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28 August 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has struck down a state law giving the government a key role in Vice-Chancellor appointments, declaring it unconstitutional.
Amid its own monsoon devastation with over 100 deaths, Himachal has established helplines for residents stranded by severe floods in Nepal.
The state government's decision to revive the lottery system after 25 years to boost revenue has sparked significant political opposition.
A new law is being introduced to keep harassment complaints confidential, and another to reclaim unutilized land from hydel power projects.
The Chief Minister has directed the removal of the caste column from all school and college admission forms.
Three new judges have been appointed to the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
The government has announced a public holiday for Raksha Bandhan, providing free HRTC bus travel for women.
Himachal is set to deny approvals for new water-guzzling and polluting industries, including ethanol plants.
Recruitment processes are underway to fill 600 nursing posts and complete teacher hiring in certain schools by September 30.
A major illegal drug trade operation was busted by police in the Baddi industrial area.

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Headlines

Question hour: Himachal to amend law for confidential harassment plaints - The Tribune
Complaints of harassment of women to remain confidential: Himachal CM Sukhu - ThePrint

Lahaul team makes first ascent of 6,048-metre peak - The Tribune

Bilaspur, Hamirpur administrations launch helplines, seek information on residents stranded in Nepal - The Tribune
Mandi, Lahaul-Spiti launch helpdesks after Nepal floods - The Tribune
Himachal issues helpline for Nepal flood victims - The Times of India

Una BJP joins panchayat’s agitation for control over Pir Nigaha shrine - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Tightens Rules on Polluting Industries

Hazardous waste threat echoes in Himachal Vidhan Sabha - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh to deny approval to water-guzzling, polluting industries - India Today
Himachal to bar new ethanol plants, restrict power-intensive, hazardous industries - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh govt defends Shivalik hazardous waste plant - The News Mill

Heavy vehicles banned on Puruwala-Badripur route in Sirmaur district - The Tribune

Major illegal drug trade busted in Baddi - The Tribune

Ensure regular LPG supply in Shimlas Kotkhai within a week, says minister - The Tribune

Himachal CM Under Scrutiny Over Land Issues

Himachal to enact law to reclaim unutilised land of hydel projects - The Tribune
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu denies wrongdoing over family land relief - The Tribune
Himachal planning to reclaim surplus land held by Bhakra Beas board, says CM Sukhu - India Today
‘Rs 2,700 land sold to government for Rs 18 lakh?’: Himachal CM responds - The Indian Express

Facing ₹68.6 lakh security recovery notice, Himachal bizman claims protection followed court order | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Palampur man challenges Himachal Police demand to recover ₹68.6 lakh - The News Mill

Himachal High Court Strikes Down VC Appointment Law

HC strikes down Himachal law giving state govt key role in VC appointments - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh HC declares Vice-Chancellor appointment rules unconstitutional - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh: High Court quashes Vice Chancellor appointment rules, declares State amendment unconstitutional - ANI News

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Himachal high court strikes down state’s role in agri university V-C picks - The Indian Express
Sukhu Government on the Mat as High Court Quashes VC Selection Rules in Agriculture Universities - HimbuMail

Over 150 Haryana Students Cross State Border To Himachal Pradesh Daily For Schooling Amid Teacher Shortage - ETV Bharat
Teacher recruitment in CBSE schools to be completed by Sep 30: Himachal CM Sukhu - Daily Excelsior

New Judges Appointed to Himachal Pradesh High Court

Himachal Pradesh High Court appoints new and additional judges - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh High Court gets new judge, two additional judges - ANI News
Himachal HC gets 3 more judges - The Times of India

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Three judicial officers appointed judges of Himachal HC - ThePrint
Himachal Pradesh High Court gets 1 new judge, 2 Additional Judges - The Tribune
High Court of Himachal Pradesh Gets a New Judge and Two Additional Judges - HimbuMail

Himachal revises HIMCARE reimbursement rules for government hospitals - The News Mill, ANI News

Himachal Proposes Changes to Vehicle Regulations

Himachal to raise 4-lane highway speed limit over 70 kmph - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh seeks Centre nod for 15-year contract carriage limit - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh: Govt seeks Centre's nod to raise contract carriage vehicle age limit to 15 years - ANI News

Himachal Pradesh Grapples with Monsoon Floods and Damage

Beware of heavy rain in parts of Himachal for 3 days - The Times of India
Himachal to Sikkim & Tamil Nadu—how Indian chief ministers reacted to flash floods in Nepal - ThePrint
70 roads remain blocked across Himachal; rains likely to intensify from Aug 31 - The Tribune

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Khelo India Samvaad at Chamba & Banikhet colleges - The Tribune

Cyclist Somen Debnath calls on Himachal Governor, shares 19-year global journey - The Tribune

Himachal: NGO threatens to launch fast if Nurpur Mother Child Hospital not made functional by Sept 30 - The Tribune

Efforts intensified for tuberculosis-free Kangra target - The Tribune

Himachal: Auckland House’s Yaashak bags 5th rank in Olympiad - The Tribune

Himachal: Traditional seeds, homestays to boost farmers’ income in Chamba district - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Declares Public Holiday for Raksha Bandhan

Himachal govt declares public holiday on Raksha Bandhan; free travel for women in HRTC buses - ThePrint
Himachal Pradesh announces holiday for Raksha Bandhan festival - The News Mill
Himachal declares public holiday on Raksha Bandhan - The Tribune
No more women-only holiday: Himachal Pradesh announces Raksha Bandhan off for all govt employees - India TV News

Vikas Bhardwaj appointed Registrar General of HP HC - - Himachal Scape
Vikas Bhardwaj Appointed as Registrar General of High Court of Himachal Pradesh - HimbuMail

Controversy Surrounds Himachal Pradesh's Lottery Revival

Jai Ram Thakur warns Himachal lottery revival may harm youth, families - The News Mill
Lottery revival could ruin young generation, families in Himachal, says Jai Ram Thakur - ANI News
BJP’s Anurag Thakur says Himachal Pradesh lottery plan could harm youth - The News Mill

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BJP's Anurag Thakur attacks Himachal govt over proposed lottery system, calls it Rahul Gandhi's 'Phata-phat' model - ANI News
Himachal Pradesh to revive lottery system after 25 years under strict rules - The News Mill
Debt-ridden Himachal Pradesh to bring back lottery after 27 years: How the new system will work? - India TV News
Anurag Thakur urges Himachal CM to withdraw lottery tender - The Times of India

One held for beating man to death following dispute in Himachal’s Bilaspur - ThePrint

HP Govt transfers 5 Himachal Pradesh Police Service Officers - The Tribune

Insurer rejects claim over ‘history of high BP’, Himachal man wins Rs 2 lakh payout - The Indian Express

Infrastructure | Tunnel Boring Machine To Be Used To Build 8.7 Km Tunnel Of Chenab-Beas-Project In Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat

Geographical Indication tags to protect Himachal’s traditional crafts: Governor - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh to Remove Caste Column from School Forms

Dalai Lama condoles loss of lives in floods in Nepal, Tibet - The Tribune

Baddi police arrest 2 in murder case from Chandigarh railway station - The Tribune

Anthem row rocks Himachal House, BJP & Congress move privilege motions - The Times of India

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

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 cr to CM relief fund - The Tribune