The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

24 February 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government launched the 'Indira Gandhi Matri Shishu Sankalp Yojna' with a ₹207 crore outlay to combat malnutrition.
Political tensions have risen over the upcoming Rajya Sabha election and a dispute concerning the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant.
The state is bracing for a fresh spell of snow and rain after experiencing a significant rainfall deficit in February.
Authorities made several arrests under the NDPS Act, and police are investigating multiple murder cases across the state.
Public health concerns are growing due to a surge in renal failure cases and reports of Himachal producing a large share of the nation's substandard drugs.
The government initiated its first-ever e-auction for the allocation of liquor vends to streamline the process.
Infrastructure development includes the approval of a ₹72-crore ice hockey rink in Jispa and a major ₹910 crore contract for the Renukaji Dam project.
Protests erupted in Chamba over a murder case, and truck operators demonstrated against increased toll charges.
Himachal Pradesh athletes performed strongly, securing medals on the opening day of the Khelo India Winter Games.
Law enforcement agencies reported a 52% increase in cybercrime cases over the past year and busted several fraud rackets.

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Headlines

Vagaries of weather: Trouble brews for Himachal’s tea industry | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Pradesh Launches Scheme to Combat Malnutrition

Rs 207-crore plan launched to tackle malnutrition in Himachal - Tribune India
Himachal govt rolls out Shishu Sankalp Yojna with Rs 207 crore outlay to combat malnutrition - The Times of India
Himachal rolls out scheme to tackle malnutrition | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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Himachal Pradesh launches IGMSSY scheme with Rs 207 crore to combat malnutrition - The News Mill
Himachal rolls out IGMSSY scheme with Rs. 207 crore outlay to tackle malnutrition - ANI News
Himachal govt to launch scheme to tackle malnutrition - Tribune India
Himachal rolls out IGMSSY scheme to combal malnutrition, improve maternal health - The New Indian Express

Family protests in Chamba over ‘murder’ of 36-year-old - Tribune India
Women protest in Kotli, seek death penalty in murder case - Tribune India

Three detained under NDPS Act in Nurpur - Tribune India
Three more drug peddlers arrested under PIT NDPS act in Shimla - Tribune India

Govt to soon constitute team of 1,000 anti-chitta volunteers: Vikramaditya - Tribune India

Digital literacy campaign launched in Chamba - Tribune India

Traffic jams at Malan on Pathankot-Mandi highway inconvenience commuters - Tribune India

Rs 72-crore ice hockey rink approved for Jispa; Centre’s nod awaited - Tribune India

Police arrest two Nepalese nationals from Kullu for Shimla murder - Tribune India
Shimla Police crack blind murder in days, arrest two Nepali nationals in Kullu - ANI News
Shimla Police arrest 2 Nepal nationals for brutal murder of compatriot - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Weather and Climate Update

Fresh snow, rain likely in Himachal higher reaches on Feb 27-28 - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh braces for fresh spell of snow and rain on Feb 27, 28 - Tribune India

Una Regional Hospital sans radiologist; 3 ultrasound machines gathering dust - Tribune India

Himachal Govt assures seniority protection to boost shift to CBSE schools - Tribune India
Departmental policies hinge on active teachers’ participation, says Himachal Education Minister - Tribune India
Himachal govt mandates prior nod for B.Ed; One per cent cap triggers debate - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Congress and BJP Contest Himachal Rajya Sabha Seat

Rajya Sabha race hots up amid strategic silence in Himachal - Tribune India
Congress confident of winning Himachal’s Rajya Sabha seat against BJP opposition - The News Mill
"BJP not working in Himachal's interest; Congress will win Rajya Sabha seat": Jagat Singh Negi - ANI News

Rs 8.97 crore released as rent assistance for disaster-hit - Tribune India

Challenges Mount in Himachal Pradesh

Renal failure cases surge in Himachal, 60.2% of total chronic kidney disease patients are men - Tribune India
From pharma pride to quality crisis: Himachal accounts for one-third of India’s substandard drugs in latest national alert - Tribune India
Cybercrime cases spike 52% in a year in Himachal | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

