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26 August 2026, Wednesday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly session was marked by heated debates on unemployment and inflation, leading to protests and walkouts by the opposition BJP.
Heavy rains and landslides have caused significant disruption, blocking over 100 roads across the state and prompting plans for accelerated repair work.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu assured veterans he would urge the PM to end the Agniveer scheme and announced an SIT probe into alleged land deal irregularities at Gaggal airport.
Various groups staged protests, including BJP's youth wing over unemployment, outsourced employees in Shimla demanding job security, and Mandi villagers opposing a proposed highway flyover.
A major accident occurred in Una where a truck carrying pilgrims overturned, injuring more than 50 people.
Public health concerns were highlighted with reports of 34% of drug samples failing quality tests, an H1N1 advisory being issued in Shimla, and a Lumpy Skin Disease outbreak in Solan.
The Himachal High Court addressed the issue of overcrowded and understaffed jails to improve security.
In a push for green mobility, the HRTC announced plans to set up 99 electric vehicle charging points across Himachal Pradesh.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla constituted a 'Viksit Bharat-2047 Task Force' to bring all state universities onto a single platform and align with national goals.
The state government has eased cannabis cultivation rules by reducing license fees to boost the rural economy.

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Headlines

The Khukri Braves explores community’s deep imprint on the making of present-day Dharamsala - The Tribune

Govt to take up issues of coop societies with Centre: Himachal CM adviser - The Tribune

BJP’s Yuva Morcha protests over unemployment issue in Mandi - The Tribune

To bring all varsities on one platform, Governor constitutes Viksit Bharat-2047 Task Force - The Tribune

Will urge PM to end Agniveer scheme, Sukhu assures veterans - The Tribune
HP veterans seek end to Agniveer Scheme - The Times of India

Slow pace of Rs 140-crore sewerage project irks Palampur residents - The Tribune

Renuka Dam soil dispute: Sixth round of talks fails to yield consensus - The Tribune

Teachers gain insights into AI, digital technology at Kangra school - The Tribune

Heavy Rains and Landslides Disrupt Roads in Himachal

Landslide, ground subsidence damage road in Chamba - The Tribune
99 roads remain blocked in Himachal; rain likely to continue till August 31 - The Tribune
Massive landslide damages Kodla-Urai road in Himachal’s Bharmour, disrupts traffic - The Times of India

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Torrential rain blocks 121 roads across Himachal; orange alert for Shimla, Sirmaur - The Tribune
121 roads remain blocked across Himachal; orange alert for Shimla, Sirmaur - The Tribune
After Rains, Himachal to Fast-Track Road Repairs and Tarring Across 800 Km - The News Himachal
Landslide-hit Mandi-Pathankot NH stretch closed to heavy vehicles - The Tribune

Apologise for national anthem allegations, Sullah MLA asks Sukhu - The Tribune
Video proves allegation that BJP disrespected national anthem baseless: Himachal BJP MLA - ThePrint

Himachal: Mandi villagers oppose proposed flyover on Kiratpur-Manali highway - The Tribune
Himachal: Residents protest proposed shifting of medicinal plants board centre from Mandi to Nauni varsity - The Tribune

Four held with 12 gm chitta in Shimla; police destroy 1.6K cannabis plants - The Tribune

White paper committee being formed to expose BJP govternment’s wrongdoings: Sukhu - The Tribune

25 schools showcase skills in CBSE expo at St Edward’s School, Shimla - The Tribune
CBSE Skill Expo and Guidance Festival 2026–27 hosted at St. Edward's School, Shimla - :: India News Calling ::

Rathore suspects international conspiracy to destroy state’s apple industry, demands probe - The Tribune

Mandi’s Saraswati Vidya Mandir honours students - The Tribune

Congress and BJP Clash in Himachal Assembly Session

Jobs, vacancies, outsourced staff heat up Himachal assembly debate - The Times of India
Congress, BJP Stage Separate Protests Outside Himachal Assembly Over Inflation, Himcare - The News Himachal
Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh criticises BJP walkouts in Assembly, commits to counter misinformation - The News Mill

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BJP walkouts irresponsible, Congress govt ready to counter misinformation: Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh - ANI News
CM Sukhu accuses BJP of walkout to hide corruption in Himachal Assembly - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh Assembly sees heated debate on unemployment - The Tribune
Cong, BJP hold separate demonstrations in Himachal Assembly premises - ThePrint
BJP protests Himachal health services, alleges HimCare scheme sabotage - The News Mill
BJP protests outside HP assembly over health services, HimCare scheme; Jairam Thakur calls Sukhvinder Singh government "incompetent" - ANI News
Congress protests inflation at Himachal Assembly; Dy CM accuses BJP of disruption - The News Mill
Himachal: Congress, BJP trade barbs over Central aid, graft - The Tribune

