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26 January 2026, Monday
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Big Picture

Heavy snowfall has paralyzed Himachal Pradesh, closing over 800 roads, disrupting power, and stranding thousands of tourists, with an orange alert issued for more snow.
On the state's 55th Statehood Day, CM Sukhu announced a new Agriculture and Horticulture Commission and pledged to clear pending pension arrears.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation for development projects worth nearly ₹80 crore in the Kangra district.
An intensified anti-drug campaign was launched with a new state anthem, alongside the arrest of a major drug kingpin.
Authorities are investigating several major incidents, including the recovery of two bodies from separate rivers and a house explosion in Bhuntar that injured seven.
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has revamped the exam pattern for classes 10 and 12, with exams scheduled to begin on March 3.
A search and rescue operation is underway for two teenagers who went missing during a snowbound hike in Bharmour.
The state government has granted remission to 397 prisoners on the eve of Republic Day.

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Headlines

Woman’s body recovered from Beas near Mandi - Tribune India

Himachal hits a high note: New anthem joins the war on drugs - Times of India
Punjab Guv releases local folk singer’s anti-drug song - Tribune India

Himachal CM Sukhu Announces Key Initiatives and Projects

On HP’s Statehood Day, Sukhu announces agri, horticulture panel - Times of India
Himachal’s finances improved through increased revenue generation, expenditure cuts: Sukhu - The Hindu
CM Sukhu announces agro panel for Himachal on Statehood Day; vows to pay arrears to pensioners - ThePrint
Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates, lays foundation for projects worth Rs 79.60 cr in Kangra - Press Trust of India, ThePrint

Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Life in Himachal Pradesh

Snowfall cripples roads, power supply across Himachal - Times of India
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, snowfall in Himachal Pradesh from January 26: These areas to be impacted - Mint
Temperatures in Himachal Pradesh to plummet by 4-8 degrees as snow returns - The Indian Express

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Himachal braces for more snow: IMD warns of fresh disturbance; over 800 roads blocked - Times of India
Winter wonderland vs ground reality: Snowfall disrupts life in Himachal - India Today
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, snow in Himachal on Jan 27 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain, snowfall in Himachal Pradesh from January 26 - The Economic Times
835 roads closed in Himachal, Met predicts more heavy snowfall on Monday - ThePrint
835 Roads Shut In Himachal, Orange Alert Issued For More Snow On Monday - NDTV
IMD forecasts fresh western disturbance as cold wave grips Himachal Pradesh - ANI News
Will it snow in Himachal today? What tourists heading to Kullu-Manali, Lahaul and Spiti stretches need to know - theweek.in
5 places in India experiencing intense snowfall and what travellers should know - Times of India
Cold wave persists following heavy rain, snow in Himachal after long dry spell - Times of India
Heavy snowfall shuts 565 roads, disrupts power supply across Himachal Pradesh - The Hindu
Snowfall’s aftermath brings life to a halt in Himachal - Tribune India
Yellow alert issued for all Himachal districts till Jan 28 - Tribune India
Snowfall grips McLeodganj, cold wave tightens hold on Kangra - Tribune India
Heavy snowfall throws life out of gear in Himachal; 683 roads blocked | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

76 students set to visit ISRO - Tribune India

Palampur SDM urges youth to vote - Tribune India

National Girl Child Day observed at 479 anganwadi centres in Mandi - Tribune India

Guv honours Shimla DC for capacity-building efforts - Tribune India

Nagwain gram panchayat named best in Balichowki block for development works - Tribune India

Drug kingpin held as police tighten noose on chitta network - Tribune India

Heavy Snowfall in Manali Causes Both Beauty and Chaos

Heavy snow brings Manali to a standstill - Tribune India
Himachal women serve tea to stranded tourists amid heavy snowfall in Manali - India Today
8-km highway jam leaves hundreds of tourists stranded in Manali; forced to trek 10-20km with luggage - Times of India

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15-km jam, power and water cut: Manali reels under snow and tourist surge | India News - Hindustan Times
Heavy snowfall triggers tourist surge and traffic chaos in Manali - CNBC TV18
Himachal Pradesh receives season's first snowfall; tourists celebrate scenic views - MSN
Snowfall transforms Manali into dazzling winter wonderland - Tribune India
Snow brings pain in HP: Roads closed, no power & water supply; tourists stranded in Manali’s freezing wea - Times of India
Manali Nightmare: 8-km Jam, Hotels 100% Occupied, Tourists Stranded On Road - NDTV

