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11 August 2026, Tuesday
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Heavy monsoon rains triggered an 'orange alert' in Himachal Pradesh, causing over 120 road closures, power disruptions, and school holidays in several districts.
The state government executed a major police reshuffle, transferring 3 IPS and 54 HPPS officers.
Various groups, including student unions (SFI, ABVP) and farmer organizations (CITU), held protests against issues like university fee hikes and central government policies.
In a significant legal decision, the High Court ordered the NHAI and a contractor to pay Rs 2.23 crore compensation for a building collapse during highway construction.
The government announced plans to add 1,000 e-buses to the HRTC fleet and upgrade six schools into Rajiv Gandhi Model Day-Boarding Schools.
Following a Supreme Court hearing on rave parties, two senior officials in Kullu have been transferred.
To support the fisheries sector, the government introduced a 70% subsidy on cold storage facilities and refrigerated vans.
Trade between India and China at the Shipki La pass has officially resumed after a suspension of six years.
An Agniveer recruitment rally has been scheduled from September 26 to October 6.
Investigations into MGNREGA irregularities have resulted in action against a former pradhan and two secretaries.

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Headlines

Heavy Rains Disrupt Roads and Power in Himachal Pradesh

106 roads closed in Himachal; more rains likely till Aug 16; orange, yellow warnings issued - The Tribune
Heavy rain in Himachal: Orange alert for Kangra, Mandi and Chamba | India News - Hindustan Times
Heavy rain to impact Himachal Pradesh through August 11 with orange alert for Kangra, Mandi and Chamba - The News Mill

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Weather tomorrow: IMD forecasts of heavy to very heavy rain across several states; orange alert in Himac - The Times of India
Himachal rains: 124 roads blocked as 6 districts under orange alert - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh rains cause 124 road blockages and 255 power outages - The News Mill
Rain alert across India: Where could travel plans be hit this week? - The Times of India
IMD forecasts rain across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and other states; Himachal Pradesh gets alert - CNBC TV18
Himachal Weather Update: Orange Alert Amid Heavy Rain Forecast; Highway Traffic Hit - The News Himachal

No bridge, no safety: Solan village banks on rope, poles - The Tribune

Seven days on, ABVP protest continues at Palampur university - The Tribune

Former pradhan, two secretaries held responsible for MGNREGA irregularities - The Tribune

Rave parties: Two senior officials of Kullu transferred, SC told - The Tribune
Rave Parties: Two Senior Officials Of Kullu Transferred, SC Told - ETV Bharat

One killed as truck plunges into gorge - The Tribune
Driver killed as truck plunges into gorge in Shimla’s Chopal - The Tribune

Himachal HC orders Rs 2.23-crore aid for Shimla highway-hit resident - The Tribune
NHAI, contractor told to pay Rs 2.23 cr for building collapse during Shimla road work - The Indian Express

HRTC to add 1,000 e-buses in coming years: Himachal Deputy CM Agnihotri - The Tribune

German foundation bats for climate justice in urban planning - The Tribune

2 bodies recovered from Kullu rivers - The Tribune
Two Swept Away by Water Found Dead in Old Manali, Manikaran - The News Himachal

48 Dehra families get shagun for daughters’ marriages - The Tribune

SFI stages protest at Himachal Pradesh University against fee hike - The Tribune
SFI seeks rollback of HPU fee hike, restoration of SCA polls - The Tribune

Climate change casts a shadow over Buransh - The Tribune

Tourist alleges sexual harassment by travel group member in Kullu - The Tribune

Personal engagements behind I-Day absence: Himachal Minister Vikramaditya - The Tribune

Three booked for illegal mining despite monsoon ban in Nurpur - The Tribune

Shimla ZP poll: BJP, Cong trade charges over delay - The Tribune

CITU, farmers rally against Centre’s ‘anti-people’ policies in Mandi - The Tribune
CITU, Kisan Sabha stage protests against labour codes, trade deals - The Tribune

Agniveer recruitment rally from Sep 26 to Oct 6 - The Tribune

Himachal Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi directs DCs to ensure relief to families left out of package - The Tribune

42 defence personnel begin 16-week training at Palampur agri varsity - The Tribune

6-foot python rescued from Upper Lohara village, released into forest - The Tribune

Over 100 roads remain shut in HP - The Times of India

Himachal govt to upgrade 6 schools as Rajiv Gandhi Model Day-Boarding Schools - ThePrint

Rs 158 cr allocated to boost medical education in HP: Centre - The Times of India

Two held for trying to kill a scrap dealer in Himachal’s Solan district - ThePrint
Panic in Nalagarh as masked miscreant tries to shoot junk dealer; 2 arrested within 30 minutes - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh government transfers 3 IPS and 54 HPPS officers in police reshuffle - The News Mill
Himachal Government transfers 3 IPS, 54 HPPS Officers in major police reshuffle - ANI News

Left Parties, CPM and Its Fronts Stage Jail Bharo Protest in Himachal - HimbuMail
HP: Farmers, workers hold 'Jail Bharo' protest in Shimla against Centre's policies - ANI News

HP High Court Quashes FIR Against Liquor Bottling Unit Over Failure To Affix Holograms, Imposes ₹1 Lakh... - Live Law

Himachal Govt Simplifies Sahara Yojana Application Process Through New Online Platform - The News Himachal

Asia's Premier News Agency - India News, Business & Political, National & International, Bollywood, Sports - ANI News

Sheru, leopard rescued from flames, dies at Kufri zoo - The Tribune

Himachal govt grants 15-day academic leave to medical college faculty - The Tribune

State government working to strengthen facilities in rural areas: CM - himachalpr.gov.in

HP govt to provide 70% subsidy for cold storages, freeze-dry units | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Shocking! Villagers carry schoolchildren on backs across raging stream in Himachals Shillai village - The Tribune

Himachal temple goat’s 3-month routine leaves locals puzzled | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Video | Himachal Pradesh | Breathtaking Drone Shots Capture Fog-Covered Manali And Mandi - NDTV

Bogus GST bills from Himachal fuel illegal mining trade in Punjab - The Tribune

Himachal rain takes Bhakra Dam level to 1,612 feet, still far from 1,680 danger mark | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

HP Guv Kavinder Gupta urges youth to plant at least one tree annually - Daily Excelsior

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

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

Sand-laden truck stuck on Nahan-Paonta road for 3 hours, driver challaned Rs 22K - 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

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