The Himachal Daily

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15 August 2026, Saturday
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Heavy monsoon rains continue across Himachal Pradesh, with the IMD issuing alerts as flashfloods damage roads in Lahaul-Spiti and the seasonal death toll reaches 177.
CM Sukhu announced a new Science College and an AIIMS-level Ayurvedic institute for Hamirpur, alongside flagging off 35 new electric buses.
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes summoned the state DGP over allegations of caste-based harassment against a police officer.
In a first for the state, India Post successfully delivered the National Flag to a remote area using a drone.
Four Himachal police personnel were selected for the prestigious President's Police Medal for their service.
The NIA arrested three individuals in connection with an IED explosion that occurred at a police station in Nalagarh.
A mild earthquake of 3.0 magnitude was recorded in the Chamba district early Friday morning.
The state government plans to purchase 1,000 new buses for the HRTC fleet and invest ₹3,000 crore to modernize healthcare.
Apple production in the state is anticipated to fall by up to 50% this season, though higher prices may offset some losses for growers.
For Independence Day, the state government granted remission to 433 convicted prisoners.

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Headlines

NCSC summons Himachal Pradesh DGP over caste harassment claims - The News Mill
NCSC summons Himachal DGP, ACS Home over DSP’s ‘caste-based harassment’ complaint - ThePrint

Kullu police arrest Bilaspur man on rape charge - The Tribune

Himachal to Get New Science College and Ayurvedic Institute

State’s first science college, AIIMS-level Ayurvedic institute to be set up in Hamirpur: CM - The Tribune
HP’s first science college, AIIMS-level ayurvedic institute to be set up in Hamirpur: CM Sukhu - ThePrint
Himachal CM Sukhu unveils new Science College and AIIMS-level Ayurvedic institute in Hamirpur - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu announces Science College, AIIMS-Level Ayurvedic Institute in Hamirpur - ANI News

IGP Dullar among 4 honoured with President’s medal - The Tribune

Anurag Thakur leads Tiranga Yatra in Hamirpur, calls for unity & national resolve - The Tribune

Flashfloods damage roads in Miyar valley of Lahaul-Spiti - The Tribune
Himachal: Flashflood leaves trail of damage in Lahaul-Spiti - The Tribune

BJP takes to streets over delay in Banjar development works - The Tribune

Table tennis action adds sporting fervour to Lahaul-Spiti Tribal Fair - The Tribune

Patriotic spirit soars at Hamirpurs Him Academy school - The Tribune

Fuel price hike may push up cement rates in Himachal Pradesh - The Tribune
Himachal government to pay more for road projects amid soaring bitumen prices | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

After 4 decades, Dharamsala’s ‘Galaxy’ returns to the stage - The Tribune

MP Suresh Kashyap bats for Gugga Mari fair at Subathu ground - The Tribune

Sukhu flags off 35 electric buses, inaugurates labs - The Tribune
Himachal CM flags off 35 electric buses for Hamirpur, inaugurates SRT, CBT Labs and other projects - ANI News

Shipki La border traders suspend fast over IGST; Sukhu to take up issue with Sitharaman - The Tribune

Kullu woman farmer’s Rs 70-lakh natural farming success - The Tribune

1.17L saplings planted to offset loss of trees for Pathankot-Mandi four-lane highway project - The Tribune

Heavy Monsoon Rains and Alerts Continue in Himachal Pradesh

177 deaths in Himachal this monsoon - The Times of India
Rain clouds loom over Himachal’s Independence Day functions - The Tribune
widespread rain expected in Himachal Pradesh until August 18 with heavy showers in several districts - The News Mill
Heavy showers to continue in Himachal till August 19: IMD | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

India Post Makes First Drone Delivery in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh Marks Independence Day

Himachal schools to get compensatory holiday on August 17 for Independence Day - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh High Court permits Independence Day event at Barsar school, orders ₹5 lakh welfare fund deposit - The News Mill
Himachal HC permits state-level Independence Day Function at Hamirpur school ground for Rs 5 lakh - The Tribune

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Himachal government grants remission to 433 convicted prisoners on Independence Day - The Tribune
Himachal govt grants remission to 433 convicted prisoners ahead of Independence Day - ThePrint

Bus narrowly escapes landslide, 114 roads closed in rain-battered Himachal - ThePrint

Cracks in Shakrala houses near Shimla trigger concern, experts seek scientific evaluation - ANI News

CM dedicates 31 development projects worth Rs. 475 crore for Ghumarwin Assembly constituency - :: India News Calling ::

Himachal: Kangra’s Dehra-Beas bridge faces month-long curbs on heavy vehicles over safety concerns - ThePrint

Himachal Pradesh Invests in Healthcare and Transportation

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal govt plans to buy 1,000 buses to strengthen HRTC fleet: Sukhu - ThePrint
Himachal Pradesh launches electric buses and development projects - The News Mill

HP High Court Orders Probe Against Officials For Allowing Govt Doctor To Retain Accommodation For Over A... - Live Law

Three Arrested in Himachal Police Station IED Blast

Mild Earthquake Strikes Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 hits Himachal Pradesh's Chamba - The New Indian Express
3.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Chamba in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
3.0 magnitude earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh's Chamba - ANI News

Himachal Pradesh gets its first sports school today | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

DWARKA (DELHI): HIMACHAL PRADESH CM SUKHVINDER SINGH SUKHU REVIEWS THE PROGRESS OF HIMACHAL NIKETAN PROJECT IN DWARKA/ VISUALS - Press Trust of India

NGT seeks reply from Himachal govt on construction around 200-year-old tree in protected forest area - Daily Excelsior
NGT questions platform built around 200-yr-old banyan tree in Jawali tehsil - The Tribune

Mandi Mayor apprised of issues facing journalists - The Tribune

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

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

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

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