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20 January 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh faces a severe "snow drought" and water scarcity, with snowfall forecast.
Farmers protested at the state secretariat, demanding implementation of a Supreme Court land policy.
The Cabinet approved a new Cancer Centre in Hamirpur, resumed Shimla flights, and scheduled panchayat polls by April 30.
A major healthcare overhaul is planned with a ₹100 crore medicine tender and significant infrastructure investment.
Police cracked down on illegal mining activities and made several large drug seizures across the state.
A new 'orphan and widow cess' will be levied on petrol and diesel to support vulnerable groups.
The Governor emphasized the need to improve the quality of education in rural areas.
A travel advisory is in effect for tourists at Shinkula Pass following fresh snowfall.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh Faces Snow Drought and Water Scarcity

Prolonged dry spell: Himachal stares at acute water scarcity - MSN
Prolonged dry spell: Himachal stares at acute water scarcity | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Snow cover declining in Himachal Pradesh, environmentalists call it 'snow drought' - The New Indian Express

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Snow cover in Himachal’s river basins fell 13.7% in 6 years: Report - Times of India
Snow eludes Himachal, bare mountains flag growing climate stress - Tribune India

Himachal Farmers Protest for Policy Changes

Farmers, orchardists gherao Himachal secretariat | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal farmers gherao secretariat, demand implementation of Supreme Court land policy - ANI News

Himachal Governor Stresses Quality Rural Education

Himachal guv stresses need for quality education in rural areas | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
HP guv stresses quality education in rural areas - Times of India
Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla stresses quality education in rural areas - ANI News
Governor stresses need for quality education in rural areas - :: India News Calling ::

Himachal cabinet: Flights to resume from Shimla airport | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Shimla-Delhi Flights, Ice Sakating Rink, Cancer Hospital Get the Sukhu Cabinet's Nod - HimbuMail

U-19 girls’ national kabaddi tourney begins - Tribune India

Apprenticeship scheme to be launched at 50 primary schools in Chamba dist - Tribune India

181 officials adopt 251 govt schools acorss Sirmaur - Tribune India

Guv to honour differently-abled voters during state-level event - Tribune India

Strict norms needed to prevent people from abandoning cattle: Kullu MC prez - Tribune India

364-gms ‘chitta’ seized in Kullu, three arrested - Tribune India

Involvement of migrants in serious crimes in Kangra cause for concern - Tribune India

Mandi DC reviews fire safety preparedness - Tribune India

CM to visit Sullah on Jan 22, inaugurate projects - Tribune India

MoU inked to promote medicinal plant cultivation in border regions - Tribune India

From cancer care to clean energy, Cabinet unveils multi-sector push - Tribune India

Patients visiting govt hospitals to get quality medicines: CM - Tribune India

Ghaziabad youth’s body found near Atal Tunnel - Tribune India

Two caught with sedative capsules - Tribune India

PRI elections set to be held before April 30 - Tribune India

Advisory issued for Shinkula tourists after fresh snowfall - Tribune India

Fresh boost to ice hockey training for children in Lahaul valley - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Invests Heavily in Healthcare Overhaul

HP govt to procure Rs 100cr worth of medicines for quality healthcare - Times of India
Himachal govt to invite ₹100 crore bids for direct medicine purchase - Business Standard
HP to spend Rs 1,300 cr to strengthen healthcare delivery system: CM - Times of India
Himachal to become India’s top healthcare state in 3 years: Sukhu - Tribune India

Himachal Cabinet Approves Key State Projects

Himachal govt set to conduct panchayat elections before April 30 - Times of India
Himachal Pradesh govt to establish Cancer Care Centre at Medical College in Hamirpur - ANI News
Cancer centre, zipline project get Himachal cabinet approval - ThePrint
CM Sukhu’s Cabinet clears path for panchayat polls in Himachal Pradesh before April 30 - The Indian Express

Cold Wave and Snowfall Expected in Himalayan States

Cold wave grips Himachal as forecast predicts snowfall from Jan 22 to 24 - Times of India
Cold wave in north India: Respite for Kashmir, Rajasthan as temperatures rise slightly - Press Trust of India
Cold wave conditions to persist in Himachal; rain, snowfall likely from Jan 22 - Press Trust of India