21 vehicles seized in mining crackdown - Tribune India

Manali hoteliers concerned over rising regulatory pressure, cost - Tribune India

Fake subscription-based apps used to dupe people - Tribune India

Minister Dharmani lays stone of power substation in Ghumarwin - Tribune India

Consumers accuse state govt of playing ‘smart’ with meters, inflating power bills - Tribune India

Two -week refresher course on info, communication tech begins at HPU - Tribune India

Prof Nitika honoured with national education award in Dehradun - Tribune India

Woman held for Rs 25 lakh Canada visa fraud - Tribune India
Woman arrested from Punjab’s Kharar for duping Shimla resident of Rs 25 lakh - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Launches E-Auction for Liquor Vends

HP launches first-ever online e-auction for liquor vends - The Times of India
E-auction process of liquor units begins in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
e-auction of liquor vends starts in Himachal - Tribune India

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Himachal Pradesh launches first-ever e-auction of retail liquor outlets - The Hindu
Himachal Liquor tender online auction 2026 begins, district-wise E-auction schedule announced - - Himachal Scape

Himachal Pradesh Shines at Khelo India Winter Games

Himachal Pradesh Finishes Joint Second at Khelo India Winter Games - The News Mill
Himachal Pradeshs snow warriors shine across five editions of KIWG - Tribune India
KIWG: Army makes rousing start, Himachal Pradesh, CRPF also win gold medals - NewsDrum
India-US joint special forces exercise Vajra Prahar 2026 begins in Himachal Pradesh - Zee News

Dalai Lama Attends Long Life Prayer in Dharamsala

Dalai Lama attends long life prayer in McLeodganj - The Times of India
HP: Dalai Lama attends Long Life Prayer offered to him by ex-Tibetan political prisoners in Dharamsala - Tribune India
HP: Dalai Lama attends 'Long Life Prayer' offered to him by ex-Tibetan political prisoners in Dharamsala - ANI News
Tibetans in exile commemorate 86th anniversary of Dalai Lama’s enthronement - The Times of India

Political Feud Over Himachal's Revenue Deficit Grant

Discontinuation of RDG: Fresh war of words erupts between BJP, Congress in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Revenue deficit grant: Cong minister Jagat Negi says BJP is ‘anti-Himachal’ - ThePrint
BJP's Rakesh Jamwal Critiques Minister's 'Anti-Himachal' Remarks - The News Mill
HP RS polls: Revenue deficit grant row intensifies, Cong may delay candidate - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

BJP’s Thakur demands inquiry into Youth Cong workers’ stay at Himachal Sadan after AI summit protest - ThePrint
Himachal govt seeks report over police ‘raid’ at Himachal Bhawan in Delhi - The Indian Express

Hola Mohalla fair begins at Dera Baba Badbhag Singh today - Tribune India

Weight of a govt job: What lies behind viral video of a Himachal recruitment test - The Indian Express

Entry into Himachal to get costlier from April 1 with revised toll rates; check entry points and new char - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Set to Launch its Non-CO2 Emissions Reduction Roadmap - HimbuMail
Green Hydrogen Mobility Station Comes up In Chamba in Himachal - HimbuMail

HPTDC Pushes Its Agenda with IRCTC to Increase Occupancy in its Hotels in Himachal - HimbuMail

Patel Engineering Wins ₹910 Crore Dam Project

Patel Engg gains after securing Rs 910-cr project in Himachal Pradesh - Business Standard
Patel Engineering shares gain on ₹910 crore Himachal dam project win - CNBC TV18

Shimla police bust emigration racket, key accused held - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Police bust inter-state baby trafficking racket in Dehra - Tribune India

Vikramaditya announces biogas plant for Bhariyal, milk collection unit for Jalog - Tribune India

AI and employment in India: Demographic dividend or demographic disruption? - Tribune India

India Post deliveries don’t stop even at −22°C in Himachal! - MSN

Students protest proposed merger of girls’ school with co-ed institution - Tribune India

Kullu drug supplier trying to flee country nabbed at IGI Airport - Tribune India

Emblem to mark 500 years of Mandi town unveiled - Tribune India

Week-long international Mandi Shivratri fair concludes - Tribune India

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