The Himachal Daily

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14 August 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh is on high alert due to heavy rains, causing over 200 road blockages, flash floods in Lahaul-Spiti, and a fatal house collapse in Sirmaur.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has raised concerns over the misuse of environmental funds and questioned a construction project around a 200-year-old banyan tree.
A retired doctor has generously donated property valued at over Rs 80 crore to a state medical college.
The state is set to open its first-ever sports school on August 14, while the construction of Himachal Niketan in Delhi is nearing completion.
An SIT has been formed in Una to investigate a racket involving fake driving licenses issued in other states.
Dr. Joginder Habbi has been honored with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has passed a landmark ruling affirming that daughters have equal inheritance rights to ancestral property as sons.
A political debate has emerged over a new fuel cess, with actress Kangana Ranaut criticizing the government's move.
Health reports indicate that needle sharing among drug users is linked to 19% of HIV cases in the state.
A long-standing financial dispute with Punjab concerning BBMB power project dues is reportedly nearing an amicable settlement.

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Headlines

National Green Tribunal flags misuse of environmental compensation funds for non-ecological purposes - The Tribune

Mandi Mayor apprised of issues facing journalists - The Tribune

NITI Aayog study revives hope of excision in 6 Himachal cantonments - The Tribune

NGT questions platform built around 200-yr-old banyan tree in Jawali tehsil - The Tribune

11 Himachal ice-skaters in Indian team for Asian tournament to held in Dehradun - The Tribune

Dr Joginder Habbi honoured with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award - The Tribune
Himachal Celebrates as Loyiya-Clad Dr Jogendra Habbi Receives Sangeet Natak Akademi Award - HimbuMail
Himachal’s Joginder Habbi conferred Sangeet Natak Akademi Award - ThePrint

Judge plants saplings at Kullu park - The Tribune

Rain, ravines and risk: The Himalayan monsoon’s warning - The Tribune

Una SP forms SIT to probe into fake driving licences issued in other states - The Tribune

Auckland House pupils showcase creative skills - The Tribune

Restore statehood to J&K before August 15, says Shanta Kumar - The Tribune

Retd doctor donates Rs 80 crore property to medical college - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Physician Bequeaths Property Worth Rs 100 Crore To State Government - ETV Bharat

Himachal: Flashflood leaves trail of damage in Lahaul-Spiti - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh: Sinking hill poses threat to several houses in Shimla village - ANI News

Study of folk & classical traditions a must to understand state’s cultural identity: Expert - The Tribune

Ek Ped Sehat Ke Naam: 133 Eco Task Force drives community plantation at Kufri in Himachal - ANI News

SJVN achieves commercial operation date of Bihar solar project - The Tribune

CM’s Independence Day message to air on AIR, DD Himachal - The Times of India

National Pine Needle Policy can help tackle forest fires: Parl panel - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh will get its first-ever sports school on August 14 - The Tribune

DA case: Dharamsala MLA Sudhir Sharma skips VB summons, to appear on Aug 18 - The Tribune

Rs 190-crore Himachal Niketan nears completion in national capital - The Tribune
CM Sukhu Reviews Progress of Himachal Niketan in Dwarka, Directs Early Completion - The News Himachal
CM reviews progress of Himachal Niketan building at Dwarka - himachalpr.gov.in

BJP flags deteriorating condition of roads, health facilities in Nahan - The Tribune

Heavy Rains and Floods Disrupt Himachal Pradesh

Himachal remains largely dry amid scattered rains; heavy rain alert on Aug 14, 17, 18 - ThePrint
136 roads blocked in Himachal as heavy rain threat continues till August 19 - The Tribune
Himachal mostly dry amid scattered showers, heavy rain alert for Aug 14, 17, 18 | India News - Hindustan Times

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200 roads blocked in Himachal; rain to continue, yellow alert in 4 districts - The Tribune
209 roads blocked, orange alert in 3 Himachal districts for Friday | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
98 killed in Himachal road accidents during monsoon; Chamba, Sirmaur among worst-hit - The Indian Express
Over 200 Himachal roads blocked as flash floods hit Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti - The Times of India

Vikramaditya Singh hits back at Kangana over Himachal fuel cess - The Tribune
Fuel rates in Himachal still lower than neighbouring states: Sukhu - Hindustan Times
Fuel gets costlier in Himachal - The Times of India

Needle sharing linked to 19% of HIV cases in Himachal - The Tribune

Census 2027 to ask 40 questions on social, economic, educational, migration aspects - The Tribune

Govt spending Rs 3,000 cr to improve healthcare facilities in Himachal: Health minister - ThePrint

Himachal govt levies 60 paise/ litre Orphan and Widow Cess on petrol, high speed diesel - Daily Excelsior

Nepal citizenship no bar: Himachal High Court grants parole to murder-dacoity convict - The Indian Express

Two Killed in Himachal Pradesh House Collapse

House collapses in Himachal’s Sirmaur; 2 killed, 2 children injured - The Hindu
2 Killed, Two Children Injured As House Collapses In Himachal - NDTV
Two killed and two children injured as house collapses in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district - The News Mill

Himachal CM Sukhu transfers Rs 52.50 lakh to 1,500 Bilaspur fishermen - The Tribune

Daughters Have Equal Rights As Sons In Ancestral Property, Rules Himachal High Court - ETV Bharat

Library orientation concludes at Dharamsala college - The Tribune
Shimla college puts spotlight on reading culture - The Tribune

Himachal’s Ashok Anand elected secy-general of Indian Netball Federation - The Tribune

Pathania urges Kangra youth to shun drugs, embrace healthy choices - The Tribune

Himachal university must lead campaign against drug abuse, says VC - The Tribune

AIIMS-Bilaspur to emerge as top healthcare centre: Himachal CM Sukhu - The Tribune