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Will It Snow in Himachal, IMD Says Yes for Coming Days - HimbuMail
Himalayan Snowfall Alert: Double Western Disturbance To End Dry Spell In Kashmir, Himachal, & Uttarakhand - Zee News
Western disturbances to bring rain and snow to Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal - CNBC TV18
Cold wave set to intensify in Himachal - Tribune India

Himachal Cabinet gives nod to levy ‘orphan and widow cess’ on petrol, high-speed diesel - The Hindu

Himachal education department retires Lecturer for unauthorised absence - Himachal Scape

Sincere efforts needed to make Himachal Pradesh TB-free by 2026: Governor - ThePrint

Nurpur Police Continue Crackdown on Illegal Mining Mafia – 5 Tractors and 1 Tipper Seized - The Newz Radar

NEWS RECEIVED FROM DPRO BILASPUR FOCUSING उपायुक्त बिलासपुर SH RAHUL KUMAR AND OTHER NEWS - :: India News Calling ::

IIT Mandi Hosts HiBS 2026: Industry Leaders Chart Roadmap for AI-Led Business Transformation - The Newz Radar

Two new bird species spotted in Himachals Kangra lake, identification awaited - Tribune India

Himachal Police arrest couple for stealing newborn child, hand over rescued infant to biological parents - The Indian Express

HP PAT, LEET 2026 tentative exam dates out at hptechboard.com: Check details here - Times of India

Why shame tourists who create nuisance in Himachal mountains? - Tribune India
‘Shaming’ not working: What drives unruly tourist behaviour in Himachal - Tribune India

Explained: Why Himalayan forests are burning in winter - from Uttarakhand and Himachal to Kashmir - Moneycontrol
HIMACHAL CALLING: Arki fire tragedy exposes crippling gaps in Solan’s fire-fighting preparedness - Tribune India

This lake in Himachal Pradesh is called the ‘Moon Lake’: The story behind a natural wonder - Times of India

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

Delhi spends Rs 231 cr to tap hill rain in Yamuna, but not a drop flows in - The New Indian Express

Woman killed after truck hits car in Himachal’s Bilaspur - MSN

Chandigarh team win titles in pachisi game championship - Tribune India

Kangra college to organise men’s basketball championship - Tribune India

Veterinary students learn about global opportunities, emerging technologies - Tribune India
Palampur: Veterinary students learn about global opportunities, emerging technologies - Tribune India

DAV students shine at national tournament, bag medals - Tribune India

DC urges stakeholders to work in tandem to ensure justice prevails - Tribune India
Shimla DC urges stakeholders to work in tandem to ensure justice prevails - Tribune India

Schedule for sports competitions to be released in February, says Anirudh Singh - Tribune India

257 beneficiaries identified under welfare schemes in Chamba dist - Tribune India

Workshop on smart MSMEs for entrepreneurs held at Talwara - Tribune India

Poetry event set to return to Dharamsala for third edition - Tribune India

No snow despite forecast in HP, Kukumseri coldest at -2.5°C - Times of India

Dust from open construction sites threat to environment, public health - Tribune India

Tourists risk lives by venturing close to riverbeds, walking on frozen lakes - Tribune India

Cong promises caste-inclusive committees - Tribune India

Inferno engulfs scrap yard in Baddi, two jhuggis destroyed - Tribune India

Harsh weather conditions delay Killar-Thirot-Tandi road work - Tribune India

Give Luhri project-hit families their due rights: Rathore - Tribune India

61 kg of poppy husk seized, two arrested - Tribune India

Forest Dept, electricity board lock horns over 11/33 kV transmission line in Pangi valley - Tribune India

Proposal for making Kasumpti new tehsil sent to state govt: DC - Tribune India

A saga of unmatched courage: Lieutenant Rabinder Singh Samyal, Vir Chakra - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh plans two satellite townships like Gurugram and Noida - The Economic Times