The Himachal Daily

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23 August 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh continues to grapple with monsoon devastation, reporting over 100 deaths, economic losses exceeding Rs 1,100 crore, and numerous road closures.
The Himachal Assembly's monsoon session was repeatedly stalled by a political standoff between the Congress and BJP over the National Anthem and Vande Mataram row.
The Vigilance Bureau questioned BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma in a property case, prompting accusations of political vendetta from the opposition.
New agricultural threats have emerged, including potential diseases from imported apple saplings and a small hive beetle invasion endangering bee colonies.
Following student protests, Himachal Pradesh University has rolled back its recent fee hike.
The High Court dismissed a plea challenging the 2022 election victory of BJP MLA Randhir Sharma from the Naina Devi constituency.
A government report ranked Solan as the fifth-richest district in India, attributed to its Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial cluster.
An official investigation found 239 medicines failed quality checks, with 83 of the substandard drugs being manufactured in Himachal.
In a major infrastructure development, the Jahalma bridge in Lahaul-Spiti has been opened to heavy vehicle traffic.
The state government announced that an English-medium option will now be available in all 9,617 government primary schools.

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Headlines

Monsoon Havoc Continues in Himachal Pradesh

Light to moderate rain expected in HP; 98 roads blocked - The Times of India
111 lives lost to rain, natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh - ThePrint
Wet spell to continue in Himachal till August 28; 98 roads closed - The Economic Times

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Himachal’s monsoon losses cross Rs 1,100 crore; 98 roads remain blocked - The Tribune
Himachal rain havoc: 112 roads blocked, orange alert in Shimla, Kangra among 8 districts - The Tribune

Imported apple saplings raise concern over new crop diseases in Himachal - The Tribune
Small hive beetle invasion threats Himachal’s bee colonies - The Tribune

National Anthem Row Disrupts Himachal Assembly

Congress stages protest over ‘disrespect’ to National Anthem - The Tribune
Vande Mataram row triggers double adjournment in Himachal assembly - The Times of India
For second day in row, ruckus over Vande Mataram mars Himachal monsoon session - The Indian Express

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‘Insult to national anthem serious charge’, says Himachal LoP; demands footage of assembly session - ThePrint
BJP to take protest from Assembly to streets, to sing ‘Vande Mataram’ on Shimla Ridge - The Tribune
Vande Mataram row disrupts second day of Himachal Assembly Session - The Economic Times
Himachal Assembly adjourned over national anthem and Vande Mataram row - The News Mill
Himachal: Assembly deadlock continues over national anthem, Vande Mataram row; house adjourned till Monday - ANI News
CM Sukhu leads Congress protest outside HP assembly, accuses BJP MLAs of disrespecting national anthem - ANI News
National Anthem Row Brings Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Business to Standstill, Both BJP and Congress MLAs Invoke Public Ire - HimbuMail
Himachal LoP Jai Ram Thakur rejects BJP MLAs’ anthem disrespect claim - The News Mill
Himachal Assembly session: BJP-Congress clash over national anthem, House adjourned - The Tribune
Vande Mataram row: Political slugfest continues as Congress, BJP protest outside Himachal Assembly - The Tribune
Monsoon session begins: Himachal assembly adjourned amid row over ‘not playing’ Vande Mataram | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
BJP leader accuses Congress of politicising Vande Mataram in Himachal Assembly - The News Mill
Vande Mataram row: BJP leader Vipin Parmar accuses congress of politicising national anthem in Himachal Assembly - ANI News
Vande Mataram row: Himachal House adjourned in 11 minutes - The Indian Express

Kangra painting shines at Delhi exhibition - The Tribune

Will take up Rs 1,227 crore pending funds allocation with PM: Deputy CM Agnihotri - The Tribune

HPNLU students pledge to make India drug-free - The Tribune

Court Upholds Himachal BJP MLA's Election Victory

High Court dismisses petition against Naina Devi MLA’s election - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh High Court dismisses Ram Lal Thakur’s challenge to Randhir Sharma’s Naina Devi win - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh HC dismisses Ram Lal Thakur's plea challenging Randhir Sharma's Naina Devi victory - ANI News

