The Himachal Daily

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07 June 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake and multiple tremors jolted the Kangra-Chamba belt, causing panic but no reported damage.
The Himachal Pradesh cabinet approved a medical cannabis policy and a major land regularization plan expected to benefit over 1.67 lakh people.
Heavy monsoon rains are affecting the state, with weather forecasts predicting a continued wet spell.
A viral video showing harassment of a foreign tourist in Manali has sparked an investigation and led to calls for increased security in the tourism hub.
An FIR was registered against former Chief Secretary Shrikant Baldi in a high-profile defamation case.
The state government faces internal political turmoil as a minister's son made public allegations against the Chief Minister.
The government announced a target to increase Himachal's forest cover to 32% by 2030.
After an eight-month suspension, the HRTC has resumed the crucial Kullu-Kaza bus service.
Authorities held numerous cleanliness and awareness drives to mark World Environment Day across the state.
The government has significantly reduced the penalty fine for violations related to the transportation of minerals.

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Headlines

Light rain, snow likely in Himachal till June 12 - The Times of India
Light rains in Himachal, wet spell predicted till June 12 - The Tribune

Manali Responds to Tourist Harassment After Viral Video

Himachal: Viral video sparks concern, but tourism sector defends Manali - The Tribune
Probe ordered after video shows foreign woman tourist being harassed in Manali - Deccan Herald
Manali tourism stakeholders demand strict action over viral harassment video - The Tribune

Governor lauds national drama, dance competition in Shimla - The Tribune

Pinegrove School bags second prize in state environment awards - The Tribune

UNESCO-Himachal edu project completes 1st yr - The Tribune

Forest Dept marks World Environment Day with cleanliness drive at Neugal Park - The Tribune
ATC Shahpur organises awareness rally to observe Environment Day - The Tribune

Empowering special kids a shared duty: MP - The Tribune

Record paragliding flights fuel tourism boom in Bir Billing - The Tribune

Defamation Row: FIRs Against Former Himachal Officials

Himachal former RERA cheif Baldi hits back at ex-Chief Secy, says FIR false - The Tribune
FIR against advocate in Himachal Pradesh land deal allegations - The News Mill
FIR registered against advocate who raised questions over former HP Chief Secretary's land deal - ANI News

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FIR against Shrikant Baldi for defamatory statements in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
FIR registered against former HP Chief Secretary Shrikant Baldi on complaint by Ex-CS Sanjay Gupta - ANI News

HRTC restarts Kullu-Kaza bus service after 8-month hiatus - The Tribune

Cyclists pledge to reduce carbon emissions in state - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh aims for 32% forest cover by 2030, CM Sukhu emphasises ecological valuation - The News Mill
Himachal aiming for 32% forest cover by 2030: CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Minister Refutes Son's Allegations Against Government

Himachal Pradesh minister criticizes son's allegations against CM - The News Mill
Himachal minister rejects son’s charges against CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
'Wild allegations': Himachal minister Chander Kumar condemns son's stand against govt - The Tribune

HP approves medical cannabis policy, land regularisation plan - The Times of India

NALSA, Himachal Pradesh SLSA Organise Mega Legal Literacy Camp On Constitutional Values And Legal... - Live Law

Key Decisions from the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet

Himachal Pradesh holds district-level oath ceremonies for new panchayat leaders - The News Mill
Himachal govt decides district-level oath ceremonies for newly elected panchayat heads and deputies - ANI News
Himachal cabinet approves land regularisation for over 1.67 lakh people - The News Mill

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Himachal Pradesh cabinet approves relief measures for appointments - The News Mill
Himachal cabinet clears regularisation of up to 20 bighas of govt land; over 1.67 lakh people likely to benefit - ANI News
Himachal Cabinet Clears Medical, Education and Health Recruitments; HIMCARE Cover Raised - The News Himachal
Himachal approves policy for regularisation of encroachment on govt land - The Tribune
Himachal Cabinet Decisions - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

UP residents paraded in Shimla over allegations of harassing a minor girl - The Tribune

