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28 January 2026, Wednesday
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Heavy snowfall has paralyzed Himachal Pradesh, blocking over 1,200 roads, disrupting life in Manali, Shimla, and Lahaul-Spiti, and stranding tourists.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met with Union Ministers to seek central support for the Kangra airport expansion, road maintenance, and recognition of the state's actual forest cover.
The state secured central financial approvals, including Rs 200 crore for the Chaila-Ochghat road project.
Republic Day was celebrated across the state, with awards conferred upon army and navy personnel for their service and bravery.
A school bus overturned near Palampur injuring six students, while in a separate tragedy, two youths died in a Chamba snowstorm.
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education announced a new exam pattern for Classes 10 and 12 from 2026, featuring 20% MCQs.
Rescue operations were conducted, including saving two laborers trapped in snow for several days near the Atal Tunnel.
A one-day strike by bank employees impacted banking services across Himachal Pradesh.

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Headlines

Himachal CM Seeks Central Support for Air Connectivity

Sukhu seeks Centre’s support for expansion of Kangra airport - The Times of India
Sukhu seeks forest cover recognition, airport expansion from Centre - Press Trust of India

Recognise HP’s actual forest and tree cover: CM to Centre - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Secures Central Funds for Roads

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu meets Nitin Gadkari, approves Rs 200 cr for key road project - ANI News
Sukhu meets Gadkari, seeks central aid for Himachal roads - ThePrint

R-Day celebrated with patriotic fervour at Chamba’s Chaugan - Tribune India

Winter Queen crown brings cheer to Mandi - Tribune India

Two officers from Hamirpur given awards for exemplary services to Navy, Army - Tribune India

Army Havildar from Nurpur awarded ‘Sena Medal’ for bravery in Operation Sindoor - Tribune India

Sujanpur Tira Sainik School cadets showcase patriotism & discipline - Tribune India

Expedite work on irrigation, sewerage, water projects in Kangra: Himachal Deputy CM - Tribune India

Self-reliance key to prosperous Himachal: Shandil - Tribune India

Post Haripurdhar tragedy, police to register FIRs against errant buses - Tribune India

CM Sukhu takes up forest cover discrepancy with Union Minister - Tribune India

HP Board tightens vigil, ensures uniformity in Class X, XII exams - Tribune India

Governor unfurls Tricolour at Ridge in Shimla - Tribune India

Upper Shimla, Kinnaur cut off from the state capital - Tribune India

In-principle Rs 200 cr approval for Chaila-Ochghat road granted - Tribune India

Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Life in Himachal Pradesh

Heavy snowfall paralyses life in Lahaul-Spiti, all roads blocked - Tribune India
Fresh snowfall brings Manali to halt - Tribune India
J&K, Himachal & Uttarakhand snowfall: Western disturbance worsens winter in North India; Flights cancelled - The Economic Times

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More snow in J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand: Flight ops hit, key roads blocked, thousands stranded | Details here | India News - Hindustan Times
Himachal: Fresh snowfall blocks NH-05, cuts off Shimla from upper areas and Kinnaur - Tribune India
Winter storm alert: Heavy snow in Himachal, Uttarakhand and J&K; US and Canada face power outages - MSN
Winter Storm Alert: Heavy Snow In Himachal, Uttarakhand And J&K; US And Canada Face Power Outages - India Today
Himachal Pradesh to witness heavy snowfall, rain: Met office - The Economic Times, ThePrint
Himachal: IMD issues moderate rain, snowfall alert for several districts - ANI News
Weather warning: Heavy snowfall alert for Himachal Pradesh today - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh snowfall: Over 1,200 roads closed, life disrupted in Manali, Shimla and Lahaul-Spiti - MSN
Heavy snow, rain disrupt life in Himachal Pradesh as 1,250 roads remain shut - Times of India
Over 1,200 Roads Closed In Himachal Pradesh Due To Snowfall - NDTV
Weather Today: J&K sees more snowfall, nearly 20 Srinagar flights cancelled, NH-44 closed; rains lash Delhi, Himachal - Mint
Himachal under winter siege: Cold day warning in Shimla, Manali may freeze at -1 degrees with heavy snowfa - The Economic Times
Manali snowfall causes 8-km traffic jam; tourists stranded for 24 hours, hotels at full capacity - MSN

Beyond the snowstorm, a story that broke rescuers - Tribune India

School Bus Overturns in Palampur, Injuring Students

Six students hurt as bus overturns near Palampur - Tribune India
Six students among 10 injured as school bus overturns in Himachal's Kangra - Press Trust of India
School bus overturns near Palampur, 6 children injured - Tribune India

Incessant rain revives disaster threat in Inner Akhara Bazaar area of Kullu - Tribune India

Trapped in snow for 4 days, two rescued from Dhundi - Tribune India
Two labourers rescued near Atal Tunnel after being stranded in snow for 5 days - Tribune India

Sirmour News: पांवटा-शिलाई एनएच पर सफर हुआ जोखिमभरा - Amar Ujala

Himachal Pradesh holds review meet for upcoming Bulk Drug Park - The Indian Express

Loyal Dog Guards Owner's Body for Days in Himachal

Pet dog guards teen’s body for four days in Himachal’s freezing snowfall - The Indian Express
Pitbull stands guard for 4 days after owner dies in snow in Himachal, internet is heartbroken | Viral - Zee News
‘Loyalty humans can’t afford’: Pet dog guards teen’s body for 4 days in Himachal’s freezing snowfall - The Indian Express

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Himachal CM urges Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav to recognise 29.5 per cent forest cover for all ecological calculations, allocations - ANI News

Aspiring for Chandigarh, settling on margins - Tribune India

European couple stunned as Shimla roadside mechanic fixes their bike in minutes Video viral - India Today

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

Ritika selected in national kho-kho team - Tribune India

Meet Harry and Bruno, the Himalayan black bear cubs whose endearing antics are drawing visitors to Kufri zoo in Shimla - The Indian Express

Manali trance - Times of India