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21 February 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh will significantly increase entry toll taxes for out-of-state vehicles starting April 1.
The government has expanded the 'Sukh Shiksha' scheme to provide higher education grants for the daughters of widows.
CM Sukhu raised concerns that the India-US trade deal could negatively impact apple growers in the state.
Shimla Municipal Corporation presented its budget, which prompted a walkout by opposition BJP councillors.
A key supplier in a major drug trafficking network was arrested after evading police for over a year.
In a tragic incident, a woman from Mandi succumbed to her injuries after allegedly being set on fire by her husband.
The state recorded a 79% rainfall deficit in February, while a major forest fire erupted in Kullu.
Foreign tourism showed signs of revival in Kangra, with nearly 30,000 arrivals last year, the highest since the pandemic.

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Headlines

Nearly 30K foreigners arrived in Himachal’s Kangra last year, highest number since Covid | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal: Mandi woman set ablaze by husband dies | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Mandi burn victim dies at PGI-Chandigarh - Tribune India
Himachal woman who suffered burns dies during treatment at PGI Chandigarh - Tribune India

Excise Dept auctions properties of defaulters to recover dues - Tribune India

Key drug supplier linked to Shahi Mahatma gang held - Tribune India
Himachal: Key supplier of ‘chitta-trafficking’ network arrested after evading cops for over a year - ThePrint

Hoarding, black marketeering of cigarettes unchecked after GST hike - Tribune India

Boh valley of Shahpur set to become state’s first trout hub - Tribune India

JCB owner fined Rs 50,000 for illegal mining in Neugal - Tribune India

Himachal Expands Education Support for Widows' Daughters

Sukh Shiksha scheme extended to support widows’ daughters in higher studies - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Expands Support for Widows' Daughters' Education - The News Mill
Himachal govt expands 'Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha' scheme to support daughters of widows in higher education - ANI News

MP Anurag Thakur flags Rs 1.6 lakh crore grant gap, takes swipe at Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India

Congress to raise RDG, apple growers’ issues in Parliament - Tribune India

Kangra mourns Urdu poet KK Toor’s demise - Tribune India

School buildings worth over Rs 1 crore inaugurated in Mandi - Tribune India

Meritorious students honoured at GGDSD College annual function - Tribune India

Antibiotic resistance due to indiscriminate use of drugs in animals stressed - Tribune India

A+ Law Academy student Ekta tops state Assistant District Attorney exams - Tribune India

Shimla MC presents Rs 688-crore budget, focuses on social security for urban poor, women, elderly - Tribune India
Shimla MC presents Rs 688-crore budget for 2026-27 - Tribune India

Himachal PWD Studies NHAI Slope Protection Techniques

PWD Executive Engineers learn nitty-gritty of slope protection work on Parwanoo-Kaithlighat road - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh PWD Studies NHAI Slope Protection Techniques - The News Mill

Cong hits out at BJP over RDG ‘betrayal’ - Tribune India
HP ministers Harshwardhan Chauhan and Rajesh Dharmani attack ex-CM Jai Ram over RDG row - The Times of India
RDG row: Congress hits back, says BJP’s double speak stands exposed - Tribune India

Cold response to CBSE reform push in Himachal - Tribune India
Himachal minister calls for accelerated reforms to strengthen education | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

BJP walks out of Shimla MC session, calls presentation of budget ‘invalid’ - Tribune India
BJP councillors walk out of Shimla MC session as Mayor presents budget - Tribune India

Himachal faces 79% rain deficit in Feb - The Times of India

Shimla Police tops CCTNS PRAGATI rankings in Himachal Pradesh | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Shimla Police tops CCTNS PRAGATI rankings in Himachal Pradesh - ThePrint

Kufri's winter charm draws tourists, boosts local livelihoods in Himachal - ANI News

Integrate life skills into teaching, teachers told - Tribune India

Minister releases book for HP TET aspirants - Tribune India

Massive fire erupts in Kullu’s Bijli Mahadev forest area - Tribune India
Massive forest fire erupts in Kullu’s Bijli Mahadev area, swift action averts major damage - Tribune India

