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06 August 2026, Thursday
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The BJP has launched statewide protests against the Congress government, alleging political vendetta and corruption.
A yellow alert for heavy rain is in effect, with monsoons causing widespread disruption, blocking over 150 roads and impacting power and water supplies.
The state government approved a significant salary hike for trainee medical officers and initiated new road development projects.
Himachal secured legal victories in key property disputes, and the Supreme Court restricted mining near a wetland reserve.
A pilgrim from Punjab was killed by a falling boulder on the Chamba-Bharmour road amid severe weather conditions.
Key railway projects face delays due to pending dues from the state government, as reported by the Centre.
Gram Rojgar Sevaks are protesting over non-payment of salaries for the last four months.
President Droupadi Murmu honored a Palampur artist for preserving traditional Pahari miniature painting.
The Kullu DC and SP were transferred following a High Court order in connection with the Kasol rave party case.
A rare Himalayan Serow was sighted in the state for the first time in two decades.

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Headlines

Not paid salaries for four months, Gram Rojgar Sevaks urge CM Sukhu to intervene - The Tribune

Himachal: Complete CSR projects funded by SJVN in time, says Chamba DC - The Tribune

BSNL staff protest restructuring plan in Kangra’s Jassur - The Tribune

President Murmu honours Palampur artist for preserving Pahari miniature painting - The Tribune

Himachal: Doon Valley School student wins bronze in yoga tourney - The Tribune

BJP Protests Against Congress Government in Himachal

BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma accuses Himachal government of filing false cases to silence dissent - The News Mill
BJP launches statewide protest against Congress government in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
BJP holds protest march against politics of vendetta by Congress-led Himachal Government - The Tribune
BJP cries ‘political vendetta’, plans protest in Shimla on Aug 5 - The Tribune

Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Disruption in Himachal Pradesh

112 roads remain blocked across Himachal; state to witness heavy showers till August 11 - The Tribune
Himachal: Yellow alert for heavy rain till Aug 11; 112 roads closed, devotee killed - ThePrint

Key Developments in Himachal Pradesh

Once Ready To Quit Cinema and Return To Himachal, This Actress Is Now a National Award Winner - News18

Himachal’s Rs 2,264-crore dues slowing Chandigarh-Baddi, Bhanupalli-Bilaspur rail projects: Centre - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Government Announces New Initiatives

Salary of trainee medical officers increased from Rs 33,660 to Rs 60,000 in Himachal - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh raises contract and trainee medical officers’ salaries by 78% - The News Mill

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Himachal CM Sukhu approves 78 pc salary hike for Contract, Job Trainee Medical Officers - ANI News
Centre Increases PMGSY Road Construction Funding in Himachal to ₹1.60 Crore Per Km; ₹2,247 Crore Approved for Phase IV - The News Himachal

Drain discipline : Encroachments magnify Himachal’s flood force - The Tribune

Seven cadets of Chail Rashtriya Military School recommended for NDA 157 course - The Tribune

No question of political vendetta in Himachal, says Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi - The Tribune

man sentenced to three years for POCSO offence in himachal’s kangra district - The News Mill

60 medicinal plant species in Himachal face extinction threat - The Tribune

Kinnaurs Vishwesh Negi gets key Iran posting; wife M. Imkongla Jamir is also IAS officer - The Tribune

SC bars mining in 10-km radius of wetland in HP without Centre’s nod | India News - Hindustan Times

Himachal to hire temporary teachers for remote areas, says edu minister | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Three killed in twin road mishaps in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachals Nauni university honours legacy of Dr YS Parmar with plantation drive - The Tribune
Himachal CM Sukhu vows to realise Dr YS Parmar’s vision - The Tribune

Blood donation initiative brings national honour to Nurpur club - The Tribune

Common toilet, no radiologist: Nahan hospital named after Parmar in distress - The Tribune

2 killed, one injured as car plunges into gorge in Sirmaur - The Tribune

Mechanic poses as top drug official, cheats pharma firm - The Tribune

Himachal pollution board fines pharma unit Rs 3.8 lakh for illegal discharge of untreated effluent - The Tribune

Minister recalls first Chief Minister’s vision, flags off 15 electric buses in Nahan - The Tribune

Drug trafficker from Haryana arrested with 1.12 kg heroin - The Tribune