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29 August 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

Heavy rain warnings are in effect with over 67 roads closed, as landslides threaten homes in Nurpur and the risk of glacial lake floods increases.
Two separate bus accidents resulted in numerous injuries, including one near Kullu where a driver's quick action prevented a major tragedy.
The High Court has mandated UGC norms for university Vice-Chancellor selections, quashing the state government's role in the appointment process.
Swine flu cases are rising in the Kangra district, with 33 positive cases reported over the last six months.
A Himachal engineer is missing in Nepal's floods, prompting multiple district administrations to launch helplines for residents.
The government plans to restrict new ethanol plants due to water and pollution concerns and will also introduce a law to reclaim unused land from hydel projects.
An integrated spiritual tourism circuit connecting Jammu and Himachal Pradesh has been proposed by the Governor to boost religious travel.
Authorities are mapping flood-risk zones along the Beas river and addressing illegal mining on the Chakki riverbed.
Himachal's fiscal health is under scrutiny, with reports indicating the highest pension burden among Indian states and employees raising issues of pending DA dues.
Law enforcement agencies busted a major illegal drug operation in Baddi and are reviewing multi-agency strategies to combat drug trafficking.

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Headlines

Ayurveda and Panchakarma therapies combat oxidative stress, claims study - The Tribune

Himachal: Close shave for 46 bus passengers, driver’s quick action averts tragedy in Kullu - The Tribune
Women Travelling To Tie Rakhis To Brothers Among 35 People Injured In Himachal Road Accident - ETV Bharat
Himachal: 40 injured, mostly women, as HRTC bus rams into hillside - ThePrint

Mining ban defied on Chakki riverbed - The Tribune

Himachal: Paonta Sahib veterinary hospital gets diagnostic facilities for livestock under CSR initiative - The Tribune

Himachal: Landslide threatens 6 houses in Nurpur village, residents spending sleepless nights - The Tribune
67 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh, 'yellow' warning issued for heavy rain - Business Standard

HC verdict makes UGC nominee must in agri varsities’ VC selection process - The Tribune
Himachal high court quashes VC appointment rules, orders fresh selections under UGC norms | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

BBMB to map Beas flood-risk zones from Pandoh to Dehra - The Tribune

Heliport construction raises flood concerns - The Tribune

Himachal: ‘Drunken’ brawl at Dharamsala movie hall sparks security concerns - The Tribune

‘Youth Brigade’ tends living legacy at Dharamsala war memorial - The Tribune

Chamba college students advised to shun drugs - The Tribune

Unique Dasehra - Festival celebrations in Kullu go beyond effigy burning - The Tribune

Himachal Faces Growing Flood Risk from Glacial Lakes

Stop waste from choking Satluj tributaries: PPCB to Himachal, Haryana - The Times of India
Glacial Lakes Turn Into a Ticking Time Bomb: 2,292 Lakes in Sutlej Basin Threaten Himachal and J&K - The News Himachal
Fivefold rise in Himachal glacial lakes raises flood risk - The New Indian Express
Nepal’s flood fury: A wake-up call for Himachal Pradeshs hydel sector - The Tribune

Himachal engineer missing in Nepal floods as Una contacts Centre - The News Mill
30-year-old Himachal engineer missing in Nepal floods, Una administration contacts Centre - ANI News

Panic grips Himachal village over spate of leopard sighting - ThePrint

National Sports Day: Shillai produces 2 successive captains of Indian Women’s Kabaddi team - The Tribune

Swine flu cases rise to 33 in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district over six months - The News Mill
Himachal: Four test positive for swine flu at Tanda - The Tribune

Himachal woman shares how elderly passenger turned flight into family get-together - India Today

Himachal employees raise pending DA dues issue with CM Sukhu - The Tribune

India state fiscal health: Pension burden highest in Himachal Pradesh - Business Standard

Himachal to enact law to reclaim unutilised land of hydel projects - The Tribune

Himachal: No new ethanol plants to come up, minister tells assembly | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

A blast in Himachal exposed terror network built on Punjab youth at risk - The Indian Express

Baddi industrial boom leaves villages parched, Sirsa rivulet battles pollution - The Tribune

Himachal: Lotteries worse than drug menace, says Opposition as Congress defends move | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Youth Congress holds protest against Centre at Sundernagar, seeks Shah’s resignation - The Tribune

Two arrested for migrant’s murder from Chandigarh railway station - The Tribune

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

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

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

Facing ₹68.6 lakh security recovery notice, Himachal bizman claims protection followed court order | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Over 150 Haryana Students Cross State Border To Himachal Pradesh Daily For Schooling Amid Teacher Shortage - ETV Bharat