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20 October 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

Air Connectivity: Helicopter service linking Shimla, Rampur, and Reckong Peo starts October 21.
Kullu / Mob Attack: Villagers attack police team, freeing two detained charas suspects with contraband.
Shimla / Administration: Chief Minister Sukhu inaugurates newly constructed building blocks at the Secretariat.
Sarahan / Political Row: Unveiling of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh’s statue sparks political dispute.
Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz Khan hits century as Mumbai tightens grip on match.
High Court / Forest Conservation: Bench upholds forest road ban, flagging fifty-five violations in Seraj.

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Headlines

Release pending incentives to medal-winning athletes: Anurag Thakur to Himachal govt - Daily Excelsior

Himachal CM Joins Kullu Dussehra Celebrations in Canada

Himachal CM Sukhu addresses Kullu Dussehra event in Canada's Ottawa - Asianet Newsable
Himachal CM celebrates Kullu Dussehra with Indian diaspora in Canada - The News Mill
Himachal CM joins Kullu Dussehra celebrations in Canada virtually - Hindustan Times
“Symbol of victory of good over evil”: Himachal Pradesh CM on Kullu Dussehra organised in Canada - ANI News

Himachal among top states in tobacco-free youth campaign - The Tribune
Himachal named best-performing state in Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 - The Times of India

PG docs from PGI, AIIMS to get senior resident posts in Himachal - The Tribune
Himachal Opens Direct Merit-Based Recruitment Route for Specialist Doctors from PGI, AIIMS, But Can It Stem Exodus from HP Medical Colleges? - HimbuMail
PG medical seats in Himachal across 6 govt institutes rise by 320- 91 at IGMC Shimla, 57 at Tanda medical ... - Medical Dialogues

No power, no poles: Bilaspur panchayat pradhan’s ultimatum to electricity board - The Tribune

Palampur chokes as roads fail to keep pace with traffic - The Tribune

MLA Sudhir Sharma questions delay in Dharamsala development projects - The Tribune

Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry trains 49 Nepal officials, farmers in horticulture - The Tribune

CM Sukhu inaugurates secretariat blocks in Shimla - The Tribune
CM inaugurates secretariat buildings - The Times of India

HPMC set to launch apple cider in market shortly, schnapps in pipeline - The Tribune

Hamirpur MC tells architects to strictly follow building norms - The Tribune

Strengthen existing administrative units before creating new dists, says Anurag - The Tribune

One killed, four injured in Salooni car mishap - The Tribune

St Edward’s annual day celebration blends global dance style with tech themes - The Tribune
St Edward’s School celebrates annual function - The Tribune

Himachal: On traffic duty, cop crushed between buses - The Tribune

Scorpio driver smashes bus windows, mob damages SUV in Solan - The Tribune

Sukhu lauds diaspora for Dasehra in Canada - The Tribune

Nerchowk college to charge fee for medical fitness certificates - The Tribune

7-day Dasehra festival begins at Dharamsala - The Tribune

Pristine forests mountain vistas put Kareri on the map as a potential tourism destination - The Tribune

Clear pending grievances, speed up projects, Himachal Minister Jagat Singh Negi tells officials - The Tribune

29 student suicides in three years raise mental health concerns in Mandi - The Tribune

BJP in-charge begins state tour from today - The Tribune

Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary & the revered hilltop shrine bring together ecological richness & religious devotion - The Tribune

Shimla to host national symposium on sustainable agriculture - The Tribune

Development at standstill under Congress govt: Jai Ram - The Tribune

Traffic snarls expose environmental cost of unchecked tourism in Himachal - The Tribune

HoABL launches The Ridge at Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh - Construction Week India

Chamba students get practical lessons in trout farming, ecology - The Tribune

Virbhadra Singh statue unveiled in Sarahan - Hindustan Times
Unveiling of Virbhadra statue sparks BJP-Cong war of words - The Tribune

Chamba college organises tour on biodiversity, wildlife - The Tribune

Crowd allegedly attacks Police during Charas raid in Kullu - Himachal Scape

New districts, old politics: Sukhu under fire - Himachal Scape

Himachal CM Sukhu: Cabinet expansion and reshuffle before govt completes four years - Babushahi.com, Babushahi.com

Three arrested with 20 grams of heroin in Shimla’s Taradevi - Punjab Newsline

Mob Attacks Himachal Police, Frees Drug Suspects

Mob attacks Kullu police team, frees 2 charas suspects with seized contraband - The Tribune
Mob attacks police, frees two accused held for carrying charas in Himachal - Rediff
Mob attacks police, frees two accused nabbed for carrying charas in Himachal’s Kullu district - ThePrint
Mob attacks Himachal police, frees two suspects smuggling charas along with seized contraband - The New Indian Express

Wirepas Connects 700,000 Smart Meters Across Himachal - Passionate In Marketing

Ladakh’s Demands Addressed, People Have Faith In Centre: HP Guv Kavinder Gupta - Daily Excelsior

HPBOSE D.El.Ed CET 2026 Fourth Round Counselling Schedule Released; Merit List PDF Here - Jagran Josh

