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09 April 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

Widespread unseasonal rain and snowfall lashed Himachal Pradesh, causing a sharp drop in temperatures and prompting weather alerts across several districts.
Political tensions escalated between the ruling Congress and opposition BJP over the state's alleged financial crisis and mounting debt.
The severe weather has caused significant damage to apple orchards, raising concerns for the agricultural sector.
The state government announced a policy to end service extensions and re-employment for government employees after March 31.
To enhance healthcare, the government will increase Post-Graduate seats in medical colleges and raise the retirement age for professors.
Multiple landslides were reported, causing road disruptions and a near-fatal bus incident in Chamba.
Ambulance workers initiated a strike, demanding fair wages and impacting emergency medical services.
The South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship was inaugurated by the Chief Minister in Shimla.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered a major reshuffle, transferring 61 judicial officers across the state.
In education, the government has decided to close 24 schools that have zero student enrollment.

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Headlines

Unseasonal Snow and Rain Hit Himachal Pradesh

Widespread rain, snowfall lash Himachal Pradesh - MSN
Showers, snowfall send temperatures sliding in Himachal; yellow alert in parts of Kullu, Mandi for today - The Times of India
Widespread rain, snowfall lash Himachal Pradesh | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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Fresh Snowfall In Higher Reaches Of Himachal, Mercury Drops - Daily Excelsior
Rain and snow disrupt Himachal Pradesh; clear weather expected next week - The News Mill
Temperature drop in Himachal Pradesh due to fresh snowfall and rain - The News Mill
Fresh snowfall in Himachal brings sharp dip in temperature - ANI News
April feels like January: Unseasonal snowfall, rain and storms grip Punjab, Himachal; trigger crop loss fears - Tribune India
Orange alert in 5 dists as snow, hail & rain to lash hill state today - Tribune India
Intense spells of rain, snowfall likely, orange alert in three Himachal districts | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Cold wave tightens grip in Himachal - Tribune India
Heavy rainfall, snowfall expected in HP, orange alert issued - The Times of India

Political Row Over Himachal's Financial Health

Himachal Pradesh residents pained by fiscal chaos under Congress regime: Jai Ram | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh CM criticizes BJP over Revenue Deficit Grant - The News Mill
BJP leader Jairam Thakur attacks Congress govt in Himachal for 'severe' financial crisis - Tribune India

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Jai Ram Thakur Says HP CM Sukhu has Pushed Himachal in Deep Crisis, Making Contradictory Claims on State's Future - HimbuMail
Himachal in financial freefall, says ex-CM Jai Ram Thakur - Tribune India

PG seats being increased in medical colleges to enhance patient care: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal to add 314 PG medical seats; professors’ retirement age raised to 65 - Tribune India

Snow in April leaves Himachal apple growers hanging by a thread | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Unseasonal snowfall in higher reaches of Shimla district causes damage to apple orchards - Tribune India
Erratic weather taking toll on apple production - Tribune India

Himachal CM Sukhu renews HIMCARE fraud charge against BJP | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

No students, Himachal govt closes 24 schools - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh University to discontinue courses having low enrollment; students oppose the decision - Tribune India

Dhalpur government school in Kullu to admit girls again after two decades - Tribune India

Chandigarh woman held with 40 gram ‘chitta’ in Shimla - Tribune India

Strengthen yourselves economically, Dehra MLA urges women members of self-help groups - Tribune India

Himachal HC ruling throws Solan zila parishad ward reservation into turmoil in 48 hours - Tribune India

After merger with girls’ school, government boys’ school building in Nurpur locked - Tribune India

50 pc chairman posts in 18 Block Development Committees of Kangra district reserved for women - Tribune India

Baijnath MLA urges Centre to restore Pathankot-Jogindernagar rail services - Tribune India

No govt employee will get service extension, re-employment after Mar 31: Himachal CM - The Times of India
Cong rule pushed Himachal back by 35 years: Chugh | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
No more extensions, re-employment in Himachal - Tribune India

CM inaugurates South Asian Youth TT Championship in Shimla - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh CM inaugurates South Asian Youth Table Tennis Championship in Shimla - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh High Court Raps Shanan Project, Upholds ₹12 Lakh Fine for Killing Uhl’s Trout Habitat - HimbuMail
Firm fined by Himachal State Pollution Control Board for polluting Kaushalya river - Tribune India

