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13 February 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

Shimla police busted an inter-state drug network, arresting the kingpin from Zirakpur, Punjab.
The state is facing a fiscal crunch after the Centre's withdrawal of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), prompting an all-party meeting.
Despite the RDG cut, the Himachal Cabinet approved over 1,000 new posts and affirmed the continuation of the Old Pension Scheme and welfare programs.
The World Bank approved a loan of approximately Rs 1,992 crore ($245 million) to rebuild infrastructure in the disaster-hit state.
Trade unions and farmers, including apple growers, held statewide protests against the central government's policies.
The Supreme Court heavily criticized the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and allowed the shifting of the state's RERA office to Dharamshala.
An investigation was launched in a Rohru village after pesticide was allegedly mixed into a public drinking water tank.
The Bijli Mahadev ropeway project has been suspended following an incident involving the manhandling of site personnel.
A human trafficking racket was busted in Hamirpur, resulting in two arrests and the rescue of two minors.
Himachal Pradesh was named India's 'Most Welcoming Region' for 2024 and ranked among the top 10 globally by a travel platform.

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Headlines

Inter-state drug network busted; kingpin arrested, says Shimla SP - ANI News
Shimla police nab interstate drug racket kingpin in Zirakpur - Tribune India
Shimla police arrest interstate drug kingpin, his aide from Punjab’s Zirakpur - Tribune India

Manohar highlights issues of Billawar, other areas - Daily Excelsior

Bijli Mahadev ropeway project suspended after manhandling of site personnel: Minister - Times of India

How the RDG cut pushes Himachal to the brink - Tribune India
Himachal govt calls all-party meeting on RDG withdrawal - Times of India
Himachal Govt convenes all-party meet on RDG on Feb 13 - Tribune India

RDG exit triggers austerity push, OPS to stay intact - Tribune India

HPSEBL staff observe strike against privatisation bid - Tribune India

BJP flays Congress rule in state, hails Centre’s welfare, infra push - Tribune India

Himachal Cabinet Approves New Policies, Jobs, and Schemes

Himachal Cabinet clears excise, toll policies for next fiscal - Tribune India
Himachal Cabinet Approves 1,066 Posts Amid RDG Withdrawal - The News Mill
Himachal Cabinet approves over 1,000 posts, confirms development plans post-RDG withdrawal - ANI News

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Despite grant withdrawal, Himachal to continue with OPS, welfare schemes, clarifies cabinet - Times of India
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh cabinet approves policies and welfare measures in February 2026 meeting - The News Mill

CMs Adviser Gokul Butail sets austerity example, opts for token Re 1 salary - Tribune India
To help debt-stricken Himachal, CM’s principal advisor draws Rs 1 salary since 2023; writes to GAD for continuation - Tribune India

Pesticide mixed in Rohru village water tank, cops register case - Tribune India
Suspected pesticide contamination triggers panic in Shimla village - Times of India
Himachal Pradesh: Pesticide For Apple Found In Shimla Drinking Water Supply, Probe On - ETV Bharat

Thakur counters Rahul’s ‘dead economy’ jibe, says India a dominating global force - Tribune India

Power transmission corp seeks tariff revision for key interstate supply lines - Tribune India

Bleeding for years: Power board buried under Rs 3,700-crore losses - Tribune India

February turns dry again as state records 61% rain deficit - Tribune India

Cancer day care centre to open at Chamba medical college - Tribune India

CCTV net cast over Himachal board exams - Tribune India

Mid-day meal worker murdered inside primary school in Kangra - Tribune India

Aggressive bull captured in Nurpur, shifted to sanctuary - Tribune India

Quality infra in border villages will promote tourism: Kinnaur DC - Tribune India

Facing fiscal strain, HP to hire teachers for 5 years under fixed-pay policy - Times of India

Supreme Court Allows Shifting Of Himachal Pradesh RERA Office From Shimla To Dharamshala - Live Law

Bilaspur News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala
Noida News: बिलासपुर रोड पर चार घंटे जाम में फंसे रहे लोग - Amar Ujala
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala

State-level consultation on women’s safety in educational institutions on Feb 12 - Tribune India

Red roses sell for Rs 100 a piece in Shimla markets ahead of Valentine’s Day - Tribune India

Kangana Ranaut flaunts Himachali and Uttarakhand handlooms in Parliament - Moneycontrol

