compensation.
The second phase of the national census is scheduled to begin in September across Himachal Pradesh and other snow-bound regions.
Two individuals were booked for allegedly doctoring a photo of the Chief Minister and making derogatory remarks about Mahatma Gandhi.

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Headlines

BJP cries ‘political vendetta’, plans protest in Shimla on Aug 5 - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh to launch health insurance covering 10 lakh families - The News Mill
State govt to introduce new health insurance policy: Himachal CM Sukhu - ANI News
State government to introduce new health insurance policy: CM - himachalpr.gov.in

Government Initiatives in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Notifies Scientific Guidelines for Jeepable and Ambulance Link Roads to Improve Rural Connectivity - The News Himachal
Centre approves NCB zonal office in Shimla to boost anti-drug efforts in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh Submits ₹234 Crore Industrial Park Proposals Under BHAVYA Scheme - The News Himachal

Himachal records rare Himalayan fern after nearly 150 years | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Himachal's biggest heroin haul of 2026 as Shimla cops seize drugs worth Rs 6 crore - India Today

Parties Trade Predictions for Himachal's 2027 Elections

Himachal Pradesh CM predicts BJP loss in 2027 elections - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh BJP chief forecasts Congress loss in 2027 elections - The News Mill
BJP's local poll victory reflects public mood, Congress govt will be voted out in 2027: Himachal Pradesh BJP chief - ANI News
BJP confident of comfortable majority in Himachal Pradesh assembly poll, says Jai Ram Thakur - The News Mill

HP State Cooperative Bank relaunches ‘Himpesa’ mobile app with upgraded features - The Tribune

Jai Ram Thakur urges recognition of former HP Chief Ministers - The News Mill
HP: Jairam Thakur seeks greater recognition for all former CMs at YS Parmar anniversary event - ANI News

Skill development key to building self-reliant & developed India: Governor Kavinder Gupta - :: India News Calling ::

Himachal Governor's Recent Initiatives and Engagements

A delegation of Age Care India Himachal Chapter call on Governor - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh Governor urges people’s movement for environmental conservation - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta calls for people's movement for environmental conservation - ANI News

Heavy Rains and Floods Cause Havoc in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal weather update: Heavy rains to continue; orange alerts for 8 districts today - The Tribune

Supreme Court Asks CEC To Examine Environmental Issues Concerning Himachal Pradesh - Live Law

State government committed to translating Dr. Parmar's vision into reality: Chief Minister - himachalpr.gov.in

Bishop Cotton School alumnus Vishwesh Negi appointed India’s next Ambassador to Iran - The Tribune

10 km radius buffer for mining extends to all wetland reserves, says SC - The Hindu

31 years after land taken in Himachal, court steps in: ‘Can’t deprive anyone of property’ - The Indian Express

At 6% surplus, Himachal sees third highest July rainfall since 2015 - The Indian Express

Elusive Himalayan Serow spotted in Dalhousie forests after two decades - The Tribune

No Caste Certificate, Parents' Birth Proof: Census Phase 2 Begins August 17 In J&K, Himachal - News18
Census to begin in J&K, Ladakh, HP & Uttarakhand on Sept 1 - The Tribune

AIDWA opposes shifting of KNH gynae dept in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Two test positive for scrub typhus at Shimla’s IGMC - The Tribune

Doon Valley School students shine at CBSE athletics meet - The Tribune

Shimla Zila Parishad chief poll deferred as all 25 members skip meeting - The Tribune

119 resin tins seized in Sirmaur - The Tribune

Kisan Manch raises concerns over revised MIS norms - The Tribune

Court convicts three of theft, awards 1-yr jail - The Tribune

Encroachments along drains worsened Mandi flashflood impact: Study - The Tribune