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01 February 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

The government has dissolved Panchayati Raj bodies as their five-year tenure expired, appointing administrators to manage affairs until new elections are held.
A significant jaundice outbreak in Mandi's Gohar subdivision has resulted in 67 cases and one reported death.
Heavy snowfall has blocked over 480 roads, including three national highways, causing widespread disruption, though the BRO has restored the vital Kishtwar-Sansari road connecting to J&K.
Ahead of the Union Budget, Himachal Pradesh is seeking a higher Revenue Deficit Grant and the fast-tracking of railway projects.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has restored the vital 112-km Kishtwar-Sansari road, reconnecting Jammu and Kashmir's Chenab Valley with Himachal after heavy snowfall.
Dharamshala is preparing to host a BRICS business conclave in March to promote the state as an investment destination.
The state government has ordered the fourth phase of the Below Poverty Line (BPL) identification survey to begin on February 1.
In a major law enforcement success, Punjab Police arrested two individuals in connection with the Nalagarh blast case.
The state's senior women's Kabaddi team has advanced to the semifinals of the National championships.
A joint team from the Centre and the state will be formed to assess the impact of apple import duty cuts on local growers.

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Headlines

Himachal Appoints Administrators as Panchayat Terms End

Himachal dissolves panchayati raj bodies after tenure expires | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
28k rural works pending, Himachal CM sets 3-month deadline for officials - The Times of India
Himachal appoints administrators as term of panchayati raj bodies end - Tribune India

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Himachal govt constitutes panels to manage PRIs after tenure ends - The Times of India
Panchayati Raj bodies’ 5-yr tenure ends, Himachal govt appoints administrators - The Indian Express
Himachal State Election Commissoion prepares for Panchayat Polls, Govt appoints adminatrators after tenure ends - ANI News
Elected Panchayati Raj bodies in Himachal dissolved; government appoints administrative committees - ANI News

Himachal: Jaundice outbreak: Admn inspects water sources as cases in Mandi’s Gohar rise to 67 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Jaundice outbreak claims one life in Mandi’s Gohar subdivision - Tribune India

J&K tightens grip on HP, secures knockout berth for second straight season - Daily Excelsior

Himachal govt to amend Panchayati Raj Act to bar drug accused from fighting polls: Rural development minister | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

BRO Restores Key Road Link Between J&K and Himachal

BRO restores vital Kishtwar-Sansari road, reconnects Chenab region to Himachal - Tribune India
BRO restores snowbound Kishtwar–Sansari road, reconnects J&K’s Chenab Valley with Himachal - The Statesman
BRO Restores Vital 112-Km Kishtwar-Sansari Road Connecting J&K, Himachal - Daily Excelsior
BRO restores vital 112-km Kishtwar-Sansari road connecting J-K, Himachal - ThePrint

Dharamshala to host BRICS business conclave in March - The Times of India

Government forced IPS officer to proceed on leave belying claims of women empowerment: BJP - Tribune India

Rajput Mahasabha welcomes SC stay on UGC regulation - Tribune India

Indora’s teacher honoured for great contribution to education - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh's Expectations from the Union Budget

Hope of Paonta Sahib railway link revives ahead of Union Budget - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan seeks higher Revenue Deficit Grant in Union Budget - The News Mill, ANI News
Himachal Pradesh Wants Its Rail Projects To Be Put On Fast Track In The Union Budget - ETV Bharat

Work to build, upgrade roads in Dehra villages gathers pace - Tribune India

Rs 18.50-crore power bills pending in Nurpur, govt depts major defaulters - Tribune India

Three assault trader in Baddi - Tribune India
Himachal: Labour contractor, property dealer attacked during Namaz in Baddi; FIR registered - ANI News

State U-19 badminton girls reach National School Games quarter-finals - Tribune India

‘Region needs dedicated disaster budget’ - Tribune India

Government working to make 205 Una panchayats ‘TB-free’ by year-end - Tribune India

NHRC assesses rights of inmates at Nahan jail - Tribune India

Cong pays tribute to Gandhi, protests MGNREGA repealing - Tribune India
Congress pays tribute to Gandhi on his death anniversary - Tribune India

Six-year-old Dharamsala girl battles for life as strike cripples healthcare services - Tribune India

After 2 rejections, cement firm’s subsidy claim back on table - Tribune India

Halda fest lights up Lahaul-Spiti, locals offer prayers - Tribune India

Forest Dept plans infra upgrade at Triund amid rising footfall - Tribune India

Himachal Congress chief discusses HPCC reconstitution with Patil - Tribune India

Transport Department blacklists 718 vehicles over unpaid challans - Tribune India

Jan rains end prolonged dry spell, Himachal records surplus precipitation - Tribune India

