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09 August 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

A tragic bus accident in Chamba resulted in seven fatalities and eleven injuries amidst ongoing monsoon rains.
Heavy monsoon rains continue to cause widespread disruption, blocking 185 roads and increasing the seasonal death toll to 152.
Authorities are cracking down on drug trafficking, freezing assets worth Rs 2.43 crore and making arrests in an interstate network.
Political activities include the BJP's 'Tiranga Yatra' in Shimla and legal action against Dharamsala MLA Sudhir Sharma for his remarks against the CM.
Over 900 families remain stranded following home demolitions, facing significant delays in receiving promised aid.
To combat forest fires, India's first biochar plant utilizing pine needles was established at a Nauni University campus.
The Pong Dam oustees are continuing their demand for a resolution to their 55-year-long rehabilitation struggle.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered a significant ruling, upholding maternity leave rights for mothers who have children via surrogacy.
Student organizations are protesting a fee hike at Himachal Pradesh University, threatening intensified agitation.
The state government has appointed 259 assistant staff nurses and approved a salary hike for specialist doctors.

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Headlines

To tackle forest fires, India’s first biochar plant for pine needle set up on Nauni varsity’s Neri campus - The Tribune

Himachal: Demolished homes, delayed aid leave over 900 families stranded - The Tribune

Congress steps up attack on Dharamsala MLA Sudhir Sharma - The Tribune
Dharamsala MLA Sudhir Sharma booked over objectionable remarks against CM - The Tribune

Pong Dam oustees seek end to 55-year rehabilitation ordeal - The Tribune

Haroli BJP unit takes to streets over alleged offensive PM post - The Tribune

Rs 2.43-cr assets linked to drug network frozen - The Tribune

Police crack down on interstate drug trafficking, 1 held - The Tribune
Man held for alleged interstate drug trafficking network in Shimla’s Rohru - The Tribune

BJP's Political Activities in Shimla

BJP takes out Tiranga Yatra in Shimla - The Tribune
Declare dates to elect Shimla Zila Parishad office-bearers or we will move court: BJP - The Tribune

Mandi Zila Parishad calls for faster execution of rural projects - The Tribune

Seven Killed in Chamba Bus Accident

Seven dead, 11 injured as private bus plunges 100 feet in Chamba - The Tribune
Governor, CM mourn loss of seven lives in Chamba bus accident - The Tribune
7 killed, 11 hurt as bus plunges onto road below in Chamba - The Times of India

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Education Minister expresses grief over loss of lives in Chamba bus accident - :: India News Calling ::
Himachal Pradesh Bus Accident: Bus Plunges Off Road Near Chalunj Mor | Videos - Hindustan Times
Bus accident in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh kills seven, injures 11 - The News Mill
7 killed, 11 injured in Himachal bus accident; PM Modi expresses sorrow | India News - Hindustan Times
Private bus crashes off mountain road in Himachal’s Chamba, killing 7 and injuring 11; PM Modi, CM Sukhu condole deaths - The Statesman
Seven Killed, 11 injured in Chamba bus accident as monsoon disrupts life across Himachal; 185 roads blocked, losses cross Rs 834 crore - ANI News
7 killed as private bus falls off hilly road in Himachal’s Chamba, 11 injured - The Indian Express
Seven killed, 11 injured as private bus plunges onto road below in Himachal's Chamba - The New Indian Express
At least seven killed, 11 others injured after private bus overturns on mountain route in Himachal - The Hindu
7 killed, 11 injured after private bus overturns on mountain route in Himachal - Daily Excelsior
Himachal Pradesh: 7 dead, 11 injured after bus overturns and plunges off Chamba mountain road - Telegraph India
7 Killed, 11 Injured After Private Bus Overturns In Himachal Pradesh's Chamba - ETV Bharat
7 killed, 11 injured after private bus overturns on mountain route in Himachal's Chamba - The Economic Times
8 Killed, 10 Injured After Private Bus Overturns In Himachal's Chamba District - NDTV
Seven killed, 11 injured after passenger bus skids off road in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba - India TV News
7 Killed, 11 Injured As Private Bus Skids Off Road, Overturns In Himachal's Chamba - News18
7 killed, 11 injured as bus skids off road after driver loses control in Himachal - India Today
7 killed, 11 injured as private bus falls onto road below in Chamba’s Churah - The Tribune