Bus Passengers Safe After Himachal Landslide

Soil cave-in leaves bus suspended on edge of road in Himachal’s Chamba; pulled out with JCB - ThePrint
Close shave for passengers as landslide hits bus in Chamba - Tribune India
Close shave for 15 passengers as bus skids off road in Chamba - Tribune India

Himachal Computer Teachers Seek Permanent Policy from CM

Himachal Pradesh computer teachers meet CM Sukhu for policy support - The News Mill
Himachal: Delegation of state Computer Teachers' Association meets CM Sukhu - ANI News
CM Sukhu implementing Pakistan Model in Himachal: Jai Ram Thakur - ThePrint

Minor Steals Mother’s Jewellery, Takes Loan To Buy iPhone In Himachal's Hamirpur - ETV Bharat

Himachal Pradesh government addresses ₹1 lakh crore debt issue - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh faces debt challenge, says minister Vikramaditya Singh - ANI News
Himachal Pradesh Budget 2026–27 Signals End Of Growth Era, Prioritises Survival Amid Fiscal Crunch - Free Press Journal

Leaders across parties mourn demise of Kullu MLA’s father - Tribune India
Tibetan leadership mourns passing of German statesman - Tribune India

Injured sambar rescued near Baijnath, shifted to Gopalpur Zoo - Tribune India
Injured sambar rescued near Baijnath, shifted to Gopalpur zoo for treatment - Tribune India

BJP has sensed defeat in poll in 4 states: Cong - Tribune India

HRTC retirees protest, seek pension arrears - Tribune India

844 patients examined at free check-up camps - Tribune India

Himachal: Additional chief secy reviews progress of gas distribution network | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

150 students take part in disaster management workshop - Tribune India

HPU, Solan-based firm to ink pact for advanced materials research - Tribune India

Highway repair ordered after fatal Banjar mishap - Tribune India

Patients a harried lot as ambulance workers’ strike continues on Day 3 - Tribune India
Treated Like Machines: 108 & 102 Ambulance Staff in Himachal Launch 5-Day Strike for Fair Wages and Dignity - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Wrestling tourney begins at Ghumarwin summer festival - Tribune India

Hamirpur writer to get lifetime award - Tribune India

Bhuttico to honour luminaries on founder’s birth anniversary - Tribune India

2026 LiveLaw (SC) 344 | BIKRAM CHAND RANA VERSUS HIMACHAL PRADESH ROAD TRANSPORT CORPORATION - Live Law

Himachal Promotes Natural Farming and Eco-Tourism

Himachal generated Rs 77L from Great Himalayan National Park, eco-tourism sites in 3 years: Sukhu - The Indian Express
Himachal targets 1 lakh new natural farmers this year, says CM Sukhu - Tribune India

HP High Court Orders Transfer of over 60 Judicial Officers in Himachal - HimbuMail
Himachal High Court transfers 61 judges - Tribune India
Himachal High Court orders transfer of 61 judicial officers - Tribune India

CM to preside over Himachal Day function in Reckong Peo - The Times of India

Days before opening, landslide destroys bridge in Chamba dist - Tribune India

No FIR so far in Chester Hills case, says Himachal DGP | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

16 cops dismissed from service so far this year over drug taint : Himachal DGP | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

HC fines Himachal govt ₹10 lakh for failing to upgrade judicial infrastructure | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
HC slaps Rs 10L fine on HP govt over ‘hollow promises’ on judicial infra - The Times of India

Despite losses, apple growers stay away from hail insurance - Tribune India

DCs issue roster for panchayat polls - Tribune India

Minister Negi on week-long visit to Kinnaur from today - Tribune India

Ancient Takri script gets digital lifeline in Salooni college, cultural body collaboration - Tribune India

Social media hails officer who saved 5-year-old in Una - Tribune India

1,587 candidates likely to take NDA, CDS exams in Mandi on April 12 - Tribune India

Third accused in Bihar man’s murder case held from UP - Tribune India

Educated youth struggle for jobs across Punjab, Haryana, Himachal - The Times of India