The Himachal Daily

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02 February 2026, Monday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh's ruling Congress party strongly criticized the Union Budget for neglecting state-specific needs, while the opposition BJP lauded it as growth-oriented.
Widespread fresh snowfall and rain ended a prolonged dry spell across the state, leading to colder temperatures and over 300 road closures.
The Indian Air Force conducted a rescue operation, airlifting a paralyzed elderly woman from a snow-inaccessible area.
Following the end of their term, Panchayati Raj Institutions have been dissolved, with government-appointed administrators taking charge until new elections.
A jaundice outbreak in Mandi's Gohar subdivision has resulted in dozens of cases and at least one fatality.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) reopened the vital Kishtwar-Sansari road, reconnecting parts of Jammu & Kashmir with Himachal.
An assault on a Kashmiri shawl seller in Baddi has led to the registration of an FIR.
Dharamshala is set to host a BRICS business conclave in March to promote Himachal Pradesh as an investment destination.
A lightning strike in Solan killed more than 50 head of cattle, including sheep and goats.
The state government announced plans to amend the Panchayati Raj Act to bar individuals accused in drug cases from contesting elections.

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Headlines

Union Budget Divides Opinion in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu calls Budget unfair to Himachal's unique needs and conditions | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Sukhu rips into Union Budget, flags neglect of apple growers, tourism & rail expansion - Times of India
UNION BUDGET: Himachal pushed into financial turmoil, says Congress - Tribune India

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Ending Revenue Deficit Grant violates federal rights of states: Himachal CM Sukhu - ANI News
Himachal CM Sukhu terms Union Budget ‘inequitable’, raises concerns over Finance Commission report - The Hindu
Union Budget a "betrayal" of Himachal's interests: Deputy CM Agnihotri - ANI News
Historic budget strengthens resolve of ‘Viksit Bharat’: Himachal BJP chief Rajeev Bindal - The News Mill
Historic budget strengthens resolve of 'Viksit Bharat': Himachal BJP chief Rajeev Bindal - ANI News
State Minister Vikramaditya Singh says Union Budget overlooks Himachal's fiscal challenges - ANI News
Himachal CM slams Union Budget, flags lack of disaster aid and revenue support - India Today
Union Budget anti-poor anti-farmer ignores Himachal's concers CM - theweek.in
Union Budget anti-poor, anti-farmer; ignores Himachal’s concers: CM - ThePrint
Union Budget a visionary step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat: Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur - ANI News
Himachal CPI M slams Budget says Centre ignored state's interests - theweek.in
Himachal CPI(M) slams Budget; says Centre ignored state's interests - Press Trust of India
Budget pushes Himachal into deeper financial turmoil: Congress Deputy Chief Whip - Tribune India
Union Budget 2026: Congress Alleges Neglect of Disaster-Hit Himachal, BJP Calls It Growth-Oriented - The News Himachal

Widespread Rain and Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh

Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh see fresh snowfall, rains; night temperatures rise across North - Daily Excelsior
Parts Of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh Receive Fresh Snowfall, Rains - NDTV
Himachal Pradesh receives fresh snow, rain - Tribune India

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Kufri receives season’s third snowfall, wet spell improves weather across Himachal - Daily Excelsior, The Statesman
Himachal Weather: Western disturbance brings wet spell, chill; power outages continue in villages - theweek.in
Rain and snowfall lash parts of Himachal; IMD warns of thunderstorms and fresh western disturbance - ANI News
cold wave intensifies across himachal-News in Hindi | News Headlines / Breaking News : Haribhoomi.com - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Weather alert: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir to see more snowfall as IMD predicts rain an - The Economic Times
Delhi to see rains on budget day today; IMD predicts snowfall in J-K, Himachal– Check full forecast - Mint
Punjab, Haryana, Himachal defy forecast with excess Jan rainfall - Times of India
Jan rains end prolonged dry spell, Himachal records surplus precipitation - Tribune India
Rain, snow expected in Himachal today, yellow alert for thunderstorms - The Times of India

Farewell ceremony held at Mandi school - Tribune India

Boys U-15 tug-of-war team bags silver at national championship - Tribune India

Residents demand repair of road in Nurpur’s Ward No. 2 - Tribune India
Rs 18.50-crore power bills pending in Nurpur, govt depts major defaulters - Tribune India

