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Resident Pahari

14 February 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

A political dispute erupted over the Revenue Deficit Grant, with the BJP walking out of an all-party meeting.
The Supreme Court has extended the deadline for the state government to conduct local body elections until May 31.
The state cabinet approved over 1,000 new government posts and affirmed its commitment to continue welfare schemes.
Police have busted several inter-state rackets involving drugs, child trafficking, and flesh trade, resulting in multiple arrests.
The murder of a mid-day meal worker in a Kangra school has prompted an order for a statewide school security review.
Penpa Tsering was re-elected as the leader of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, and the Dalai Lama has returned to Dharamshala.
The government plans to affiliate over 140 state schools with the CBSE board to enhance education quality.
Himachal's agro-processing sector is set to receive an ₹85-crore investment to boost the rural economy.
Apple growers and trade unions in the state participated in nationwide strikes protesting central government policies.
Mandi is set to inaugurate its international Shivratri festival and a new literary festival marking the town's 500-year history.

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Headlines

Penpa Tsering to continue as leader of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile: Poll results confirm - Tribune India
Tibetan exile community delivers strong mandate - Tribune India

Man held for setting wife ablaze in Himachal’s Mandi | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Dalai Lama returns to warm welcome in Dharamshala - Times of India
Dalai Lama returns to McLeodganj after two-month winter stay in Karnataka - Tribune India
Dalai Lama returns to Mcleodganj after two-month winter sojourn - Tribune India

22 ECHS polyclinics in HP, medical cover extended to invalidated officer cadets: Minister - Times of India

Mandi to mark 500 yrs with launch of Chhoti Kashi Sahitya Utsav today - Tribune India
Himachal Deputy CM Agnihotri to inaugurate Mandi Shivratri on Feb 16 - Tribune India

Overloaded buses still plying in Sirmaur a month after Haripurdhar bus tragedy - Tribune India

State govt approves rent assistance for disaster-hit families of Kullu - Tribune India

Prime assets, poor returns: Tourism corporation at a crossroads - Tribune India

Political Row in Himachal Over Revenue Deficit Grant

Opposition accuses Himachal govt of political blame game - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhu slams BJP for walking out of all-party meet on RDG - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh CM Criticizes BJP for Exiting RDG Meeting - The News Mill

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BJP Walks Out of Himachal Pradesh All-Party Meeting on RDG - The News Mill
Himachal BJP walks out of all-party meet on RDG, accuses Cong of ‘misleading facts’ | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
BJP Walks Out of Revenue Deficit Grant Meeting, Says Congress Shifting Blame for Financial Failures - The News Himachal
All Party Meet on RDG Turns into A Political Squabble in Himachal - HimbuMail
How the RDG cut pushes Himachal to the brink - Tribune India

300+ CCTV cameras, drones to keep vigil during Mandi Shivratri - Tribune India

Rs 85-crore investment to boost agro-processing sector in Himachal - Tribune India

Parmars advice to government: Curtail unwanted spending, introduce reforms to tide over financial crisis - Tribune India

Tourists make a beeline for Shimla to celebrate Valentine’s Day - Tribune India

Dharamsala student’s death: Court extends interim bail of prof, 3 others - Tribune India

Police Bust Inter-State Drug and Trafficking Rackets

Inter-state child trafficking racket busted; two minors rescued in Kullu - Tribune India
Police bust flesh trade racket operating from spa in Himachal’s Baddi; 6 arrested, 17 girls rescued - Tribune India
Inter-state drug network busted; kingpin arrested, says Shimla SP - ANI News
Shimla police nab interstate drug racket kingpin in Zirakpur - Tribune India

Snow igloos draw tourists to Sethan area in Manali - Tribune India

Kangra killing: Thakur orders statewide school security review - Times of India

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

Himachal Cabinet Navigates Fiscal Challenges

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
Despite grant withdrawal, Himachal to continue with OPS, welfare schemes, clarifies cabinet - Times of India

Himachal Government Schools Transition to CBSE Board

Himachal Pradesh to Safeguard Teacher Benefits in CBSE Schools - The News Mill
Himachal govt to safeguard service benefits of teachers in CBSE-affiliated schools - ANI News
Himachal cabinet approves 600 new teacher posts for proposed CBSE schools | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal’s industrial waste poisoning Punjab’s waters: Study - Times of India