Will raise apple issue in Parliament: Rajni Patil - Tribune India

Himachal to Begin Fourth Phase of BPL Survey

Fourth phase of BPL survey begins on Feb 1 - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhu orders launch of fourth phase of BPL identification survey - The News Mill, ANI News
Himachal CM orders fourth phase of BPL survey to begin from February 1 - Press Trust of India

‘Him Parivar’ wins national honour for innovation, digital governance - Tribune India
Himachal CM congratulates DDT&G on national recognition for ‘HimParivar’ initiative - The News Mill
Himachal CM congratulates DDT&G on national recognition for 'HimParivar' initiative - ANI News

Agri scientist to present research paper on Gaddis in Switzerland - Tribune India

Road etiquette a pledge to safeguard lives: Shimla DC - Tribune India

IMD Issues Rain and Snowfall Alert for North India

Rain, snow expected in Himachal today, yellow alert for thunderstorms - The Times of India
Night temperatures below zero across Kashmir, ‘yellow’ alert issued for Himachal | India News - Hindustan Times
Night Temperatures Below Freezing Point Across Kashmir, 'Yellow' Weather Alert Issued For Himachal - Daily Excelsior

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IMD forecasts rain, snowfall in Himachal from Feb 1; temperatures to drop sharply - The News Mill, ANI News
Be Ready for Another Snowfall Spell in Feb in Himachal Says IMD - HimbuMail
Weather warning: Rain in Delhi NCR today? IMD issues alert for Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir – Check forecast here - MSN
What’s the weather today: Himalayan travel may get disrupted as snowfall returns to Jammu and Kashmir, Hi - Times of India

HP sees 218 traffic volunteers from all 15 police districts except Shimla - The Indian Express

Ahead of panchayat polls, CM Sukhu govt shifts focus to rural areas - The Indian Express

Sukhu, Vinay Kumar hold meet with Patil, raise panchayat poll issues - The Indian Express

Himachal Pradesh Police puts personnel well-being at the centre of policing reforms - ANI News

State Can't Forfeit EMD After Bid Validity Expires; Show Cause Notice Mandatory: HP High Court Quashes... - Live Law

Himachal Pradesh Remembers India's First Param Vir Chakra Winner Major Somnath Sharma - ETV Bharat

Hundreds of Roads Blocked in Himachal Due to Snowfall

485 roads, including three NH still blocked in Himachal | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
Himachal weather: 482 roads remain blocked with Lahul-Spiti worst affected; 400 DTRs out of order across districts - theweek.in
3 National Highways among 482 roads blocked: SEOC report; Chamba remains worst affected - The Indian Express

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Weather department predicts continued snowfall; over 400 roads still blocked - Times of India
485 roads, including three NH still blocked in state - Tribune India

Himachal tourism body's prime properties face neglect, need repair | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

expands winter sports training in manali-News in Hindi | News Headlines / Breaking News : Haribhoomi.com - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
ABVIMAS to introduce snowboarding, expands winter sports training in Manali - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

HP Board Issues Syllabus for CBSE Teacher Exams, Dates to Be Announced Soon - The News Himachal

HP minister moves privilege notice against Mandi DC over R-Day protocol ‘violation’ - The Indian Express
Goma moves privilege notice against Mandi DC - Times of India
Notice of privilege filed against Mandi DC for protocol violation - Tribune India

Life on the line in snowbound Pangi: 14-year-old carried 33 km to hospital - Tribune India
Heavy snowfall paralyses life: In Pangi valley, teen carried on back for 33 km to hospital - Hindustan Times

Martyrs’ Day: MGNREGA restoration: HP Congress holds 2-hour symbolic fast - Hindustan Times

Amid grower concerns: Joint Centre-HP team to assess impact of apple import duty cuts | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Blind murder of Himachal man cracked, three held - Tribune India

BJP Mahila Morcha holds Mahila Samanvay meeting at Basohli - Daily Excelsior

Ex-Union Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurates modern sports gym at SAI centre in Hamirpur dist - Tribune India

Mandi, Gurdaspur varsities sign MoU for academic collaboration - Tribune India

World Leprosy Day observed at Kandwari hospital in Palampur - Tribune India

Slow work delays sewerage project in Palampur; locals inconvenienced - Tribune India

Mahila Mandals lead stir against prepaid smart meters in Baijnath - Tribune India

Kangra DC removes panchayat pradhan over irregularities - Tribune India

Ultrasound, ECG tests to cost more at Zonal Hospital in Dharamsala - Tribune India

HPU, SJVN ink pact for advanced solar energy research - Tribune India

Solan govt school gets Green Award - Tribune India

Girl ragged at Una’s Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, parents file police complaint - Tribune India

IIT-Mandi strengthens commitment to indigenisation, national self-reliance - Tribune India

Man accused of axe attack on ASI sent to judicial custody - Tribune India

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