Supreme Court Criticizes RERA for Favoring Builders

Better to abolish real estate body as it only helps builders: SC - Tribune India
RERA Doing Nothing Except Facilitating Defaulting Builders, Better Be Abolished: SC - ETV Bharat
'RERA only facilitating defaulting builders, better to abolish,' says Supreme Court - Deccan Herald
High Time States Rethink Constituting RERA, Benefits Only Defaulting Builders : CJI Surya Kant - Live Law

Shah Rukh Khan’s wife Gauri Khan restores family’s 1933 Himachal's Dalhousie estate, villa now... - Moneycontrol
Shah Rukh Khan’s wife family estate in Himachal’s Dalhousie. Villa that costs Rs 1.2 lakh a night - Tribune India

Amar Pure Gold to Invest ₹85 Crore in Himachal Agro-Processing Sector - The News Himachal

No Ban On Felling Of Dry And Rotten Khair Trees On Private Land In Himachal: SC Clarifies - ETV Bharat

MLA Pathania distributes desks, bags to Shahpur school students - Tribune India

In Mandi too, worker unions, farmers protest against new labour laws, privatisation - Tribune India
Trade unions protest against new labour codes in Chamba - Tribune India
CITU stages protest outside DC office in Shimla, demands roll back of labour codes - Tribune India

Scientists make villagers aware of farm technology - Tribune India
Kullu farmers gain insights into commercial garlic, spice farming - Tribune India

Conference on Himalayan horizons to bring global experts to Dharamsala - Tribune India
Indo–Malaysia Art Exhibition showcases cultural synergy in Dharamshala - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Nauni farm varsity teams make orchadists aware of diseases in apple in five districts - Tribune India

4G scheme will help ‘bridge digital gap’ in rural India - Tribune India

State board aims to complete printing of books by Feb 20 - Tribune India

Physical test for ‘Pashu Mitras’ as per policy, social media reports false - Tribune India
Pashu Mitra recruitment: Video of woman falling during ‘inhumane’ test goes viral - Tribune India

Human Trafficking Racket Busted In Himachal's Hamirpur; Two Held - ETV Bharat

Himachal Pradesh Named India’s Most Welcoming Region For 2026, Ranks Among Global Top 10 - News18

Himachal Farmers and Unions Join Nationwide Strike

Himachal Apple Growers Join Nationwide Strike for Farmers' Rights - The News Mill
Trade unions and farmers stage nationwide strike with large protests across Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

Himachal Pradesh Secures Solar and Infrastructure Funding

World Bank approves Rs 1,992 crore loan to rebuild disaster-hit Himachal Pradesh - MSN
World Bank Approves Rs 1,992 Crore Loan To Rebuild Disaster-Hit Himachal Pradesh - News18
World Bank approves $245 million loan for Himachal - Tribune India

Himachal APMC SUV Purchase Sparks Controversy

Purchase of SUVs for APMC chiefs in Himachal sparks outrage | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
Costly call? Himachal APMC gets 3 of 10 SUVs for chairmen - Tribune India
Purchase of SUVs for APMC chiefs sparks statewide outrage - Tribune India
Purchase of SUVs for APMC chiefs in Himachal sparks statewide outrage - Tribune India

MP raises HP’s poor BSNL connectivity in Lok Sabha, flags staff crunch, network gaps - The Indian Express

AI-powered traffic systems to curb violations in Himachal's Nurpur | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
AI-powered traffic systems to curb violations in Nurpur - Tribune India

Mainly dry, pleasant weather to continue in Himachal till Feb 12 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Chief secy reviews preparedness for first phase of Census in Himachal Pradesh - The Indian Express
Chief Secy reviews readiness for Ph-I of Census - Tribune India

HP varsity reconstitutes exam discipline committee - Tribune India

Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri rail line: Non-availability of land adversely affecting project, says rail minister | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Centre flags delays in rail projects over land, fund gaps - Tribune India

HP forest dept proposal to divert Shinku La wildlife funds triggers row - Times of India

Bindal accuses Himachal govt of financial mismgmt, rising crime - Times of India
Congress has pushed Himachal into debt trap, says BJP state chief Bindal - Tribune India

IGMC Shimla achieves milestone with first fully laparoscopic stomach cancer surgery - Times of India

Health blindspot - Tribune India

Prerna Utsav ends, aspirants get free study material in Una - Tribune India

Air India plane Crash: SC asks Centre to file report on procedural protocol followed - Tribune India

Three drug peddlers arrested in Rohru - Tribune India

4.62L revenue cases settled in Special Lok Adalats: Dharmani - Tribune India

Pathankot–Joginder Nagar narrow gauge rail line awaits modernisation - Tribune India