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17 October 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

Shimla / Cultural Heritage: Governor Kavinder Gupta inaugurates Kangra miniature art gallery at IIAS.
e-Governance: CM Sukhu inaugurates national conference on digital administrative reforms in Dharamshala.
Shimla / Illegal Construction: High Court halts Boileauganj construction project, pulling up police for inaction.
Tax Relief: High Court quashes Rs 117.94-crore GST recovery notice issued to Morepen Laboratories.
Mining Governance: State establishes dedicated Directorate of Mines to check illegal extraction activities.
Dharamshala / Sports Infrastructure: CM Sukhu lays foundation stone for Rs 33.78-crore ice-skating rink project.

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Headlines

National Conference on e-Governance Reforms to be held in Dharamshala on 16–17 October 2026 - India Education Diary
Dharamshala to Host Two-Day National Conference on e-Governance Reforms - Elets eGov
National Conference on e-Governance Reforms to begin in Dharamshala - News On AIR

Himachal Guv unveils Radhakrishnans bust, inaugurates Kangra miniature art gallery - Daily Excelsior
Himachal Pradesh Guv unveils Radhakrishnan's bust, inaugurates Kangra miniature art gallery - Mid-Day

Himachal scientists rank among world’s top 2% - The Tribune

Car plunges into Chamba gorge, woman killed, driver injured - The Tribune

7 booked for theft of Rs 96 lakh raw material - The Tribune

Commission formed, demand for dist status to Nurpur regains momentum - The Tribune

16,413 Himachal youth secure jobs under govt employment scheme - The Tribune

Ambedkar’s embrace of Buddhism reflected continuity, says expert - The Tribune

IIT-Mandi student wins 3 medals at inter-college aquatic meet - The Tribune

Punjab bandh: Passengers hassled as inter-state buses come to halt in Una for hours - The Tribune

To increase revenue & check illegal mining, govt creates Directorate of Mines - The Tribune

Singhal’s life an inspiring example of dedication to Indian culture: Governor Kavinder Gupta - The Tribune

Tourists to be charged fees for entry to Dhauladhar sanctuary - The Tribune

Ranital toll barrier sparks village revolt, 7 panchayats demand exemption - The Tribune

Court directs PWD to pay award money to employee by October 17 or face Circuit House attachment - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh University law students win best delegation award - The Tribune

Gunshots fired outside Nalagarh man’s house - The Tribune

Nine MBBS students of Hamirpur college suspended for ragging - The Tribune

4 held with 25 gm heroin - The Tribune

Karsog review meet stresses on timely completion of projects - The Tribune

BJP protests closure of Bhattu PHC, demands its reopening - The Tribune

Sukhu stays overnight at Rangrik, announces Rs 2 crore for new girl’s hostel at school - The Tribune

Kangra man nabbed for raping minor daughters in Dharamsala - The Tribune

Panjawar cooperative centre to offer MBA course: Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri - The Tribune

Kangra Miniature Art Gallery Inaugurated at IIAS Shimla

Governor Kavinder Gupta inaugurates Kangra miniature painting gallery - The Tribune
Governor inaugurates 'Kangra Kalam' art gallery at IIAS - :: India News Calling ::
New gallery dedicated to Kangra miniature paintings inaugurated at Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla - Mid-Day
Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta inaugurates Kangra miniature art gallery at IIAS Shimla - The News Mill

India’s first glacial flood alert system installed in Lahaul & Spiti - The Tribune

Himachal: For Congress, its ‘Mission repeat’ enters crucial phase - The Tribune

Dharamsala: Tanishq launches diamond expertise centre - The Tribune

BJP terms Himachal’s plans to create new districts ‘political gimmick’, governor backs Sukhu govt - Hindustan Times, Hindustan Times
BJP MLA slams Himachal govt over new districts proposal | Tap to know more - Inshorts

Himachal’s higher reaches receive fresh snowfall, Kukumseri shivers at -0.4°C - Hindustan Times, Hindustan Times
Fresh Snowfall Covers Himachal Pradesh’s High Passes - The Times of India
Himachal feels the chill under snow & rain - The Times of India

Himachal deploys early warning system at 4,100-metre-high Geepang Gath Glacier - Hindustan Times
Himachal's Ghepan Lake gets India's first Glacial Lake Outburst Flood warning system - The New Indian Express
Early Warning System Installed at Ghepan Lake, First in Himachal Pradesh - The News Himachal

Shimla: ‘Kangra Kalam’ gets new home at Rashtrapati Niwas - Hindustan Times

Suryansh Shedge, Raghuvanshi included in Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy match vs Himachal - Sportstar

HoABL launches ultra-luxury villa project in Himachal Pradesh’s Mashobra at ₹9.5 cr onwards - BusinessLine

Himachal hopes new GLOF warning system will reduce disaster response time - Asianet Newsable
Himachal Pradesh installs advanced GLOF warning system, seeks Rs 3,525 crore aid for disaster losses - The News Mill

NGT pulls up Himachal government over official’s absence in monsoon disaster case - Himachal Scape
NGT warns Himachal Chief Secretary over Town Planning Secretary’s absence - Himachal Scape

From Ladakh to Auli: 5 places in India where you can chase the first snow this October - The Times of India
Beyond Shimla and Manali: 12 Lesser-Known Places in Himachal Pradesh to Visit This Winter! - Local Samosa

