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20 April 2026, Monday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government has deferred up to 30% of salaries for senior officials for six months to manage financial stress.
The state High Court quashed the eco-sensitive zone notification for the area surrounding Col. Sherjung National Park.
The Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HP RERA) has fined the Chester Hills projects in Solan ₹70 lakh for financial irregularities.
Police are urging public vigilance amid a surge in OTP scams and have also busted a fake currency racket.
A fresh western disturbance is expected to bring rain and snowfall, with a yellow alert issued for several districts.
Infrastructure developments include the inauguration of a new court complex in Karsog and the foundation stone being laid for a new bridge in Una.
Wildlife officials conducted successful rescue operations for a leopard caught in a snare in Solan and two abandoned Himalayan black bear cubs in Theog.
In a move towards digitalization, the Jal Shakti Vibhag has successfully implemented an e-Office platform in 101 of its offices.
The Adani Group is set to procure cherries, which is being viewed as a significant boost for local growers.
The interstate Bhaderwah-Chamba road has reopened after being closed for three months due to winter, restoring a key transport link.

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Headlines

Himachal Deputy CM lays foundation stone of double-lane bridge in Una - The Tribune

Cyber awareness drive reaches remote Pangi villages - The Tribune

Himachal Chief Justice Sandhawalia opens Rs 6.5-crore court complex in Karsog - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Notification around Simbalwara Eco-Sensitive Zone - HimbuMail
Himachal HC quashes eco-sensitive zone notification around Col Sherjung National Park | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal High Court quashes eco-sensitive zone notification near Col. Sherjung National Park - The News Mill

Himachal Pradesh Defers Salaries for Senior Officials

Senior Himachal officials to see up to 30% pay deferment - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh government defers up to 30% salary for senior officials for six months - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh: Govt defers up to 30% salary of senior officers in bid to manage 'financial resources' better - Telegraph India

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Himachal defers upto 50% salary of senior government officials for six months - The New Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh government defers 30% salary of top officials for six months - CNBC TV18
Up to 30% salaries of senior Himachal Pradesh employees to be deferred - The Tribune
Himachal govt defers 30 per cent salary of top officials for six months - Press Trust of India

HP RERA Fines Chester Hills Projects ₹70 Lakh

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HP RERA slaps Rs 70 lakh penalty on Chester Hills projects over financial irregularities - - Himachal Scape
Chester Hills controversy: Himachal real estate authority slaps Rs 70-lakh penalty on promoters - The Tribune

Wildlife Rescued in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal: Leopard rescued from snare in Solan, undergoing treatment in Shimla - ANI News
Himalayan black bear cubs rescued in Theog, Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Himachal: Two abandoned Himalayan Black Bear Cubs rescued in Theog, shifted to Shimla for intensive care - ANI News

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Two abandoned Himalayan black bear cubs rescued in Shimla’s Theog - The Tribune
Abandoned Himalayan black bear cubs rescued in Himachal’s Theog, shifted to rehabilitation centre - The Indian Express

Verify discrepancies in bill online, power board tells users - The Tribune

Jarl Khad-Samrahan irrigation scheme handed over to farmers - The Tribune

Padma Shri awardee gets nominated to WHO panel on neglected diseases - The Tribune

Development projects worth Rs 43 cr launched in Palampur - The Tribune

Chamba CMO directs officials to ensure all eligible get benefits of schemes - The Tribune

To ease traffic snarl-ups at Garkhal, heavy vehicle movement restricted - The Tribune

Rs 1-cr project launched to restore Dharamsala’s Dal Lake - The Tribune

Nurpur’s Maalvika Pathania elected INTACH national vice-chairperson - The Tribune

IIM-Sirmaur highlights global outreach, strong placements at 10th convocation - The Tribune

Rohit, Geeta adjudged best athletes at Dharamsala college - The Tribune

Sewage detected in Kullu’s drinking water supply; crisis averted by timely intervention - The Tribune

Palampur varsity scientists get fellowship for soybean research - The Tribune

Transformer spark triggers fire in Baddi’s Basanti Bagh market; 2 cars gutted - The Tribune

Taxi driver brutally attacked by passengers in Kangra district - The Tribune

From Shimla to spotlight: Chahat makes a mark in Maamla Legal Hai - The Tribune

One arrested with 26 g heroin in Himachal’s Shimla - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Expects Rain and Snowfall

Himachal Pradesh: Fresh western disturbance likely; wet spell expected in high hills - The Economic Times
Himachal: Fresh western disturbance likely; wet spell expected in high hills - Press Trust of India
Yellow alert for snowfall, rain today - The Tribune

When courage climbed the cliffs: Heroic triumph at Point 5140 that turned the tide in Kargil - The Tribune

Focus on Himachal's Culture and Society

Him Parivar: Himachal’s Digital Family Revolution - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Ishita Pundeer row puts Himachal’s social media influencer culture under scanner - The Tribune
One wife, two husbands and now a baby: Himachal’s unique marriage back in spotlight - MSN

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President Murmu’s Six-Day Visit to Himachal: A Blend of Tradition, Development, and Warmth - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
The stories Himachali houses tell - The Tribune

Jal Shakti Vibhag successfully implements e-Office platform in 101 offices - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal Jal Shakti Dept goes digital in 101 offices - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

ADB reviews HP SHIVA project in Mandi - The Tribune

Illegal mining: Amended order issued to save tractor owners from police strictness - The Tribune

10 coolest hill stations to escape the summer heat in 2026 - India Today

SBI’s loan manager turns out to be member of drug network, arrested - The Tribune

HC upholds Pangna Gram Panchayat pradhan’s disqualification under Panchayati Raj Act - The Indian Express
Concealing criminal case during nominations: Himachal HC upholds disqualification of panchayat pradhan | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal minister criticizes women's reservation bill motives - The News Mill
Women's reservation driven by politics, not empowerment: Himachal PWD minister Vikramaditya Singh - ANI News
‘Unforgivable crime’: Himachal LoP slams Oppn as women quota amendment bill defeated - Daily Excelsior

Wildbuzz | Crimson magic of Chamba | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Congress first conceptualised women's reservation, BJP undermined it: Jagat Singh Negi - ANI News

Himachal minister orders fresh inquiry in eco-tourism ‘fund collection’ | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Interstate Bhaderwah-Chamba road reopens after 3 months - Daily Excelsior

Absence of women as block presidents due to lack of applications: HPCC chief | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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

Lahaul-Spiti gears up for Murmus visit - The Tribune

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

BRO road widening: Lahaul villagers flag low relief, seek fair land value - The Tribune

Soldier dies during boxing practice at Bakloh training school in Himachals Chamba - The Tribune

Adani to procure cherries, growers call it a big boost - The Tribune