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18 January 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

Chief Minister Sukhu held discussions with the Centre on Himachal's fiscal stress, GST losses, and urged a ban on apple imports during peak season.
An impending cabinet reshuffle has been indicated by the Chief Minister amidst a public disagreement between a minister and the state bureaucracy.
Authorities conducted several anti-drug operations, seizing heroin and arresting multiple individuals in Shimla and Bhuntar.
A bus accident near Sarkaghat in Mandi district resulted in injuries to seven passengers, raising road safety concerns.
Himachal Pradesh was named a 'Top Performer' in the DPIIT's States’ Startup Ranking for its efforts in fostering a startup ecosystem.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur reviewed the progress of centrally-sponsored infrastructure projects and set deadlines for their completion.
Revenue officials were assaulted during an anti-encroachment drive in Kullu, leading to protests and a call for stricter action.
The IMD has forecast rain and snow across the state due to western disturbances, following a period of a severe cold wave.
Delays and damages from NHAI's road widening projects have led to traffic disruption and planned protests by affected residents.
The state government announced initiatives including the re-appointment of retired revenue officials to fill vacancies and the implementation of the CBSE curriculum in select schools.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh Faces Cabinet Reshuffle and Political Tensions

Productive talks with Centre on finances, apple imports & power issues: Himachal CM - Daily Excelsior
After Delhi meetings, CM Sukhu flags fiscal stress, GST losses and revenue challenges for Himachal - The News Mill, ANI News
Himachal Pradesh CM Hints Of Cabinet Reshuffle In Coming Days - ETV Bharat

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Cabinet expansion, reshuffle likely in coming days, says Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu - The Indian Express
Cabinet reshuffle in coming days: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu - Tribune India
Himachal Education Minister backs Vikramaditya, urges CM Sukhu to clear his doubts - Tribune India

7-day NSS camp ends at Rajpur college - Tribune India

Khelo India trials for ST players tomorrow - Tribune India

Dharamsala civic body gets Skoch Award for promoting e-governance - Tribune India

Ex-minister administers oath against drugs to construction workers in Mandi - Tribune India

104-gram heroin seized from Bhuntar hotel, two arrested - Tribune India

Utrala-Holi road accident raises questions on safety measures - Tribune India

7 Injured in Himachal Pradesh Bus Accident

7 hurt as bus skids off road near Sarkaghat - Tribune India
7 injured in Sarkaghat bus accident - Times of India
Seven injured in bus accident in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district - The Hindu

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7 injured as HRTC bus veers off road in Himachal’s Mandi - Tribune India
Bus accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district leaves seven injured - The Economic Times

Dharamsala student’s death: Court extends interim bail of teacher, 3 others - Tribune India

Anurag reviews Central schemes, sets deadlines for key infra projects - Tribune India
Himachal: BJP MP Anurag Thakur reviews progress of centrally sponsored schemes in Una - ThePrint, Press Trust of India

PEAK PERSPECTIVE: Power tussle in state: Bureaucracy row exposes cracks in Sukhu govt - Tribune India
CM Sukhu dismisses row over PWD minister’s remark on bureaucrats - Times of India

Transparent legislatures key to strong democracy: Speaker - Tribune India

Retired revenue officials to be re-appointed to fill vacancies - Tribune India

Minister reviews ‘HP Futures’ project progress - Tribune India

Himachal Seeks Protection for Apple Growers from Imports

Sukhu demands ban on apple imports during peak season - Tribune India

Homestay, Bed and Breakfast units in Shimla told to register under new rules - Tribune India

Former CM Shanta Kumar flays raids on offices of Punjab Kesari - Tribune India

NHAI widening work delays derail Pinjore-Nalagarh traffic - Tribune India

Una Cong protests Centre’s move to repeal MGNREGA - Tribune India

ARTRAC playing key role in shaping future-ready Army leadership: HP governor - Times of India

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala

Twin western disturbances to bring rain, snow across HP - Times of India

Himachal Pradesh CM welcomes 'Children of the State', reaffirms commitment to fulfil their dreams - The News Mill, ANI News

Revenue Officials Assaulted in Kullu

Attack on revenue officials unacceptable, says CM Sukhu as Patwaris go on strike in Kullu - ANI News
Patwari, Kanungo attacked during encroachment drive in Himachal – Kullu - Himachal Scape
"Section for attempted murder should be applied...": BJP leader Jairam Thakur on alleged assault of revenue officers in Kullu - The News Mill

