The Himachal Daily

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19 April 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister, ministers, and MLAs will take a six-month pay cut to address a significant fiscal crunch.
The Himachal High Court quashed the Centre's notification for an eco-sensitive zone around Col. Sherjung National Park, citing procedural lapses.
A fresh inquiry has been ordered into the alleged misuse of eco-tourism funds within the Forest Department.
Weather alerts have been issued for the state, with predictions of snow, hailstorms, and rain.
Political discourse is active around the women's reservation bill, with the Congress and BJP exchanging criticisms.
Law enforcement agencies arrested an SBI official in a drug trafficking case and blocked cyber scams amounting to ₹2,300 crore.
Punjab-based unions are protesting Himachal's entry toll, demanding its removal and a reciprocal tax agreement.
Recurring landslides on the Manikaran-Barshaini road have caused property damage, including to vehicles.
The state cabinet approved a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for key crops and the creation of 1,500 government posts.
An illegal mining case in Hamirpur has resulted in the judicial custody of an MLA's brother and uncle.

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Headlines

Punjab unions demand end to HP entry toll, want reciprocal tax; accuse Sukhu govt Of ‘misleading’ HC - The Times of India

DC Kathua listens to public grievances at Dhar Mahanpur; assures time-bound redressal - Daily Excelsior

Himachal Faces Scrutiny Over Eco-Tourism and Zoning

Himachal High Court quashes eco-sensitive zone notification near Col. Sherjung National Park - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh orders fresh inquiry into eco-tourism fund collection after police referral - The News Mill
Himachal High Court quashes eco-sensitive zone notification around col. Sherjung National Park - ANI News

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Big relief for Sirmaur panchayats as Himachal HC quashes eco-sensitive zone around Simbalbara National Park - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh High Court Upholds Disqualification of Panchayat Pradhan - HimbuMail
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Notification around Simbalwara Eco-Sensitive Zone - HimbuMail

Contrasting Weather Forecasts Across North India

Himachal to witness snow, hailstorm and rain on April 19 - The Tribune
Heatwave today: Mercury hits 40°C in Delhi, multiple states on IMD's alert; orange warning for rains in J&K, Himachal - MSN
Yellow alert for snowfall, rain today - The Tribune
Light snow, rain lower temps across Himachal - The Times of India

Himachal Congress supports women's reservation amendment bill - The News Mill
Our party has long history of empowering women, says Himachal Congress leader - ANI News

Lahaul-Spiti gears up for Murmus visit - The Tribune

Himachal CM Sukhu Criticizes BJP on Multiple Fronts

Himachal CM Sukhu criticises BJP over failed Constitution Amendment Bill - The News Mill
"Intent was related to politics": Himachal CM Sukhu slams BJP over Constitution Amendment Bill - ANI News
SIR should have been conducted after Bengal assembly polls: Himachal CM - ThePrint, Press Trust of India

Press NOTA where panchayat pradhan post reserved, Rajput body tells voters - The Tribune

Hit by landslide, car catches fire on Manikaran-Barshaini road - The Tribune
Landslides continue to hit Manikaran-Barshaini stretch in Himachal, another car damaged - The Tribune

Physical test for ‘Pashu Mitra’ posts at Kaza on April 21 - The Tribune

Hamirpur MLA’s brother, uncle sent to judicial custody in illegal mining case - The Tribune

Himachal Officials Defer Salaries Amid Fiscal Crunch

Himachal govt issues order on salary deferment for CM, ministers - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh defers salaries of CM, ministers, MLAs for six months - The Economic Times
himachal government defers salaries of CM, ministers and MLAs for six months - The News Mill

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Himachal CM, ministers, MLAs take six-month pay cut amid fiscal crunch - MSN
Himachal CM, ministers, MLAs take six-month pay cut amid fiscal crunch | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Cabinet Decisions - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Forest Department removes roadside stalls, food vans at Jalori Pass in Kullu district - The Tribune

Over 400 families switch from Cong to BJP in Palampur - The Tribune

Bachelor in Hotel Management course conducted by HPU - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

