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11 February 2026, Wednesday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh faces a financial crisis with political debate over the Centre's Revenue Deficit Grant, but the CM assures the Old Pension Scheme will continue.
The state Assembly's budget session is scheduled to commence on February 16 with the Governor's address.
To boost tourism, the Himachal Pradesh tourism department has signed a pact with IRCTC to develop integrated tour packages.
Apple growers express concern that a new India-US trade deal lowering import duties on American apples will negatively impact the local economy.
The Supreme Court has permitted the state government to relocate the OBC Commission's headquarters to Dharamsala, setting aside a High Court stay.
Weather forecasts predict continued snowfall and rain in the higher reaches of the state.
The National Green Tribunal has raised concerns over the handling of the waste crisis in the Lahaul-Spiti district.
Chief Minister Sukhu interacted with children on an educational tour organized under the Sukh-Aashray Yojana.
Reports indicate Himachal Pradesh is facing a significant challenge with one of the country's highest youth unemployment rates.
Authorities are conducting crackdowns on crime, including arrests for drug trafficking and illegal wildlife trade.

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Headlines

Centre trying to financially strangulate state: Himachal speaker | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
To avert financial collapse, Himachal must cut avoidable spending: Shanta - Tribune India
Himachal ex-CM Dhumal calls for curbs on ‘wasteful’ spending - Tribune India

Himachal tourism department collaborates with IRCTC | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
IRCTC, HP tourism corp ink pact - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Assembly's Budget Session Begins February 16

Budget session to be held in two phases, Governor’s Address on February 16: Speaker - Tribune India
Cabinet to meet again on February 12, discuss Revenue Deficit Grant issue - Tribune India
himachal Pradesh Assembly budget session to start on February 16 with Governor's address - The News Mill
Himachal Assembly's budget session to begin on Feb 16 with Governor's address - ANI News

Himachal CM Interacts with Children on Educational Tour

Chief Minister interacts with ‘children of the state’ on educational tour - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhu meets children on educational tour under Sukh-Aashray Yojana - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu interacts with CCI children on educational tour under Sukh-Aashray Yojana - ANI News
Himachal CM interacts with children on educational tour to Jaipur, Chandigarh - ThePrint

Old Pension Scheme not to be discontinued, government will keep paying salary, pension: Sukhu - Tribune India

Snow and Rain Forecast for Himachal Pradesh

Higher reaches to witness snowfall, rain on Feb 13 - Tribune India
Higher reaches of Himachal to witness snowfall on February 13 - Tribune India
Keylong sees snow, Himachal minimum temperatures stay above normal - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Snow, rain likely across Himachal on Feb 10 - Tribune India

Hardly any progress: Green Tribunal flags waste crisis in tribal Lahaul-Spiti - Tribune India

Rs 70-crore monthly grant from government a must to keep HRTC operational - Tribune India

US Apple Imports Spark Concern Among Indian Growers

Centre has protected interests of apple growers in US trade deal : Jai Ram - Tribune India
FTAs will hit already stressed local apple economy - Tribune India
Shimla to Washington: Himachal apple growers say lower import duty on US apples will slash local sales - The New Indian Express

Apex court sets aside Himachal HC stay on shifting OBC panel to Dharamsala - Tribune India

Youth unemployment rises in Punjab, HP’s worst in country - The Times of India

Shivratri Festival to Be Celebrated with Grandeur at Historic Chaurasi Complex in Bharmour on February 15 - The Newz Radar

Pratibha Singh urges BJP to seek restoration of revenue deficit grant for Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Urge PM to restore RDG, Pratibha asks BJP - Tribune India

Himachal Judge Duped Of Rs 6 Lakh In 'Money Doubling' Scam - NDTV

HP CM and BJP Clash Over State Finances

Himachal CM Sukhu accuses BJP of plundering state treasury instead of development - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh CM calls Revenue Deficit Grant fight a defence of state rights - The News Mill
Raising Revenue Deficit Grant fight for Himachal's rights, not politics: CM Sukhu - ANI News

Ayush’s twin ton puts him in a league of his own as CG outplay Himachal - The Times of India

Operation Clawback: Forest Department Raids Rohru Jewellery Shops in Historic Crackdown on Wildlife Crime - HimbuMail
Wild elephants sighted again in Majra range, Forest Dept on alert - Tribune India

Sirmaur Kabaddi League concludes at Paonta Sahib; Ladi Yodha clinch title - Tribune India
Women’s kabaddi tourney begins at Central University of Himachal Pradesh - Tribune India
Center Zone Women retain Spiti Cup title; Men’s and U-18 battle set for final day - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Protected animal hunting case accused sent to judicial custody in Paonta Sahib - Tribune India
Protected animal hunting case accused sent to judicial custody - Tribune India

Himachal TCP Dept launches time-bound plaint redressal system - Tribune India
New TCP guidelines for time-bound grievances redressal in Himachal Pradesh | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
New TCP guidelines for time-bound grievances redressal in Himachal Pradesh - ThePrint

