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24 April 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Himachal Pradesh, forecasting rain, thunderstorms, and snow following a period of warmer temperatures.
The state government has expanded its social security net, sanctioning over 99,000 new pension cases and increasing the total number of beneficiaries to over 8 lakh.
Political activity is intensifying, with the BJP holding protests against the Congress government over the Women's Reservation Bill, and parties gearing up for urban local body elections.
Chief Minister Sukhu has set deadlines for completing infrastructure projects in Shimla, while the NHAI has approved ₹825 crore for the Kiratpur-Manali highway restoration.
Shimla Police are cracking down on drug trafficking, detaining 34 individuals under the PIT-NDPS Act and dismantling several major drug networks.
Student safety is under scrutiny following an assault on a schoolgirl in Shimla and a review of safety measures at a Dharamsala college after a student's death.
Himachal Pradesh is preparing for its first-ever fully digital census, which is scheduled to be conducted in two phases starting in 2026.
The proposed relocation of Kamla Nehru Hospital's gynecology department to IGMC Shimla is facing strong opposition from the CPI(M) and state medical associations.
Apple growers are expressing concern over potentially poor yields due to erratic weather patterns this season.
The government has launched new initiatives, including the state's first automated driving test track and opening 20% of rooms in state Bhawans for public online booking.

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Headlines

Dr Manohar flags civic issues, accuses BJP for spreading false narratives - Daily Excelsior

Himachal Pradesh Forecasts Rain and Mixed Weather

IMD predicts rain and warmer temperatures in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Above-normal heat across Himachal; wet spell from today - The Times of India
Himachal to witness snow, rain from April 24; yellow alert issued - The Tribune

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Warm Pleasant Weather Contine to Bring in More Tourists to Himachal - HimbuMail
After 28% excess rain, more wet weather forecast in Himachal - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Boosts Social Security and Governance

Himachal Expands Social Security Net, Nearly One Lakh New Pensioners Added in Three Years - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Nearly 1 Lakh New Pension Cases Approved in Himachal, Beneficiaries Cross 8.4 Lakh - The News Himachal
Himachal sanctions over 99,000 new pension cases, beneficiaries cross 8 lakh - ThePrint

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Himachal adds 1 lakh pensioners in 3 years, total crosses 8.4 lakh - The Times of India
Himachal expands pension net, nearly 1 lakh added - The Tribune
Himachal: Rs 1.34-crore facility to boost rural healthcare in Haroli - The Tribune

Dharamsala college student’s death: UGC panel flags safety gaps, pushes campus overhaul - The Tribune

Punjab trails Hry, Himachal in central infra fund utilisation - The Times of India

Himachal Sets Deadlines for Development Projects

Sukhu sets deadlines for Shimla utility duct project - The Times of India
Himachal CM directs officials to complete tarring up to Shimla Club by May 10 - ThePrint
Himachal CM Sukhu directs completion of utility duct tarring work in Shimla by June 15 - The Tribune
Rs 7.5cr zip-line project in Kangra likely to be ready by June - The Times of India

IIT Mandi student secures placement in Japan with Rs 46 LPA package - The Times of India

NHAI approves Rs 825 cr for Kiratpur-Manali highway restoration - The Times of India
Manali-Leh highway inches towards total connectivity - The Tribune

Shimla Collective unveils Vision 2040, shaped by citizens’ voices - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

BJP Protests in Himachal Over Women's Reservation Bill

On Women’s Reservation Bill, BJP Hit the Streets in Himachal - HimbuMail
Himachal BJPs march over women’s quota row on April 23 - The Tribune

CPI(M) leader calls for cancellation of Kamla Nehru Hospital relocation in Himachal - The News Mill

Shimla Police Crack Down on Drug Networks

34 detained under PIT-NDPS Act in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Punjab man, four others nabbed for drug trade in Shimla - The Tribune
5 including Punjab based drug peddler arrested for involvement in drug trade in Shimla - The Tribune

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How Shimla Police dismantled 19 major drug networks in 2026 - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla Police dismantles 19 major drug networks in 2026 - ANI News
27 persons held, 19 drug networks busted so far in 2026: Shimla police - The Times of India

A Difficult Inheritance: Kavinder Gupta’s Constitutional Test In Himachal - Free Press Journal

Special book reading and signing session marks World Book Day in Shimla - The Tribune

Aspire institute students excel in JEE (Mains) - The Tribune

11 students from Indore attend exchange programme at Kullu’s Cambridge School - The Tribune