Nalagarh school feted for sustainability efforts - Tribune India

Former incharge of Pong water sports centre honoured - Tribune India

Mandi MC Commissioner reviews progress of development projects - Tribune India

Govt to strengthen sports infrastructure: Dharmani - Tribune India

IAF Rescues Woman from Snow-Hit Himachal

Indian Air Force helicopter airlifts 85-year-old woman as heavy snowfall lashes Himachal Pradesh | Watch | India News - Hindustan Times
IAF helicopter airlifts paralysed elderly woman from Himachal amid snowfall - theweek.in
IAF airlifts paralysed woman in inclement weather from Himachal village at height of 9,000 feet - Tribune India
Video: IAF airlifts paralysed woman, 85, after snowfall blocks Himachal roads - India Today

54 heads of cattle perish in Solan - Tribune India
Lightning strike kills 55 sheep & goats in Solan - The Indian Express
54 head of cattle perish as lightning strikes forests near Solan in Himachal - Tribune India

Guru Ravidas’ life inspiration for society: Himachal Deputy CM - Tribune India

Budget Proposes New Hiking Trails to Boost Tourism

UNION BUDGET: BJP welcomes focus on tourism development - Tribune India
Budget 2026: Uttarakhand Sees Huge Opportunity In World-Class Trekking, Hiking - ETV Bharat
Budget 2026: Tourism gets boost with seaplane manufacturing, Buddhist Circuits & hiking trails in Himachal - The Economic Times

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From McLeodganj to overseas settlements, Tibetans cast vote in preliminary elections - Tribune India
Preliminary voting begins for Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile amid rain - Tribune India

Fresh snow, rain bring mercury down in HP; over 300 roads closed - Times of India

Close contests define 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship as Haryana lift title - ANI News

Assaults Reported in Himachal Pradesh

Kashmiri shawl seller assaulted in Himachal days after Uttarakhand attack - The New Indian Express
3 unidentified assailants attack man during namaz in Himachal’s Baddi, FIR registered | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal: Labour contractor, property dealer attacked during Namaz in Baddi; FIR registered - ANI News

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

Himachal Pradesh School Holidays in February 2026: Check Public, Restricted Holidays & Weekly Offs - Jagran Josh

Rare Case In Himachal Pradesh: Live Leech Extracted From 55-Year-Old Patient’s Airway - ETV Bharat

Himachal likely to get around Rs 1.3 lakh cr under 16th finance commission - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Punjab bags Best State award for third year in a row, Hoshiarpur retains Best District title again - Times of India

dehra-police-achieve-success-against-drug-menace News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Dehra police achieve success against drug menace - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Appoints Administrators as Panchayat Terms End

Himachal Panchayat Elections Delayed, Government Appoints Administrators, Issues Notification - The News Himachal
Himachal dissolves panchayati raj bodies after tenure expires | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal appoints administrators as term of panchayati raj bodies end - Tribune India
Himachal govt constitutes panels to manage PRIs after tenure ends - The Times of India

BRICS CCI to Position Himachal as Preferred Investment Destination, Business Conclave Proposed in Dharamshala - The News Himachal
Himachal: Dharamshala to host BRICS business conclave in March 2026 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Dharamshala to host BRICS business conclave in March - The Times of India

HP Board extends deadline for appointment of examination centre superintendents - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

BRO Restores Vital Kishtwar-Sansari Road Link

Race against nature: BRO clears 5 feet of snow in 72 hours to reopen vital Kishtwar-Sansari lifeline at 8,700 feet - The Indian Express
BRO restores 112-km Kishtwar- Sansari-Himachal Road - Daily Excelsior
BRO restores vital Kishtwar-Sansari road, reconnects Chenab region to Himachal - Tribune India

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

Complete pending rural devp works in three months: Himachal CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
28k rural works pending, Himachal CM sets 3-month deadline for officials - The Times of India

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

Rajput Mahasabha welcomes SC stay on UGC regulation - Tribune India

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

Three assault trader in Baddi - Tribune India

‘Region needs dedicated disaster budget’ - Tribune India

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

Tributes paid to Maj Somnath Sharma on birth anniversary - Tribune India

NHRC assesses rights of inmates at Nahan jail - 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

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

‘Him Parivar’ wins national honour for innovation, digital governance - Tribune India