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Revenue officials assaulted during land demarcation in Kullu village - Times of India
Revenue officials assaulted during land demarcation in Kullu’s Naggar - Tribune India

Governance Updates from Himachal Pradesh

BJP launches awareness campaign on SIR, VB-G-Ram-G Yojana in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill, ANI News
Himachal govt calls for mandatory implementation of SAMARTH portal for all panchayats - The Indian Express
BJP launches awareness campaign on SIR, VB G-RAM-G Act in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill, ANI News
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Himachal Pradesh Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking

Shimla: Over 57 gm heroin recovered, 9 arrested - ANI News
3 drug peddlers arrested in Himachal Pradesh - ThePrint
‘Can invite court intervention’: Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on move to ban drug peddlers from contesting panchayat polls - The Indian Express
9 drug peddlers arrested with heroin in Shimla - Tribune India

Cold Wave, Fog, and Snowfall Grip North India

Lko at 4.4° C colder than Shimla, dense fog grips parts of UP - Hindustan Times
Higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh sees light snowfall - ThePrint
Uttarakhand to Himachal to J&K, why this winter feels snowless - The Indian Express
Lahaul-Spiti sees light snow as cold wave grips Himachal - Times of India

Army Training Command Shimla marks 78th Army Day - The Indian Express
78th Army Day celebrated at ARTRAC, Shimla - :: India News Calling ::

Rehan DAV school students excel in sports competitions - Tribune India
PM Shri BTC Girls School Nurpur Students Excel at District Bal Mela - The Newz Radar

Shivratri fest souvenir to highlight 500 years of Mandi city | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Himachal: Startup Recognition and Police Promotions

DPIIT Startup Ranking: Himachal Among Top Performing States - The News Himachal

NHAI and Nitin Gadkari Under Fire as Residents to Stage March to Secretariat as Four Lane Project Ruins Houses in Shimla - HimbuMail

Preity Zinta loves this small bakery in Shimla established in 1959 - The Indian Express

Himachal Singer Nitish Rajput Releases New Devotional Song “Barat Bholenath Di” on Makar Sankranti - The Newz Radar

‘Maharashtra has quit them’: BJP’s BMC victory has personal significance for Kangana Ranaut after 2020 demolition - Tribune India

Punjab women beat Himachal in Rama Atray cricket clash - Times of India

Sukhu seeks special relaxation for hill states under PM e-Bus Sewa scheme - Times of India

Take part in anti-chitta drives to make villages drug free, says DC - Tribune India

5-day workshop on climate-smart farming in Himalayas ends at Mohal - Tribune India

India, Nepal can become models for sustainable hill agriculture: VC - Tribune India

250 take part in district-level children’s fair in Dharamsala - Tribune India

Kids with special needs visit Vidhan Sabha, embark on 3-day exposure trip - Tribune India

Governor interacts with audit, account service trainee officers - Tribune India

Veer Naris honoured on Ex-Servicemen Day - Tribune India

Chief pharmacist of Solan hospital dies in mishap - Tribune India

Deputy CM lays stone for Rs 15-crore link road in Haroli - Tribune India

Cong protests unconstitutional: Himachal LoP - Tribune India

Himachal Forest Dept gearing up to lease out 73 more eco-tourism sites - Tribune India

Encroachments removed in Chamba for second day - Tribune India

Helpless and abandoned, elderly man lives in the open in biting cold near Radha Soami dera at Parur - Tribune India

At 9.5 per cent, cancer deaths in Himachal higher than national average of 7.7 per cent - Tribune India

PEHEL project to transform pastoral livelihoods: Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India

State government must account for huge disaster aid provided by Centre: Parmar - Tribune India

Smoke engulfs apple belt as Himachal growers burn waste - Tribune India

Vehicles older than 50 yrs to be classified as vintage: Himachal Deputy CM Agnihotri - Tribune India

Newborn’s body found on roadside in Mandi district - Tribune India

KCC Bank scam: Police begin probe into missing loan files - Tribune India

Kangra former MP Rajan Sushant seeks BJP ticket for son from Fatehpur Assembly seat - Tribune India

Baghat coop bank’s capital erosion continues, recovery push falls short - Tribune India