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18 June 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

A judicial officer has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Collegium's recommendations for High Court judges, while the HC has stayed staff nurse appointments.
Chief Minister Sukhu announced a Rs 1 crore grant for an indoor stadium and urged the Centre to increase the state's free power royalty share from CPSU projects.
A breakthrough was achieved in the Kishau Dam project, resolving an eight-year financial deadlock after discussions with the central government.
The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across the state due to a fresh western disturbance.
A Royal Bengal tiger, suspected to be a missing big cat from Uttarakhand's Rajaji Park, was spotted in the forests of Sirmaur.
Shimla is experiencing a massive tourist influx, with 15 lakh vehicles entering in 45 days, prompting police to implement a new traffic plan.
A tax dispute between Punjab and Himachal has intensified following a 'Khalsa Tax' announcement by Nihang groups.
The HP Public Service Commission has invited applications to fill over 300 vacant posts of Assistant Professors in state colleges.
Construction work on major infrastructure projects, including the Pinjore-Baddi-Nalagarh highway and the Malan flyover, is advancing.
A two-month fishing ban has commenced in the Pong Dam reservoir to coincide with the fish breeding season.

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Headlines

Income Tax Department organises outreach programme on new Act - The Tribune

NIT-Hamirpur secures 35th spot in country IIRF Rankings 2026 - The Tribune

Legal Challenges to Himachal Pradesh Appointments

HP judicial officer moves SC against Collegium’s picks for HC judgeship - The Tribune
HC stays asst staff nurse appointments, bars Himachal govt from issuing further joining orders - The Tribune
Family court judge challenges recommendation of Himachal HC judges, cites seniority - The Times of India

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UP resident sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment - The Tribune

Diesel supply curbs hit Himachal farmers, small traders - The Tribune

Mortal remains of young sailor reach Hamirpur - The Tribune

Nurpur battles growing stray cattle crisis as abandoned cows, bulls roam markets, streets - The Tribune

2-month fishing ban begins in Pong Dam reservoir - The Tribune

Punjab-Himachal tax dispute intensifies as Nihang groups announce ‘Khalsa Tax’ move - The Statesman
Himachal Pradesh doubles wildlife sanctuary entry fees under new rules - CNBC TV18

Elderly woman found dead in Rohru village - The Tribune

11 firms vie for Rs 594-crore work on Pinjore-Baddi-Nalagarh highway - The Tribune

Palampur gears up for monsoon, control room to be set up - The Tribune

Malan flyover construction on Pathankot-Mandi highway enters final phase as last pillars completed - The Tribune

Himachal CM's Key Announcements and Requests

Himachal CM Sukhu announces Rs 1-crore grant for indoor stadium at Pathiar school - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh CM announces Rs 1 crore for indoor stadium at Pathiar school - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu announces Rs 1 cr to construct indoor stadium at Maharana Pratap International School in Pathiar - ANI News

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Himachal CM urges Centre to increase free power royalty share in CPSU projects - MSN
Himachal CM Sukhu urges Centre to raise free-power royalty beyond 12 per cent - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh requests higher free power royalty share from Centre in CPSU projects - The News Mill

Himachal Congress stands firm on OPS, slams BJP over UPS push - The Tribune

Chauhan orders replacement of Jong Bridge plaques honouring Virbhadra, Dhumal - The Tribune

Rising crime incidents spark safety concerns in Palampur region - The Tribune
Violence, molestation, theft cases fuel anxiety among Palampur residents - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Government Updates

Himachal CM inaugurates redeveloped Fountain Chowk and E-Bus charging depot - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal Pradesh CM opens redeveloped Fountain Chowk and e-bus charging depot - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh CM inaugurates redeveloped fountain chowk, e-bus charging depot - ANI News

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Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal governor inaugurates Main Darbar Sahib at Sarv Dharma Peeth in Kangra - Daily Excelsior

HP braces for rain, hailstorm as fresh western disturbance approaches - The Times of India

