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27 August 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

A political row over the national anthem in the Assembly led to the BJP moving a privilege motion against the Chief Minister.
The death toll from this year's monsoon has exceeded 100, with numerous roads remaining blocked across the state.
The government announced the removal of the caste column from school admission forms starting next academic session.
Himachal is set to end the outsourced recruitment of nurses and has deferred the retirement of medical officers.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur has publicly urged the Chief Minister to withdraw a tender for a state-run lottery.
A recent study warns of increased flash flood risks as the state's glacial lakes have significantly expanded.
Sirmaur district has successfully achieved 100% tap water connectivity under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Disaster management authorities conducted large-scale preparedness and emergency response drills for students in Shimla schools.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh man booked for securing accountant's job with fake BA degree in Bengaluru - Deccan Herald

Month on, kin await word on missing Dehra youths - The Tribune

Explore technology, innovation, HPU VC urges schoolchildren - The Tribune

Lahaul-Spiti launches drive to curb stray dog population - The Tribune

HPSDMA trains Sanjauli school students in disaster preparedness - The Tribune
Himachal disaster authority trains 335 in emergency response at Shimla school - The News Mill
Himachal Disaster Management Authority conducts disaster preparedness training in Shimla school - ANI News

National Anthem Row Escalates in Himachal Assembly

Anthem row rocks Himachal House, BJP & Congress move privilege motions - The Times of India
Himachal assembly monsoon session: Congress, BJP to move privilege motions as row over ‘insult’ to National Anthem escalates | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Row over insult to National Anthem escalates: BJP moves privilege motion against Himachal CM - The Indian Express

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Himachal Vidhan Sabha: BJP submits privilege notice against CM Sukhu - The Tribune
Himachal Minister Jagat Singh Negi accuses BJP of misrepresenting Assembly video and politicising national songs - The News Mill
Himachal Minister Negi accuses BJP of distorting Assembly footage, says cameras focus only on Speaker-authorised members - ANI News
Jai Ram Thakur says BJP will move privilege motion against CM Sukhu, may approach HC over National Anthem row - ANI News
Congress and BJP clash over National Anthem and Vande Mataram in Himachal Assembly - The News Mill
Himachal Assembly: Congress, BJP trade charges over National Anthem and Vande Mataram row - ANI News
National anthem row: BJP to move privilege motion against Himachal CM Sukhu - 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

Monsoon Fury in Himachal Pradesh Causes Deaths and Disruption

Over 100 Deaths In Himachal Pradesh In Rail-Related Incidents This Monsoon - News18
Himachal monsoon toll hits 101; 82 roads remain closed across state - India Today
82 roads remain blocked in Himachal Pradesh; rain likely to continue till September 1 - The Tribune
Himachal rain fury: 98 killed since monsoon onset, 99 roads blocked, massive landslide hits Chamba road | India News - Hindustan Times

Sirmaur district achieves 100% tap water coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission - The Tribune

UP family booked in Rs 55-L fraud - The Tribune

Civil Supplies Corporation Donates Rs 1 Crore to CM Relief Fund

Civil Supplies Corporation donates Rs 1 cr to CM relief fund - The Tribune
HP State Civil Supplies Corporation donates Rs 1 crore to CM Relief Fund - The News Mill
Himachal Civil Supplies Corporation contributes Rs 1 crore to CM Relief Fund - The Tribune

Anurag Thakur Urges Withdrawal of HP Lottery Tender

Anurag Thakur urges Himachal CM to withdraw lottery tender - The Times of India
Withdraw lottery tender, ex-minister Anurag Thakur urges Himachal CM Sukhu - The Tribune
Anurag Thakur urges Himachal CM Sukhu to withdraw lottery tender - The News Mill

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Anurag Thakur writes to Himachal CM Sukhu, demands immediate withdrawal of Lottery Tender - ANI News
Anurag Thakur Writes to Himachal CM Sukhu, Demands Immediate Withdrawal of Lottery Tender - The News Himachal

Two Teens Drown in Himachal's Pabbar River

Two 16-year-olds drown in Himachal’s Pabbar River, bodies recovered - The News Mill
Two students drown in Himachal's Pabbar River, bodies recovered; families given immediate relief - ANI News
2 teenagers swept away in Pabbar river in Shimla - The Tribune

Himachal Removes Caste Column from School Admission Forms

Himachal Pradesh to remove caste columns from admission forms - The News Mill
‘No child to be identified by caste’: Himachal schools to tweak admission forms - The Indian Express
Caste column to be removed from school admission forms in Himachal from next academic session: CM Sukhu - The New Indian Express

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Caste column to be removed from Himachal school admission forms from next session: CM Sukhu - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh to remove caste column from school admission forms - India Today
Himachal Removes 'Caste' Column From School Admission Forms - NDTV
Himachal to Remove Caste Column From School Admission Forms From Next Session - The News Himachal

Himachal: Heli-taxi service begins for Manimahesh Kailash pilgrims - The Tribune

Himachal: Shah Nehar security breached, concrete barricade demolished - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh eases cannabis cultivation norms - The Tribune

2 killed as bus collides with scooty in Kullu - The Tribune

Himachal Public Sector Workforce and Policy Updates

Retirement of Himachal medical officers deferred to 2027 - The Tribune
Monsoon session Question Hour: Himachal CM Sukhu sets September 30 deadline to fill CBSE school vacancies - The Tribune
Teacher recruitment in CBSE schools to be completed by Sep 30: Himachal CM Sukhu - ThePrint

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Himachal Govt To Release 15% DA To Employees After Improvement In Financial Situation, Says CM Sukhu - ETV Bharat
Himachal to End Outsourced Recruitment of Staff Nurses, CM Announces in Assembly - The News Himachal
Himachal defers retirement of all Medical Officers, medical college faculty to March 31, 2027 - The Tribune
Will cut outsourcing in health sector, process to hire 600 nurses underway: Himachal CM - ThePrint

Himachal Vidhan Sabha: Health schemes become flashpoint in Assembly - The Tribune
Himachal assembly monsoon session: House sees heated debate as Oppn questions govt on jobs | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Jobs, vacancies, outsourced staff heat up Himachal assembly debate - The Times of India

Governor presents GI certificates to artisans of traditional Himachali crafts - :: India News Calling ::

Governor distributes blankets for pediatric ward of IGMC Shimla - :: India News Calling ::
Governor stresses need to strengthen humanitarian services, distributes blankets at IGMC Shimla - The Tribune

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

The Sukhu Government Betraying Apple Farmers: BJP Leader Chetan Bragta - HimbuMail
Rathore suspects international conspiracy to destroy state’s apple industry, demands probe - The Tribune

Waited for 3 hours: MGNREGA worker dies after alleged delay in cardiac treatment, raises questions over HIMCARE, Ayushman access - The Tribune

Light earthquake shakes Shimla, Chamba; no damage reported - The Indian Express

30 devotees from Karnal hurt in HP road mishap - The Tribune

2,906 Loans, ₹191.73 Crore Projects: Himachal Shines in PMFME Performance - The News Himachal

BJP, Congress members spar over unemployment issue - The Tribune
BJP’s Yuva Morcha protests over unemployment issue in Mandi - The Tribune

Surprise inspections ordered at Kangra ultrasound centres - The Tribune

Aakash Institute announces national talent hunt exam - The Tribune

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

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

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

Landslide, ground subsidence damage road in Chamba - The Tribune

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

25 schools showcase skills in CBSE expo at St Edward’s School, Shimla - The Tribune

Mandi’s Saraswati Vidya Mandir honours students - The Tribune

HP veterans seek end to Agniveer Scheme - The Times of India