Tiger Shroff Attack: Artistes Shouldn’t Be Targeted, Says Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta - News18

Himachal High Court Maintains Forest Road Ban, Flags 55 Seraj Breaches - Construction World

HP Governor Kavinder Gupta Pays Obeisance At Bawe Wali Mata Temple - Daily Excelsior
Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta Offers Prayers at Bawe Wali Mata Temple - Jammu Links News

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

How Did Himachal Pradesh Increase Cheer Pheasant Survival? - GK Today

Here4Trip Launches Curated Himachal Tour Packages Collection for the 2026-27 Travel Season - India CSR

Punjab to witness dry weather in coming days, Temperatures likely to remain stable - Punjab Newsline

India visit strengthens New Zealand apple partnership - Fruitnet

New Helicopter Service Launching in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal: Helicopter service between Sanjauli, Rampur from Oct 21 - Asianet Newsable
Shimla-Rampur helicopter service to start on October 21 - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh to launch helicopter service on Shimla-Rampur-Reckong Peo route on October 21 - ET Infra

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Shimla-Rampur-Reckong Peo helicopter service to start on October 21 - The Economic Times
HELICOPTER SERVICE BETWEEN SANJAULI AND RAMPUR TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 21 - Face2News

Food Safety Department inspects shops in Himachal’s Hamirpur - ThePrint

Ranji Trophy 2026/27: Anand finds comfort in Sarfaraz’s company after finger injury - Sportstar

BJP slams HP's Congress govt for unfulfilled poll promises, neglect - Asianet Newsable
Himachal BJP chief accuses Congress of failing poll guarantees | The Daily Guardian - newspaper - Magzter

ASI suspended for being absent from night duty in Himachal’s Bilaspur - ThePrint

BJP strengthens Himachal Pradesh organisation ahead of 2027 polls - The News Mill

Israel-made nets offer apple growers a shield from hail hit - Livemint

Railways extend train cancellation schedule as Kalka-Shimla track remains damaged - The Tribune

Legal notice to NHAI over construction in Beas riverbed, Committee seeks immediate halt - Himachal Scape

Trade Union leader Chander Singh Mandial passes away - Achievements of Atal Medical and Research University

Virbhadra Singh Lives On in Himachal’s Development Legacy - The News Himachal

BJP Gears Up for 2027 Himachal Pradesh Polls

HP polls: BJP eyes 2027 win, Jairam Thakur targets Congress govt - Asianet Newsable
BJP begins campaign for 2027 Himachal Assembly polls, Jairam Thakur criticises Congress government - The News Mill
BJP gears up for 2027 Himachal polls, Jairam Thakur slams Congress | The Daily Guardian - newspaper - Magzter
BJP begins preparations for 2027 Himachal Assembly polls, LoP Jairam Thakur targets Congress government - ANI News

Shimla-based NGO clears 8 tonnes of plastic waste at 17,000 feet in Ladakh - The Tribune

Himachal Folk Singer Inder Jeet conferred with Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2024 - Babushahi.com, Babushahi.com

Come clean up for free stay, food: Garbage-littered trail in McLeodganj sparks outrage over tourists civic sense - The Tribune

HPU seeks stronger research culture in physical education - The Tribune

Dehra police flag risks to elderly with memory issues - The Tribune

Negi orders prompt redress of public grievances in Lahaul-Spiti - The Tribune

Ex-servicemen front seeks district status for Sarkaghat - The Tribune

Mandi gets a new cycling champion - The Tribune

600 provided free medical services at camp - The Tribune

Pangi apple to hit markets outside Himachal - The Tribune

Villagers attack cops in Kullu, free two drug peddlers - The Tribune

Seminar marks Mandi’s 500-year legacy - The Tribune

Dharamsala losing pristine air - The Tribune

Drug-linked assets worth Rs 91.24 crore frozen in 3 years - The Tribune

Payal, Harshal win gold medals in state chess championship - The Tribune

Local products to find market via ecotourism in Dharamsala - The Tribune

To bridge regional development gap, demand for district status to Nurpur gains momentum - The Tribune

Frost makes Lahaul-Spiti roads slippery, traffic hours regulated - The Tribune

Sukhu calls for collective fight to save youth from chitta menace - The Tribune

Half of academic posts at Nauni varsity lie vacant - The Tribune

DPS students showcase creativity at Carnival of Joy - The Tribune

Global rhythms to meet Kullu’s rich deity traditions at Dasehra - The Tribune

Despite fund crunch, Solan MC defers revision of rent for 232 shops, stalls - The Tribune

Power sale to Kerala hits industry in Parwanoo, investors report losses - The Tribune

2 brothers among 3 killed in Lahaul accident - The Times of India

Ride the Chopper on Shimla-Rampur-Reckong Peo Route - HimbuMail

Sukhu Turns Shahpur Dussehra Stage Into War Cry Against Chitta - HimbuMail

J P Nadda visits Baba Nahar Singh Temple in Bilaspur, attends ‘Shardotsav’ - ThePrint

BJP preparing organisations for upcoming election; Congress government will be ousted: BJP's Rajiv Bindal - ANI News