160 kg waste lifted in cleanliness drive in Palampur on Earth Day - The Tribune
Earth Day celebrated in Rajgarh school - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Earth Day Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Rose Public School, Sulyali - The Newz Radar

Eight IIIT-Una students placed in Amazon, says Director - The Tribune

Lt Gen Lakhera to interact with Assam Rifles’ veterans in Palampur - The Tribune

Artificial Intelligence will not replace entry-level jobs, but nature of work will change: IIIT-Una Director - The Tribune

‘Illogical move’: State medical faculty body rejects shifting gynaecology OPD to IGMC Shimla - The Tribune
Himachal medical college teachers association opposes govt’s decision to bifurcate OBG department - ThePrint
Himachal medical college teachers association opposes govt's decision to bifurcate OBG department - Press Trust of India

Cong govt betrayed youth by making false poll promise of providing 5 lakh jobs: Parmar - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh's Digital and Automated Initiatives

Himachal Pradesh Begins Preparations for First-Ever Fully Digital Census in 2027 - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal to Conduct Fully Digital Census in Two Phases, Schedule Released - The News Himachal
Himachal Pradesh digital Census 2027 schedule announced - The News Mill

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Himachal gets first automated driving test facility at Haroli - The Tribune
Himachal gets first automated driving test track in Una - The Times of India

Emphasis on collective efforts for eradication of TB in Chamba dist - The Tribune

Conservation, digitisation of manuscripts deliberated upon - The Tribune

KfW bank team reviews progress of ecological restoration initiatives - The Tribune

Delegation of taxi and truck operators calls on CM Sukhu - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Himachal Pradesh Gears Up for Urban Local Body Elections on May 17 - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal Cong, BJP gears up for upcoming civic body polls | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
BJP to launch drive against Cong regime ahead of Himachal urban body poll - The Tribune

Nigerian, Kullu resident held for drug peddling - The Tribune

Prithi Pal Singh joins as Una MC Commissioner - The Tribune

Foundation stone of Rs 5.68-cr roads, panchayat buildings laid at Kasumpti - The Tribune

Stung by erratic weather, apple growers in Himachal Pradesh fear poor yield - The Tribune
Himachal progressive apple grower gets recognition 5 months after death for discovering a new variety in 2016 - The Indian Express

'We the people of India, not Hindu or Muslim…': Himachal student's fiery Parliament speech is viral | WATCH - MSN

IIT Mandi's early warning system could save lives before landslides strike - ANI News

Farming Not Barred In Municipal Limits, Agricultural Livelihood No Ground To Oppose Municipal Inclusion:... - Live Law

Young Innovators Shine at JUIT’s Undergraduate Symposium - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

BJP Mahila Morcha holds Jan Akrosk Mahila Padyatra - The Tribune
BJP women hold 'Jan Akrosh Mahila Padyatra' in Shimla, assert Bengal, Tamil Nadu voters will respond - ANI News

The Sukhu Government Beats a Retreat on Himachal Bhawan Room Rent Hike - HimbuMail

Burial Of Animal Near Religious Structure Not Offence U/S 270 IPC Without Any Infection Risk: Himachal... - Live Law

Mere Presence Of Beneficiaries During Execution Of Will Is Not Suspicious Circumstance: HP High Court - Live Law

HP influencer questions Army men’s loyalty to spouses, faces inquiry - The Tribune

CII’s 7th Apple Conclave organised in Himachal - The Indian Express
CII holds 7th annualapple conclave in Shimla | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Kanoon Vidyalaya: Dehra police bring legal, digital awareness to classrooms - The Tribune

Himachal Opens Government Guest Houses to Public

Himachal opens 20% rooms in state Bhawans, circuit house for public booking online | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal opens 20 pc rooms in state Bhawans, circuit house for public booking online - ThePrint

Drinking water crisis deepens in Rajgarh – Situation out of control - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

China’s ethnic unity law draws UN alarm - The Tribune

Forest fire sparks panic in Shimla - The Tribune

Himachal Pollution Control Board parks Rs 11.79-crore fines in banks, spends little on cleanup - The Tribune

Himachal: Cybercriminals zero in on senior citizens - The Tribune

Himachal: No immediate ATS-only fitness checks in Kangra - The Tribune

HPCC chief Vinay Kumar questions timing of women’s reservation Bill - The Tribune

Balloon with Pakistani Flag Found Near Dalhousie - The Newz Radar
Two balloons bearing image of Pakistan flag, 'PIA' inscription spotted in Haryana, Himachal village - Deccan Herald

All India Inter-University Handball Men tournament: University of Rajasthan beat Himachal Pradesh Univ, S - The Times of India