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25 June 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government has signed agreements for 19 new hydropower projects valued at ₹3,336 crore.
The state government invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) as HRTC employees announced a strike, which was subsequently called off.
Recent rainfall has brought pleasant weather to the state, leading to a significant influx of tourists, particularly in Shimla.
BJP-backed candidates have secured key positions in recent Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad elections.
A CDSCO report flagged 44 drug samples from 37 Himachal-based firms for failing quality tests, accounting for over 25% of national failures in May.
A cloudburst in Kinnaur triggered a flash flood, causing damage to a bridge, roads, and water supply infrastructure.
Chief Minister Sukhu reviewed a new digital dashboard to track government schemes and inaugurated a car parking facility in Shimla.
A social audit in Bilaspur revealed that no surveyed government school fully meets the infrastructure standards mandated by the Right to Education Act.
Authorities in Dehra have frozen assets worth over ₹50 lakh belonging to an alleged drug peddler.
Alliance Air has resumed its daily direct flight service between Kullu and Delhi.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh Advances Energy and Infrastructure Projects

Himachal Deputy CM announces Rs 1 crore to strengthen drinking water schemes in Rohru constituency - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Over 10,000 Rooftop Solar Plants Installed in Himachal Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana - The News Himachal

Himachal: Dehra police freeze drug peddler’s assets worth Rs 50.16 lakh - The Tribune
Himachal: Man arrested with 7.87-gm ‘chitta’ in Chamba - The Tribune

Sewage discharge turns deadly for aquatic life in Mandi’s Ratti rivulet - The Tribune

Himachal: Kinnaur, Shimla Rural get district Congress chiefs - The Tribune
Kinnaur, Shimla Rural get new District Congress Committee presidents - The Tribune

Himachal to adopt best practices from J&K PM SHRI schools, says Education Minister - The Tribune
Sports foster discipline and self-confidence among youth : Himachal Pradesh CM Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The Tribune

Himachal Govt invites global bids to lease Wildflower Hall - The Tribune

Himachal LoP Jai Ram Thakur accuses Cong govt of putting ‘state on sale’ - The Tribune

Himachal CM Sukhu reviews digital dashboard to track key schemes in real time - The Tribune
Himachal CM Sukhu opens car parking facility at Auckland tunnel in Shimla - The Tribune

New authority for councillor disqualification cases notified - The Tribune

Himachal: Draw of lots decides Nahan Municipal Councils top post - The Tribune

Alliance Air resumes daily direct Kullu-Delhi flight - The Tribune

BJP-backed candidates win key positions in Panchayat Samiti polls, says Sulah MLA - The Tribune
Shivani, Baldev win top posts as BJP tightens grip on Sirmaur Zila Parishad - The Tribune

Pleasant Weather and Rain Boost Tourism in Himachal

Public Breathe Easy as HRTC Employees Union Call Off Chakka Jam with Immediate Effect - HimbuMail
Himachal Road Transport Corporation employees call off proposed strike - The Tribune

Girl From Himachal Village Tops MSc Nuclear Medicine Technology Entrance Examination - ETV Bharat

Himachal: Principal thrashes student over homework, CWC seeks police action - ThePrint
Private school student given corporal punishment; villagers protest, Nurpur police file case - The Tribune

Neri Students shine in competitive exams; qualify in national-level entrances - The Tribune

APG Shimla University flags off 34-day counselling awareness caravan - The Tribune

Himachal: BJP demands annulment of election of president, vice president in Sujanpur municipal council - ThePrint

Himachal Govt Invokes ESMA Ahead of HRTC Employee Strike

ESMA imposed as HRTC strike threatens to stop bus services: Govt open to talks, says Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri - ANI News
Himachal declares HRTC services essential under ESMA ahead of June 25 strike - The News Mill
Himachal declares HRTC essential service under ESMA ahead of June 25 strike - ANI News

Cloudburst triggers flash flood: Link road, bridge, water supply schemes damaged in Kinnaur village - The Tribune

Himachal’s Agri Scientist Dr Gautam Honoured WIth Padma Shri - HimbuMail

CISCE Chief Dr Joseph Emmanuel engages students, educators at Auckland House School forum - The Tribune

133 and 129 Eco Task Force units receive forestry and plantation training at HFRI Shimla - The Tribune

HRTC seeks temporary drivers as strike looms - The Tribune

Authorities take precautionary measures after migrant’s death due to rabies in Himachal’s Hamirpur - ThePrint

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

Social audit of govt schools in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur finds no school building meets infrastructure standards - Deccan Herald
Himachal: No Bilaspur school surveyed fully meets RTE infrastructure norms, social audit finds - The New Indian Express

44 drug samples of 37 Himachal firms fail quality test - The Tribune

Himachal govt constitutes panel to study VB-G RAM G scheme | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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

Dharamsala girl selected for national athletics championship - The Tribune

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

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

International Olympic Day celebrated in Mandi - The Tribune

To adversely affect 12 lakh rural workers: HP to take up VB-G RAM G with Centre - The Times of India