The Himachal Daily

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09 February 2026, Monday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government is facing a severe fiscal crisis after the Centre discontinued the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), prompting plans to challenge the decision and seek the PM's intervention.
Apple growers are set to join a nationwide strike on February 12, protesting free trade agreements they believe will harm the local apple economy.
Himachal is expecting a fresh spell of rain and snow, while the Atal Tunnel has reopened for tourists heading to Lahaul.
The office of the Dalai Lama has officially refuted reports linking the Tibetan spiritual leader to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The state's budget session is scheduled to begin on February 16 amidst the ongoing financial challenges.
A 200-year-old heritage Girad Mata temple in Chamba was completely destroyed in a major fire incident.
The government has banned private schools from forcing parents to buy books and uniforms from specific vendors.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur reviewed the construction progress of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh's permanent campus in Dehra.
India is in talks with China to potentially open a pilgrimage route to Kailash-Mansarovar via Himachal Pradesh.
The Chief Minister is promoting a statewide 'Chitta-Free Himachal' campaign to combat the growing drug menace.

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Headlines

Himachal: 15 years, many miles and a familiar wetland | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Pradesh Faces Fiscal Crisis Over Grant Discontinuation

Abolishing revenue deficit grant not govt’s issue, but matter of people’s rights: Himachal CM - Daily Excelsior
Will challenge decision at all levels: Himachal CM on RDG halt | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Grant cut could push state to fiscal brink: Sukhu - Tribune India

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‘RDG discontinuation an abysmal injustice to Himachal’: Principal finance secy warns of ‘catastrophic’ fiscal crisis - The Indian Express
‘Abolition Of Revenue Deficit Grant Leads To Financial Crisis In Himachal Pradesh’, Says Finance Secretary - ETV Bharat
Himachal CM Sukhu to meet PM Modi over discontinuation of Revenue Deficit Grant, says approaching court is the last option - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh government urges opposition support against Revenue Deficit Grant withdrawal - The News Mill
HP government seeks opposition's support to fight Revenue Deficit Grant withdrawl: CM Sukhu says only PM Modi can resolve crisis - ANI News
End of Revenue Deficit Grant pushes Himachal Pradesh to the brink of fiscal collapse - The News Himachal
Himachal Stares at ₹6,000 Cr Annual Fiscal Gap as RDG Ends; CM Sukhu Urges BJP MLAs to Unite for Its Restoration as State’s Right - HimbuMail
Himachal to move court against discontinuation of Revenue Deficit Grant, says CM Sukhu - Tribune India

Anurag Thakur reviews progress of Central varsity’s Dehra campus - Tribune India
Anurag Thakur Reviews Progress of CUHP’s Permanent Dehra Campus, Calls for Immediate Utility Support - The Newz Radar

Sukhu govt formed on false promises: Bindal - Tribune India

Teachers must clear special test for deputation to CBSE schools - Tribune India

Atal Tunnel reopens, tourists head for Lahaul’s frozen charm - Tribune India

Dalai Lama’s office denies any link with Jeffrey Epstein - Tribune India
Dalai Lama’s office dismisses reports linking Tibetan spiritual leader to Jeffrey Epstein - Tribune India

Chitta’s silent victims: How young women are being pulled into addiction, abuse - Tribune India

HP staring at financial emergency, claims former CM Jai Ram Thakur - Tribune India

RDG was ‘never a permanent crutch’ - Tribune India

Old Shimla’s taste trail: century-old shops hold their ground amid cafés and mega marts - The Indian Express

Grant pulled, HP mulls subsidy cut, DA freeze - Tribune India
Peak austerity if no grant: HP staring down a fiscal precipice; mass job cuts, subsidy freezes on cards - Times of India

No fair deal, US apple will hurt us: HP growers - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Expects More Rain and Snow

Light rain, snow expected in Himachal - Times of India
Another snowfall spell likely from tomorrow - The Tribune

Nauni Varsity to launch statewide awareness drive - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

HP: Mercury improvises, stays 2-3 degrees above normal - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Mercury improvises after sunny weather in HP - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Kunga Yangchen, Tanzin Dorje shine as big wins mark Day 2 of Spiti Cup - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Kunga Yangchen, Tanzin Dorje star as big wins mark day 2 of Spiti Cup - MSN
Kunga Yangchen, Tanzin Dorje star as big wins mark Day 2 of Spiti Cup - Tribune India, UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri railway line stuck due to sluggish land transfer - Tribune India

Himachal Apple Growers Oppose US Imports

Himachal apple growers to protest on February 12 over free trade agreement concerns - The News Mill
Himachal apple farmers oppose Centre’s decision to import apples at Rs 80 per kg from US - Tribune India

CM urges MLAs to support ‘Chitta-Free Himachal’ campaign, sets development priorities - Times of India

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

Heritage Walk to Showcase Mandi’s Rich Legacy as Town Nears 500-Year Milestone - The Newz Radar
International Shivratri Fair in Mandi to Celebrate Living Heritage Beyond the Main Stage - The Newz Radar

HP apple growers and farmers to join nationwide strike on Feb 12 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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

Is 16th Finance Commission Fair to Himachal and Hill States by Ending RDG? - HimbuMail

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

Himachal Pradesh CM attends 20th anniversary of Chandigarh daily - The News Mill
Himachal CM attends 20th anniversary celebrations of leading daily in Chandigarh - ANI News

Tourism Minister Shekhavat Promises SASCI for Himachal, But Mum on State’s Exclusion from Buddhist Circuit - HimbuMail

75-year-old patient carried on palanquin at IGMCH; condition critical, says doctor - The Indian Express

11:11 | Himachal Pradesh’s global welcome; Wedding travel surge; New UAE baggage rules & more - CNBC TV18

Himachal Budget Session to Begin on Feb 16 - The News Himachal
Assembly session from February 16 - The Tribune

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

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

Cong to complete organisational setup by month-end: State chief - 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

Agnihotri assures Jal Shakti staffers on regularisation - The Tribune

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

‘Maha aarti’ to be held on Beas banks on February 15 - The Tribune

Spiti women shield elusive snow leopard - The Tribune

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

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

NGT orders remedial measures, green belt strengthening in Himachal stone crusher case - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA