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24 June 2026, Wednesday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government has signed agreements for 19 new hydropower projects, representing an investment of ₹3,336 crore.
A significant number of drug samples from Himachal-based pharmaceutical firms failed national quality control tests in May, raising industry concerns.
The state government invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) to prevent a planned strike by HRTC transport employees.
A Bailey bridge over the Sutlej river in Kinnaur collapsed under an overloaded truck, disrupting highway connectivity.
Tributes were paid across the state to former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on his birth anniversary.
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a joint operation to rescue an injured British filmmaker.
Concerns have been raised by the state government over the central VB-G RAM G scheme's potential impact on rural workers.
In a major law enforcement action, three Nepalese nationals were arrested in connection with the murder of an elderly woman in Rohru.
A new report has valued the potential of Himachal Pradesh's forest bioeconomy at ₹22,600 crore.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated several infrastructure projects, including new parking facilities and road upgrades.

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Headlines

NCC and IAF rescue British cinematographer in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

44 drug samples of 37 Himachal firms fail quality test - The Tribune
Himachal Accounts For Over 1/4 Of India’s Failed Drug Samples In May: CDSCO - ETV Bharat

Dharamsala girl selected for national athletics championship - The Tribune

Himachal Leaders Honor Virbhadra Singh's Legacy

Himachal Governor, CM Sukhu offer tributes to Virbhadra on birth anniv - The Tribune
Pratibha Singh calls for Congress to honor Virbhadra Singh's legacy - The News Mill
Vikramaditya Singh pledges to continue Virbhadra Singh’s vision for Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh honors Virbhadra Singh on his 93rd birth anniversary - The News Mill

719 children benefit from Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashray scheme in Kangra district - The Tribune

Rs 44.5-crore road upgrade in Karsog boosts connectivity - The Tribune

Forest Dept partners with pvt firms to restore green cover - The Tribune

Students demand revival of JMC programme at Rampur college - The Tribune

International Olympic Day celebrated in Mandi - The Tribune

Air Quality in Himachal Pradesh Districts

Support Himachal Chief Justice Sandhawalia’s elevation to SC, Bar bodies urged - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Advances Hydropower Projects

Himachal Needs to Understand Economics of Hydropower Projects for Its Own Prosperity - HimbuMail
422 MW Power, Water For 6 States: The Kishau Dam, And Himachal's Price Of Development - ETV Bharat
Himachal govt signs agreements for 19 hydropower projects worth ₹3,336 crore: CM Sukhu - CNBC TV18

Himachal Pradesh Launches New Infrastructure Projects

Himachal CM Sukhu opens car parking facility at Auckland tunnel in Shimla - The Tribune
Sukhu announces ₹137.40 cr project to strengthen Chail Chowk-Janjehli road in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh CM opens Kasumpti parking and road widening project - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu promises equitable development, sanctions funds for main roads in Seraj - The Tribune

Himachal Govt Invokes ESMA to Prevent Transport Strike

Himachal declares HRTC services essential under ESMA ahead of June 25 strike - The News Mill
HP invokes ESMA after HRTC employees threaten strike - The Times of India
Himachal Invokes ESMA, Bars HRTC Employees’ Strike for Six Months - The News Himachal

Shivani, Baldev win top posts as BJP tightens grip on Sirmaur Zila Parishad - The Tribune

Himachal Govt Raises Concerns Over VB-G RAM G Scheme

To adversely affect 12 lakh rural workers: HP to take up VB-G RAM G with Centre - The Times of India
Himachal Govt Forms Panel to Review VB-G RAM G Scheme, Report Due by June 29 - The News Himachal
VB-G RAM G scheme not in interest of Himachal workers: CM Sukhu - The Tribune

Himachal government enhances rural economy and farmers’ income, says Chief Minister Sukhu - The News Mill
Government focusing on boosting rural economy - CM - himachalpr.gov.in

Overloaded Truck Causes Bridge Collapse in Himachal

Urni bridge collapse caused by overloaded vehicle, says Himachal Pradesh minister - The News Mill
Truck falls in river as bridge collapses in Himachal's Kinnaur, driver narrowly escapes: Video | India News - Hindustan Times
Video | Watch: Bailey Bridge Collapses In Himachal's Kinnaur As Truck Crosses - NDTV

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Bailey bridge collapses in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur; truck falls into Sutlej River - The Times of India
Video: Truck Falls In River After Bridge Collapses In Himachal, Driver Safe - NDTV
Bridge collapses like a house of cards as truck crosses in Himachal, CCTV footage surfaces | Watch - India TV News
Bailey bridge collapses in Kinnaur district, traffic movement disrupted - The Tribune

Arrests Made in Recent Himachal Murder Cases

3 Nepal nationals arrested for elderly woman’s murder in Himachal’s Rohru - ThePrint
Three Nepalese arrested by Himachal Police for murdering 77-year-old woman - The New Indian Express
3 Nepal natives arrested for murdering 77-year-old woman in Shimlas Rohru village - The Tribune
Man bludgeons mother to death in Himachal’s Mandi, arrested | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Pradesh Boosts Healthcare Initiatives

Pulse Polio Campaign to Be Held Across Himachal on June 28 - The News Himachal
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Himachal Board chairman prioritises student-centred education and quality improvement - The News Mill
Student-centric education, quality improvement key priorites: Himachal Board chairman - ANI News
Himachal social audit reveals major gaps in Bilaspur schools, raises concerns over RTE implementation - ANI News

Concerns Mount for Himachal's Apple Growers

Apple growers may have to launch protest like farmers’ agitation to protect their interests: Himachal Minister - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh leaders raise concerns over India-UK trade deal - The News Mill
Himachal minister warns of US trade deal impact on apple economy - The News Mill

Satti raises stray dog menace, water, sewer issues with MC - The Tribune

Chamba school headmaster attends school ‘intoxicated’; probe ordered - The Tribune

Delay In Investigation Not A Ground To Quash Corruption FIR Unless Accused Shows Prejudice To Fair Trial: ... - Live Law

2 injured as speeding car skids off bridge near Sabzi Mandi on Solan-Shimla bypass - The Tribune

Class 11 student ends life in Himachal, alleges harassment by teachers in note - The Tribune

Governor Kavinder Gupta backs Shashi Tharoor's remarks on Jammu & Kashmir, says "he rose above politics" - ANI News

Report Values Himachal's Forest Bioeconomy at ₹22,600 Crore

Himachal Pradesh CM Flags Off Olympic Run for International Day - The News Mill

ITBP man removed over ‘affair’ with senior’s wife gets Himachal High Court relief - The Indian Express
ITBP Constable's Removal For Affair With Superior Officer's Wife Disproportionate; Compulsory Retirement... - Live Law

Talks fail, HRTC services to stop from Wednesday midnight - The Tribune

Ridge Falls Silent as Himachal Remembers Virbhadra Singh, A Leader Who Defines an Era - HimbuMail

Himachal Sees Boom in Eco and Adventure Tourism

Himachal: Unusual June snowfall delights tourists in Manali, Lahaul-Spiti - The Tribune

Governor offers prayers at Tara Devi temple - :: India News Calling ::

Himachal Private bus operators flay proposed increase in registration, permit fee - The Tribune

Himachal: Scientists, farmers discuss sub-tropical fruit cultivation - The Tribune

Himachal govt transfers 10 senior police officers | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal transfers 8 IPS, 2 HPS officers - The Times of India

IMD sounds yellow alert for thunderstorm for 4 Himachal dists for June 23 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal forest dept signs CSR MoUs with two Kullu hospitality firms | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Mahajan slams Congress over ‘Centre ignoring state’ claims - The Tribune

Two months after inauguration Rs 1-crore water tank lies unused in Solan - The Tribune

Jurisdictional ambiguity on the HP-Punjab border enables unchecked extraction in the Chakki rivulet - The Tribune

Kashyap reviews Centre’s schemes in Shimla district - The Tribune

Himachal: Teachers invited to apply for national awards - The Tribune

One killed, 18 injured as truck plunges into gorge in Theog - The Tribune

Kotgarh firing victims’ families seek rehabilitation, employment - The Tribune

HP technichal education board approves Rs 14 cr budget for 2026-27 - The Times of India

LoP slams Himachal govt over college closures, milk policy - The Times of India