The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

06 February 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh faces a financial crisis after the Centre discontinued the Revenue Deficit Grant, prompting political conflict and plans for a special assembly session.
The state government has announced a complete ban on mobile phones for students in all schools, both government and private, starting from March 1st.
A fresh western disturbance is expected to bring more snow and rain to higher reaches, following a recent landslide in Kullu.
Apple growers are planning mass agitation over the Centre's decision to permit zero-tariff imports of US apples.
A major administrative reshuffle saw the transfer of 12-14 IPS officers, including the appointment of new Superintendents of Police in Shimla, Una, and Solan.
Chief Minister Sukhu has announced several development projects in Bilaspur and Una, including the launch of an 'Padhai with AI' learning app.
The state government is moving the Supreme Court against a High Court order that set a deadline for completing Panchayat polls.
In a push for green energy, Himachal has signed an MoU with Iceland to explore geothermal power potential.
State police have launched a zero-tolerance drive to curb road accidents, identifying the hours between 6 pm and 9 pm as the most dangerous.
Himachal Pradesh has been recognized globally as one of the top 10 most welcoming tourist regions, with snowfall reviving winter sports tourism.

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Headlines

Revenue Deficit Grant cut about state’s rights, not politics, says Sukhu - Tribune India

BJP to meet Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on restoration of MLA funds - Tribune India
BJP ready for discussion on Revenue Deficit Grant in special session, may skip MLA's priority meetings: Jai Ram Thakur - ANI News

Snow, rain likely in higher reaches today in Himachal - Tribune India
Fresh western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall in Himachal - MSN
Fresh western disturbance to bring rain, snowfall in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Digital surveillance to guard fairness in HP board exams - Tribune India

State funding revives drug testing lab in Baddi - Tribune India

No SIM card recovered from Chinese national in Dharamsala - Tribune India
Mobile phones, tablet, laptop seized from Chinese national - Tribune India

Dispute Over Discontinuation of Himachal's Revenue Grant

BJP MPs Blame HP CM Sukhu for Cessation of RDG to Himachal - HimbuMail
Himachal to convene special session on the issue of discontinuation of RDG - The Indian Express
Article 275(1) provides constitutional backing to RDG, says former Himachal bureaucrat - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Zero-tariff farm imports will betray Indian farmers, says Vikramaditya - Tribune India
Irked over zero tariff on US apple imports, Himachal growers call for mass agitation | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Education Minister urges Scouts and Guides to spearhead anti-drug drive - Tribune India

Rs 130-cr first-phase facelift underway at Mata Chintpurni shrine: Agnihotri - Tribune India

Landslide strikes near Kullu village as avalanche alert is issued in HP - Times of India
Landslide in Kullu triggers panic - Tribune India
Himachal: Massive landslide hits Kullu, triggers panic among locals - Tribune India

CM Sukhu announces devp projects in Bilaspur - Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Faces Financial Strain After Grant Cut

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Himachal minister accuses BJP of attempting financial emergency after political failure - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh CM urges unity as revenue deficit grant cut threatens economy - The News Mill
Revenue deficit grant ends, Himachal calls cabinet meet on Feb 8 to discuss issue - The Times of India

Himachal govt transfers 12 IPS officers; new SPs appointed in Shimla, Una, Solan - Times of India
Himachal transfers 14 IPS officers; Gaurav Sharma to be new Shimla SP - Tribune India

Minister releases book advocating transformative, joyful education - Tribune India

Construction workers urged to finish e-KYC before February 28 - Tribune India
Officials urge social security pensioners to finish e-KYC verification before February 15 - Tribune India

Shimla MC to present budget before Feb 20 - Tribune India
Shimla MC to present environment-focused budget for FY 2026-27 before February 20 - Tribune India

Bear mauls man in Chamba’s Bhattiyat - Tribune India

Chamba DC seeks report on stalled rural development works - Tribune India

Netra is new Palampur MC Commissioner - Tribune India

Rogi Kalyan Samiti approves Rs 66L budget for Nurpur Civil Hospital - Tribune India

Bragta urges growers not to fall for rumours about apple imports - Tribune India

Youth in district to be trained at govt, pvt offices, says Shimla DC - Tribune India

Scientist wins national award for excellence in extension education - Tribune India

2-day International seminar explores life, legacy of Guru Tegh Bahadur - Tribune India

Hosts Himachal beat Rajasthan to win women’s handball championship - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Bans Mobile Phones in Schools

