Himachal Pradesh

Doon Valley Public School girls excelled at the CBSE Cluster Athletics Meet, with Ishroop Saini and Riddhi Kaushal qualifying for nationals. The school also hosted Colonel Rajeev Thomas, who inspired students with messages of patriotism and service.

Flashfloods in Miyar Valley displaced Karpat villagers. Solar power plants installed in days by MLA Anuradha Rana provide electricity to tents. While offering some relief, the broader situation remains dire, with criticism of inadequate disaster response, destroyed infrastructure, and lack of essential services.

Monsoon session of Himachal Assembly

HPSEBL has installed 3,916 rooftop solar plants under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, generating 14 MW of energy. Rs 29 crore in subsidies has been released. The state aims to install plants on 38,000 houses by 2025-26, with a target of 90,000 total. Kangra leads in installations with 955 plants.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu vows to fight for farmer compensation from BBMB for flood damage caused by water releases from Pong Dam. He criticized BBMB's inadequate safety measures and relief efforts, highlighting the displacement and losses in Kangra district. An FIR was filed against BBMB for releasing water carelessly.

The HP High Court, in response to a PIL, has ordered state officials to explain delays in filling 124 vacant jail posts, including Medical Officer positions. The court noted the need for regular officers, not deputation, due to high inmate populations. The next hearing is scheduled for October 6.

A cement truck overturned on the Solan-Dharampur highway after hitting a boulder dislodged by rainfall near a hotel. The Haryana-registered truck was en route to Narkanda-Bengaluru. The driver and cleaner suffered minor injuries, and traffic was restored after the truck was removed.

Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister Sukhu addressed delays in MLA priority schemes under NABARD, setting a Rs 200 crore limit per constituency. Delays stem from DPR preparation and NOC acquisition due to forestland restrictions. The government is seeking road regularisation and expediting the process. Landowners aiding illegal mining will face legal action.

HPMC will shift focus to alcoholic beverage production from culled apples acquired under MIS. A company will purchase excess culled apples from HPMC at Rs 8/kg, replacing the previous auction at Parwanoo which yielded lower prices and caused environmental issues. This will also stabilize market rates.

Heavy rainfall is expected in the state until August 28, peaking on August 23 and 26. Yellow alerts for heavy rain have been issued for several districts. Road closures (316) and infrastructure damage (over Rs 2,300 crore) persist.

Adani Agri Fresh will begin procuring apples next week, aiming for 25,000 MT, up from 20,000 MT last year. They've expanded storage with rented CA stores. Growers anticipate improved market prices due to reduced supply and competition.

The Himachal Pradesh government will implement the Seraj disaster relief package statewide. Compensation for damages, including houses, has been increased. The government is seeking forest land allocation for those whose homes were destroyed. The Revenue Minister cited climate change and other factors for the high damage costs.

Apple sales in Solan experienced a 27% increase this season. Over 1.1 million boxes were sold, generating Rs 64 crore in revenue. Good crop yields and high demand fueled the growth despite transportation challenges and concerns about rain affecting fruit quality.

While one group of the workers raised slogans in favour of CM, other group raised slogans in favour of Vikramaditya

Himachal Pradesh has recorded the second highest number of cancer cases in the country, after north eastern states

The PWD Minister says even though NHAI does not come under the state government, his department was seeking details from NHAI officials to furnish information in the house

Deceased hailed from Bihar | Worker from UP seriously injured

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The IIAS Shimla hosted a seminar on religion and literature in India. Scholars aimed to revisit religious texts and literary traditions, resisting colonial interpretations. Discussions focused on the integrated nature of ethics, aesthetics, and spirituality, and the role of sacred narratives in personal and social contexts.

Fourteen-year-old Tvisha Sharma won a bronze medal in the 10m Pistol Women’s Sub-Youth category at the Himachal Pradesh State Shooting Championship. Trained by Naresh Katoch, she also qualified for the North Zone Championship. Her coach praised her dedication and potential for national-level success.

Sirmaur police installed online challan cameras at four new locations on national highways to curb traffic violations like speeding and reckless driving. This expands existing automated monitoring to six spots, aiming to improve road safety by reducing accidents through stricter enforcement and promoting safer driving.

The incident occurred around Wednesday midnight when several miscreants broke the windshields and windows of cars parked in Dhingudhar Colony

Three students from Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya were selected for the State Agriculture Board. The Vice-Chancellor attributed their success to the university library. The students credited the library's resources and study environment, encouraging others to utilize them for academic and competitive exam preparation.

Kumar Ayam is a Class VIII student of Auckland House School for Boys

Pipelines getting damaged persistently due to land subsidence