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27 April 2026, Monday
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Big Picture

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to commence a five-day visit to Himachal Pradesh from April 27.
The state is grappling with a severe heatwave, prompting weather alerts in several districts, alongside predictions of thunderstorms.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has struck down a controversial state service act, impacting numerous government employees.
Himachal's government is seeking over ₹1,350 crore in central funds under the Urban Challenge Fund for development projects.
Minister Vikramaditya Singh has criticized the Centre's foreign policy, raising concerns about the nation's economic sovereignty.
The Indian Air Force successfully rescued two paragliders who were stranded in the Dhauladhar mountain ranges.
A tragic landslide hit a bus in Bilaspur, resulting in 18 reported fatalities.
The state government is advancing its green energy agenda, aiming to meet over 90% of its power demand through renewable sources.
A recent drug alert identified 47 medicines manufactured in Himachal Pradesh as being of inferior quality.
Significant forest fires have been reported across the Kangra district, causing damage to forests and wildlife.

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Headlines

Vikramaditya Singh criticises Centre’s foreign policy in India - The News Mill
Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh slams Centre's foreign policy, flags threat to economic sovereignty - ANI News

Himachal Pradesh Faces Heatwaves and Storm Alerts

Heatwave warning in 5 Himachal districts, light showers in higher reaches likely on Monday - Hindustan Times
Heat wave continues in Himachal Pradesh; yellow warning of heat wave issued for 5 districts for April 27 - The Tribune
Heatwave alert in four Himachal districts, Una sizzles at 42.2°C - Hindustan Times
Heatwave alert issued for four Himachal districts - The Times of India

When courage knew no age: A teen soldier’s heroics in Congo - The Tribune

Host Bishop Cotton School wins Annual Slater Debates - The Tribune

Actress Mehreen Pirzada Ties the Knot

Mehreen Pirzada marries Arsh Aulakh in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Actress Mehreen Pirzada ties the knot in Himachal Pradesh - ANI News

2 stranded paragliders heli-rescued after crash in Kangra - The Times of India
IAF chopper rescues 2 stranded paragliders from Dhauladhar ranges - The Tribune

HP accounts for 47 inferior drugs in March alert - The Times of India

Over Rs 34cr infra push for Dr Y S Parmar University - The Times of India

North India swelters as mercury nears 45°C - The Times of India

HP seeks urban challenge fund support for proposed projects - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Secures Major Funds for Development Projects

Himachal seeks ₹1,350-cr central share under Urban Challenge Fund - MSN
Himachal Pradesh secures Rs 1,200 crore for urban projects, presents Rs 5,400 crore plan to Centre - The News Mill
Himachal seeks ₹1,350-cr central share under Urban Challenge Fund | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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Himachal secures Rs 1,200 cr urban project boost; Rs 5,400 cr plan presented to centre - ANI News
Himachal CM Sukhu lays foundation stones of projects worth Rs 34.31 crore - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh gets Rs 1.2K-cr from Centre for urban push - The Tribune
CM virtually inaugurates, lays stones of Rs 34.31-crore projects at Nauni varsity - The Tribune
Himachal CM Sukhu launches projects worth Rs 34.31 crore to enhance agricultural education - The News Mill
Himachal Seeks ₹1,350 Cr Central Share Under Urban Challenge Fund, Pushes for Relaxations - The News Himachal
₹1,200 Crore Urban Push for Himachal Unveiled in Vikramaditya Singh’s Post After High-Level Meeting - The Newz Radar

President Murmu Visits Himachal Pradesh

President Murmu to visit Himachal Pradesh from April 27 to May 1 - The Tribune
Tight security, traffic plan in place for President Murmu’s Himachal visit | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal's Push for Green Energy and Natural Farming

Himachal Pradesh aims for over 90% renewable energy to meet demand - The News Mill
Himachal emerging as leader in green energy: CM Sukhu - ANI News
Himachal Plans Integrated Solar, Hydro and Green Fuel Projects - The News Himachal

1 killed, 3 hurt in car mishap near Mandis Pandoh - The Tribune

Chauhar valley school faces teacher shortage - The Tribune

Buradi fair begins at Bhatog - The Tribune

INTACH unveils Vikram Samvat 2083 calendar in Mandi - The Tribune

NCORD meeting outlines multi-pronged strategy to curb drug menace in Nurpur - The Tribune

Ex-CM calls for overhaul of anti-defection law - The Tribune

Kullu Spring Fest plots fetch Rs 1.74 cr - The Tribune

Himachal High Court Strikes Down Controversial Service Act

Himachal Govt clears final 30% gratuity arrears for Class-IV employees - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh High Court quashes state act in 260+ petitions - The News Mill

Prez set to preside over Krishi varsity convocation - The Tribune

Hailstorm dashes hopes of apple growers in Kullu valley - The Tribune

Revamped N-GEN Post Office inaugurated at Nauni varsity - The Tribune

Assam Rifles holds welfare outreach for veterans in Palampur - The Tribune

Kangra set to hold 115 health screening camps - The Tribune

Youth urged to adopt compassion, non-violence at seminar in Kangra - The Tribune

Seminar on Katoch Dynasty held at Dharamsala college - The Tribune

Forest fires rage across Kangra, damage forests, wildlife habitats - The Tribune

THE Asia Rankings 2026: Shoolini University ranks 4th in India - The Tribune

2 arrested with 41 grams of heroin in Shimla - The Tribune

Six-Year Disqualification Over False Disclosure In Panchayat Elections Not Excessive: Himachal Pradesh High Court - Live Law

Forest officials seize 77 illegal deodar sleepers during raid in Pangi village - The Tribune

WFH employee moves to Manali, reveals monthly expenses to enjoy snow, free WiFi, homecooked food - Mint

Right-Wing Speaker Brought to Goa Over St. Xavier Remarks

Right-wing speaker held for remarks on St Xavier brought to Goa from Himachal Pradesh - ThePrint

Final round of polls begin for members of 18th Tibetan parliament in-exile - The Tribune

Himachal minister accuses BJP of staging drama on women’s reservation issue - The News Mill
HP Mahila Congress alleges BJP misleading women on reservation - ANI News

HC pulls plug on HP govt service law, cites constitutional breach - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh: 18 Dead As Landslide Hits Bus In Bilaspur, PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex Gratia - MSN

Govt Moves to Rein in Builders, Revives Apartment Act After Chester Hill Controversy - The News Himachal

HC seeks replies over ban on 26 made-in-Himachal drugs - The Times of India

HP sees rare April snowfall - The Tribune

Lahaul lad in India U-18 ice hockey team - The Tribune

HP govt sets 4,000-hectare plantation target in FY 2026-27 - The Times of India
Himachal sets 4,000-hactare plantation target under Rajiv Gandhi scheme - The Tribune

Punjab ‘gangster’, seven others arrested in Manikaran - The Times of India

Camper overturns in Kullu dist, 23 injured - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh government transfers two IAS officers immediately - The News Mill