34% drug samples from Himachal fail quality tests - The Times of India

HP Assembly: BJP stages walkout after speaker refuses supplementary queries on employment - ThePrint
Alleging corruption, BJP holds protest outside HP assembly with suitcases | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal High Court Steps in as Crowded and Understaffed Jails Threaten Security - HimbuMail
‘Meagre sum adds to woes’: Himachal High Court hikes wife’s maintenance after 15 years - The Indian Express

SIT probe into Gaggal airport land deals reveal 9 benami transactions: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The Indian Express
SIT probe into Gaggal airport land deals revealed 9 benami transactions: Himachal CM Sukhu - The Tribune

Not possible to give government job to all, says Himachal CM Sukhu - The Indian Express
Himachal govt working to eliminate wait time for CT scan, MRI facilities: CM Sukhu - ThePrint

Man killed by girlfriend’s brother, friend in Himachal; 3 held for helping murder suspects flee - The Tribune

Governor Kavinder Gupta Sets 10-Day Deadline for Universities to Prepare 100-Day Viksit Bharat Roadmap - The News Himachal

Himachal Pradesh outsourced employees protest for job security and pay - The News Mill
Himachal: Outsourced employees hold Vidhan Sabha gherao in Shimla, seek job security, equal pay - ANI News

Shimla: Health Department issues H1N1 advisory, urges people to take precautions - The Tribune

Dozens of Pilgrims Injured in Himachal Truck Accident

52 pilgrims injured as truck carrying Haryana devotees overturns in Himachal Pradesh’s Una - The Statesman
Over 40 Pilgrims Injured As Truck Falls Into Gorge In Himachal's Una - ETV Bharat
Truck carrying pilgrims falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh, 40 injured - The Hindu
Truck carrying pilgrims from Haryana falls into gorge in Himachals Una, 30 injured - The Tribune

Researchers from Himachal institute discover new sunflower species in mountains of Arunachal Pradesh - The Tribune

Rohru SDM Cracks Down on Overweight 28-Kg Cartons; APMC Shimla, Solan and Pinjore Remain Asleep - HimbuMail

Bored Of Shimla, Mussoorie, These 5 Hill Stations In North India That Have The Same Vibe But A Slower Pace - News18

Shimla Skater Tejaswi Kuthiyala finishes Third in India, Eighth in Asia - - Himachal Scape

Lumpy Skin Disease outbreak in Solan: 30 animals infected, 3 deaths reported - The Tribune

Himachal Eases Cannabis Rules, Reduces Cultivation and Processing Licence Fees - The News Himachal
Himachal: Permit fee slashed for Shimla restricted roads - The Tribune

Bharatmala highway project covering Punjab, Haryana, J-K, Himachal faces delays - The Tribune
PM-announced Rs 1,500-crore relief package still awaited: Himachal Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi - The Tribune

Paneer crackdown: Himachal bans ‘fake paneer’ being sold as the real thing - - Himachal Scape

Asian Games: 4 Himachal girls make it to Indian kabaddi squad - The Tribune

Himachal assembly monsoon session: State jails overcrowded by 30%, assembly told | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal assembly monsoon session: Commotion, protests, walkout by Oppn mark 3rd day | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

E-Mart launched in Shimla, will provide wider market for goods of rural self-help groups - The Tribune

Street vendors protest MC eviction drive in Shimla - The Tribune

Shimla’s Aastha to star in ‘Dilon Ki Ram Leela’ serial - The Tribune

Palampur school principal honoured with Himachal Ratna Shiksha Gaurav Award - The Tribune

Doon Valley School organises youth parliament session on Shiksha Kranti - The Tribune

Kangra farmer finds value in dragon fruit surplus - The Tribune

Unchecked construction: A disaster in making - The Tribune

Over 110 metric tonnes of fish caught in reservoirs after ban ends in state - The Tribune

NGO warns government of risks of relaunching lottery, suggests revision of land circle rates - The Tribune

BJP wants Congress leader Khera booked for remarks against Amit Shah - The Tribune

Himachal Speaker Kuldeep Pathania turns down BJP notice for urgent unemployment debate - The Tribune

5-member SIT formed to probe IIM student’s suicide in Sirmaur - The Tribune

Not paid salary for several months, sanitary worker locks public toilet at Nagrota Surian bus stand - The Tribune