The Himachal Daily

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16 February 2026, Monday
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Big Picture

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• Himachal Pradesh is set to construct Asia's longest zipline in Naddi, Kangra, to enhance tourism.
• The state's budget session commences, with the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) expected to dominate proceedings.
• For the first time, the Excise Department will allot liquor vends and toll barriers through an e-auction system.
• The government has sanctioned Rs 1,617 crore for a comprehensive modernization of state healthcare facilities and medical colleges.
• The International Shivratri festival has begun in Mandi, inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister.
• A road accident in Mandi resulted in three fatalities after a vehicle fell into a gorge.
• A kiosk owner received a disputed electricity bill of Rs 82,000 after the installation of a new smart meter.
• A prostitution racket was busted in Baddi, leading to 10 arrests and the rescue of 17 girls.
• A new policy has been approved to revise the rental rates for approximately 9,000 shops under urban bodies.
• Celebrations and religious events are being held across the state to mark the festival of Mahashivratri.

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Headlines

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Himachal Pradesh to Build Asia's Longest Zipline

• Himachals Naddi to house Asia’s longest 4.4-km zipline; to cost Rs 7.41 cr - Tribune India
• HP to develop Asia’s longest zipline at Naddi in Kangra - Times of India
• Himachal Pradesh Plans Asia's Longest 4.3km Zipline in Naddi - The News Mill

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• Himachal government to construct Asia's longest Zipline project at Naddi to boost tourism - ANI News
• Kangra to get Asia’s longest 4.3 Km zipline at Naddi - The New Indian Express
• Himachal to construct Asia's Longest Zipline Project at Naddi to Boost Tourism - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• E-auction for retail liquor vends, entry toll barriers in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• In a first, Excise Dept to allot toll barriers, liquor vends through e-auction - Tribune India

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Himachal Budget Session Begins Amid Grant Debate and Tight Security

• Himachal budget session starts on Feb 16, RDG halt likely to dominate discussion | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• Himachal Budget session: Grant row set to ignite House - Tribune India
• HP budget session to begin today amid revenue deficit grant row, political showdown - Times of India

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• Security tightened in Shimla ahead Himachal Pradesh’s Budget session - ThePrint
• HP Budget session to start today, RDG likely to dominate discussion - The Indian Express
• Security beefed up in Shimla ahead of Budget session - Tribune India
• Himachal Budget session to have 3 sittings, extension possible: Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Pathania - Tribune India
• Himachal Pradesh Assembly Budget Session Begins February 16 - The News Mill
• Himachal Pradesh Assembly Budget session opens Monday; RDG to be key focus, break possible after first three days - ANI News
• Multi-layer security prepared for Himachal Assembly Budget Session from February 16 - The News Mill
• Himachal: Multi-layer security in place for Assembly Budget Session from feb 16, says Shimla Police - ANI News

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• Community-led forestry push to cover 149 hectares in Dharamsala - Tribune India

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• Smart meter sparks shock as kiosk owner in Himachals Bagga village gets Rs 82K bill - Tribune India
• Himachal kiosk owner gets Rs 82,000 electricity bill after smart meter installation; triggers outrage - Tribune India

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• Himachal Cong chief urges BJP to support state’s fight for RDG restoration - Tribune India

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Himachal Pradesh Invests in Healthcare Modernization

• Himachal Govt approves Rs 1,617 cr for major healthcare overhaul - Tribune India
• Himachal Pradesh approves Rs 1,617 crore for medical college upgrades - The News Mill
• Himachal approves Rs 1617 cr for modernisation of medical colleges, super speciality institutions - ANI News

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• Himachal govt sanctions ₹1,617 cr for modernisation of healthcare facilities | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• Himachal govt sanctions Rs 1,617 crore for modernisation of healthcare facilities - Press Trust of India

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• Ugandan woman sans valid visa held in McLeodganj - Tribune India

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• Officer who decimated Pakistans defences during Op Cactus Lily - Tribune India

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• HP ministers attack Anurag over revenue deficit grant claims - Times of India

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Mandi Celebrates Annual International Shivratri Festival

• Deputy CM Agnihotri to inaugurate Mandi Shivratri festival - Times of India
• Heritage walk puts spotlight on Mandi’s cultural, religious glory - Tribune India
• Traditional fervour grips Mandi on Mahashivratri - Tribune India

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• Himachal Deputy CM to inaugurate International Shivratri fair in Mandi | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• Mandi Gears Up to Welcome 500-Year-Old International Shivratri Festival 2026 - The Newz Radar
• Deity Kamrunag’s arrival marks spiritual start of Mahashivratri fair in Himachals Mandi - Tribune India

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Three Killed as Vehicle Plunges into Gorge in Mandi

• Vehicle falls into Mandi gorge, 3 friends dead - Times of India
• 3 killed, 1 hurt as vehicle plunges into steep gorge in Mandi - Tribune India
• Three killed after jeep plunges into gorge in Himachal’s Mandi | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• 3 killed, one injured as jeep plunges into gorge in Himachals Mandi - Tribune India

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

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• You searched for " chemicalfreeagriculture " - Tribune India

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• Emergency ambulance service workers stage protests in Una - Tribune India

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• Workshop trains officials to turn policy into measurable outcomes - Tribune India

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• Nurpur solid waste management unit to be operational by March-end: MC official - Tribune India

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• Pulwama martyrs remembered in Kangra - Tribune India

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• Palampur MC under fire over rising stray dog population - Tribune India

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• Rajput Kalyan Sabha to organise family gathering event in Palampur on Ram Navami - Tribune India

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• Nadda, Dhumal celebrate birth anniversary of Thakur Ram Singh - Tribune India

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• Mother-son duo injured in cylinder explosion in Hamirpur - Tribune India
• Himachal: Mother, son injured in LPG cylinder explosion in Hamirpur - ThePrint
• Himachal: 4 hospitalised after gas leak in Sirmaur factory - Press Trust of India

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• Bir-Billing awaits formation of MC, civic crisis deepens - Tribune India

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Maha Shivratri Celebrations Across the State

• Shivratri fest begins at Indora with Kalash Yatra - Tribune India
• Grand procession marks opening of state-level Shivratri Festival in Baijnath - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
• Baijnath gears up for state-level Shivratri festival from Feb 15 - Tribune India

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• Himachal to Revise Rents of 9,000 Urban Body Shops; New Lease Policy Approved - The News Himachal

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• More cops deployed at key points to ease traffic flow in Shimla - Tribune India

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• Warding Off Evil Spirits With Scary Masks And Special Dance: Traditional 'Fagli Festival' Concludes In Kullu - ETV Bharat

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• Clear stand on Revenue Deficit Grant discontinuation, CM tells BJP - Tribune India

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• Centre Gave Funds, Sukhu Gave Crisis to Himachal: Bindal - HimbuMail
• Himachal to soon pay minimum support price for ginger: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - Times of India

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• Himachal Pradesh experiences mild nights as dry spell continues - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• HP governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extend Maha Shivratri greetings - Times of India
• MLA Malender Rajan inaugurates district-level Maha Shivratri festival at Kathgarh Shiv temple - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• Shimla cops arrest drug trafficker near Nepal border - Times of India
• Himachal: Key drug peddler arrested near India-Nepal border - Press Trust of India

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• A silent ‘No’ is not a ‘Yes’: France’s consent-based revolution - Tribune India

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

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

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

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• Prostitution racket busted in Baddi township of HP; 10 arrested, 17 girls rescued - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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