MLA Anuradha Rana inaugurates state-level Pori Fair at Trilokinath - The Tribune

Jahalma bridge in Lahaul-Spiti opens to heavy vehicles - The Tribune

Himachal: Una District Magistrate bans assembly of 3 or more persons at mini-secretariat - The Tribune

IIT-Mandi develops sea-urchin-inspired coating for 3D-printed bone implants - The Tribune

Ex-servicemen seek quota in panchayati raj institutions, formation of sainik commission - The Tribune

Himachal: Two traders booked for obstructing anti-encroachment drive in Solan - The Tribune
Scuffle between street vendors, police during protest against eviction drive in Shimla - The Tribune

BJP questions govt silence over cardiac stent ‘scam’ at Tanda medical college - The Tribune

8 IAS officers to retire in Himachal Pradesh in 2027 - The Tribune

HPU Vice-Chancellor ends ABVP hunger strike as university rolls back fee hike - The Tribune

Jai Ram Thakur says Centre gave more aid than requested to HP - The News Mill
Jai Ram Thakur defends Delhi visit, says Centre provided more than requested assistance to Himachal Pradesh - ANI News

No High Court judge-monitored probe into Chester Hills project: Himachal government - The Indian Express

Himachal government spent Rs 21.38 crore on foreign visits in 2023-25: CM Sukhu - The Indian Express
Himachal temple offerings cross Rs 419 crore since Jan 2023 - The Tribune

Himachal High Court halts construction activities on Mashobra link road - The Tribune

English-Medium Option Available in All 9,617 HP Government Primary Schools: Rohit Thakur - The News Himachal

Work on 1,081 Jal Jeevan schemes stalled in Himachal due to non-release of central funds: Dy CM - ThePrint

Solan ranks as fifth-richest district in India due to Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial cluster - The New Indian Express
Himachal: Solan ranked fifth richest district in India - The Tribune

Himachal minister seeks governor’s prompt approval for pending nautor land cases | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal minister urges governor to resolve 20,000 pending nautor land cases to curb border migration - The News Mill

HPBOSE Class 12 Supplementary Result 2026 Declared; 59.07% Candidates Pass - Telegraph India
Himachal Pradesh Board Class 12 Supplementary Result 2026 Out: Here's How To Check - NDTV

IIM-Sirmaur student hangs self; had attempted suicide earlier too - The Tribune

Himachal Vidhan Sabha mourns demise of 3 former MLAs - The Tribune

Jagat Singh Negi accuses BJP of using Vande Mataram row to divert attention - The News Mill
BJP diversions won't mask border security, economic failures": Himachal Minister Negi over Vande Mataram row - ANI News

Untapped tourism potential - The Tribune

HP BJP MLA Questioned, Alleges Political Vendetta

Explainer: Glitch in Himachal CMs IAS pruning pitch - The Tribune

ABVP activists hold yajna at Una college against fee hike - The Tribune

Lightning lore - The Tribune

Lok Sabha MP calls for farmer-centric research to tackle climate change at ICAR event in Shimla - The Tribune

Rajput Mahasabha seeks talks to end students’ stir - The Tribune

Rs 62 crore foodgrains given to 4.7 lakh ration card holders in Kangra - The Tribune

Nauni varsity students protest lack of water, power on campus - The Tribune

10-year-old Rudraveer wins bronze at Asian ice skating championship - The Tribune

Man found dead in Chamba village, family alleges murder - The Tribune

Punjab bandh leaves bus passengers stranded in Una - The Tribune

Taxpayers made aware of reforms, exemptions in new Income Tax Act at Palampur - The Tribune

Survey reflects low women participation in financial, digital, community decisions - The Tribune

3 years on, Garkhal school’s 71 children without a building - The Tribune

Himachal: Over-packing continues despite universal cartons - The Tribune

Assembly runs on rules, not Opposition diktat: Himachal Speaker Kuldeep Pathania - The Tribune

Vigilance books four in Kangra land fraud - The Tribune