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18 April 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved over 1,500 government jobs, including 1,000 police constables, and raised the Minimum Support Price for naturally farmed crops.
The state Congress party enforced a 'one man, one post' policy and appointed new block presidents.
The CPI(M) has demanded the removal of the acting Chief Secretary over alleged connections to a land scam.
Three assistant professors were dismissed from service following allegations of sexual harassment.
A murder in Sarkaghat has led to protests and criticism of the state's law and order situation from the opposition.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for thunderstorms and hailstorms in several districts.
An investigation has been ordered by the government into alleged irregularities in the Chester Hill land deal.
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Himachal Pradesh from April 27 to May 2.
Authorities arrested an SBI official in Shimla for alleged involvement in drug trafficking.
A social media influencer is facing backlash and an FIR for controversial remarks about Indian Army personnel.

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Headlines

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

Himachal: Jaypee varsity on edge, police called in - The Tribune

Himachal LoP Jai Ram slams govt over law & order after Sarkaghat murder - The Tribune

CPI(M) calls for removal of Himachal Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta - The News Mill
Himachal: CPI(M) demands removal of acting Chief Secy Sanjay Gupta over alleged land scam links - ANI News

Himachal Cabinet Approves New Jobs and Higher Crop MSPs

HP cabinet hikes MSP for key crops, clears 1,500 govt posts - The Times of India
Himachal Cabinet clears 1,000 constable posts, raises MSP for natural farming produce - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Clears 2000 Jobs, Allots Power Projects to IPPs - HimbuMail

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Himachal govt to recruit 1,000 constables, 500 forest guards - The Tribune
Cabinet Raises MSP for Crops, Clears 1,500 Posts in Police and Forest Departments - The News Himachal

Severe Weather Alerts Issued for Himachal Pradesh

Light snow, rain lower temps across Himachal - The Times of India
MeT cautions of thunderstorms, gusty winds in five Himachal districts in next 2 days - ThePrint
Heatwave today: Mercury hits 40°C in Delhi, multiple states on IMD's alert; orange warning for rains in J&K, Himachal - Mint
IMD issues orange alert for hailstorm in four Himachal Pradesh districts - The News Mill

SBI official arrested for drug trafficking in Shimla - The Times of India

Political Developments in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Congress appoints block presidents statewide - The News Mill
Himachal Congress appoints 71 block presidents - ThePrint
No woman among 71 block presidents appointed by Himachal Congress - The Tribune
President Murmu to visit Himachal Pradesh from April 27 to May 2 - The News Mill

Fauji Bande Loyal Nahi Hota: Himachal Influencer Faces Massive Backlash After Comments On Indian Army; - Free Press Journal

Probe Ordered into Chester Hill Land Deal

Himachal Revenue Minister orders probe into Chester Hill land deal irregularities - The News Mill
Himachal Revenue Minister assures probe in Chester Hill land deal - ANI News

ITI-Shahpur to get Rs 10-cr building: MLA Pathania - The Tribune

2-yr-old girl physically assaulted in Manali - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh strengthens action against drug menace and democracy issues - The News Mill
Democratic institutions being weakened, strong action underway agaisnt drug menace: Himachal Revenue Minister - ANI News

Mini-secretariat in Hamirpur to be expanded: MLA - The Tribune

Mandatory biometric update camps in schools from April 20 - The Tribune

Construction workers protest in Dharamsala over welfare issues - The Tribune

23,291 more growers adopt natural farming in Mandi dist - The Tribune

Hamirpur’s Him Academy registers 100% pass results - The Tribune
Dalhousie Hilltop School achieves 100% pass results - The Tribune

Anwita Jaitly shines with 97.2% - The Tribune

Students of Kangra, Chamba schools achieve high marks - The Tribune

With 96.80% marks, Ranya tops DAV Centenary School - The Tribune
DAV schools secure 100% pass results in CBSE Class X exams - The Tribune

Aashita tops Rainbow World School with 97.8% - The Tribune
Rainbow World School, Bhawarna - The Tribune

ABVP holds candlelight march over girl’s murder in Sarkaghat - The Tribune

Kangana cites wrong figure of women MLAs in Himachal during Parliament special session; draws flak - The Tribune

Shoolini University launches Centre for Robotics and AI in partnership with Sirena Technologies - The Tribune

Unique Marriages and Relationships in Himachal

Himachal Woman Marries South African Lover With Traditional Hindu Rituals; Internet Says, Divided By - Free Press Journal
Himachal woman marries South African man in traditional ceremony - India Today
Himachal 'Throuple' Become Parents! Woman Who Married 2 Brothers Gives Birth To Baby Girl - News18
One wife, two husbands and now a baby: Himachal’s unique marriage back in spotlight - MSN

NEWS RECEIVED FROM DPRO KANGRA FOCUSING DC KANGRA हेमराज बैरवा AND OTHER DISTT. KANGRA NEWS STORIES - :: India News Calling ::

Three Himachal Professors Dismissed Over Sexual Harassment

Himachal govt dismisses 3 professors from service on sexual harassment charges - Zee News
3 college teachers in Himachal dismissed for sexual harassment | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh: Three Himachal College Teachers dismissed over sexual harassment charges - ANI News
Himachal government dismisses 3 college professors over sexual harassment charges - The Indian Express

Cabinet Clears 71 Small Hydro Projects, Focus Back on Private Investment - The News Himachal

A haunting story on Kalka-Shimla rail track’s enigmatic Tunnel 33 - The Tribune

IMD Sounds Apple Farmers on Mild Hailstorms and Gusty Winds in Next two Days at Isolated Locations across the Apple Belt - HimbuMail

Manali Beyond Sightseeing: Adventures You Can’t Miss - NDTV

Himachal CM Stresses Government-Party Coordination

Himachal CM Sukhu highlights government-party coordination - The News Mill
Government, organisation working in full coordination: Himachal CM - ANI News

Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh pays floral tributes to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan - :: India News Calling ::

South Superstar Nagarjuna along with Aishwarya Ramesh Land at Baragarh Resort and Spa for Landmark 100th Film Shoot in Naggar - HimbuMail

MLA’s brother, uncle held in illegal mining case - The Tribune

Rupal tops Doon Valley School - The Tribune

With 97.8%, Stanzin Jungnes tops Dalhousie Public School - The Tribune

Pinjore–Baddi–Nalagarh NH: MP Kashyap accuses Himachal govt of derailing devp | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Early warning system to be installed at Himachal’s Sissu Lake | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Panchayat polls: Himachal Congress gets cracking, holds key meet in Shimla | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

PRI, ULB polls in Himachal not to be held on party basis: CM Sukhu - Daily Excelsior

Farmers oppose ‘Him Chandigarh’ project at public hearing - The Tribune

New hostel, staff quarters inaugurated at Tibetan institute - The Tribune

Himachal: NCW takes suo motu cognisance of Sarkaghat student’s murder - The Tribune

Nari Shakti Vandan Act to boost women’s role in governance: Himachal BJP chief Bindal - The Tribune

Student attempts suicide at Solan varsity, critical - The Tribune

Sarkaghat murder accused sent to five-day police remand - The Tribune

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