The Himachal Daily

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06 September 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh continues to experience heavy rainfall, leading to 85-92 road closures and a yellow alert for several districts.
An IIT study identified nine rapidly expanding glacial lakes, posing a significant flood risk, prompting a 105 crore central aid request.
The Himachal High Court summoned the Sri Ganganagar Collector over Pong Dam rehabilitation and ordered the filling of Class-IV visually impaired vacancies.
MP Kangana Ranaut criticized Mandi officials for unspent 11 crore MP funds and advocated for RSS-run schools.
Over 6.81 lakh revenue cases were resolved through Lok Adalats across the state.
The Kalka-Shimla toy train partially resumed operations, boosting tourism on the heritage route.
CAG reports highlighted overcrowded jails, understaffing, and financial mismanagement in e-procurement and MGNREGA funds.
The state government announced plans to digitally map its roads for improved protection and maintenance.
A Mandi resident recounted surviving a two-day ordeal during Nepal's flash floods.
Local concerns include a growing stray cattle menace in Palampur and the launch of the 'Apna Parivar, Sukhi Parivar' scheme in Mandi.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh Rains: Roads Blocked, Alerts Issued

Himachal Pradesh Rain: 87 Roads Closed, Yellow Alert Issued for Heavy Rain - Daily Pioneer, Daily Pioneer
87 roads shut, MeT says wet spell in Himachal to continue till Sept 10 - Hindustan Times
Monsoon rain continues in Himachal Pradesh; 92 roads blocked, 44 transformers affected - Punjab Newsline

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Himachal Pradesh rains shut 87 roads, IMD warns Kangra Sirmaur - NewsBytes
92 roads remain blocked in Himachal as rain continues; yellow alert for 7 districts - The Tribune
Himachal: 85 roads closed; wet spell likely to continue till Sep 11 - The Economic Times, ThePrint, CNBC TV18

Explainer: Himachal Pradesh’s single-teacher paradox - The Tribune

Himachal HC Summons Sri Ganganagar Collector Over Pong Dam Rehabilitation; Warns of Coercive Action - ETV Bharat

Two youths held for assaulting liquor shop salesman in Solan - The Tribune

HC orders on pension dues not implemented; retired government staff urge CM to intervene - The Tribune

HP man survives Nepal flashflood on hilltop - The Tribune

Stray cattle menace poses growing threat to public safety in Palampur - The Tribune

Debris-choked khud turns into flood threat in Nalagarh - The Tribune

Shimla puts brakes on concrete growth - The Tribune

Damtal’s forgotten heritage - The Tribune

Rana clears UGC-NET (history) with 219 rank - The Tribune

Eligible families can apply for Apna Parivar, Sukhi Parivar scheme till September 20 in Mandi - The Tribune

Devotees repair potholed McLeodganj road ahead of Dalai Lama’s arrival - The Tribune

Paragliding veteran Dhindsa honoured - The Tribune

Somya appointed AICC coordinator for Kazakhstan - The Tribune

ASI halts canopy work near Baijnath Shiva Temple - The Tribune

OBC certificate process to be reviewed: Shandil - The Tribune

Ghepan glacial lake triggers disaster readiness drive in Lahaul Spiti - The Times of India

Law amended to strengthen road protection, maintenance: Minister - The Tribune

Stranded for two days in flood-hit Nepal, Mandi resident recalls ordeal - Hindustan Times
'We All Ran Towards the Mountain': Himachal Man Recounts 2-Day Struggle to Survive Nepal Floods - Asianet Newsable
Nepal flash floods: Himachal man who worked at Trishuli-1 hydropower project recalls ordeal - The New Indian Express

Himachal roads now to be digitally mapped, end physical demarcation: Vikramaditya - Hindustan Times

Himachal jails overcrowded, understaffed, says CAG report - Hindustan Times

IIT Report: Himachal's Glacial Lake Flood Risk

Himachal seeks ₹105 cr to tackle glacial lake outburst flood threat - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh faces serious flood threat: IIT researchers warn of 9 rapidly-expanding glacial lakes - BusinessLine
Himachal’s ticking ‘water bombs’: IIT study finds nine rapidly growing glacial lakes - Telegraph India

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IIT researchers identify nine rapidly expanding glacial lakes in Himachal - Telangana Today
IIT Mandi researchers identify 9 rapidly-expanding glacial lakes in Himachal, caution of impending disaster - Careers360
9 expanding glacial lakes in Himachal pose flood risk: IIT-Mandi study - Business Standard

