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26 June 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

The state government launched numerous development projects in Solan, inaugurated a major bridge in Sirmaur, and signed new hydropower agreements.
Jupiter International commissioned a significant 1.25 GW solar cell manufacturing unit in Baddi.
Authorities intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking with multiple arrests and asset seizures, while the High Court ordered action against rave parties in Kasol.
The Himachal High Court criticized the government's housing allotment system, demanding greater transparency.
A yellow alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms is in effect for several districts until July 1.
Tensions arose at the Paonta Sahib border as police stopped a group of Nihang Sikhs from entering Uttarakhand.
Uncertainty surrounds the Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra due to safety concerns over the high-risk route.
The government has floated global bids to lease the iconic Wildflower Hall hotel, drawing criticism from the opposition BJP.
Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir are exploring collaboration to strengthen educational practices.
A Palampur student became the state's first winner of the Apple Swift Student Challenge.

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Headlines

Shimla varsity launches 34-day counselling awareness caravan - The Tribune

Nephew held for killing blacksmith in Jawali village - The Tribune
Blacksmith murdered in Nurpur, accused nephew arrested within a day - The Tribune

Thakur camp wins key posts in Jawali Block Development Committee polls - The Tribune

Major connectivity boost as Rs 20-cr Markanda bowstring bridge opened to traffic in Sirmaur - The Tribune

Palampur student becomes state’s first Apple Swift winner - The Tribune

Run for drug-free society in Hamirpur - The Tribune
Anti-drug campaign, TB awareness programme in Dharamsala - The Tribune

AIIMS -Jodhpur leads AHA-certified life-support training at VMI-Palampur - The Tribune

Uncertainty surrounds Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra as experts flag high-risk route - The Tribune

Himachal to adopt best practices from J&K PM SHRI schools, says Education Minister - The Tribune

Why Nihang Sikhs have gathered at Uttarakhand border and what's behind the row - India Today
Nihang Sikhs Trying To Enter Uttarakhand From Paonta Sahib Stopped By Police On Border - ETV Bharat
High alert on Uttarakhand borders after Nihang march call - The New Indian Express

Jupiter International Opens 1.25 GW Solar Cell Unit

Jupiter International strengthens solar manufacturing capacity with new unit in Baddi - The Tribune
Jupiter International Ltd invests Rs 550 cr in new TOPCon solar cell facility in Himachal's Baddi - The Economic Times
Jupiter International inaugurates TOPCon solar cell production with 1.25 GW capacity - The Tribune

Himalayas under siege When development becomes the disaster - The Tribune

Shimla police bust two interstate drug networks; 3 suppliers arrested - The Tribune
Himachal: Man arrested with 7.87-gm ‘chitta’ in Chamba - The Tribune

Himalayan climate resilience training programme begins in Dharamsala - The Tribune
Unplanned construction, climate change increase disaster risk in Shimla: DC - The Tribune

1 killed, woman injured as car plunges into gorge near Dharamsala - The Tribune
Young couple dies after falling into gorge in Chamba’s Bharmour - The Tribune

Himachal High Court Criticizes State Housing Allotment System

Getting govt house ‘nothing less than a lottery: Himachal HC - The Times of India
Himachal High Court raps housing allotment system of state govt, calls for transparency - The Tribune
Himachal High Court criticizes housing allotment system - The News Mill
Himachal High Court criticises "lottery system" of State Govt's housing allotment - ANI News

In Himachal, QR code-based system activated for food grain distribution - The Times of India

Mahesh Dixit to replace Himachal cadre IPS Tapan Deka as Intelligence Bureau chief - The Tribune

Himachal on Yellow Alert Amid Continued Rains

Rain to continue across state till July 1 - The Tribune
Rain to continue in Himachal till July 1; yellow alert issued for 5 districts - The Tribune
Yellow alert for thunderstorms, gusty winds in Himachal for four days - ThePrint

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Rain to continue in Himachal today; yellow alert issued for 5 districts - The Tribune
Rainfall activity likely to intensify in Himachal from June 29: MeT | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Pradesh Launches New Development Projects

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu launches 12 projects in Solan - The News Mill
Himachal CM announces Rs 20 crore for road and school projects - The News Mill

‘BJP B team, sleeper cell’: Negi hits out at Kinnaur Congress president - The Tribune

VB-G RAM G to burden Himachal with Rs 164 crore additional liability: Anirudh Singh - The Tribune
HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and r - The Economic Times
Himachal Pradesh opposes 'VB-G RAM G' scheme citing financial burden - The News Mill

Updates from Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Mandi sees 376 human-wildlife conflict incidents in six years - The Tribune

Students suicide in Kangra: Victim’s note, school records under lens - The Tribune
Kangra Child Welfare Committee seeks police status report in student suicide case - The Tribune

Rescue team saves 2 hikers in Lahaul-Spiti - The Tribune

Trekkers must register before hitting Lahaul-Spiti trails now - The Tribune

Protecting Nature is Every Citizen's Duty, Says Chief Justice G.S Sandhawalia - HimbuMail

Panic grips New Shimla residents after leopard attacks dog in Sector 4 - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh: Official t-shirt unveiled for Himalayan Xtreme Trail Running Fest 2026 - The News Mill, ANI News

Apple production in Shimla likely to drop by 47% this season - The Tribune

Himachal to be severely hit by alternative scheme to replace MGNREGA: CM Sukhu - The Tribune
Himachal CM Sukhu reviews digital dashboard to track key schemes in real time - The Tribune

HP Minister, BJP Clash Over Emergency Anniversary

Fuel Surcharge on Electricity Bills Hits Consumers, BJP Targets State Government - The News Himachal

Himachal Pradesh High Court Takes Action Against Rave Parties in Kasol , Orders Transfer of SP and SDM Kullu for Their Inaction - HimbuMail

A strike scare, 2,100 applicants, 650 new drivers: HRTC’s hiring rush shows government job appeal - The Indian Express

Controversy Erupts Over Wildflower Hall Lease Tender

Himachal govt floats global bids to lease iconic Wildflower Hall for 35 years - The New Indian Express
BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur accuses Himachal Govt of favouring private firm in Wildflower Hall tender process - ANI News
Himachal LoP Jai Ram Thakur accuses Cong govt of putting ‘state on sale’ - The Tribune

Himachal: Sirmaur police, STF seize assets worth ₹4 crore | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal: Dehra police freeze drug peddler’s assets worth Rs 50.16 lakh - The Tribune

HP Governor Kavinder takes part in Sindhu Kumbh in Leh - Daily Excelsior

Himachal: Kinnaur, Shimla Rural get district Congress chiefs - 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