The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

17 April 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

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• The IMD has issued an orange alert for several districts, warning of hailstorms, heavy rain, and snowfall due to an approaching western disturbance.
• State leaders have widely supported the Women's Reservation Bill, with the BJP calling the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Act' a historic step for women in governance.
• The ruling Congress party affirmed government-party coordination, announced it will not contest panchayat polls on party lines, and is enforcing a 'one man, one post' policy.
• An engineering student's suicide attempt at a private university in Solan has sparked campus protests and a police investigation.
• The Himachal Pradesh government has dismissed three assistant professors following investigations that confirmed sexual harassment allegations.
• An early warning system for glacial lake outbursts is being installed at Ghepan Lake in Lahaul-Spiti by the NDMA to mitigate flood risks.
• Traders have threatened a blockade over the dilapidated condition of National Highway 305, highlighting infrastructure concerns.
• CBSE Class X results for the state show a high pass percentage with girls outperforming boys, as HP University opens applications for PG courses.
• During Himachal Day celebrations, CM Sukhu rolled back a 3% salary deferment for Class I and II officers.
• The High Court has ordered the state to provide Rs 12 lakh towards the revival of trout fish populations impacted by river de-silting.

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Headlines

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Himachal Pradesh Leaders Applaud Women's Reservation Bill

• Nari Shakti Vandan Act to boost women’s role in governance: Himachal BJP chief Bindal - The Tribune
• Himachal Pradesh leaders support Women’s Reservation Bill as historic step - The News Mill

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• Traders warn of blockade over dilapidated NH-305 - The Tribune

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Himachal CM Highlights Government-Party Coordination

• Congress won’t contest panchayat poll along party lines, says Himachal CM Sukhu - The Tribune
• Himachal CM Sukhu highlights government-party coordination - The News Mill
• Government, organisation working in full coordination: Himachal CM - ANI News

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Student Attempts Suicide at Solan University

• Student attempts suicide at Solan varsity, critical - The Tribune
• B.Tech student attempts suicide at private varsity in Solan, campus protests erupt - The Times of India
• Engineering student jumps from hostel in Himachal Pradesh' Solan; probe on - The Times of India
• Student attempts to take own life at JP University - The Tribune

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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh

• IMD issues orange alert for hailstorm in four Himachal Pradesh districts - The News Mill
• Himachal braces for heavy snow, rain; orange, yellow alerts issued till April 19 - The Tribune
• IMD warns of hailstorms, thunderstorms in Himachal as fresh western disturbance nears - The New Indian Express

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• Himachal Pradesh Congress enforces 'one man, one post' policy - The News Mill

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• Himachal Pradesh University invites online applications for admission to PG courses till April 24 - The Tribune
• Himachal Pradesh University invites online applications for admission in PG courses till April 24 - The Tribune

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• SFI demands stern action in girl activist’s murder case in Mandi - The Tribune
• SFI demands stern action against murder of 19-year-old girl in Mandi district - The Tribune

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• Schools in Kangra, Chamba record good performance in Class X exams - The Tribune
• Pinegrove School students deliver exceptional results in Class X exams - The Tribune

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• With 98.44 pass percentage, girls fare better than boys in Himachal in CBSE Class X exams - The Tribune
• CBSE Class 10 Results: Himachal Records 97.78% Pass Percentage - The News Himachal

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• Have plans to expand hospital capacity to 960 beds, start air ambulance: AIIMS Executive Director - The Tribune

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• Sujanpur Tira set to host Sainik Schools football tourney - The Times of India

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• One wife, two husbands and now a baby: Himachal’s unique marriage back in spotlight - MSN

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• Himachal Congress meet: Kaul Singh Thakur on school staffing delays - The News Mill
• Himachal: Congress' Kaul Singh Thakur raises school staffing delays at institution, calls for better coordination in party meet - ANI News

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• Prez in HP from April 27 to May 2 - The Times of India

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Himachal Professors Sacked Over Sexual Harassment Charges

• 3 Himachal Assistant Professors dismissed in Sexual harassment cases after probe confirms misconduct - - Himachal Scape
• Himachal Pradesh Govt sacks 3 assistant professors over sexual harassment - The Tribune
• Himachal government dismisses 3 college professors over sexual harassment charges - The Indian Express
• Himachal : 3 assistant professors sacked for sexual harassment - The Tribune

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• Anurag Sharma takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP - The Tribune

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• Mumbai paraglider injured in accident near Garlok at Padhar in Mandi. - The Tribune
• Mumbai paraglider hurt in crash near Billing site - The Tribune

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• Leopard’s hide & paws, ghoral’s horns seized - The Tribune

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• 3-day Rali-Chhinj fair concludes - The Tribune

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• Bhuntar-Manikaran road in poor state, night-time restrictions on heavy vehicles - The Tribune

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• Court sends Sarkaghat murder accused in 4-day police custody - The Times of India

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• Sandstorm in a river: HC halts Barot de-silting before March every year, orders compensation for restoring trout - The Tribune

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• Influencer Ishita Pundeer apologises after backlash over remarks against Army personnel - The Tribune

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• Himachal: Insects found in chips packet in Hamirpur, probe ordered - ThePrint

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• Himachal Pradesh: NDMA Inspects Lahaul-Spiti's Glacial Ghepan Lake, To Install Early Warning System - ETV Bharat
• Himachal to Get First Glacial Lake Early Warning System at Ghepan Lake in Lahaul - The News Himachal
• NDMA reviews flood warning system for Lahaul-Spiti lake - The Tribune

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• Hamirpur bans dog owners from letting pets defecate in public places - Press Trust of India

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• HP Congress holds first general House meeting after reconstitution: 'One man, one post' policy to be enforced: Rajni Patil - ANI News

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• Forget the rain forecast, India heading towards a hotter-than-normal summer, Chandigarh may touch 43-45°C next week - The Tribune
• Amid rain forecast, India heading towards a hotter-than-normal summer; Chandigarh may touch 43-45°C next week - The Tribune

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• Himachal Police controversy over DSP vehicle withdrawal incident - The News Mill

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• The Most Iconic Dishes of Himachal Pradesh - The Indian Express

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• Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation chief flags concern over privatisation of hotels - The Tribune

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• Parala CA facility heads for re-tender - The Tribune

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• Govt schools to be affiliated with CBSE gradually, says Kullu MLA - The Tribune

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• 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

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State Celebrates Himachal Day

• Lok Bhavan J&K celebrates Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh - Daily Excelsior
• Sukhu felicitates achievers with state-level awards on Himachal Day - The Times of India
• Governor extends greetings on 79th Himachal Day - The Times of India

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• State to witness heavy snow, rain from today - The Tribune
• Light rain, snow likely in HP from tomorrow - The Times of India

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

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

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

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