Swetha Guru
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IMD downgrades Himachal weather warning to orange alert from July 19 to 22
The India Meteorological Department has revised its weather warning for Himachal Pradesh, replacing the previously issued red alert for July 20 and 21 with an orange alert spanning from July 19 to 22. Residents and tourists have been advised to avoid high-altitude travel and stay away from water bodies.
Himachal Govt’s ₹80/kg MSP Boosts Natural Wheat Farming in Chamba
The Himachal Pradesh government's initiative to procure naturally grown crops at minimum support price (MSP) is significantly boosting farmers' income. In Chamba district, natural wheat procurement surged in 2026, with 185.92 quintals purchased from 133 farmers at an attractive rate of ₹80 per kilogram, encouraging sustainable agriculture.
Two killed, 22 injured as HRTC bus plunges into 100-foot gorge in Shimla
Two people died and 22 others suffered injuries after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation bus skidded off the road and plunged into a 100-foot-deep gorge in the Nankhari area of Shimla district on Wednesday evening. The administration has launched relief and rescue operations.
RBI revises guidelines for bank boards; strategic and risk management issues to get more focus from October 1
The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised guidelines for bank boards to ensure better utilization of their time on strategy and risk governance. Effective October 1, 2026, the new norms require boards to clearly define matters for approval and periodically review delegated powers.
‘I’ll Commit Suicide’: Former CEC Reveals What Dr. Manmohan Singh Told Him After 2012 EC Controversy
Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi reveals in his new book that an anxious Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered to resign or take extreme steps after learning about the EC's anguish over Congress ministers attacking the poll panel's credibility during the 2012 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Badrinath Donation Scam: Suspended Temple Staff Pramod Nautiyal Arrested
Uttarakhand Police have arrested suspended BKTC employee Pramod Nautiyal in connection with the Badrinath temple donation theft case. The arrest follows a preliminary inquiry that found the allegations of irregularities prima facie true. A high-level government committee is also conducting a parallel probe into the matter.
HP Recruitment: 105 New Vacancies Added to Health Dept Drive; Application Portal Reopens
The HPRCA has added 105 extra vacancies for OT Assistants, Radiographers, and Senior Lab Technicians to its ongoing healthcare recruitment drive, expanding the total pool to 319 posts. The online application portal has been reopened until July 25 for new eligible candidates.
Govt to take action against Meta over child abuse content after tracking response: IT Secretary
The Indian government is set to take strict legal action against Meta following a compliance notice over Instagram advertisements promoting child sexual abuse content. This decision follows an investigation into algorithmic amplification of child abuse videos, drawing serious scrutiny from the IT Ministry and a public defence from Meta.
Govt mulls uniform rules for messaging apps amid WhatsApp username row
The Central government is considering a uniform regulatory framework for all messaging platforms to curb digital fraud. The move follows a dispute over WhatsApp’s proposed feature allowing users to chat using only usernames without revealing phone numbers, which officials fear could complicate cybercrime investigations and fuel online scams.
IMD issues high monsoon alert for 22 states; flash flood warning in Uttarakhand and Himachal
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert across a major portion of the country due to an intensely active southwest monsoon. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for northern, eastern, and northeastern states until July 16, with flash flood warnings issued for multiple vulnerable districts.