Governor calls for public awareness on electoral roll revision - Tribune India

Another snowfall spell looms over state, govt ready - Tribune India

Beas embankment project stuck in red tape - Tribune India

White magic draws huge crowds to Shimla - Tribune India

Keylong-Manali road restored for one-way traffic; tourists relieved - Tribune India

Political quiet at Pragpur as Sukhu lets announcements do the talking - Tribune India

Govt grants remission to 397 prisoners on Republic Day eve - Tribune India

Residents fume over closure of cattle crossings on narrow gauge rail track - Tribune India

Padma Shri conferred on Bilaspur-born farm scientist - Tribune India

2 days after snow, 800 roads still blocked, 1,900 transformers damaged - Tribune India

Thakur inaugurates new facilities at Mandi school - Tribune India

Powerful explosion in Bhuntar house injures seven; woman, child critical - Tribune India

Govt’s claims ring hollow: 4 PHCs in Nurpur block run sans doctors - Tribune India

Nepali man found murdered near Chhalal bridge in Manikaran valley - Tribune India

Hony Capt Jagdish Singh (Vir Chakra): Hero of battle of Barki - Tribune India

US tariffs dry up medicinal root trade in Chamba - Times of India

CM Sukhu vows to pay arrears to pensioners above 70-years of age by Jan-end | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Punjab CM Mann unveils Saleran Dam eco-tourism project, targets nature-led growth - The Indian Express

Leaders Greet Himachal Pradesh on Statehood Day

Himachal Pradesh governor, CM greet people on the eve of Republic Day - ThePrint
Rahul Gandhi greets 'Devbhoomi' Himachal Pradesh on Statehood Day - ANI News
Wish for golden future of Himachal Pradesh: Prez Murmu, PM Modi on Statehood Day - The Statesman
Himachal Pradesh will continue to play important role in nation-building: President Murmu on statehood day - ThePrint

Himachal Pradesh: Development and Modern Challenges

From Princely States to full statehood: The story of Himachal Pradesh - Tribune India
Burdened slopes: Can satellite cities ease Himachal’s urban strain? - Tribune India

Search on to trace two teenagers missing in Himachal’s Bharmour | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Two youths missing after snowbound hike in Bharmour - Tribune India

It’s good time for scientific management of orchards: Director, Horticulture Department - Tribune India

From Akola to Shimla gaushala, youth missing since 2018 reunites with family - The Indian Express

MBA student shot at private range in Talwara, friend charged with murder - The Times of India

Himachal Board introduces identical question papers, MCQs as Class 10 and 12 exams begin March 3 - The Times of India
Himachal board exams from March 3 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Manav Suthar’s maiden hundred, fifties by Ajay Kookna, Amol Chelani lead Rajasthan’s fightback against Hi - The Times of India

17% of total state budget will be spent on edu sector: Himachal minister - MSN
17% of total state budget will be spent on edu sector: Himachal minister | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Rogi Kalyan Samiti approves budget for 2026-27 - Tribune India

Difficult terrain major cause of road mishaps: Report - Tribune India

Minerva Institute felicitates entrance exam achievers - Tribune India

Quality education, sports vital for students’ growth: Minister - Tribune India

Population explosion ‘global threat’ - Tribune India

Activists oppose ‘forced’ installation of smart meters - Tribune India

Snow, high winds knock out power across Solan - Tribune India

Chaos hits Lahaul-Spiti, Mandi dists - Tribune India

Hopes of golden harvest revive in Kullu’s apple belt - Tribune India

Kasauli’s potholed roads keep tourists at bay - Tribune India

Smart meters will enhance user convenience: HPSEBL - Tribune India

3.6 magnitude quake in Mandi - Times of India

Sukhu pushed for world class sports facilities: Bittu - Tribune India

Pangi women log 6-fold rise in hazelnut income - Tribune India

Rajnath recognises importance of Bhubu Jot tunnel, says MLA - Tribune India

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