Emergency services at Karsog health centres to be in place by March 15 - Tribune India

Police Seize Drugs in Himachal Pradesh

Man held with 118-gram charas in Baijnath - Tribune India
Nepal native nabbed with 1.8-kg charas - Tribune India
Nepal native arrested with 1.8 kg cannabis in Shimla district - Tribune India

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Himachal Pradesh Police arrests Nepalese national with 1.81 kg of cannabis in Shimla - Tribune India, Press Trust of India
Shimla Police seize 1.8 Kg charas in major anti-drug operation; SSP Gaurav Singh reinforces zero-tolerance policy - ANI News

Missing Chirgaon boy traced to Shimla’s Dhalli - Tribune India
Himachal: Teen missing from Chirgaon village found 117 km away in Shimla’s Dhalli - Tribune India

Eight drug peddlers arrested in Dehra, Nurpur in three days - Tribune India

Progress of forest clearance for 23 projects in Churah reviewed - Tribune India

Awareness sessions mark Safer Internet Day - Tribune India

DC approves route chart for 29 gas agencies in Shimla - Tribune India

Ensure quality, pace of works: DC - Tribune India

Sanawar’s legacy celebrated at success summit in New Delhi - Tribune India

Tulip Garden opens to public in Palampur - Tribune India

Japan agency officials review work at seed farm in Palampur - Tribune India

IIM-Sirmaur invites applications for bachelor of management studies - Tribune India

Sunni water crisis to end soon: Vikramaditya - Tribune India
Water relief in sight for Shimla’s Sunni: Rs 25-crore project to be ready in a month, says Vikramaditya Singh - Tribune India

School van from Uttarakhand fined Rs 45K for violations - Tribune India

Una Floriculturist Makes A Mark By Cultivating Cymbidium Orchids In Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat

Rise above party lines on issues vital to the state: Himachal speaker on RDG issue | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Congress flays BJP for skipping RDG meeting - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh stands out globally as India’s only destination on 2026's Most Welcoming Regions on Earth | Travel - Hindustan Times

Farewell Ceremony Organized at Spring Dale Convent Senior Secondary School, Jawali - The Newz Radar

Himachal Governments financial health wont affect OPS, salaries, welfare schemes: CM Sukhu - Tribune India

NGT Seeks Response From Himachal Government Over Una Mining Report, Regulatory Failure Alleged - The Newz Radar

HPTDC-IRCTC Tie-up: Shimla Toy Train Weekend Getaway Comes as Heritage Ride into Hiils - HimbuMail
Shimla Toy Train Weekend Getaway Comes as Heritage Ride into Hiils - HimbuMail

Illicit private bus seized during Transport Department enforcement drive - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Jai Ram Thakur blames Sukhu govt for delay in Central University Campus - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Dharamshala to get world-class ice, roller skating rink at Sakoh - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Special quota for Olympic medallists, gallantry award winners in residential project: Himachal govt | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Over one lakh children, youth in Himachal’s Hamirpur to be dewormed - Daily Excelsior
Over 1.1L Hamirpur kids to get deworming tablets - Tribune India

CM says MLA’s purpose to feature in video achieved - Daily Excelsior

Assembly sittings for Feb 17, 18 have been fixed: Himachal speaker | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

RBI to organise financial literacy camps till Feb 13 in Shimla - Tribune India

Access to justice constitutional right, financial constraints shouldn’t hinder it - Tribune India

Retired doctor’s free service beacon of dedication, compassion in Mandi - Tribune India

Ban on MLA funds betrayal of people, says Barsar MLA Lakhanpal - Tribune India

State Commission for Women holds maiden special court in Una - Tribune India

Countering drug menace, proper security for Shivratri festival priorities: Mandi SP - Tribune India
Shimla police to target drug kingpins, dismantle supply chains: SSP - Tribune India

Sachin Hiremath takes charge as new Una SP - Tribune India

Chamba’s H2O House wins applause at Global Responsible Tourism meet - Tribune India

Palampur agri varsity trains defence personnel in protected cultivation - Tribune India

CITU protests vendors’ eviction from Himachal Pradesh University - Tribune India

Himachal pushes affordable housing, new townships - Tribune India

Financial crunch puts lifeline schemes for chronically ill patients under cloud - Tribune India

State heading towards financial emergency, courtesy irresponsible governance: Parmar - Tribune India

45 roads restored, 89 still cut off in Lahaul-Spiti district - Tribune India

Rs 33,650 salary for neurosurgeon at Chamiyana hospital unjustified: Doctors - Tribune India

Live worm found inside chocolate in Bilaspur; probe ordered - Tribune India

Soon, PET scan to be available at IGMC, says Health Minister - Tribune India

Uncertainty looms as state stares at life without grant - Tribune India

SIM swap fraud: Phone numbers turn into keys to bank accounts - Tribune India