The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

15 February 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

Political tensions are high between the ruling Congress and opposition BJP over the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG).
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a Minimum Support Price for ginger and launched development projects worth Rs. 32 crore in Sirmaur.
The state is gearing up for Mahashivratri celebrations, with major festivals planned in Mandi and Baijnath.
Police have cracked down on organized crime, busting a prostitution racket in Baddi and arresting a major drug supplier near the Nepal border.
A tragic road accident in Kinnaur claimed the lives of four people after their car plunged into a gorge.
The Supreme Court has directed the state to conduct pending local body elections by May 31.
Himachal Pradesh has been named one of the world's most welcoming regions, boosting its tourism sector.
The IMD has forecast rain and snowfall for the higher reaches on February 17-18, with a fog alert for the plains.
Shimla is under heavy security ahead of the Assembly's budget session, which is set to begin soon.
Ambulance services were disrupted across the state following a protest by over one lakh workers.

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Headlines

Baijnath gears up for state-level Shivratri festival from Feb 15 - Tribune India
Cleanliness drive held near Baijnath - Tribune India

The Big Picture: By involving local communities as researchers, conservation becomes more cost-effective & creates jobs - Tribune India

BJP Criticizes Himachal Government Over State Funds

Himachal got record Central aid but Congress government utilised it inefficiently: Bindal - Tribune India
Rajiv Bindal Criticizes Sukhu Government Over RDG Funding - The News Mill

BJP on a sticky wicket on Revenue Deficit Grant issue after walking out from all-party meeting - Tribune India
BJP leaders walk out of all-party meet on RDG, call it ‘propaganda’; ‘Opp in tight position’: CM - The Indian Express

Jai Ram flags rising debt, shrinking revenue, mounting liabilities - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Leaders Extend Mahashivratri Greetings

Deity Kamrunag’s arrival marks spiritual start of Mahashivratri fair in Himachals Mandi - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Leaders Extend Greetings for Shivratri 2023 - The News Mill
Governor, CM felicitate people on Shivratri - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Pathania extends Mahashivratri greetings - The News Mill

Floodlights to be installed at Beetan sports stadium in Una’s Haroli, says Deputy Chief Minister - Tribune India

Himachal CM Urges BJP to Clarify Stance on Revenue Grant

Clear stand on Revenue Deficit Grant discontinuation, CM tells BJP - Tribune India
BJP silent on revenue deficit grant issue, should clarify their stand: Himachal CM Sukhu - ThePrint
BJP should clear its stand on RDG issue: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
BJP should clarify stand on RDG cut, says Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The Indian Express

Over 1 lakh ambulance workers hold protest, services disrupted in Himachal - Tribune India

Speaker calls all-party meet on February 16 - Tribune India

Free and concessional travel, unfair competition behind mounting HRTC losses - Tribune India

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

Prostitution racket busted in Baddi township of HP; 10 arrested, 17 girls rescued - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Baddi police bust flesh trade racket, 6 held - Tribune India
Inter-state child trafficking racket busted; two minors rescued in Kullu - Tribune India

Shimla town turns police fortress for Budget session starting Feb 16 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Shimla divided into five sectors ahead of Assembly session - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Announces New Development Projects

Himachal Pradesh CM launches Rs 32 crore development projects in Sirmaur - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh CM unveils development projects worth Rs 32 crore in Sirmaur - ANI News
37 hectares of Himachal Pradesh govt’s new township area falls in land identified for ecological restoration - The Indian Express

Himachal Pradesh Announces Minimum Support Price for Ginger

Himachal Pradesh government announces minimum support price for ginger - The News Mill
State government will provide support price for ginger: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu - ANI News

Himachal Pradesh Weather Forecast: Fog, Rain, and Snow

Rain, snowfall likely in Himachal’s higher reaches on Feb 17, 18: IMD | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Pleasant days continue in Himachal; cold confined to night, early morning hours - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal’s higher reaches to witness fresh snow on February 17, 18 - Tribune India

Four Killed in Kinnaur Road Accident

Mother-son duo among 4 killed after car plunges into gorge in Himachal’s Kinnaur | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Four killed, one injured in Kinnaur road mishap - Tribune India
4 Killed As Car Plunges In Gorge In Himachal Pradesh: Cops - NDTV
Kinnaur tragedy: Woman, son among 4 killed as car plunges into gorge - Tribune India

Roses & gifts made Valentines Day memorable as tourists flock to Shimla - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh among worlds most welcoming regions - Tribune India
Himachal Emerges Among Most Welcoming Global Destinations - HimbuMail

Mandi to mark 500 years with art festival during Shivratri - Tribune India

Kullu to regulate adventure sports, ensure zero tolerance for safety lapses - Tribune India

Mukhota dance enthrals crowds at Fagli fest in Banjar - Tribune India

Key Drug Trafficker Arrested Near India-Nepal Border

Shimla police nab key heroin supplier near Nepal border - Tribune India
Himachal: Key drug peddler arrested near India-Nepal border - ThePrint
‘Major’ drug supplier’s arrest from Shimla’s Rohru leads to crackdown on 6 peddlers - Tribune India
International drug trafficker nabbed in joint Indo-Nepal operation - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Outdated collector rates fuel real estate deals in cash - Tribune India

Ex-MLA flags poor state of Patwar offices in Kangra - Tribune India

NGOs raise alarm over staff shortage at Tanda medical college - Tribune India

Indian Oil official lauds Sobha Singh gallery’s cultural legacy - Tribune India

HPU practical exams for UG courses from March 1 - Tribune India
HP Board set to introduce formative assessment system for Classes X-XII - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh to Affiliate 140 Govt Schools with CBSE

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Pushes CBSE Affiliation For 140 Govt Schools, 99 Already Approved - Free Press Journal

Jaipur stage dramatic late comeback to book finals berth in Raffles Sirmour Cup - Tribune India

Snow igloos draw tourists to Sethan area in Himachal's Manali | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
Snow Tourism Picks Up in Himachal as BRO Restores Manali-Atal Tunnel and Rohtang Highway for Tourists - HimbuMail
Snow igloos draw tourists to Sethan area in Manali - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh launches state data hosting policy and e-services | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

SC Sets Deadline for Himachal Pradesh Local Body Polls

SC urges Himachal HC to respect elected government's functioning | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
You must let elected govts function, SC advises Himachal Pradesh high court - Times of India
SC extends deadline for Himachal Pradesh local body polls till May 31 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Penpa Tsering to take oath as Sikyong of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile for second term - The Indian Express
Penpa Tsering to continue as leader of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile: Poll results confirm - Tribune India
Tibetan exile community delivers strong mandate - Tribune India

‘Himachal earns Rs 171.48 crore from 11 toll barriers’ auction in FY 2025-26’ - The Indian Express
Rs 85-crore investment to boost agro-processing sector in Himachal - Tribune India

From Classrooms to Care Corridors -Around 800 School Students from Himachal Pradesh Experience Public Healthcare at PGIMER - :: India News Calling ::

International conference on beam technology begins at Central University in Dharamshala - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Shamshi Air Quality Index Today - Times of 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

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

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

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