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08 February 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

The upcoming Assembly budget session, starting February 16, will address the financial challenges from the Centre's withdrawal of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG).
Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are set to join a nationwide farmers' strike on February 12 to protest against import duty policies.
A massive fire has destroyed the historic 200-year-old Girad Mata temple in Chamba, resulting in a major heritage loss.
The region is preparing for another spell of snowfall, which is expected in the higher reaches from February 9 due to a western disturbance.
Chief Minister Sukhu highlighted development priorities focusing on the rural economy and announced the state generated over ₹26,000 crore in revenue in three years.
The state has received a ₹46 crore incentive from the Centre for excellence in rural road construction under the PMGSY scheme.
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the state government's plea to withdraw criminal cases against several MPs and MLAs.
NIT Hamirpur is set to begin the recruitment process for over 100 vacant academic and administrative posts.
In a significant cultural development, a major fire tragically destroyed the 200-year-old Girad Mata temple in the Chamba district.
Border tourism has been initiated at Shipki-La pass, which is also being considered as a potential route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

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Headlines

Sukhu says don’t politicise RDG issue; seeks BJP leaders’ support - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Budget Session Begins February 16

Assembly session from February 16 - The Tribune
Himachal Budget Session from Feb 16, says Sukhu - The Indian Express
Himachal governor announces Budget Session from Feb 16 - ThePrint
Himachal Pradesh Assembly to begin 11th session of 14th Vidhan Sabha on February 16 - The News Mill

Another snowfall spell likely from tomorrow - The Tribune
Western disturbance likely to hit Himachal region from Feb 8 - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Revenue Reaches Rs 26,683 Crore in 3 Years

State generated Rs 26K cr in 3 yrs: CM - The Tribune
HP generated Rs 26,683cr from own resources in 3 years: CM - Times of India
Himachal earned Rs 26,683 crore in last 3 years from its own resources: CM Sukhu - The Indian Express

Water sports in state flow without direction - The Tribune

Agnihotri bats for drone, robotics push at tech fest - The Tribune

Jai Ram Thakur pushes BJP cadre revamp in Palampur - The Tribune

Union Budget addresses aspirations of all: Anurag - The Tribune

Legislator seeks clarity on import duty on agri products - The Tribune

Risk on state roads spikes after sunset - The Tribune

Fiscal cliff ahead: Withdrawal of grant threatens to derail development - The Tribune

Agnihotri assures Jal Shakti staffers on regularisation - The Tribune

Rampur power station records fastest generation of 2,000 MU - The Tribune

CITU, SFI oppose eviction of vendors from varsity campus - The Tribune

Historic Temple in Himachal Pradesh Destroyed by Fire

Himachal Pradesh: Fire engulfs 200-year-old Girad Mata temple in Chamba, causing major heritage loss - MSN, MSN
200-yr-old temple gutted in Chamba - Tribune India

CSIR-IHBT team reviews progress on bioresource project in Mizoram - The Tribune

Country made historic progress under Modi’s leadership: Anurag - The Tribune

NIT to begin recruitment process for over 100 posts - The Tribune

Palampur former MLA opposes smart power meters, questions government’s intentions - The Tribune

Cracks develop in houses due to ‘illegal’ blasting near Palampur - The Tribune

‘Maha aarti’ to be held on Beas banks on February 15 - The Tribune
Mahashivratri festival to begin on Feb 16, deity sets out for Mandi - Tribune India

Spiti women shield elusive snow leopard - The Tribune
Caught on video: a snow leopard’s high-risk ibex hunt plays out in Himachal’s Spiti Valley - Telegraph India

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

HP Cong chief announces key meeting in Delhi on Feb 10 - Times of India

Himachal CM Sets Development Priorities for the State

CM urges MLAs to support ‘Chitta-Free Himachal’ campaign, sets development priorities - Times of India
Himachal CM outlines MLA priorities for 2026-27 focusing on health and rural economy - The News Mill
Himachal CM reviews MLA priorities for 2026-27, highlights major push in health, education and rural economy - ANI News

HP cabinet to discuss revenue challenges amid RDG withdrawal - Times of India

Himachal to Address Revenue Grant Halt in Budget Session

Himachal govt prepones budget session to discuss RDG halt implications | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh to address Revenue Deficit Grant in Budget session, no special Assembly planned - The News Mill
"No special session on Revenue deficit grants," says HP CM, matter to be discussed in Budget session - ANI News

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Centre giving step-motherly treatment to Himachal: Congress’ Jagdish Reddy on withholding of grant - Tribune India
Revenue Deficit Grant Issue: Governor Rejects Himachal Govt’s Proposal for Special Session - The News Himachal

Himachal Apple Growers to Join Nationwide Farmers' Strike

Himachal apple growers plan nationwide strike and Delhi march over import duty cuts - The News Mill
Despite Piyush Goyal's assurance, HP apple growers gear up for nationwide strike, Delhi march over import duty cut - ANI News
Himachal apple growers to join nationwide farmers’ strike on February 12 - The News Mill
Himachal apple growers call for mass participation in Feb 12 nationwide farmers’ strike | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Centre awarded Rs 46 crore incentive under PMGSY for outstanding performance: Himachal minister - ThePrint

Himachal Apple Economy Faces Foreign Trade Concerns

Border Tourism at Shipki-La Begins, But Himachal Ignored in Buddhist Circuit: CM - The News Himachal
Himachals Shipki La Pass may be used as Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route - Tribune India

Supreme Court To Examine Himachal Govt Plea To Withdraw Cases Against MPs, MLAs, Congress Leaders - ETV Bharat
Supreme Court News: SC to hear Himachal plea on MP-MLA cases - Deccan Herald

Interstate drug cartel busted by Delhi Police; 7 held, illicit substances worth over Rs 50 crore seized - Deccan Herald

Fair price shops to open in Una on ISO PDS Certified Model: Dr. Katyal - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal: Rs. 1.06 cr first installment released to Bhoranj Nagar Panchayat - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

HP secured approval from NABARD for 73 projects worth Rs 713.87 crore: Sukhu - The Indian Express
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

An Open Rift In The Hills: Why All Is Not Well In Sukhus Himachal Government? - Free Press Journal

DAV Public School, Rehan, organises farewell for Class XII students - Tribune India

Centre moves ahead on separating civilian areas from cantonment boards, says Shimla MP - Times of India

Explainer: Why Centre ending its revenue deficit funding has HP on edge - Tribune India

Shimla gets new SP in major reshuffle - Hindustan Times

BJP seeks restoration of MLA funds, submits memo to Guv - Tribune India

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

6 Indora girl students visit Chandigarh - Tribune India

Chandigarh University excels in research, student placement - Tribune India

Edu Minister reviews progress of projects in Jubbal-Kotkhai region - Tribune India

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

14 IPS officers transferred - Tribune India

Power producers resist govt move to levy land revenue on hydro projects - Tribune India

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

Woman duped of Rs 6.5L in 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

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