Veer Naris, Veer Matas honoured during fourth cultural evening - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Hikes Entry Toll for Outside Vehicles

Punjab rounds on Himachal over hike in entry tax, vows to take up the issue with Centre - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh to hike entry toll tax for out-of-state vehicles - India Today
From Rs 70 to Rs 170: Himachal’s Steep Toll Hike for Visiting Vehicles - The News Himachal

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Himachal toll tax hiked: Check new rates you will have to pay to enter hills from April 1 - The Economic Times
Himachal Pradesh to increase the entry fee for out-of-state vehicles and cars to pay Rs 170 toll - India Today
Hike In Himachal Toll From April 1. Cars To Pay Rs 170 Instead Of Rs 70 - NDTV
BJP Slams Himachal Govt After Hike In Vehicle Entry Fee, Cars To Pay Rs 170 - News18
Himachal govt raises outsider vehicle entry fee, LMVs to pay Rs 170 - The Times of India
Himachal raises entry tax, cars to now pay Rs 170 - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh: Baba Balak Nath Temple Trust approves Rs 5.71 crore budget for 2026-27 - Moneycontrol

‘I’ll Make Your Life Living Hell’: ‘Mumma’s Boy’ Threatens Female Doctor At Himachal Hospital | Video - Times Now

HPBOSE LDR Exam 2026: Board Releases Rejected Candidates List Ahead of February 22 Test - Telegraph India

Himachal Public Servants Busted Partying In Jaisalmer During Sick Leave, Exposed By Insta Photos - News18

From Beat Policing to Bit Policing: Staying Safe in Digital Era - HimbuMail

Vidyapeeth students excel in entrance exam - Tribune India

Himachal CM Warns US Trade Deal Threatens Apple Growers

From Srinagar, Himachal CM Sukhu raises concern over attacks on Kashmiris, warns on US trade deal impact - Moneycontrol
India-US trade deal an attack on Apple and other farmers in Kashmir: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu - The Economic Times
In Srinagar, Himachal CM Sukhu addresses attacks on Kashmiris, slams US trade deal: ‘We’re both apple producers’ - The Indian Express

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FTAs could hurt apple growers in Himachal, J&K: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The Times of India
India-US trade deal will hit apple, dry fruit growers in J&K, Himachal: CM Sukhu - Daily Excelsior
Himachal CM slams FTAs in Srinagar, warns of crisis for apple growers in Himachal, J&K | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
In Srinagar, Himachal CM Sukhu warns India-US trade deal to hit apple growers in J&K, HP - The Economic Times

Himachal received 5 times more funds under Modi govt: LoP Jairam Thakur - The Times of India
Himachal received five times more assistance under Modi govt: Jai Ram | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

No progress in reinstallation of missing boundary pillars along Kiratpur-Manali highway: Report - The Times of India

Shimla police put 2 habitual drug offenders under preventive detention - The Times of India

Relief, rehabilitation, development priorities: Kullu DC - Tribune India

Talland-IGMC tunnel construction to begin after govt approves ongoing survey report - Tribune India

AI rapidly reshaping governance models: BJP’s Shrey Awasthi - Tribune India

BJP launches Maha-Prashikshan workshop in Nahan for Shimla constituency - Tribune India

Sanawar school headmaster honoured with Skill Bharat Samman 5.0 award - Tribune India

Mumbai filmmakers capture spirit of Fagli fest through child’s eyes - Tribune India

Minerva institute felicitates JEE Mains achievers - Tribune India

All India Sainik School Alumni body established; national conclave on April 4 - Tribune India

Artists transform public walls as Mandi celebrates 500 years - Tribune India

Himachal DGP forms SIT to probe benami land deals near Gaggal airport - Tribune India

Himachal gets 40 co-ed schools after merger - Tribune India

15th bail rejection for Digital Vision owner - Tribune India

SC deadline sets clock ticking for ward delimitation - Tribune India

Himachal Cabinet sub-panel to frame new lottery rules ahead of April rollout - Tribune India

Election Commission asks Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and other states to gear up for SIR - Tribune India

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