Drug inspector flags expired medical stock in Bharmour civil hospital - Times of India

SC Extends Deadline for Himachal Pradesh Local Polls

Supreme Court extends deadline to conduct polls for local bodies in Himachal Pradesh to May 31 - Deccan Herald
Big relief for Himachal govt as Supreme Court extends local body election date - India TV News
SC extends deadline by a month; asks HP govt, SEC to hold local bodies polls by May 31 - ThePrint

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SC extends deadline by month; asks HP govt, SEC to hold local bodies polls by May 31 - CNBC TV18, Daily Excelsior
Himachal Pradesh local body polls: SC extends deadline by month - Tribune India
Supreme Court asks Himachal Pradesh govt, SEC to hold local body polls by May 31 - The Hindu
SC extends deadline for Himachal Pradesh local body polls till May 31 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

800 school students from Himachal experience public healthcare at PGIMER in Chandigarh | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Pradesh: Policy and Tourism Updates

Himachal Pradesh Implements First State Data Hosting Policy - The News Mill
Palampur’s tulip garden opens for visitors, boosting eco and scientific tourism in Himachal Pradesh - Moneycontrol

From Himachal Pradesh to Pondicherry: 7 perfect budget-friendly getaways to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your girl gang - Zee News

CITU-affiliated unions protest labour codes - Tribune India
Roll back labour codes: CITU to Centre - Tribune India

Work as usual in Baddi, Barotiwala, Nalagarh, no impact of workers’ stir - Tribune India

Palampur to get major development push, MLA Butail unveils Rs 600-cr plan - Tribune India

Ex-servicemen pay tributes to martyrs of Pulwama attack - Tribune India

Two theft cases in Kasauli in as many days, police arrest 2 - Tribune India

Mid-Day Meal Worker Murdered in Himachal School

Himachal mid-day meal worker hacked to death in front of students, accused arrested - India Today
Man sent to 5-day police remand for killing mid-day meal worker - Tribune India
Mid-day meal worker murdered in school before students in Himachal Pradesh - Deccan Herald

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Mid-day meal worker allegedly murdered at Himachal school in front of students - The New Indian Express
Himachal: Mid-day meal worker murdered in school before students - ThePrint
Mid-Day meal worker brutally murdered inside Kangra School - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Mid-day meal worker murdered inside primary school in Kangra - Tribune India

Three tractor-trailers laden with banned timber seized in Dehra - Tribune India

Preparations underway for Bala Sundari Fair - Tribune India

Open conversations key to reproductive health: Surgeon - Tribune India

Mandi’s KVK gets state award - Tribune India

Aapda Mitras play vital role in saving lives during disaster: DC - Tribune India

Palampur radiologist honoured at global cardiac imaging meet - Tribune India

NCW calls for ensuring women’s safety at higher education centres - Tribune India

No Sub-Judge Court in Chowari despite Chief Minister’s assurance - Tribune India

Better to abolish RERA as it only helps builders: Supreme Court - Tribune India

HPRCA assistant staff nurse recruitment 2026 begins: Apply online for 390 posts, direct link here - India Today

Judge Duped Of Over Rs 6 Lakh On Promise Of High Returns In Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur - ETV Bharat

Mercury rises again in HP; Experts caution against early dormancy break - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Why I am the bridge between Shimla & Delhi, BJP must tell Centre to restore RDG : Vikramaditya Singh - Tribune India

Parents’ Worship Day Celebrated at Rainbow English Senior Secondary School, Bhaterh - The Newz Radar

Hyderabad neurologist explains which is healthier for Indians: Costlier imported apples or apple from Himachal, Kashmir | Health - Hindustan Times

This Himalayan village has a 500-year-old preserved mummy; who does it belong to? - Times of India

CMs Adviser Gokul Butail sets austerity example, opts for token Re 1 salary - Tribune India

HP to continue OPS, social welfare scheme despite fiscal strain | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Facing fiscal strain, HP to hire teachers for 5 years under fixed-pay policy - Times of India

PM Shri KV, Saloh, organises educational visit - 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

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

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

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

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

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