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16 August 2026, Sunday
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On Independence Day, CM Sukhvinder Sukhu announced the payment of employee arrears, the addition of 100 new CBSE schools, and launched new welfare schemes for families.
The retirement age for government doctors has been extended, preventing retirements until March 2027.
The ongoing monsoon devastation has resulted in 183 deaths and over ₹972 crore in losses, with an orange alert for heavy rain issued in several districts.
The state plans to establish its first science college and an AIIMS-level Ayurvedic institute in Hamirpur.
A report indicates that over 1.07 lakh sanctioned government posts are currently vacant in Himachal Pradesh.
In a first for the state, India Post successfully used a drone to deliver the national flag to an Army veteran.
Traders have suspended operations at the Shipki La border in protest over IGST-related issues.
Researchers in the state are developing eco-friendly bacteria to combat microplastic pollution.
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has summoned the Himachal DGP over allegations of caste harassment against a police officer.

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Headlines

Himachal government doctors won't retire until March 2027, says CM Sukhu - India Today
No retirement of doctors till March 2027: Himachal CM Sukhu in Independence Day speech - The Economic Times

HP Researcher Use Eco-Friendly Bacteria to Combat Microplastic Pollution - HimbuMail

Himachal CM Announces New Welfare Schemes and Financial Benefits

Sukhu Announces Arrears Relief for Pensioners, ₹20,000 Payment for Class-IV Employees - The News Himachal
Himachal CM Sukhu announces 'Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar', 'Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp' schemes - The Economic Times
Himachal CM Sukhu launches ‘Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar’ and ‘Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp’ schemes - The News Mill

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Haryana CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces arrears, new welfare schemes on Independence Day - The New Indian Express
Himachal: CM Sukhu disburses over Rs 20 Crore to 4,967 beneficiaries on Independence Day - The Economic Times
Himachal CM Sukhu disburses Rs 20 crore to 4,967 beneficiaries - The News Mill

Himachal Government Has 3.36 Lakh Sanctioned Posts, Over 1.07 Lakh Vacant - The News Himachal
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Monsoon's Heavy Toll on Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh monsoon havoc: Death toll rises to 183 in 47 days; losses cross Rs 972 crore - The Times of India
Himachal monsoon death toll rises to 183 in 47 days; losses cross Rs 972 crore - The Economic Times
Himachal Pradesh monsoon death toll hits 183, losses over Rs 972 crore - The News Mill
177 deaths in Himachal this monsoon - The Times of India

Tribal Festival-2026 begins with colourful procession, traditional Nati in Lahaul-Spitis Keylong - The Tribune
Table tennis action adds sporting fervour to Lahaul-Spiti Tribal Fair - The Tribune

IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alerts Across Several States

Himachal Weather Update: Monsoon Fury Continues, Orange Alert Issued in Five Districts - The News Himachal
Weather Tomorrow August 16: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; chec - The Economic Times

Himachal to Get First Science College, Ayurvedic Institute

Himachal to set up first science college, AIIMS-level ayurvedic institute in Hamirpur - The Indian Express
Himachal’s First Science College to Come Up in Hamirpur at ₹100 Crore: Sukhu - The News Himachal
State’s first science college, AIIMS-level Ayurvedic institute to be set up in Hamirpur: CM - The Tribune

Himachal LoP Jai Ram Thakur praises PM Modi, criticises Sukhu govt - The News Mill
Himachal LoP Thakur hails PM Modi's Independence Day address; targets Sukhu govt over "disregard for rules" - ANI News

India Post Makes First-Ever Drone Delivery in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal's Shipki La border trade hits roadblock over IGST, traders suspend operations - The New Indian Express
Shipki La border traders suspend fast over IGST; Sukhu to take up issue with Sitharaman - The Tribune

Kullu police arrest Bilaspur man on rape charge - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh High Court Busts Open a Can of Worms Over CSR Funds - HimbuMail
NCSC summons Himachal Pradesh DGP over caste harassment claims - The News Mill

Himachal CM: Won’t sign Kishau dam MoU unless neighbouring states clear BBMB arrears | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Links Kishau Project MoU to Payment of BBMB Arrears - The News Himachal

Himachal’s first ‘school of sports’ opens in Shimla district | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Jubbal gets Himachal’s first girls sports school - The Tribune

Himachal: Ridge set for Independence Day celebrations - The Tribune

Sahara scheme goes digital, over 1,550 applications filed - The Tribune

Abandon cattle on Palampur roads, face FIR & fine - The Tribune

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

BJP takes to streets over delay in Banjar development works - 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

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

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