HP High Court freezes recruitment of 900 assistant staff nurses, questions legality of hiring process and outsourcing surge - ANI News

Heavy Rain and Weather Alerts in Himachal Pradesh

Weather update: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms for Himachal, Rajasthan for next two days - India TV News
Himachal to witness heavy rain on June 18, Met forecasts wet spell till June 23 - The Tribune
Himachal braces for more rain, hail as Weather Department issues yellow alert - The Tribune

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IMD forecast Rain, thunderstorm in Himachal, issues orange & yellow alerts - - Himachal Scape
Monsoon Likely to Reach Himachal Within a Week; Orange Alert for Storms and Rain Till June 19 - The News Himachal
Rainfall to continue in Himachal, orange alert in five districts on June 18 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

-state-policies-for-deepening-economic-crisis-in-himachal News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Pleasant weather, scenic views draw tourist rush to Shimla and Kufri amid plains heatwave - ANI News

Tourist rush chokes Himachal roads as 15 lakh vehicles enter Shimla in 45 days - The New Indian Express
15 lakh vehicles enter Shimla in 45 days, 5-point traffic strategy to tackle summer rush - The Tribune

Tiger Spotted in Himachal May Be From Uttarakhand

The Great Cat Escape? 'Missing' Bengal Tiger Caught On Camera In Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur - News18
Tiger spotted in Himachal’s Sirmaur suspected to be missing Rajaji big cat | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Royal Bengal Tiger spotted in Himachal forest, may be missing big cat from Uttarakhand’s Rajaji Park - The Indian Express
Endangered Bengal tiger spotted in Paonta forest | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Mandi to host second Devbhoomi International Film Festival from July 3 - The Tribune

Second phase of Developed Vibrant Villages Programme 2026 launched from Kinnaur - The Tribune

HPPSC invites applications for over 300 posts of Assistant Professors till July 14 - The Tribune
Commission Invites Applications for 373 Assistant Professor Posts in State Colleges - The News Himachal

BBMB’s Bhakra Dam desilting plan stalls as Himachal objects to tenders over missing NOC - The Tribune

IHCL Signs New Taj Hotel in Dharamshala

Journey to examination centre ends in tragedy as 2 men die in Chamba mishap - The Tribune

Wheat procurement completed in HP's Sirmaur district, 19,777 quintals purchased from farmers - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

First phase of Census- 2027 to commence from 16 June - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Deadlock Over Kishau Dam Project Resolved

Himachal secures major breakthrough in Kishau Dam Project, resolves eight-year financial deadlock: Sukhu - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
8-year deadlock over Kishau Dam project ends, says Sukhu after meeting with Shah | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal secures relief as Centre backs Kishau Dam power cost sharing - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Border tourism to boost Kinnaur’s economy: Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi - The Tribune

Himachal: Education Minister Rohit Thakur urges swift resolution of public grievances - The Tribune

Committed to make farmers self-reliant in Himachal, says Agriculture minister - The Tribune

IIAS art camp showcases Himachal’s rich cultural heritage through Kangra miniature paintings - The Tribune

Himachal Cooperative Bank officials meet RBI Governor - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh University signs MoU to promote green tech - The Tribune

Chintpurni Temple redevelopment project worth Rs 250 crore to begin soon: Himachal Dy CM - Daily Excelsior
Work on Rs 250-crore Chintpurni revamp project to begin soon - The Tribune

Sanjauli school administrator’s murder: Shooters sent to 7-day remand - Hindustan Times

A curriculum without custodians - The Tribune

Mandi topper Alisha becomes Deputy Commissioner for a day - The Tribune

Shillai SDM Jaspal aims to increase gender ratio in Assembly segment - The Tribune

Unaware of deep water, tourists risk lives at Bathu ki Ladi in Pong wetland - The Tribune

BJP sweeps Bhawarna BDC elections in Sulah - The Tribune

Cong secures top posts in Jwalamukhi civic body - The Tribune