Sukhu announces ban on mobile phones in Himachal schools from March 1 - Times of India
No mobiles in HP schools from March - Tribune India
Mobile phone ban in Himachal Pradesh schools from March 1 - The Hindu

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In Himachal, mandatory counselling for parents if student caught with mobile phone in school - The Indian Express
Himachal bans mobile phones in all schools from March 1 - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh to ban mobile phones in schools from March - The Economic Times
Students to be banned from using mobile phones in schools across Himachal from March 1 - The New Indian Express
Himachal CM Announces Ban On Mobile Phones In Schools From March 1 - ETV Bharat
Himachal bans mobile phones in all schools from March 1, CM Sukhu announces - Telegraph India
Ban on students carrying mobile phones in Himachal schools from March 31: CM Sukhu - Tribune India
Himachal Bans Mobile Phones in Schools - The News Himachal

500-kW solar power plant to come up in Shahpur - Tribune India

Tourism units in Solan told to register within three months - Tribune India

Deputation orders of three doctors revoked after protest in Kullus Banjar - Tribune India

Woman tourist from Mumbai dies in Manali - Tribune India

Proposal for setting up medical college in Kullu sent to state government - Tribune India

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

BJP and Congress Clash Over Himachal's Finances

Jai Ram Thakur criticises Congress government for pushing Himachal Pradesh into financial crisis - The News Mill
False guarantees of Congress government have pushed state into financial crisis: Jai Ram Thakur. - ANI News
HP CM Sukhu Twisting Facts on Central Funds to Mask His Own Financial Mismanagement, Says Jai Ram Thakur - HimbuMail
Congress Misleading People on Budget, Centre Backed Himachal: Anurag Thakur - The News Himachal

Himachal-Iceland Signs MoU for Tapping Geothermal Energy in Himachal - HimbuMail

Himachal’s ‘danger hours’: Highest percentage of accidents happen between 6 pm and 9 pm - Tribune India
‘6 pm to 9 pm danger hours’: Himachal DGP launches zero-tolerance drive to curb road accidents - The Indian Express

Himachal CM ready to approach finance commission with Jai Ram Thakur for state’s interest - The News Mill

Illegal Entry Via Nepal Border, Fake Aadhaar Made In Delhi: Uzbek Woman's Arrest In Himachal Pradesh Raises Security Concerns - ETV Bharat

CM asks: Will BJP MPs and MLAs raise their voice for Himachal's rights? - :: India News Calling ::

Himachal to revamp drug procurement system - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Recognized as a Top Welcoming Travel Destination

Himachal Pradesh Ranked Among World’s Top 10 Most Welcoming Regions in Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 202 - CNBC TV18
Himachal Pradesh's Sethan Igloo Village becomes new tourist attraction, offering unique stay experience - Deccan Herald
Sethan igloo village emerges as unique winter tourist destination in Himachal - The News Mill
Himachal: Sethan Igloo Village becomes new tourist attraction, offering unique stay experience - ANI News

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

HP Police Goes Data-First on Road Safety; eDAR Maps Crash Hotspots, Victim Patterns - HimbuMail

Kukumseri freezes at minus 15 degrees in Lahaul Spiti - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Take a tour of woman's serene 'pahadon wala ghar' in Manali: 'Coming from Delhi, I’ve always craved a little peace' - Hindustan Times

Dharamshala college student’s death: asst prof undergoes polygraph test - The Indian Express

Him Academy student bags 4th spot at national yoga competition - Tribune India

HP CM Launches ₹16.26 Crore Development Projects in Una

Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates Rs 16.26 crore development projects in Una - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates developmental projects worth Rs 16.26 crore in Una - ANI News
Rs 16cr works unveiled in Amb, Una - The Times of India

HP govt to levy revenue charges on all hydropower projects | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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

Pathania new Chairman of agri board - Tribune India

Shimla councillors visit water treatment plant in Mumbai - Tribune India

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

Proclaimed offender nabbed from Shimla - Tribune India

Coop banks play vital role in development of state: Sukhu - Tribune India

Shimla buildings declared unsafe due to tunnel construction cracks - Tribune India

Blinding lights: High beam misuse to attract heavy fine - Tribune India

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

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

Panchayat-wise voter lists finaslised in Una district - Tribune India

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

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

Shimla MP urges CSD canteen extension in Nalagarh for ex-servicemen - Times of India