The Himachal Daily

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05 February 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

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• The Himachal Pradesh government has approached the Supreme Court challenging a High Court order to conduct panchayat elections by April 30.
• Facing a fiscal crisis after the Centre ended the Revenue Deficit Grant, the state will levy land revenue charges on hydropower projects.
• Apple growers are planning mass protests against the proposed 'zero import tariff' on US apples, fearing severe economic impact.
• A fresh western disturbance has brought rain and snowfall, leading to avalanche warnings and disruptions near the Atal Tunnel.
• A Himachal Roadways bus accident near the Uttarakhand border resulted in three fatalities and numerous injuries.
• Tunnel construction in Shimla has caused road subsidence and cracks in buildings, prompting safety concerns.
• Himachal Pradesh has been recognized as one of the world's most welcoming regions and the top welcoming region in India for 2026.
• The government announced the recruitment of 800 police constables and is overhauling the state's drug procurement system.
• A Chinese national was arrested for living illegally in Mcleodganj, prompting a probe into possible spy links.
• Authorities are cracking down on traffic violations, with heavy fines and license suspension for the misuse of high-beam headlights.

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Headlines

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Himachal Challenges Local Poll Deadline in Supreme Court

• Panchayat elections: Himachal files SLP in top court challenging HC order | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• Himachal moves SC against HC order on local body polls - Tribune India
• PRI Elections Land in Supreme Court, Himachal Govt Seeks Breather from April 30 Deadline - HimbuMail
• Himachal govt moves Supreme Court against HC order mandating gram panchayat polls by April 30: ‘Two legal issues’ - The Indian Express

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• Fresh western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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Himachal to Levy Land Revenue on Hydropower Projects

• HP govt to levy revenue charges on all hydropower projects | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• After RDG shock, Himachal to levy land revenue on power projects - Tribune India
• HP Taxes Hydropower Land as RDG Ends: Sukhu Govt’s First Fiscal Push Puts Centre on the Spot - HimbuMail
• Himachal to charge land revenue from power projects: CM Sukhu - Tribune India

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Himachal Apple Growers Protest Zero Tariff on US Imports

• Irked over zero tariff on US apple imports, Himachal growers call for mass agitation | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• Himachal apple growers plan mass protest against zero-tariff US apple imports - The News Mill
• Himachal Pradesh minister warns zero tariff threatens farmers' future amid India-US trade deal - The News Mill
• Zero tariff puts farmers' future at risk, centre silent: Himachal Minister of Public Works Vikramaditya Singh - ANI News

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• Himachal govt to recruit 800 constables in 2 months, says Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Not just a game: Ghaziabad, Kullu suicides trigger concern - Tribune India

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• Budget is people-centric, claims Rakesh Jamwal - Tribune India

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• Pathania new Chairman of agri board - Tribune India

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• Shimla councillors visit water treatment plant in Mumbai - Tribune India

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• Cong pushed state towards bankruptcy in 3 yrs: Parmar - Tribune India

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• 10-day training on vegetable seed production begins at Nauni - Tribune India

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• Proclaimed offender nabbed from Shimla - Tribune India

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• Officials urge social security pensioners to finish e-KYC verification before February 15 - Tribune India

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• Theog college principal appointed HPU Executive Council member - Tribune India

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Himachal CM Inaugurates New Cooperative Bank Branch

• Coop banks play vital role in development of state: Sukhu - Tribune India
• Himachal CM Sukhu opens new HPSCB branch in Kaithu - The News Mill
• Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates new branch of HPSCB at Kaithu - ANI News

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• Mobile phones, tablet, laptop seized from Chinese national - Tribune India

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• Shimla buildings declared unsafe due to tunnel construction cracks - Tribune India
• Road caves in near NHAI tunnel construction site in Shimla - The Indian Express

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• Blinding lights: High beam misuse to attract heavy fine - Tribune India
• License Suspension, Hefty Fines for High Beam Misuse in Himachal - The News Himachal

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• Solang valley buzzes with skiing, snowboarding as snowfall revives tourism - Tribune India

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• Budget ignored tourism-driven hill state: Industry - Tribune India

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• Promoting state’s rich culture govt’s priority: Himachal Deputy CM - Tribune India

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Himachal Reforms Drug Procurement and Quality Control

• Himachal to revamp drug procurement system - Tribune India
• New Resident Doctors Policy in Himachal Pradesh - HimbuMail
• Himachal CM orders new essential drugs list to ensure quality medicines - The News Mill
• Himachal to Prepare New Essential Drugs List, CM Orders Tighter Quality Checks - The News Himachal

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• Electoral rolls published for civic body poll - Tribune India
• Panchayat-wise voter lists finaslised in Una district - Tribune India

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• Centre must fully fund rail, airport projects: Himachal Deputy CM Agnihotri - Tribune India
• ₹2,911 Crore Rail Boost for Himachal in Union Budget: Anurag Thakur - The News Himachal

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• Contracted Covid in 2021, ASHA worker died due to institutional neglect, alleges family - Tribune India

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• At police recruitment event, CM flags fiscal crisis, seeks restoration of RDG - Tribune India

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Himachal CM Inaugurates Development Projects in Una

• Himachal CM inaugurates Rs 16-crore projects in Chintpurni - Tribune India
• Rs 16cr works unveiled in Amb, Una - The Times of India

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• Nahan villagers protest delay in starting work on Banog-Dharkyari-Kanshiwala road - Tribune India

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• Drinking water pipes passing through drains pose a threat of diseases in Nurpur - Tribune India

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Himachal Pradesh Named a Top Welcoming Region

• Himachal Pradesh Ranked Among World's Most Welcoming Places, Says New Report - NDTV
• Himachal Pradesh named the most welcoming region in India for 2026: Report - Moneycontrol

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

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Himachal Faces Fiscal Strain as Revenue Grant Ends

• Revenue deficit grant ends, Himachal calls cabinet meet on Feb 8 to discuss issue - The Times of India
• Himachal Faces Fiscal Shock as Centre Moves to End Revenue Deficit Grant - The News Himachal
• Himachal Plunges into a Fresh Financial Crisis as State Loses Rs 48000 Crore RDG from Centre, Warns CM Sukhu - HimbuMail
• RDG ends: Special Vidhan sabha session likely as Himachal faces major fiscal shock - Himachal Scape

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• injured sambar rescued from Tirthan river dies during treatment in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

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Fatal Himachal Bus Accident in Uttarakhand

• Uttarakhand CM visits victims of Himachal Roadways bus accident - The News Mill
• Uttarakhand CM Dhami visits victims of Himachal Roadways bus accident - ANI News
• Three killed after Himachal Roadways bus plunges into gorge in Dehradun | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• 3 dead, 33 injured as bus falls into gorge near HP-Uttarakhand border - The Times of India
• 3 dead, 29 hurt as HRTC bus plunges into gorge - Tribune India

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• 2010 Alto Car Seized, Owner Penalised Rs 1 Lakh For MVA Violations in Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat

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• Drug testing lab at Baddi under lens over chronic delays, missed deadlines - Tribune India

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• HP: Special session on RDG likely on Feb 17; Governor’s nod awaited - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• 17 women die of cancer daily in Punjab, Haryana & Himachal, Rajya Sabha told - Times of India

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Chinese National Arrested in Himachal Pradesh for Illegal Stay

• Chinese ‘policeman’ arrested for living illegally in Mcleodganj - Times of India
• Illegally staying Chinese man sent to police remand - Tribune India

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Rare Peacock Sighting in Snowy Himachal

• A sight as pretty as it’s rare: Peacocks in the Manali snow - Times of India

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• Himachal: Self-employment loan for women hiked from Rs 1L to Rs 3L - The Indian Express

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• NHAI Opens First Cow Shelter On Kiratpur-Nerchowk Highway In Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat

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• Punjab education minister orders special audit into ‘malpractices’ at Sri Dashmesh Academy - The Indian Express
• Bains orders audit, probe into claims of malpractices at Dashmesh Academy - Times of India

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• 'Remote corporate girlie' paying ₹15000 rent for beautiful Manali home reveals monthly expenses: 'Worth every penny...' - Hindustan Times

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• fresh snowfall in kufri-News in Hindi | News Headlines / Breaking News : Haribhoomi.com - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• Delhi High Court Declares Tibetan-Origin Woman Born In Dharamshala As Indian Citizen, Directs Issuance Of ... - Live Law

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• HRTC to hold Him Bus card camp at Nurpur - Tribune India

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• 5 months on, family awaits missing son - Tribune India

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• Video | Omar Abdullah Slams Congress Over Attacks On Kashmiris In Himachal Pradesh - NDTV

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• Budget a strong step towards developed, self-reliant India, says Randhir Sharma | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Rohini, Dinesh participate in R-Day Parade at Ridge - Tribune India

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• In Himachal, BJP slams Congress for criticising Union Budget - Times of India
• Budget: BJP MLA slams Cong for ‘factless’ criticism - Tribune India

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• Fresh snow, rain hits HP, avalanche strikes near Atal Tunnel - Times of India
• Minor avalanche near Atal Tunnel briefly traps vehicle - Tribune India

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• Release salary of outsourced staff by 7th of every month: Sukhu - Tribune India

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• Drainage policy to strengthen state’s road infra: Vikramaditya - Tribune India

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• HP to receive snow, rainfall on February 6 - Tribune India

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• Govt to create reserve quota of 300 docs for uninterrupted services - Tribune India

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• Minister reviews HPSIDC functioning - Tribune India
• JICA team reviews Phase-II of HP agriculture project - Tribune India

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• Life of service remembered with lifesaving act in Palampur - Tribune India

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• World Wetlands Day marked at Pong Wetland with student outreach - Tribune India

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• House gutted in Palampur, close shave for 2 kids - Tribune India

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• 39-year-old man found dead under mysterious circumstances in Dharamsala - Tribune India

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• Himachal Pradesh University okays 15-day paternity leave for contractual staff - Tribune India

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• Parwanoo police arrest youth for drug trafficking - Tribune India

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• Protected animal slaughtered in Paonta Sahib, accused arrested - Tribune India

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• Banjar MLA leads protest against transfer of docs - Tribune India

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