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07 February 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government secured NABARD approval for 73 projects valued at approximately Rs 714 crore.
Political tensions have emerged, with the BJP approaching the Governor over withheld MLA funds and a special assembly session called to discuss the Centre's discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant.
A major administrative reshuffle saw the transfer and reassignment of 14 IPS officers across the state.
Starting March 1, mobile phones will be banned for students in all schools across Himachal Pradesh.
Apple growers have called for mass participation in the nationwide farmers' strike scheduled for February 12.
A Western disturbance is forecast to bring snow and rain to the state's higher regions from February 8.
The state government has signed an MoU to explore and harness geothermal energy potential.
In a push for digital education, the 'Padhai with AI' learning app has been launched for students in Bilaspur district.
Authorities are considering opening the Shipki La Pass as a potential route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Two tourists died in separate incidents, one in a Dharamsala hotel and another from cold exposure in Manali.

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Headlines

NABARD Approves Rs 713 Crore for Himachal Pradesh Projects

HP got NABARD approval for 73 projects worth Rs 713 crore in FY 2025-26: CM - Times of India
Govt secured Nabard nod for 73 projects worth Rs 713.87 cr: CM - Tribune India

Himachal apple growers call for mass participation in Feb 12 nationwide farmers’ strike | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Political Row Over MLA Funds in Himachal Pradesh

BJP seeks restoration of MLA funds, submits memo to Guv - Tribune India
Himachal BJP MLAs seek Governor’s intervention over withheld development funds - The News Mill
Himachal BJP MLAs approach Governor before priority meetings; Jairam Thakur alleges fund withholding - ANI News

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MLA LAD stalled since Oct 2025, says Himachal BJP, demands immediate release - The Indian Express
BJP accuses Himachal govt of stalling projects, meets governor | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal CM calls special assembly session on Feb 17 over stopped central grants | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
BJP MLAs Stage March to Himachal’s Guv, Submit Memo Against the Sukhu Government - HimbuMail
Himachal BJP demands release of MLA funds; submits memorandum to Governor Shukla - ThePrint
BJP approaches Governor over discontinuation of MLA Local Area Development fund - Tribune India
Union Budget disappointing for Himachal Pradesh, says MLA Harish Janartha - The News Mill

Sukhu says don’t politicise RDG issue; seeks BJP leaders’ support - Tribune India
Revenue Deficit Grant cut about state’s rights, not politics, says Sukhu - Tribune India

Those guilty of abandoning animals in Nahan to face FIRs - Tribune India

200-yr-old temple gutted in Chamba - Tribune India

Mahashivratri festival to begin on Feb 16, deity sets out for Mandi - Tribune India

Himachals Shipki La Pass may be used as Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route - Tribune India

6 Indora girl students visit Chandigarh - Tribune India

Chandigarh University excels in research, student placement - Tribune India

86 trainee teachers on Rajasthan tour gain valuable insights into Rajput architecture - Tribune India

Palampur university hosts business meet - Tribune India

Edu Minister reviews progress of projects in Jubbal-Kotkhai region - Tribune India
Himachal minister reviews progress of infrastructure projects; directs expediting pending works | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Palampur agri varsity in financial crisis; dues towards staff, pensioners mount - Tribune India

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: पंचायतों का कार्यकाल खत्म, लोगों की दुश्वारियां शुरू - Amar Ujala
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala

Major Police Reshuffle in Himachal Pradesh

14 IPS officers transferred - Tribune India
11 IPS officers transferred in Himachal Pradesh; Gaurav Singh is Shimla’s new SP - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh government transfers 14 IPS and two state police officers - The News Mill
Himachal govt transfers 12 IPS officers; new SPs appointed in Shimla, Una, Solan - Times of India

Power producers resist govt move to levy land revenue on hydro projects - Tribune India
HP Government Levy Land Revenue Cess on Power Producers in Himachal - HimbuMail

Damaged 7 months ago, Kullu-Manali Left Bank road still in a shambles - Tribune India

