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18 August 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

Heavy rainfall continues to disrupt Himachal Pradesh, causing numerous road closures and stranding pilgrims, with meteorological alerts active for several districts.
The state government has launched 25 new electric buses in Mandi and is procuring ₹300 crore worth of medical equipment for health institutions.
Chief Minister Sukhu has sanctioned ₹27 crore for development projects in the Chopal constituency and is urging the Centre to approve new industrial parks.
A 25-year-old trekker from Jharkhand has been reported missing on the Chanderkhani trail.
Road safety remains a concern, with potholed national highways and Renukaji's roads under scrutiny following multiple recent fatalities.
In legal developments, the High Court criticized low corporate social responsibility spending and quashed an FIR against protestors in a separate case.
Security concerns have been raised in Shimla following a 'Khalistan capital' claim by a separatist group.
Reports of crime include a suspect escaping police custody and violent clashes occurring in two different state jails on consecutive days.

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Headlines

Suspect escapes by pushing Himachal cop at Ludhiana police station, booked - The Tribune

40-kg Bighead Carp among big catches as fishing season resumes in Himachal - The Tribune
22-kg Catla marks start of Pong fishing season - The Tribune

Haryana trader flags ‘irregularities’ in tenders of Himachal wool federation - The Tribune

Kin block road, seek arrest of doctor blamed for lab technician’s death near Dharamsala - The Tribune

Ex-servicemen of 12 JAK RIF honour comrade with wheelchair - The Tribune

Haroli indoor stadium to be ready in 2 months: Himachal Dy CM Agnihotri - The Tribune

Pangi’s age-old diet offers clues to healthier eating - The Tribune

Renukaji’s roads under scanner after 28 deaths in 7 months - The Tribune

Triumph FC’s futsal championship begins in Mandi - The Tribune

25-year-old trekker from Jharkhand goes missing on Chanderkhani trail - The Tribune

Patriotic fervour marks I-Day celebrations at Pinegrove - The Tribune

Potholed Pathankot-Mandi National Highway-154 stretch in Nurpur puts commuters at risk - The Tribune

Himachal CM Sukhu virtually flags off 25 electric buses in Mandi - The Tribune
25 New E-Bus Services Hit Mandi Roads, Himachal Expands Green Transport Network - The News Himachal

Himachal Govt extends industrial policy by two months as new one not yet finalised - The Tribune
Himachal CM Sukhu urges Centre to grant early approval for industrial parks proposals - ThePrint
Sukhu to Sitharaman: Accord Early Approval to Two Industrial Parks under BHAVYA to Himachal - HimbuMail

450 shuttlers light up Nurpur badminton carnival - The Tribune

Himachal university hosts Japan varsity faculty for Buddhist philosophy lecture - The Tribune
Environmental stewardship marks I-Day celebrations at Himachal law varsity - The Tribune

High Court pulls up Centre, Himachal govt over low CSR spending in hill state - The Tribune

Beyond ammonites, Langza holds a rich fossil story waiting to be told - The Tribune

Funds Sanctioned for Himachal Pradesh Development

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu sanctions Rs 27 crore for Chopal development - The News Mill
Himachal CM releases Rs. 27 crore for various development projects in Chopal - ThePrint
Centre sanctions over Rs 84 crore for tourism push in Himachals Chintpurni, Kaza, Rakcham - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Boosts Healthcare Sector

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu orders swift procurement of Rs 300 crore medical equipment - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu directs faster procurement of medical equipment worth Rs 300 crore - ANI News

Heavy Rains and Floods Disrupt Life in Himachal

Himachal braces for more rain till August 23; MeT issues orange, yellow alerts for various districts - The Tribune
Heavy Rain Forecast For Haryana, Punjab On Aug 17-18; Very Heavy Rain Likely In Himachal, J&K - Daily Excelsior
Torrential rains disrupt 110 roads, 217 water schemes in Himachal - The Tribune

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Weather tomorrow: IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rain in 7 states; red alert in Odisha's Mayurbhanj - The Times of India
Heavy showers to lash parts of Himachal till August 22: IMD | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal to see rain till Aug 22; orange, yellow alerts issued - The Tribune

HP CM Sukhu Pruns State Bureaucracy, Throwing Ball in Modi's Court in New Delhi - HimbuMail

HP Aims for Self-Reliant HRTC with E-Buses

Himachal Pradesh targets self-reliant HRTC in five years with e-buses - The News Mill
Government aims to make HRTC self-reliant in next five years: CM - himachalpr.gov.in

Himachal BJP chief Rajiv Bindal accuses Congress of failing on jobs and increasing costs - The News Mill

School holiday August 18, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Monday? From J&K, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, U - The Economic Times

Two Violent Clashes In Two Himachal Jails On Two Consecutive Days - ETV Bharat

One arrested with 30 grams of chitta in Shimla - The Tribune

Population count for Census 2027 begins today; 40 questions include caste query for first time since Independence | India News - Hindustan Times

Over 200 ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti network operatives arrested ahead of Independence Day: Amit Shah - The New Indian Express

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

IIT Mandi develops sea urchin-inspired coating for bone implants - The Tribune

Himachal man carries groom on his back as flash flood blocks wedding procession - India Today
Man feared swept away in flashflood in Kangras Shahpur - The Tribune

Buffalo stops eating for 10 days, vets find 18 pieces of metal wire in its stomach - Deccan Herald

Biker killed as private bus rams into 4 vehicles in Himachal’s Una - The Tribune
Biker killed as private bus rams multiple vehicles in Himachal’s Una - ThePrint

2 constables killed in car accident in Shimla - The Tribune

Israeli visitors hoist Tricolour in remote Spiti village - The Tribune

Easy availability, low price make misuse of cough syrups as sedative rampant - The Tribune

HP’s 7.19% share case in decisive phase in SC: Dy CM Mukesh Agnihotri - The Tribune

Hamirpurs Hadeta village emerges as Himachal’s new eco-tourism destination - The Tribune

1.8L families to gain from ‘Apna Parivar, Sukhi Parivar’ plan; launch on Oct 2: CM Sukhu - The Tribune

Cyclist Samuel opens a new window to Kangra’s hidden landscapes - The Tribune

Eco force inspires Kufri youth to take part in nation-building - The Tribune

Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan highlights govt’s push for education & social welfare - The Tribune

CM Sukhu disburses Rs 20.61-crore aid to 4,967 beneficiaries - The Tribune

Shimla’s Major gets Sena Medal - The Tribune

Ex-incharge of police orchestra booked - The Tribune

Himachal Governor Gupta, CM Sukhu pay tributes to Vajpayee on death anniversary - The Tribune

Dharamsala War Memorial echoes with tributes to fallen heroes - The Tribune

Minister Goma underscores commitment to sports, healthcare development - The Tribune