Minister Dharmani on Politics and Education

Improve language, uphold dignity: Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani to Sudhir - The Tribune
Press statement of Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani issued from Shimla on August 8, 2026 - :: India News Calling ::
Don’t fear failure, work towards your goals: Himachal minister Dharmani to students - The Tribune

Torchlights out, students search for VC at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur - The Tribune

Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shanta Kumar seeks permanent VC - The Tribune

Sarkaghat market traffic hit by lane closure till August 29 - The Tribune

Shahpur MLA Kewal Singh Pathania hits out at politics of personal attacks - The Tribune

Case lodged against Rajinder Rana at Sujanpur for comments against Sukhu - The Tribune

Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Disruption in Himachal

Himachal rains claim 152 lives as infra faces Rs 835 cr damage - The Times of India
Heavy rain batters Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi; Assam flood toll mounts to 98 - Telegraph India
Rain fury: Himachal, Kerala reel from havoc; Assam flood toll mounts to 98 - The Tribune

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Torrential rain closes 185 Himachal roads, Met issues orange alert for heavy rain - Daily Excelsior, The New Indian Express
Torrential rain closes 185 Himachal roads; IMD issues orange alert - Business Standard
185 roads blocked in Himachal; more rain likely, yellow warning issued - The Tribune
185 roads closed in Himachal; more rain likely, yellow warning issued - The Tribune
56 roads still blocked in Himachals Mandi - The Tribune

NHAI awards highway widening contract at 36.52% below estimate - The Tribune

Kinner Kailash Yatra extended till August 15 - The Tribune

10-year-old Aastha runs 35 km to create awareness against drug abuse - The Tribune

2 Mandi families forced out of new homes over threat posed by damaged safety wall - The Tribune

‘A mother is a mother’: Himachal HC backs maternity leave for surrogacy - The Times of India

12 Years of Medical Training, ₹34,000 Salary: Himachal’s Super-Specialist Pay Sparks Outrage Among Doctors - HimbuMail

Vikramaditya Singh slams Kangana Ranaut over derogatory remarks on Indias youth - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
BJP slams Himachal government over ‘deteriorating health services’ | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Dream Of Buying A Home In The Hills? These Indian States Have Strict Land Rules - News18

No refund months after ‘cancelling’ mattress order, Himachal man wins Rs 19,000 payout - The Indian Express

Man ‘waits 2 years’ for new gold bangles; wins back 32 grams, Rs 35,000 compensation - The Indian Express

Students Protest Fee Hike at Himachal Pradesh University

Student body in Himachal Pradesh warns of intensified agitation if HPU fee hike not revoked as ABVP hunger - The Economic Times
ABVP warns of intensified protest if Himachal Pradesh University fee hike not revoked - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh: Student body warns of intensified agitation if HPU fee hike not revoked as ABVP hunger strike enters 6th Day - ANI News

From Himalayan foothills to Stanford’s corridors of science - The Tribune

Delay in Bulk Drug Park Linked to Environmental Clearance, Procedural Formalities: Centre - The News Himachal

Himachal Pradesh Boosts Medical Research and Diagnostics

Himachal Pradesh CM enhances research and diagnostics in medical colleges - The News Mill
CM announces research department for IGMC, automated labs at three hospitals - The Tribune

Students receive hands-on training at 10-day art gallery workshop - The Tribune

Workers protest sudden factory lockout in Himachals Baddi - The Tribune

Himachal: Basoli locals seek return of shrine management to panchayat - The Tribune

Buy a handloom product, support artisans: Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta - The Tribune

Ex-Higher Education Director elected to Asian School Football Federation - The Tribune

Forest Department annual sports meet returns to Rampur after 23 years - The Tribune

Palampur university trains vet officers in rapid diagnostic tools - The Tribune

Peak Perspective: Spectre of charge-sheet, witch hunt politics returns to haunt Himachal - The Tribune

Low prices, ineffective pesticides push Solan tomato growers to the brink - The Tribune

Sri Lanka, Nepal to study Himachal’s labour welfare model - The Tribune

Tibetan women protest China’s ethnic unity law in Dharamsala - The Tribune