Himachal Govt clears 6.81 lakh revenue cases via Lok Adalats - Awaz The Voice
Himachal Pradesh clears 681,000 revenue cases through Lok Adalats - thenewsmill.com

Kangana Ranaut Confronts Officials Over Unused MPLADS Funds

‘Get the bloody job done now’: Kangana Ranaut pulls up officials over unspent Rs 11 crore MP funds in Mandi - The Tribune
‘You are all incompetent and frauds’: Kangana goes ballistic at Mandi officials - The Indian Express
‘Should I give the money like an idiot?’: Kangana Ranaut lashes out at Himachal Pradesh officials over unused funds | India News - Hindustan Times
‘Don’t give me these useless jumlas’: MP Kangana Ranaut pulls up officials over Rs 11 crore MPLADS funds - The Times of India

27-year-old woman dies after 300-metre fall on Himachal’s Churdhar trek - The Tribune

Himachal dams face growing safety risks amid extreme weather - The New Indian Express

Himachal: Kalka–Shimla toy train partially resumes operations - Babushahi.com
Himachal: Kalka–Shimla toy train partially resumes operations; Tourists thrilled as scenic heritage route reopens - ANI News
Kalka-Shimla railway to get tourism push - The Tribune

HP High Court Directs the Sukhu Government to Fill Class-IV Vacancies for Visually Impaired - HimbuMail

Himachal seeks ₹105cr from central government to tackle GLOFs - NewsBytes

CAG flags irregular use of MGNREGA funds for Panchvati parks in Himachal Pradesh - Punjab Newsline

From Himachal village to Hindu College and KBC: How Vikas Singh Panwar secured AIR 159 in his first UPSC - The Times of India

Himachal shocker: Newborns severed body parts found at village in Chamba; probe on - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh HC Quashes Case Against Woman Over Alleged Courtroom Disruption, Says SDM Had to Approach Superior Court - Court Book

‘Good initiative’: Kangana Ranaut bats for RSS-run schools in Himachal - Mathrubhumi English
Kangana backs RSS schools in Himachal if BJP returns to power - Telangana Today
Kangana Ranaut bats for ‘RSS-run’ schools in Himachal once BJP forms govt - ThePrint

Marital Discord Not Enough To Justify Abetment To Suicide Charge: SC, Acquitting Man Found Guilty Of Dowry Death By Himachal HC - ETV Bharat

Himachal Pradesh High Court Monthly Digest : August 2026 - Live Law
‘Deaf and Dumb’ Does Not Mean Unsound Mind: Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Partition Proceedings - Court Book

Governor releases 'Drops of Change' showcasing Jal Shakti Department's success stories - :: India News Calling ::

Kangana Ranaut in Himachal: Says people call her ‘jobless’; pulls up officials, asks them to act on decisions - Bhaskar English
Says people call her ‘jobless’; pulls up officials, asks them to act on decisions - Bhaskar English

CAG flags gaps in Himachal’s e-procurement, e-way bill and GST systems - a2ztaxcorp.net

CM focused on protecting his government than addressing public concerns: Jai Ram - The Tribune

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri closes zonal school sports meet - The Tribune

Doctor arrested with 8-gm chitta in Kangra - The Tribune

Census-2027: Population enumeration in 4 poll-bound states from Dec 1 - Brighter Kashmir

National Institute of Technology to host three-day Shiksha Mahakumbh - The Tribune

Himachal: Sujanpur school principal conferred with national award - The Tribune

Teachers can build a self-reliant Viksit Bharat, says CUHP VC - The Tribune

Tibetans seek unrestricted access to flood-hit Kyirong - The Tribune

CAG report exposes financial mismanagement by Himachal Pradesh Government: BJP - The Tribune

Himachal Governments Mukhya Mantri Sukh-Aashray Yojana gives home & hope to orphaned children - The Tribune

Government Degree College Shahpur marks Teachers’ Day with launch of five courses - The Tribune

Villagers seek environmental audit of Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial belt - The Tribune

1,170 new TB cases detected in Solan during six-month campaign - The Tribune

Himachal: Two injured after tree falls on car on Palampur-Baijnath highway - The Tribune

Two Chandigarh youths killed in road accident while travelling to Solan - The Times of India

Thakur slams Congress govt over Himachal’s financial crisis - The Times of India

Manali to host first Paragliding Pre-World Cup from Oct 5-8 - The Times of India

Over 6.8L revenue cases resolved in HP revenue lok adalats - The Times of India

Himachal Governor Confers State Awards on 32 Teachers, Honours National Awardee - Jammu Links News

Dalai Lama returns to Dharamshala after over 2-month stay in Ladakh - The Times of India