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16 April 2026, Thursday
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On the 79th Himachal Day, Chief Minister Sukhu reversed the 3% salary deferment for Class I and II officers.
The CM also announced a ₹1,500 monthly allowance for eligible women in the tribal Kinnaur district.
Leaders across political parties in Himachal Pradesh have expressed support for the Women’s Reservation Bill.
The state celebrated Himachal Day with various events, receiving greetings from national leaders including the Prime Minister.
An orange and yellow alert has been issued for the state, with forecasts predicting heavy snow and rain.
Law and order concerns were raised by the opposition following incidents including a student's murder and an assault on a wrestling coach.
Shimla's water security is expected to improve with the near completion of a ₹600-crore Satluj river project.
In a crackdown on drugs, Shimla police arrested a key supplier from Haryana.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar met with the Dalai Lama in McLeodganj to discuss peace and values.
The CM accused the BJP-led central government of neglecting the state's revenue deficit grant.

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Headlines

Himachal Govt Rolls Back Salary Deferment for Officers

Himachal CM rolls back 3% salary deferment for Class I, Class II officers | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
At Himachal Day event, Sukhu says move to defer pay of Class I, II officers withdrawn; announces launch o - The Times of India
CM Sukhu withdraws 3 pc salary deferment for Class I, II officers on Himachal Day - The New Indian Express
CM Sukhu announces withdrawal of 3 per cent salary deferment for Class I and Class II officers - The Tribune

Himachal Announces New Aid and Projects for Kinnaur

Himachal Pradesh announces Rs 1,500 for Kinnaur women and heating plans - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu announces ₹1,500 monthly aid for eligible women in Kinnaur - The Hindu

Himachal Leaders on Women's Reservation Bill

Himachal Pradesh Mahila Congress chief questions timing of women’s reservation bill debate - The News Mill
Himachal Mahila Congress chief Jenab Chandel questions timing of Women's Reservation Bill, calls for post-poll debate - ANI News
Rajani Patil urges systematic implementation of women's reservation bill - The News Mill

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Women's reservation must be implemented systematically: AICC Himachal incharge Rajani Patil - ANI News
Himachal Pradesh leaders support Women’s Reservation Bill as historic step - The News Mill

Himachal Pradesh Celebrates Statehood Day

Sukhu felicitates achievers with state-level awards on Himachal Day - The Times of India
Himachal Day: CM Sukhu Rolls Back Cut, Faces Music on Many Fronts - HimbuMail
Himachal CM honours Padma Shri Prem Lal Gautam, civil servants and others on state day | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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State Awards 2026: Himachal Pays Tribute to Grassroots Achievers and Top Talent - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
State level Himachal Day celebrated at Reckong Peo, Sukhu unfurls National Flag - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal Day celebrated in Mandi; Minister Vikramaditya Singh highlights infrastructure push - The Tribune
State-Level Awards 2026: Himachal Honors Grassroots Heroes and Top Performers - The News Himachal
Governor Kavinder Gupta greets people on Himachal Day - ThePrint
Rahul Gandhi greets Himachal on Statehood Day, praises heritage and progress - The Statesman
PM Modi greets Himachal on Statehood Day, hails cultural heritage and people’s spirit - The Statesman
Himachal day greetings: PM Modi praises states rich heritage; scheduled to visit Karnataka today - Zee News
PM Modi celebrates Himachal Pradesh culture on statehood day - The News Mill
PM Modi greets Himachal on statehood day, lauds culture and heritage - ANI News
CM felicitates achievers with state-level awards - The Tribune
Sukhu unveils welfare push, infra boost on Himachal Day - The Tribune
On Himachal Day, PWD Minister Vikramaditya highlights infra initiatives - The Tribune

Shimla set for water security boost as Rs 600-crore Satluj Project nears completion - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Deputy CM discusses development amid financial issues - The News Mill

Himachal Pradesh Rain and Snow Forecast

Himachal Pradesh to witness heavy snow and rain from April 16 onwards; orange and yellow alert issued - The Tribune
Rains predicted in Himachal Pradesh from Friday - The Times of India
State to witness heavy snow, rain from today - The Tribune

Coach assaulted during wrestling trials in Nalagarh - The Tribune
Coach attacked during U-17 wrestling trials in Nalagarh - The Tribune

Leopard hide and other items confiscated in Ghuttanpur village - The Tribune

Brace for severe temperatures as mercury to cross 40 degree Celsius - The Tribune

Notorious drug supplier arrested from Ambala - The Tribune
Shimla police arrest Haryana-based key drug supplier - The Tribune

Kangra’s Kaleshwar Baisakhi fair concludes with cultural splendor, devotional fervour - The Tribune

Baisakh pilgrimage begins as Bijli Mahadev’s palanquin reaches Kullus Jia village - The Tribune

Himachal Day 2026: Celebrations and Significance

Himachal Day 2026: Offbeat places to explore beyond Shimla and Manali - India Today

On Himachal day, story of how the state nearly became part of Punjab - The Indian Express
Divided By Nationality, Bound By Love: Himachal Pradesh Woman Marries South African Man In Hamirpur - ETV Bharat

HFADA demands for a substance free elections on Himachal Day, Appeals citizens to join the fight - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Patiala youth arrested by Shimla police in 13-year old fraud case - The Tribune

66 Drug Overdose Deaths In Himachal Over Three Years; Experts And Leaders Call For Strict Action - ETV Bharat

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati attends Multi-State Celebrations marking Odia New year and other festivals - ANI News

Doctors question move to shift gynae OPD to IGMC - The Tribune

Jagdeep Dhankhar meets Dalai Lama in McLeodganj; discusses peace, values - The Tribune
Dhankhar meets Dalai Lama, describes moment memorable - The Tribune

Whats hot: Chinatown @Shimla - The Tribune

Tech institutions in Himachal being strengthened: Rajesh Dharmani - The Tribune

Tributes paid to Ambedkar in Punjab, HP; Sukhu unveils monument in Shimla - The Times of India

Saksham delegation discusses empowerment initiatives with Himachal Governor - Daily Excelsior

Ensure completion of Shongtong–Karcham hydro project by end of this fiscal: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Close shave for pilgrims, 9 hurt - The Tribune

Himachal LoP Jai Ram flags ‘collapse’ of law & order after Sarkaghat murder - The Tribune

Sansad Mobile Swasthya Seva health service equipped with hand-held X-ray machine: Anurag Thakur - The Tribune

Modern milk plant at Dhagwar to strengthen rural economy: Himachal Agriculture Minister - The Tribune

Himachal witnessed unprecedented progress in 78 years: Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania - The Tribune

Tributes paid to fallen soldiers at Dharamsala War Memorial - The Tribune

Palampur soil scientist appointed director at Vijayaraje Scindia varsity - The Tribune

Himachal Government spending Rs 3,000 cr to replace old equipment: Health Minister - The Tribune

Kullu residents upset over MC inviting tenders for material recovery facility at Nehru Park - The Tribune

Sarkaghat murder accused sent to 3-day police remand - Tribune India

Shimla gets advanced health unit to detect and prevent disease outbreaks; will ensure justice for student - The Times of India

Miscreants pelt stones at Forest Department team in Himachal’s Chamba, case registered - ThePrint