Himachal Pradesh

At present, a total of 37 families, comprising 85 individuals, are residing in two government buildings serving as temporary shelters

The monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha is set to commence from August 18

At present, the Dhalli heliport is being used by VIPs for chartered flights

Bilaspur bags second slot followed by Dehra police district

FIR registered against four accused

The RB Jankalyan Foundation provided permanent roofs to 10 migrant families near Nurpur. These families, living in inadequate conditions for 15 years despite having official IDs, received no government aid. The foundation's quick action addressed monsoon threats, but the community still lacks basic amenities and seeks government support.

The Himachal Pradesh University's Law Department held an induction program for first-year LLB students. Justice CB Barowalia urged ethical conduct. Sessions covered legal education, research, mental health, career guidance, student welfare policies, and advocacy skills.

The Language, Art, and Culture Department held a state-level Sanskrit Day celebration at Baba Balak Nath Temple. Competitions like Shlokacharan, a quiz, and essay writing promoted Sanskrit. The Director of Central Sanskrit University praised the initiative and government efforts to preserve the language, presenting awards to competition winners.

Bishop Cotton School's 26th mountaineering team summited Mt. Kiagar Ri (6,100m) in Ladakh. The expedition, coinciding with Founder's Day, was led by Amod Talwalkar and Viresh Kumar Dogra. Despite acclimatization challenges, a reduced team successfully reached the peak on August 4th after a base camp set up at 4,650m.

Painting competition held as part of the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative

CSKHPKV, Palampur, marked World Breastfeeding Week, focusing on this year's theme, 'Invest in Breastfeeding, Invest in the Future.' The celebration promoted breastfeeding's benefits for infant health, cognitive development, and the maternal bond, through awareness activities and outreach programs.

MCM DAV College, Kangra, dominated Himachal Pradesh University's MBA fourth-semester results, securing nine of the top 10 positions. Sahil Rana topped the merit list. The Principal attributed the success to student and faculty dedication, highlighting the college's reputation for quality business education.

The Indian Army will host the Spiti Marathon 2025 from August 22-24, featuring a 77 km ultra, full, half, and 10 km runs. With a Rs 30 lakh prize pool, it's open to all, expecting over 2,000 participants. Registration closed August 9. Event details are on spitimarathon.com.

Dharamsala's municipal corporation is tackling stray animals in tourist areas. Owners face a Rs 5,000 fine for animals roaming freely. The city offers shelter at the Sarah Gaushala for a fee, promoting animal welfare and public safety. A helpline is available for reporting and drop-offs.

The delay has caused considerable inconvenience to local villagers and cattle rearers, who are forced to travel long distances for veterinary services

The Shimla-Mator highway's Jawalamukhi-Hamirpur section is slated to open by January 2026. The project, initially announced in 2016 with a 30% cost increase, now includes a four-lane upgrade for a section, requiring further land acquisition and causing resident displacement.

Education Minister Rohit Thakur attended the Rathal fair, emphasizing the importance of preserving Himachal's culture. He highlighted ongoing development projects in the Jubbal-Kotkhai-Nawar constituency, including road repairs, bridge construction, and new school and health center buildings.

A stalled medical device park project in Nalagarh has new hope after a cabinet sub-committee was formed. The project, halted due to lack of funds, faced issues with subsidies and SGST concerns. The state returned central funds and revised plans, with the BJP criticizing the project's handling and costs.

AIMSS in Shimla will begin robotic surgeries with a Rs 29 crore machine, improving surgical precision and reducing recovery times. Rs 42 crore of new equipment is being installed across multiple departments, part of a state-wide healthcare modernization effort. The launch of the first robotic surgery has been postponed.

The government allocated Rs 10.75 crore for urban infrastructure improvements, including roads, sanitation, and parks, distributed among municipal corporations, councils, and new Nagar Panchayats. It also announced property tax exemptions, expanded support for small vendors, and plans for digital governance transformation and district-level service centers with a Rs 49.98 crore proposal to the Central Government.

The NGT emphasized strict environmental norm enforcement. It dismissed a complaint about illegal mining in Kangra due to insufficient site details. The court instructed relevant officials to investigate if the complainant provided the necessary information, and take action accordingly.

Many sympathised and wished him well, others questioned his decision to travel during the monsoon

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About 112 people have died in rain-related incidents in the current monsoon season as cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides wreaked havoc, with losses of over Rs 1,900 crore to the state

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