NFSC Fellowship Empowers Ajay Kumar to Pursue His PhD - Press Information Bureau

Nadda Reviews Rs. 551.03 bn Highway Projects in Himachal - Construction World

Savour the Hills: A Himachal & Uttarakhand Food Trail at Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy TechVillage - HospiBuz

Himachal commissions first solar plant with battery storage in Spiti valley - Powerline Magazine

Ankita Bhandari’s parents meet senior CBI officials amid controversy over BJP leader’s Gur appointment - Himachal Scape

Himachal CM lays foundation stone for Rs 33.78-crore skating rink in Dharamshala - ThePrint

Himachal prescribes minimum age for admission to pre-primary classes, Class I - The Tribune

HP CM Sukhu opens e-governance meet, urges public welfare focus - Asianet Newsable

Himachal Pradesh Circle - Rationalization of Administrative Units across Postal Circles: Department of Post O.M. - Staff News

Odisha minister urges Himachal Pradesh youth to embrace emerging technologies - The Statesman
Odisha Welcomes Himachal Pradesh Youth Under Yuva Sangam Phase VII - Pragativadi, Hindusthan Samachar English
Odisha welcomes Himachal Pradesh youth under Yuva Sangam Phase VII - prameyanews.com

Weather Tomorrow October 17: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; che - The Economic Times

Himachal Pradesh BJP criticises Congress over SIR protests and Rahul Gandhi’s stance on Bangladesh model - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh BJP slams Congress over SIR protests, questions Rahul Gandhi's stand on Bangladesh model - www.indiagazette.com

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in, himachalpr.gov.in, himachalpr.gov.in

House of Abhinandan Lodha enters Himachal Pradesh with luxury villa project in Mashobra near Shimla, prices start at ₹9.5 crore | Real Estate News - Hindustan Times

Suryansh Shedge’s all-round ambition: ‘Want to be the strike bowler and the go-to batter’ - Sportstar

Luhnu, where Kohli once played, prepares for Ranji Trophy return after a decade - Sportstar

HC construction between Boileauganj & Chakkar, flags police attempt to shield accused - Himachal Scape

HC rejects Deity’s plea for invitation to Kullu Dussehra - Himachal Scape

Mobile drug testing to begin in Himachal’s Bilaspur, deputy commissioner to undergo first test - ThePrint, ThePrint

Himachal’s apple crop hit due to delay in flowering, rising temp, say experts - The Indian Express

Migrant mechanic stabbed to death over Rs 3,000 dispute in Himachal; one held - The Tribune
Himachal Mechanic Stabbed To Death In Money Dispute - Rediff

Relief for Morepen Labs, Himachal HC Quashes Rs 117.94 Crore GST Recovery Notice - Medical Dialogues

World Food Day: Getting ‘taradi’ out of the wild - Down To Earth

Fuelwood shortage hits Himachals Kullu ahead of winter, hoteliers struggle amid LPG crunch - Daily Excelsior

HP High Court halts unauthorised construction in Shimla, grills police - Asianet Newsable
HP High Court Halts Realt Estate Project Between Boileauganj and Chakkar in the Shimla City - HimbuMail

Himachal Pradesh HC halts Boileauganj construction, cites police inaction - The News Mill

Lit fest to witness keen deliberations in Kasauli - The Tribune

Dharchandna’s hidden heritage awaits discovery - The Tribune

Baramasa — where Kangra painters turned 12 months into poetry - The Tribune

Former CM announces twin commemorative events at Rotary Bhawan in Palampur - The Tribune

Pathania inaugurates state-level U-19 sports meet in Chamba - The Tribune

Academic achievers, sporting talent honoured at ‘Fitophoria’ in Shimla - The Tribune

Three-day hackathon kicks off at IIT-Mandi with Rs 2.5 lakh prize pool - The Tribune

Explore FASTag option for upcoming Parwanoo barrier, Himachal HC tells state govt - The Tribune

Four arrested for killing cattle in Chamba - The Tribune

Digital governance must make public services simpler, faster: Sukhu - The Tribune

Himachal High Court seeks explanation for 14, 17-storey buildings in Shimla - The Tribune

SDM directs police to verify antecedents of migrants in Hamirpurs Nadaun - The Tribune

Falling tree injures two on Pathankot-Mandi highway; residents seek urgent safety measures - The Tribune

No limbs, no pension: HP man hits KYC hurdle - The Tribune

Formation of new districts to depend on commission’s report, says Sukhu - The Tribune

Una police freeze assets worth Rs 71 lakh of two drug peddlers - The Tribune

Decide pradhan poll plea within 10 weeks: Himachal HC to Chamba DC - The Tribune

Bittu inaugurates district-level Children’s Science Congress in Hamirpur - The Tribune

Mason murdered over Rs 3,000 dispute in Hamirpur village; one held - The Tribune

Palampur court awards five-year jail term in charas case - The Tribune

Restore Mandi’s heritage Emerson building in 30 days, orders Mandi MC - The Tribune

Palampur’s demand for district status gets a fresh push - The Tribune

Pong oustees welcome online payment facility for Rajasthan land instalments - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh High Court Flags 55 Forest Road Violations in Seraj, Reaffirms Construction Ban - Prop News Time

Dalai Lama pens foreword to Himachal IAS officer’s debut novel - The Tribune

HP Governor Releases Biography of Dr KC Azad: An Architect of Abundance - HimbuMail