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10 August 2026, Monday
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An orange alert is in effect for Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rains, causing landslides that have blocked over 150 roads, including the Kiratpur-Manali highway.
A tragic private bus accident in Chamba district resulted in seven fatalities and eleven injuries.
The state government has launched significant subsidy schemes for fishermen, offering up to 70% for boats and 90% for fishing gear.
Authorities are intensifying their crackdown on drug abuse, freezing assets worth lakhs in trafficking probes and promoting awareness campaigns.
Chief Minister Sukhu released over ₹83 crore to upgrade healthcare infrastructure, and the Phina Singh irrigation project received a central boost.
The historic Pathankot-Jogindernagar railway line upgrade has officially entered the survey stage.
Tourism in the Kangra region is showing strong signs of revival, boosting the local economy.
Political discourse is under scrutiny, with officials calling for dignity as cases are filed against MLAs for remarks against the Chief Minister.
Several groups, including farmers, workers, and electricity board staff, have announced plans for statewide protests.
Tanda college hosted the state's first emergency response training, while a police crackdown on spas in Baddi led to the rescue of seven women.

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Headlines

Tanda college hosts Himachals first emergency response training - The Tribune

Bijli Mahadev ropeway becomes flashpoint over faith & development in Kullu - The Tribune

Kangra back in business as tourist rush signals strong revival - The Tribune

Mission Sambhav steps up fight against drug abuse in hills - The Tribune
Himachal: 10-yr-old runs 35 km to raise awareness over drug abuse | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Upgrade of historic Pathankot-Jogindernagar railway line enters survey stage - The Tribune

Seven women rescued in crackdown on spas at Baddi - The Tribune

Thakur lays foundation stone of Rs 8.6-cr road in Shurachali - The Tribune

Bogus GST bills from Himachal fuel illegal mining trade in Punjab - The Tribune
MIS notices trigger concern among apple growers in Himachal Pradesh - The Tribune

2 theft cases cracked in Kangra, 4 held - The Tribune

Electricity board’s technical staff to start symbolic protest from Aug 11 - The Tribune

Solan police freeze family assets worth Rs 47.76 lakh in drug trafficking probe - The Tribune
Rs 2.43-cr assets linked to drug network frozen - The Tribune

BJP reaffirms commitment to OBC empowerment at Sulah conference - The Tribune

Two Bhuaana theft accused confess to stealing gold from cremated remains - The Tribune

Eye camp to be organised at Dharamsalas IMA Bhawan on Aug 30 - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Boosts Fisheries with Subsidies

Himachal government offers 70% subsidy to boost cold-chain infrastructurefor fisheries - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal government extends support to fishermen with 70% subsidy on boats, 90% on fishing gear | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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Himachal Fishermen to Get 70% Subsidy on Boats, 90% on Fishing Nets - The News Himachal
Himachal Pradesh offers subsidies for fishing boats and gear - The News Mill

Farmers and workers to hold nationwide protests in Himachal Pradesh on August 10 - The News Mill

Funerals near Sutlej trigger safety concerns in Himachals Mandi, Bilaspur districts - The Tribune

Heavy Rains Cause Widespread Disruption in Himachal

Kiratpur-Manali highway blocked by shooting stones; 118 roads remain shut - The Tribune
Kiratpur-Manali highway blocked by shooting stones; 118 roads shut across Himachal Pradesh - The New Indian Express
MeT forecasts heavy rain in three Himachal districts over next 2 days; orange alert issued - ThePrint

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Himachal Pradesh issues orange alert for heavy rain | India News - Hindustan Times
Himachal weather: Met forecasts heavy rain for 4 days - The Tribune
Kiratpur-Manali road blocked following landslide; heavy rain to continue in Himachal till Aug 15 - The Tribune
Met forecasts heavy rain for four days in Himachal, issues orange alert - ThePrint
Weather tomorrow: IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rain in 4 states; orange alert in Himachal Pradesh - The Times of India
Himachal: Torrential rain closes 153 roads; MeT issues orange alert for heavy rain - Daily Excelsior
Himachal rains claim 152 lives as infra faces Rs 835 cr damage - The Times of India

Deaths, data gap & a hidden toll: Himachal Pradesh confronts its snakebite burden - The Tribune

Maintain dignity in political discourse: Himachal Deputy CM Agnihotri - The Tribune
Improve language, uphold dignity: Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani to Sudhir - The Tribune

Govt institutions vital to state’s education progress, says Himachal CM Sukhu - The Tribune
Himachal CM Sukhu releases Rs 83 crore for healthcare equipment - The Tribune

Himachal: Kangra’s Phina Singh project gets Rs 60.26-crore Central boost - The Tribune
Construction of Phina Singh irrigation project will be accelerated: Himachal deputy CM - ThePrint

Kullu rave parties: HC says FIR it ordered to probe official ‘collusion’ apparently not registered - The Indian Express
HP High Court Turns Heat on Himachal Rave Parties: FIRs, Arrests, Money Trail Under Scanner - HimbuMail

8 devotees from Punjab injured as tractor overturns in Una - The Tribune

35 Individuals Would be Honoured with Indian Excellence Award 2026 at Bilaspur - HimbuMail

Locals line up near Himachal temple for 'darshan' of an unusual goat. Yes, it's true - India Today

Man Molests Woman, Flees With Gold Jewellery Worth Rs 5 Lakh In Himachal's Mandi - ETV Bharat

State-level special, National Lok Adalats in Shimla on Aug 22, Sept 12 - The Tribune

Plantation is commitment to secure future of humanity: Governor - :: India News Calling ::

Fatal Bus Accident in Himachal Pradesh Kills Seven

Seven dead, 11 injured as private bus plunges 100 feet in Chamba - The Tribune
Seven killed, 11 injured as private bus overturns in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district | India News - Hindustan Times
Governor, CM mourn loss of seven lives in Chamba bus accident - The Tribune

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

Police crack down on interstate drug trafficking, 1 held - The Tribune

BJP takes out Tiranga Yatra in Shimla - The Tribune

Mandi Zila Parishad calls for faster execution of rural projects - 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