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21 April 2026, Tuesday
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The Himachal Pradesh government deferred up to 30% of senior officials' salaries amid a financial crisis.
Himachal Pradesh Technical University approved a ₹76.07 crore budget, while HP University is probing mismanaged exam answer sheets found on a roadside.
Authorities conducted multiple drug busts in Nurpur and Shimla, leading to several arrests for heroin possession.
The High Court quashed an eco-sensitive zone notification near Col. Sherjung National Park and is investigating river pollution from hydro projects.
Shimla is preparing for President Droupadi Murmu's visit and the return of its Summer Festival from June 1-5.
Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will collaborate on disaster mitigation strategies.
Police personnel in the state will now receive an accidental death cover of up to ₹50 lakhs.
The cabinet approved hiring retired faculty for new medical colleges and replacing aged medical equipment.
Concerns have been raised over public safety in Palampur due to traffic chaos and stray animals.
Illegal mining is under scrutiny, with the NGT ordering a probe in Nalagarh and police taking action in the Beas belt.

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Headlines

HP Technical University Approves ₹76 Crore Budget

Himachal Pradesh Technical University approves Rs 76.07 crore budget for 2026-27 - The News Mill, ANI News
HPTU approves Rs 76-cr budget, focus on research and innovation - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh Technical University approves annual budget of Rs 76 crore - MSN

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Himachal Pradesh Technical University approves annual budget of ₹76 crore | Education - Hindustan Times
Hamirpur technical university approves Rs 76.07-crore budget - The Tribune

Shimla Summer Fest aims for ‘grand’ return - The Times of India
Shimla Summer Festival to be held from June 1 to 5: Deputy Commissioner - The Tribune

Stray animals turn Palampur roads into death traps - The Tribune
Traffic chaos in Palampur raises safety concerns for commuters - The Tribune
Call for Action: Rising accidents, traffic chaos grip Palampur - The Tribune

Kullu man admitted to hospital with burn injuries - The Tribune
Man found severely burnt under Jia bridge in Kullu district - The Tribune

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

Multiple Drug-Related Arrests in Himachal Pradesh

Three arrested with heroin in Nurpur, Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Five arrested with heroin in two separate cases in Shimla district - The Tribune
Haryana, Punjab tourists among five held with heroin in Shimla district - The Tribune
Drug Smuggler Arrested in Shimla; Police Recover 26 Grams Chitta from Bus Passenger - The News Himachal

Potato research institute teams to educate farmers about balanced use of fertilisers - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Police relocate directorate of communication to Hamirpur - The Tribune

Vikramaditya pushes road expansion drive in Theog - The Tribune

Mandi murder: Accused in 14-day judicial custody - The Tribune

Encroachments galore in Nurpur town as authorities turn blind eye - The Tribune
Nurpur cops act against illegal mining in Beas belt - The Tribune

NGT orders probe into illegal sand mining in Nalagarh - The Tribune

Agri Dept begins wheat procurement in Una - The Tribune

Poets enchant Dharamsala with Urdu verses during Rumaaniyat - The Tribune

Shimla ropeway faces funding hurdle as costs nearly double - The Tribune

HPV vaccine essential to prevent cervical cancer: Minister - The Tribune

5-day Padhar farmers’ fair concludes in Mandi - The Tribune

APG varsity students learn about NAAC - The Tribune

CM Sukhu takes stock of public issues - The Tribune

Padma Shri awardee stresses need for adopting technology in agriculture - The Tribune

Teachers attend CBSE’s capacity-building event on advanced life skills - The Tribune
CBSE workshop at St. Thomas’ School focuses on student mental health and teacher awareness - The Tribune

CBSE rollout packs Mandi schools with 12,000 new enrolments - The Tribune

Hard work key to bright future, says Dharmani - The Tribune

Auckland students qualify for national ice skating tourney - The Tribune
AHS & AHSB Students Qualify for National Ice Skating Championship - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Shimla gears up for President Murmu’s visit - The Tribune
Security Tightened in Shimla Ahead of President Murmu’s Summer Visit - The News Himachal

VC inaugurates Rs 1.7-crore agricultural incubation centre at Nauni university - The Tribune
Incubation Centre for Agricultural Vocational Education Inaugurated at Nauni Varsity - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Kangra MP pushes for timely execution and transparency in development works - The Tribune

Answer sheets left unattended on roadside, HPU orders probe - The Tribune
HPU VC constitutes inquiry committee after viral video shows answer sheets on roadside - The Tribune

PM’s address to nation sounded like poll rally speech: Congress - The Tribune

Sirmaur’s drug fight sees gains - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Congress shifts to performance mode - The Tribune
Congress supports women's reservation in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

73-Year-Old Woman's Paragliding Adventure Goes Viral

73-yr-old woman goes paragliding in Himachal, says 'I've done similar activities' | To watch the full video | Inshorts - Inshorts
73 and fearless: See the viral video of this ‘adventure Dadi’ in Himachal Pradesh - The Indian Express
73-Year-Old Woman's Fearless Paragliding In Himachal Wins Hearts Online - NDTV

Himachal police personnel to get accidental death cover upto Rs 50 lakhs - The Tribune

2 hydel projects in Kasol draw water from same rivulet: HP govt before NGT - The Times of India

Youth with burn injuries admitted to hospital - The Tribune

Unscientific De-Silting Causing Silt Discharge Into River, Harming Marine Life: HP High Court Imposes ₹12 ... - Live Law

Banganga Ghat in Kangra town gets selfie point to boost spiritual tourism - The Tribune

Rs 45,000 Fellowship, Jaypee University Promotes Interdisciplinary Research, Enhances Global Academic Collaboration - The News Himachal

Himachal Pradesh Defers Senior Officials' Pay

Govt defers pay of senior officials by up to 30% - The Tribune
Himachal defers 30% of top officials’ salaries for six months | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Senior Himachal officials to see up to 30% pay deferment - The Times of India

Soldier Dies During Training in Himachal Pradesh

26-year-old soldier martyred during training at SFTS in Himachal’s Bakloh - The Tribune

HIMACHAL DAY, 15TH APRIL IS A PROUD DAY FOR EVERY HIMACHALI SINCE ON THIS DAY HIMACHAL STATE WAS CREATED. - :: India News Calling ::

Repeated Extensions To Contractual Employees Creates Legitimate Expectation Of Regularisation: Himachal... - Live Law

Boy, 11, rapes 7-year-old girl in Himachal Pradesh - India Today

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

Himachal: RERA slaps ₹70 lakh penalty on Chester Hills projects - Hindustan Times

Fake currency racket busted, two arrested - The Tribune

Adani Agri Fresh to Begin Procurement of Cherry in Upper Shimla - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

What’s hot: Rasika Annual Fine Arts Exhibition @Gaiety Theatre, Shimla - The Tribune

Himachal: With rain boost, tea planters eye good yield | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

OTP scams surge in Himachal, cops urge public vigilance - The Tribune

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

Cyber awareness drive reaches remote Pangi villages - The Tribune