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12 April 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

Chief Minister Sukhu initiated major development projects, including a ₹260-crore plan in Una and the foundation stone for a Bulk Drug Park in Haroli.
Unseasonal rain and snow have impacted the state, causing crop damage in Solan and leading to a landslide that blocked the Chamba-Bharmour highway.
April has been recorded as the wettest month with 130% surplus rain, and Shimla experienced its coldest April night in 46 years.
In crime-related news, police seized 9kg of opium in Shimla, and a suspicious balloon marked 'Pakistan International Airlines' was found in Bilaspur.
The horticulture department is promoting the cultivation of exotic fruits, such as persimmon, across five districts as an alternative to traditional apple farming.
Road accidents remain a concern, with reports of 97 fatalities in Mandi last year and a recent accident in Kangra killing three pilgrims.
Ambulance workers have ended their strike following assurances, while students protested a fee hike at Himachal Pradesh University.
The High Court has directed the release of pensions for former MLAs and pulled up the Health Secretary regarding the HimCare Scheme.
Tourism routes like Deepak Tal are being considered for reopening, while the trek to Manimahesh lake has been banned due to heavy snow.
A 20-million-year-old fossil leaf, potentially from a new species, was discovered by palaeontologists in the state.

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Headlines

CM Sukhu lays foundation stone of ₹260-crore development works in Una | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

From apple belt to persimmon clusters: Himachal horticulture dept promoting exotic fruit cultivation in 5 districts | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Landslide on Chamba-Bharmour highway brings traffic to grinding halt | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Landslide blocks Chamba-Bharmour NH - Tribune India

Fatal rush: 97 killed in 250 Mandi road crashes last year - Tribune India

Tourism body seeks reopening of Deepak Tal, Shinkula routes - Tribune India

Unseasonal rain batters Solan crops, raises fears of yield loss - Tribune India

Pradhan’s seat reserved for OBC in panchayat sans Backward Class family - Tribune India

Himachal CM Sukhu lays stone of Bulk Drug Park works in Haroli - Tribune India

Weapons, drugs seized from accused in attack on bus staff - Tribune India

3 held with 9kg opium, Rs 12L cash in Shimla - The Times of India

Updates from the Himachal Pradesh Government

Himachal Pradesh government declares awardees as state guests for Himachal Day event - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh High Court Pulls Up Health Secretary, Directs to Be Present on April 28 in HimCare Scheme Case - HimbuMail
Himachal Pradesh High Court orders pension release to former MLAs within one month - The News Mill

Section 163 imposed around exam centres in Mandi ahead of NDA, CDS examinations - Tribune India
Section 163 imposed around exam centres in Mandi ahead of NDA, CDS exams - Tribune India

Building Roads That Weather the Storm: Himachal’s Push for Climate-Resilient Connectivity - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

From robotics to green tech, NIT-Hamirpur students impress during project exhibition - Tribune India

Birth anniv of freedom fighter Wazir Pathania celebrated in Nurpur - Tribune India

Chamba’s Suhi Fair celebrates legacy of Queen Sunayana - Tribune India
Rani of Solan, Punjab’s Lali win wrestling titles in Ghumarwin summer festival - Tribune India

BJP slams govt over broken poll promises, governance failures - Tribune India

30 bighas of wheat crop destroyed in fire at Paonta Sahib village - Tribune India

SFI condemns fee hike at HPU, demands rollback of decision - Tribune India
SFI opposes fee hike at HPU, warns of stir - Tribune India

PWD Minister lays stone for Rs 3.20-cr link road in Shimla - Tribune India

We Work 12 Hours, Can’t Feed Our Families : Himachal’s Ambulance Staffs - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Ambulance workers end their strike after being assured of a meeting by NHM to address their demands - Tribune India

Solans Chester Hills case: Himachal CS seeks report on inaction against promoters from RERA - Tribune India

Amid protests, Himachal seeks nod to continue manual vehicle fitness testing - Tribune India

Respect for local traditions, environment, law non-negotiable: Shanta Kumar - Tribune India

Bir association demands amendment in fire safety policy for hotels across Himachal - Tribune India

Shimla Boils: Sukhu Govt ‘Dismantling’ 100-Year-Old Kamla Nehru Hospital with IGMC Shift - HimbuMail

HP to treat ‘Charagah Bila Drakhtan’ as Forest land under FRA, orders fast-track settlement of claims - - Himachal Scape

With 130% surplus rain, April emerges as wettest month of year for Himachal - Tribune India

Bharmour administration bans trek to Manimahesh lake amid heavy snow, unsafe routes - Tribune India

2024 Rajya Sabha Election: HC says election petition inherently trial-based, rejects Singhvi plea to remove witnesses - The Indian Express

Chairs resembling Chandigarh heritage furniture found in Shimla, experts say need close scrutiny - The Indian Express

‘HP cannot run on loans’ - The Statesman

Shimla sees coldest April night in 46 years, temp drops to 3.6°C | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Shimla: Denying MLA pension on grounds of disqualification unconstitutional, says BJP | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

19 complaints resolved on spot in Kinnaur - Tribune India

Himachal pushes to bring hailstorm under core crop insurance cover - Tribune India

Punjab National Bank holds ‘Soldierthon’ - Tribune India

Himachal Pollution Control Board gets court rap over overflowing, toxic STP at Narkanda - Tribune India

New hope for kids with type-1 diabetes at Tanda govt college - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Governor highlights spiritual institutions' importance - The News Mill

Himachal: Over 300 runners to take part in 6th Silk Route Ultra Trail - ThePrint

3 Punjab pilgrims dead, 13 injured as trolley falls into gorge in Kangra - The Times of India