Voters of Himachal Pradesh highly aware: CEC Gyanesh Kumar - Daily Excelsior

Himachal Pradesh mini marathon promotes environment and health - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu bats for greener future, tougher anti-drug campaign - The Tribune

HPU to collaborate with DRDO for disaster risk reduction in Himalayas - The Tribune

Governor participates in Annual Lecture on 'Bharat 2047:The Resolve of a Developed India' - :: India News Calling ::

"Bird Man of Himachal" Santosh Thakur Gets Environment Leadership Award - HimbuMail

From metros to mountains: Why Leh, Kasol and McLeod Ganj are India's hottest summer picks - MSN

Kukumseri College to continue independently; CM assures withdrawal of merger proposal: Congress MLA Anuradha Rana - ANI News

Become job creators, not job seekers: Himachal Governor to youths - Deccan Herald

Pressure from seniors over solar power project drove Himachal chief engineer to suicide: CBI - The Times of India

Parliamentary panel visits ICAR-CPRI Shimla, suggests potato varieties for coastal regions - The Tribune

Army divers recover body of youth who drowned in Renuka Ji lake in Himachal’s Sirmaur - The Tribune

Himachal’s free coaching initiative powers 32 JEE Main qualifiers, 6 crack Advanced - The Tribune

Anurag Thakur accuses Congress government of neglecting public welfare in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

HP Assembly Speaker to lead delegation to CPA India Region Zone-II conference in Chandigarh - ANI News

Press Statement of Agriculture Minister Prof. Chander Kumarissued from Shimla on 6th June, 2026 - :: India News Calling ::

Moderate 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Himachal Pradesh

Dharamshala region jolted by multiple earthquakes; no damage reported - The Hindu, Deccan Herald
Experts attribute Friday quake to Transferring Fault Feature, stress need for earthquake-resistant Structures - The Tribune
Moderate earthquake jolts Palampur; residents recall 1905 deadly Kangra quake - The Tribune

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Earthquake Of Magnitude 5 Hits Himachal Pradesh - NDTV
Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States - The Hindu

24-year-old Vibhu Pathania elected Gagwal panchayat pradhan - The Tribune

Gurumukhi Superfast Express Flagged Off from Amb-Andaura to Kolkata - HimbuMail

Dhauladhar Jewel: HPCA Stadium Wins Praise from Chief Election Commissioner of India - HimbuMail

Former Congress leader arrested for posting communal content on social media - The Tribune

Neeraj Bharti's Facebook Account Blocked Amid Congress Rift

Former Himachal Congress VP Neeraj Bharti's Facebook account blocked amid rift with party | India News - Hindustan Times
Why was Neeraj Bhartis Facebook account blocked after his exit from Himachal Congress post? - The Tribune
Neeraj Bharti’s Facebook account blocked amid clash with Himachal Pradesh Congress - The News Mill
Former Himachal Congress VP Neeraj Bharti's Facebook account blocked amid rift with party - ANI News

Shimla police arrest man for promoting communal disharmony in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Road rage: UP man held for assaulting constable in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

CEC stresses inclusive electoral rolls during Dharamshala visit - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
CEC flags off youth voter awareness cycle rally ‘Pedal for Democracy’ in Dharamsala - The Tribune

Himachal Introduces New Lottery Rules with Strong Focus on Transparency and Control - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

BJP’s local body poll victory claims at odds with ground reality: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Education Minister Rohit Thakur credits party workers with Congress win in panchayat elections - The Tribune

Funds under scanner: RTI questions utilisation of Green Tax in Manali - The Tribune

Himachal: International boxing meet to mark former CM Virbhadra Singh’s birth anniversary - The Tribune

Himachal: BJP seeks immediate steps to ease Solan’s water crisis - The Tribune

Neri college honoured with National Paryavaran Champion Award 2026 - The Tribune

Balancing faith & ecology: Green guardrails for Manimahesh Yatra as Bharmour tightens curbs - The Tribune

Lahaul voices unite against proposed river-link project - The Tribune

Himachal: Traffic restored on Chamba-Bharmour road after 17 hours - The Tribune