HPSEB staff rue poor working conditions - The Tribune

Angry workers protest death of colleague at Sirmaur pharma firm - The Tribune

Army veteran flags concern over mega solar power transmission project - The Tribune

Protecting interests of livestock farmers govt’s priority: Butail - The Tribune

Baijnath-Paprola bypass approved, PWD begins land acquisition process - The Tribune

World Heritage Day: Residents call for revival of indigenous knowledge systems - The Tribune

Himachal: Factory worker killed in accident, labourers claim management negligence | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Cong reorganisation a calculated reset ahead of next electoral test - The Tribune

Teachers attend 1-day workshop on mental health at St Thomas’ School - The Tribune

Chamba DAV records 100% pass result - The Tribune

Loreto Convent hosts marathon to boost physical, mental fitness - The Tribune
School Marathon – Steps that heal the world - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

School ex-principal from Jawali to officiate as technical official in Asian Championship - The Tribune

SBI Official Arrested in Himachal Drug Syndicate

Solan police arrest key heroin supplier in Arki case - The Tribune
Rohru SBI official held for alleged role in interstate drug network - The Tribune
SBI loan manager held in Shimla heroin syndicate crackdown | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
SBI official arrested for drug trafficking in Shimla - The Times of India

Sukhu in Kolkata: A Call for Change and Development - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal’s Ice Hockey Dream: A Roadmap to Transform Winter Sports in the Himalayas - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Bhaderwah-Chamba Interstate Road Reopens After Winter Closure - Daily Excelsior

Spotlight on Women's Issues in Himachal Pradesh

‘Mistake was serious but forgivable’: Rajgarh ex-servicemen to withdraw complaints against Ishita Pundeer - The Tribune

HP Ministers Criticize BJP on Women's Reservation Bill

Jagat Singh Negi criticizes BJP over women's reservation law in Himachal - The News Mill
BJP misleading nation on Women's reservation, says HP Minister Jagat Singh Negi; Assures probe into eco-tourism allegations - ANI News
Vikramaditya: Delimitation Bill real BJP agenda behind women quota - The Tribune

Himachal Panchayat Poll: Shimla Zila Parishad Chairperson Seat Open, Six Districts Reserved for Women - The News Himachal

Congress never oppossed women's reservation, BJP misleading: Himachal Mahila Congress Chief Jenab Chandel - ANI News

Himachal Pradesh Police Officers Association Slams DGP, Seeks CM’s Intervention to Set Things Right - HimbuMail
Himachal LoP Jai Ram slams govt over law & order after Sarkaghat murder - The Tribune

Three Days of Guts, Glory, and Record-Breaking Runs at St. Edward’s - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

ICAR-CPRI aims to reduce negative impact of fertilisers on soil; to sensitise farmers about its balanced use - The Tribune

Influencers Face Backlash Over Remarks on Soldiers' Loyalty

Jaipur To Kochi & Himachal Pradesh: Luxury Hotels To Beat The Summer Heat - News18

Two-Day Workshop on the Conservation of Ancient Scripts and Manuscripts of Himachal Pradesh - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Probe Demanded into Himachal Chester Hill Land Dispute

Chester Hill row: Himachal farmers approach Solan DC over land law violations - The Indian Express
CPI(M) demands judicial enquiry into Himachal Pradesh Chester-Hill 'scam' - Business Standard
Chester Hill case: Departmental inquiry underway, says Negi as CPI (M) demands judicial probe | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

The last cultural evening of Rajgarh fair was dedicated to Himachali artists - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Youth danced to the songs of Arshpreet and Rajesh Tyagi at Rajgarh fair - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

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

Kangra to get Asia’s longest 4.3 km zipline at Naddi - MSN

To reduce flood risk, Kullu rolls out scientific river dredging ops - The Tribune

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

Seize Chintpurni Temple vehicles being used by govt officials: HC - The Tribune

Deputy CM opens drinking water, irrigation works in Una - The Tribune

School board sets Aug 31 deadline for mandatory student digital IDs - The Tribune

HP cabinet hikes MSP for key crops, clears 1,500 govt posts - The Times of India