The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

05 June 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

A major dispute has erupted at the Punjab border where Nihang groups are imposing a 'Khalsa Tax' to protest Himachal's vehicle entry fee.
The state government plans to revive the state lottery after nearly three decades and will allocate 25% of solar revenue for the welfare of orphans and widows.
Environmental concerns are in focus, with issues of over-tourism, human-wildlife conflict, and the High Court questioning the impact of anti-hail guns.
Political tensions continue as the BJP criticizes the Congress government's decisions, while the Congress celebrates gaining control of the Chamba urban body after a decade.
In crime-related incidents, a drunk foreign tourist was arrested in Dharamshala, tourists were booked for assaulting a bus driver, and police busted an interstate drug cartel.
The High Court has sought an explanation from the government over a ₹30 crore delay in the Central University campus project in Dharamshala.
A young graduate won a local election in Nurpur, choosing public service over a professional career.
Recent rain and snowfall have brought a cold wave to the state, disrupting normal life but also attracting tourists.
The government is addressing infrastructure challenges, including growing traffic congestion at the Atal Tunnel.
A new policy to regularize land for small farmers encroaching on forest areas is set to be presented to the state Cabinet.

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Headlines

BJP’s Rakesh Jamwal slams Congress govt over shifting of Jal Shakti office to Kangra - The Tribune

Month-long campaign to promote sustainable farming begins in Kinnaur - The Tribune

Governor to flag off mini-marathon today - The Tribune

Lord Buddha’s teachings offer practical solutions to modern challenges: Experts - The Tribune
Buddha’s teachings offer practical solutions to modern challenges, say experts - The Tribune

Newly elected representatives seek Dhumal’s blessings - The Tribune

Himachal: 25% solar revenue to fund welfare of orphans, widows - The Tribune

Congress workers back Jagjivan Pal for Sulah ticket ahead of 2027 Assembly polls - The Tribune

Children enthrall audience with Nadi Mein Aag play at Kullu school - The Tribune

Himachal: NH widening project leaves 2 Mandi families homeless - The Tribune

Water supply shut down in Sulah after Neugal river poisoning scare - The Tribune

Himachal moves to revive state lottery after nearly three decades - The Tribune

Kullu school to host cricket tourney - The Tribune

Fresh graduate chooses public service over professional career, wins local election in Nurpur - The Tribune, The Tribune
Youngest BDC member elected in Nurpur, aims to focus on rural development - The Tribune

Arni University sets up AI, robotics centre - The Tribune

Dhagwar milk plant collection jumps fourfold in two-and-a-half years - The Tribune

Himachal’s growing crisis: Too many tourists, too little space - The Tribune
Mountains, monasteries and vanishing trees: A journey via climate change - Business Standard

HP government asked to explain ₹30 crore delay in CUHP Dharamshala campus project - The News Mill
HP High Court seeks detailed affidavit on delay in CUHP Dharamshala campus project - ANI News

Foreign Tourist Arrested for Ruckus in Dharamshala

'If an Indian tourist did this': Video of foreign tourist misbehaving in Dharamshala market triggers prot - The Times of India
Drunk foreign tourist creates a scene at Dharamshala market, arrested - India Today
Foreign tourist creates ‘chaos’ in Dharamshala market; viral video sparks debate: ‘If an Indian did this abroad…’ - The Indian Express

Audit flagged over Rs 12cr favour, Himachal chief engineer was at ‘breaking point’ before death: CBI - The Times of India

'Khalsa Tax' Dispute Escalates at Punjab-Himachal Border

Nihang groups issue 10-day ultimatum to HP, Punjab govts over entry tax - The Times of India
Himachal CM takes up ‘Khalsa tax’ row with Punjab counterpart | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal minister condemns ‘Khalsa Tax’ imposed by Nihang Sikhs on Punjab border - The Tribune
Nihangs launch ‘Khalsa tax’ drive against Himachal entry levy, warn of wider stir - The Indian Express

Rain, thundershowers cool Himachal hills - The Times of India

Amritsar tourists booked for assaulting HRTC driver, conductor near Himachal’s Parwanoo - The Indian Express
Himachal bus driver thrashed by Amritsar tourists after minor collision near Parwanoo - The Tribune

Three arrested in Shimla in charas, heroin trafficking cases - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Horticulture Minister Negi congratulates newly elected panchayat representatives, slams BJP's 'Semi-Final' claim - ANI News

29 NCC cadets from Mandi college join Army as Agniveers - The Tribune

Cabinet sub-committee reviews implementation of decision taken in state Cabinet meeting/Congress secures President and Vice-President posts in Chamba ULB after 10 Years and in Chuwari ULB after 15 Years:Revenue Minister - :: India News Calling ::

Uttarakhand Tourism Minister calls on Governor - :: India News Calling ::

Himachal Minister addresses Atal Tunnel congestion issues - The News Mill

Revenue Minister directs DCs to expedite verification of unutilized government land records - himachalpr.gov.in

Anti-hail Guns Come Under High Court Scanner, Pollution Regulator Asked to Explain Environmental Impact - HimbuMail
Anti-Hail Guns under scanner as HC seeks Environmental assessment - - Himachal Scape

Country’s highest water tap now in Kaza - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Governance and Policy Updates

Himachal Pradesh to table land regularisation policy for forest-encroaching small farmers before Cabinet - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh: Vikramaditya Singh meets newly elected Panchayati Raj Institution representatives, urges development - ANI News

Dalai Lama to travel to Delhi for medical treatment, likely to miss 91st birthday celebrations in McLeodganj - The Tribune

Student-Centric Education Is the Future, Prof. B.K. Shivaram Tells Students - The News Himachal

Centre should explore oil options, rather than passing on burden to citizens: Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh - ANI News

Severe Monsoon Rains Disrupt Life in Himachal Pradesh

Nauni alumnus tops Himachal Pradesh ACF examination - The Tribune

5 Offbeat Summer Getaways In India - NDTV

Himachal Pradesh: Main Accused In Ex-MLA Shooting Case Escapes From Police Custody Near Delhi Border - ETV Bharat

Shimla relaxes traffic restrictions for advocates amid debate over access, exemptions & pedestrian - Himachal Scape

Kangra police bust interstate drug cartel, arrest 16 under ‘Operation Naya Savera’ - The Tribune

AIIMS Bilaspur Strengthens Healthcare with Push for Senior Specialists - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Civic body poll verdict against Congress govt, Sukhu must quit: Himachal BJP unit | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

NGT notice to Morepen Lab over pollution allegations at Solan plant - Hindustan Times

Sports teachers undergo training at Patiala institute - The Tribune

Kangra DC explains two-phase Census process, urges timely online participation - The Tribune

University pushes flexible learning, global edu tracks - The Tribune