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10 September 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

COVID Case Relief: The Supreme Court approved the withdrawal of 63 criminal cases lodged against sitting and former MPs and MLAs for protest-related violations during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing an absence of heinous offences or bodily harm.
Literacy Milestone: The state received a national award on International Literacy Day after recording a 99.55% literacy rate under the ULLAS initiative, cementing its position as India's second-most literate state with a target of 100% by 2026–27.
Fiscal Assistance: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to request special central financial support to bridge an ₹8,000 crore gap and urged an increase in the state's borrowing ceiling to 4% of GSDP.
Kangra / Airport Expansion: Chief Minister Sukhu met Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to expedite runway expansion at Kangra airport and secure UDAN funding for heliports, setting a two-month deadline for the final project report.
Heritage Digitisation: Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri announced the digitisation of 1.7 million (17 lakh) pages of centuries-old administrative and historical records to preserve vulnerable archives and enhance public accessibility.
Monsoon Damage: Rain-induced infrastructure damages across the state crossed ₹1,550 crore this season, with more than 60 roads remaining blocked as the Meteorological Department forecast ongoing wet spells through September 15.

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Headlines

HP CM meets FM, seeks additional financial assistance, enhanced borrowing limit to 4 pc of GSDP - Daily Excelsior

Himachal Pradesh Achieves 99.55% Literacy Milestone

Himachal Pradesh honoured for becoming fully literate state - Daily Excelsior
Himachal Pradesh records 99.55 per cent literacy rate under ULLAS, wins national award - India Today
Himachal Pradesh Reaches 99.55% Literacy, Sets 100% Target for 2026–27 - The Policy Edge

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From 7.98% To 99.55%: How Himachal Pradesh Became India’s 2nd-Most Literate State - The Logical Indian
At 99.55% literacy, Himachal becomes 2nd-most literate state, earns national award - India Today
Himachal attains 99.55% literacy; receives national award on International Literacy Day - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh records 99.55% literacy under ULLAS, receives national award - EdexLive
Himachal Pradesh achieves 99.55% literacy, becomes 2nd-most literate State and wins National Award - Moneycontrol.com

1.7 mn pages of HP’s historical records digitised: Deputy CM - The Hans India

Shimla: Lakkar Bazaar traders shut shops over street vending - The Tribune

Case filed over illegal dumping of sewage in Ratta river - The Tribune

Himachal CM Sukhu Seeks Central Financial Aid

Sukhu urges Sitharaman for additional financial assistance, enhancement in state’s borrowing limit to 4% of GSDP - The Tribune
HP CM Sukhu meets Sitharaman, seeks aid over Rs 8,000 cr financial gap - Asianet Newsable
Himachal CM Sukhu meets FM Sitharaman, seeks 4% GSDP borrowing - NewsBytes
Sukhu meets Sitharaman, seeks additional financial aid for Himachal | Hindustan Times - hindustantimes.com

Himachal Govt offers 24 rooms at guesthouses to public at reduced tariff of Rs 3,000 - The Tribune
Himachal revises guest house tariffs to ₹3,000, opens 24 rooms for online public booking | Hindustan Times - hindustantimes.com

Count contract service of JOAs for seniority, High Court orders state power board - The Tribune

Private schools in Palampur flout safety norms, put children at risk - The Tribune

Empty classrooms: Himachal college struggling for survival - The Tribune
₹12-cr Himachal college struggles to attract students, 24 enrolled | Tap to know more - Inshorts

Himachal BDOs protest language used by Kangana at Mandi DISHA meeting - The Tribune

Inspiring change: Teachers who go beyond the classroom - The Tribune

Inspection dispute pits NHAI against Himachal Labour Department - The Tribune

Himachal student carries Mandi’s goodwill to flood-hit Assam - The Tribune

HP to replace Himcare scheme in Nov with AI-driven health insurance | Hindustan Times - hindustantimes.com

MEA on Eiffel Tower Row; Himachal Pradesh Records 99.55% Literacy - Daily Pioneer, Daily Pioneer

SC Allows Himachal to Withdraw Cases Against Lawmakers

Supreme Court Allows Withdrawal Of 63 Himachal Pradesh MP/MLA Cases Linked To Covid-Era Protests - Live Law
SC Permits Himachal Pradesh Govt To Withdraw Prosecution Against Sitting, Ex-MLAs In Several Cases - etvbharat.com
No heinous offence or bodily injury: SC allows withdrawal of Covid-time cases against MPs, MLAs from Himachal - The New Indian Express

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SC allows Himachal Pradesh govt to withdraw prosecution against lawmakers in 60 plus criminal cases lodged during COVID-19 - The Tribune, The Tribune
SC allows Himachal to withdraw prosecution against sitting, ex-MLAs in several cases - ThePrint
SC allows withdrawal of 65 criminal cases against former, sitting Himachal MPs, MLAs | India News - Hindustan Times
COVID-19 protests: Supreme Court allows Himachal Pradesh to withdraw cases against MLAs/MPs - Bar and Bench
Supreme Court permits Himachal Pradesh to withdraw prosecution against MLAs in COVID-19 cases - The News Mill
Supreme Court allows Himachal to withdraw COVID-era cases against sitting and former MLAs - The Hindu