Delhi tourist dies under mysterious circumstances in Dharamsala hotel - Tribune India
Mumbai tourist dies from cold exposure in freezing Manali - The Times of India
Woman tourist from Mumbai dies in Manali - Tribune India

Western disturbance likely to hit Himachal region from Feb 8 - Tribune India
Himachal’s higher reaches likely to get snow on Friday: MeT | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Snow, rain likely in higher reaches today in Himachal - Tribune India

Woman duped of Rs 6.5L in cyber fraud - Tribune India
Dehra police save villager from losing Rs 7 lakh in fixed deposit to cyber fraud - Tribune India

Shareholders step in to shore up capital of strained Baghat bank - Tribune India

Lahaul-Spiti’s Anushka interacts with Prime Minister at ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ - Tribune India
Pariksha Pe Charcha: Lahaul-Spitis Anushka interacts with PM Modi - Tribune India

Chinese man taken to eateries as cops retrace movement in Dharamsala - Tribune India

Gau Sadan set up near Kiratpur-Manali highway tunnel to curb accidents caused by stray cattle - Tribune India

Winter Lake Fest at Chamera Lake in Chamba district from February 20 to 22 - Tribune India

Out on bail, habitual offender held in Kangra - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Bans Mobile Phones in Schools

Himachal Pradesh Mobile Phone Ban In Schools Aims To Curb Online Addiction And Protect Students’ Well-Being - Free Press Journal
HP Govt Bans School Students From Bringing Mobile Phones To Class Starting March 1 - News18
Himachal Pradesh bans mobile phones in all schools starting March 1 - India Today

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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Bans Mobile Phones In Schools From March 1, Announces Fines, SOP - Free Press Journal
Himachal Pradesh Bans Mobile Phones in All Schools From March 1 - Times Now
Sukhu announces ban on mobile phones in Himachal schools from March 1 - Times of India
Mobile phone ban in Himachal Pradesh schools from March 1 - The Hindu

Himachal Pradesh Finalizes MLA Development Priorities

Himachal CM meets MLAs to finalise Rs 713 crore priorities for 2026-27 - The News Mill
Himachal CM chairs MLA priority meeting with MLAs of Una, Hamirpur and Sirmaur districts to finalise priorities for 2026-27 - ANI News
Himachal Pradesh MLAs begin priority planning meeting in Shimla under CM's chairmanship - The News Mill

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All demands of legislators being considered: HP CM; MLAs' priority planning meeting begins in Shimla - ANI News
Shimla MC to present budget before Feb 20 - Tribune India

Sanawar success summit on February 7 to address career challenges for young graduates - Tribune India

Villagers Carry Elderly Man On Shoulders As Heavy Snowfall Cuts Off Roads In Himachal’s Mandi - ETV Bharat

Himachal Pradesh Launches 'Padhai with AI' Learning Platform

Himachal pradesh CM launches Padhai with AI app - Zee News
Himachal Pradesh CM launches ‘Padhai with AI’ digital learning platform - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh CM launches 'Padhai with AI' app - ANI News

Himachal Pradesh Advances Geothermal Energy Projects

Himachal CM signs MoU with Geotropy to harness geothermal energy - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal Pradesh signs MoU to develop geothermal energy resources - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh Government signs MoU to harness geothermal energy potential in the state - ANI News
Agreement on geothermal energy inked - Tribune India

This retired doctor does not have a clinic, but continues to provide free healthcare in Himachals Mandi - Tribune India

HP: One killed, two injured as car falls into Gorge in Hamirpur - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Jai Ram Thakur Accuses HP Government of Financial Crisis

False guarantees have destroyed Himachal’s economy, claims Jai Ram; CM Sukhu hits back | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
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

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

No SIM card recovered from Chinese national in Dharamsala - Tribune India

Zero-tariff farm imports will betray Indian farmers, says Vikramaditya - Tribune India

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

CM Sukhu announces devp projects in Bilaspur - Times of India

Minister releases book advocating transformative, joyful education - Tribune India

Construction workers urged to finish e-KYC before February 28 - Tribune India

Bear mauls man in Chamba’s Bhattiyat - Tribune India

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

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

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

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

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