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13 April 2026, Monday
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Big Picture

Multiple fatal accidents were reported, including two deaths in Palampur, a tourist fatality in Dharamshala, and 12 injuries in a bus crash in Una.
The state government announced a first-ever Minimum Support Price (MSP) for fish harvested from reservoirs to support local fishermen.
Chief Minister Sukhu launched a political attack on the BJP, labeling the party 'anti-Himachal', while also inaugurating development projects in Una.
Shimla police conducted major drug busts, dismantling an inter-state network and seizing a large quantity of opium.
After receiving 128% surplus rainfall, the state is expected to see a fresh spell of snow and rain from April 16.
Infrastructure challenges persist, with a landslide blocking the Chamba-Bharmour highway and poor road conditions affecting tourism on the Mandi-Manali route.
The government assured normal LPG supply in Shimla, while protests emerged against the proposed shifting of the Pathankot railway station and a hospital OPD.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered a probe into industrial units in Una following pollution complaints.

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Headlines

2 killed, one injured after vehicle plunges into gorge in Palampur | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
2 killed in Palampur road accident - The Times of India
2 youths killed as Bolero pickup plunges into gorge near Palampur - Tribune India

Pay Rs 1,000 cr for building twin dams: Punjab to J&K - Tribune India

LPG supply normal in Shimla, avoid panic booking: Himachal government - Tribune India
Govt appeals people to avoid panic booking of LPG cylinders in Shimla district - Tribune India

Aakash Educational Services signs Memorandum of Understanding with Army - Tribune India

Himachal Congress MLA assures transport unions of taking up Automated Testing Station issue with Centre - Tribune India

Fearless Tales: Officer from Hamirpur scripted tale of valour in 1965 war - Tribune India

Chester Hills row: Former RERA chief accuses Chief Secy of ‘illegal orders’ - Tribune India
Chester Hills row deepens as chief secy seeks answers, RERA defends approvals - The Indian Express

HRTC conductor assaulted in Mandi, case registered after union pressure - Tribune India

LoP Jai Ram Thakur fighting to save his own chair: Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India
Sukhu launches sharp attack on ‘anti-Himachal’ BJP in Una - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Weather: Snowfall and Rain Forecast

Fresh spell of snow, rain from April 16 after 128% surplus rainfall this month in Himachal - Tribune India
Dry weather likely in Himachal from April 13, mercury to rise - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh to witness another spell of snowfall and rain from April 16 onwards - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Introduces MSP for Reservoir Fish

Himachal announces MSP for fish harvested from reservoirs - Tribune India
HP to soon implement MSP for fish harvesting from reservoirs - theweek.in
Himachal’s First-Ever MSP for Fish: A Lifeline for Reservoir Fishermen - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

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Himachal Fixes MSP for Reservoir Fish, Cuts Royalty to 1% - The News Himachal
Himachal Govt Announces Rs 100 Per Kg as Support Price for Dam Fish - HimbuMail

Bumpy road: Tourism hit by Mandi-Manali highway failures in Himachal - Tribune India

Updates from Himachal Pradesh

HPRCA issues notification for teacher recruitment in CBSE affiliated schools in Himachal Pradesh - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh Announces State Awards in Different Categories - HimbuMail
Himachal News : Latest Updates, Politics, & Tourism - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh government declares awardees as state guests for Himachal Day event - The News Mill

1 tourist killed, another injured in Dharamshala bike accident - The Times of India

NGT orders probe into Una units over pollution claims - The Times of India

CM Sukhu Inaugurates Haroli Festival

Sukhu inaugurates Haroli festival in Una - The Times of India
CM Sukhu inaugurates state-level Haroli Festival 2026 in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

12 injured in Himachal's Una after state transport bus rams into hillside - Tribune India
12 injured in Himachal’s Una after state transport bus rams into hillside - ThePrint

Himachal Pradesh Principal Proposes A1-A2-A3 Approach to English Literary Criticism - HimbuMail

Vidyarambh Sanskar marks auspicious beginning for tiny tots - Tribune India

CSIR-IHBT develops indigenous technique for peony cultivation - Tribune India

Officials urged to be proactive to ensure better delivery of schemes to residents - Tribune India

MLA Butail launches development works worth Rs 69.47 lakh in Palampur - Tribune India

150 attend workshop on Himalayan bio-economy - Tribune India

Need for better coordination between youth, elderly stressed - Tribune India

Mandi asst prof commissioned as NCC Lieutenant - Tribune India

2 girl students selected for Bharat Scouts and Guides state award - Tribune India

Fairs preserve traditions, promote sports and rural talent: Kangra DC - Tribune India

Salooni college to host 7-day workshop on Tankri script - Tribune India

State govt committed to holistic development: Minister Dharmani - Tribune India

Police Crack Down on Drug Networks in Shimla

Shimla police bust inter-state drug network; main supplier arrested from UP's Bijnor - Tribune India
3 held with 9kg opium, Rs 12L cash in Shimla - The Times of India

Section 118 flouted, govt silent – Congress has put Himachal’s very existence at stake - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal has over 300 cases of Section 118 violations pending - The Indian Express

Star Performers to Light Up Rajgarh Baisakhi Fair - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Khelo Himachal – A Drug-Free Future Through Sports - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Khelo Himachal Drive to Anchor Anti-Drug Campaign, State Targets Youth Through Sports - The News Himachal

Paralysed elderly man shot dead while asleep in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur - Tribune India

Planning an April getaway? Andaman to Manali, check out top 7 summer destinations in India to beat the heat - Hindustan Times

Khilonewala – A Toy Library, Opens in Shimla - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

April turns unusually wet across state - Tribune India

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

Himachal Government decides against merging boys’ school with girls’ in Nurpur - Tribune India

Sukhu bats for ‘systemic reforms’, says state on path to self-reliance - Tribune India

Bank officials booked for forging papers to seize Shimla hotel - Tribune India

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

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