Himachal Pradesh Digitises 1.7 Million Pages of History - The Chenab Times
Himachal goes digital: 17 lakh pages, centuries of history preserved - The Tribune

IIT Mandi committee initiates probe into controversial Janmashtami poster row - The Tribune

Rajinder Vashista Appointed as FADA State Chairperson for Himachal Pradesh, Strengthening Devbhoomi Group Companies Identity in the Automobile Sector - The Tribune, ANI News

Sukhu Raises Himachal Power Issues with Manohar Lal in Delhi - Daily Pioneer

Put The Phone Away: 8 Indian Escapes Made For A Digital Detox - Outlook Traveller

Dharamsala court grants interim bail to Dehra ex-MLA Hoshyar Singh in fund misuse case - The Tribune

InDepth | From Nepal to Ladakh: Why the Himalayas Need a Cross-Border Early Warning System - Outlook India

Teachers' body opposes Himachal Pradesh Universities Bill - EdexLive
Teachers’ body protests against Himachal Pradesh Universities Bill - ThePrint

Centre Funds HP Heliports, Kangra Airport Expansion Under UDAN - Rediff MoneyWiz
Himachal: Centre agrees to fund heliports under UDAN - The Tribune

Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur bags Sansad Ratna Award - The Tribune

Bilaspur police arrest key interstate drug supplier from Punjab - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Pushes for Expanded Air Connectivity

Himachal CM Sukhu meets Union Minister to boost state air connectivity - Asianet Newsable
Himachal's Aviation Ambitions Soar: CM Sukhvinder Sukhu's Push for Expanded Air Connectivity - Devdiscourse
Himachal CM Sukhu discusses Kangra airport expansion with Civil Aviation Minister Naidu - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu meets Civil Aviation Minister Naidu; takes up expansion of Kangra airport - ANI News

Over 60 roads shut in Himachal Pradesh after rain - ThePrint

Dumping waste, abandoned vehicles on roadside in Himachal to attract heavy penalty under new law - The Tribune

Himachal rain damage crosses Rs 1,550 crore; rain to continue till Sept 15 - The Tribune

Shimla’s Arshita Pirta commissioned as Lieutenant in Indian Army - The Tribune

HP govt exploring ways for academic, technological cooperation with Japan: Minister - ET Education

HP Governor calls on universities to prepare youngsters as creators of opportunities - ThePrint

Shimla police arrest 4 drug traffickers with 52 g heroin in 3 separate cases - The Tribune

Himachal CM seeks technology-based initiatives in remote areas - thehawk.in

Mera Yuva Bharat: HP targets 1 lakh youth for Viksit Bharat dialogue - Asianet Newsable

HP govt proposes astronomy centres in Lahaul-Spiti, Pangi - ThePrint
Sukhu seeks Centre support for astronomy hub in Lahaul-Spiti, Pangi - The Times of India

Governor presides over 4th Convocation of ICFAI University - :: India News Calling ::
ICFAI University Himachal Pradesh Holds 4th Convocation, Degrees Awarded to 355 Students - The News Himachal

2 pilgrims die during Manimahesh Yatra in two days - The Tribune

Himachal Seeks Additional Financial Assistance, Urges Centre to Raise Himachal’s Borrowing Limit to 4% - The News Himachal

BharatNet Phase III Fibre Deployment in Himachal Pradesh Crosses 40% Completion - Express Computer

CM Himachal calls on Dr Jitendra, thanks Centre for 5 Weather Radars, Lavender support - Daily Excelsior
Himachal CM urges for adequate weather early-warning system due to its difficult mountainous terrain - News On AIR

HPU inks pact with incubated startup to boost innovation - The Tribune

The illusion of wellness: A medical perspective on chronic disease management. - The Tribune

Una Govt College team wins Inter-College Cross Country - The Tribune

Reshuffle rumblings grow as six Himachal ministers meet top brass - The Tribune

Chamba HRTC staff up in arms against officer over ‘corruption’ - The Tribune

Bloodborne infections: A growing concern for surgeons - The Tribune

Kasauli’s warning : When tourism overwhelms the hills - The Tribune

Kullu, Manali auto unions agree to fixed fares, action for overcharging - The Tribune

Shimla’s Arshita, Kangra’s Ritk join Army as Lieutenants - The Tribune

Curbs imposed by ASI hinder promotion of Nurpur’s Brij Raj Swami Temple for tourism - The Tribune

Woods Park Sainik School, Bani, wins 5 medals at national games - The Tribune

Shortfalls, missing data mar green mission in Punjab, Haryana & Himachal: CAG - The Times of India

Centre sets two-month deadline for Kangra Airport expansion report - The Times of India

Himachal logs 10% monsoon rainfall deficit - The Times of India

HP drug regulator orders Sirmaur unit to halt production - The Times of India