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24 October 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

Employee Benefits: Government announces 5% DA hike and Rs 10,000 Class-IV arrears.
Bilaspur / Tourism: State approves first glass-bottom bridge across Gobind Sagar Lake.
Air Connectivity: CM Sukhu launches helicopter flights connecting Sanjauli with Rampur and Kinnaur.
Horticulture Relief: Government disburses Rs 35.68 crore MIS relief to 16,877 orchardists.
Shimla / Police Probe: DIG Sanjeev Gandhi booked in second FIR over repair funds.
Kangra / Cyber Crime: Police bust online gaming racket, seizing 41 phones and seven laptops.

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Headlines

Himachal: AI, climate change & pests put plant health security to test - The Tribune

300 deities converge on Kullu for Dasehra - The Tribune

Rs 25L monorail to ease orchard work in Mandi - The Tribune
Horticulture minister inaugurates HP’s first agri monorail system in Mandi - Hindustan Times
Himachal’s First HP SHIVA Monorail Project Inaugurated in Mandi - The News Himachal

Himachal: BJP will review new districts if voted to power, says Jai Ram - The Tribune

Himachal: Shillai says ‘I do’ to simple weddings, ‘no’ to extravagance - The Tribune

Himachal Governor hails NCC for shaping disciplined, patriotic youth - The Tribune

MTB Shimla to test riders on 130-km Himalayan course - The Tribune
From 11 to 68: MTB Shimla Brings Generations Together on Himalayan Trails - The News Himachal

Nurpur cops forfeit drug peddler’s Rs 48L assets - The Tribune

Amritsar’s Pingalwara offers ray of hope for disabled brothers, cancer-hit mother - The Tribune

Governor inaugurates Radio Kullu 90.4 FM dedicated to Vidisha Bhardwaj - The Tribune

1.3 MT of Kullu’s Sindhuri variety pomegranates exported to UAE - The Tribune

Joint teams to check illegal firecracker trade in Shimla - The Tribune

11-hour power outage in Palampur disrupts medical, revenue services - The Tribune

Auckland House’s Pritha wins Gold Award at Commonwealth Writing Competition - The Tribune

Palampur heliport to be ready in two months; to have landing facility for four choppers - The Tribune

Shahpur MLA honours 5 Gharoh school students - The Tribune

NIT-Hamirpur to confer 1,265 degrees today - The Tribune

Post-harvest care crucial for apple orchards - The Tribune

Himachal: 9,647 land-related cases resolved in 2 years - The Hans India

Accor Signs Novotel Hotel in Solan, Himachal Pradesh - https://safariindia.com/

Himachal Youth Cong vice-chief electrocuted prepping for CM’s visit - The Times of India

Himachal local fund accounts committee emphasises transparent use of public money - Hindustan Times
Himachal panel urges timely use of public funds, audit resolution | Tap to know more - Inshorts

Himachal Holds State-Level Marathon to Spread HIV/AIDS Awareness - The News Himachal

HP cops trace nearly 89% of missing persons in nine months - Hindustan Times

Himachal government clears policy to tackle malnutrition, anaemia - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh Approves Nutrition Policy Linking Traditional Diets with Food Safety - The Policy Edge

Deferred dream: Stalled since 2007, Katasani stadium awaits its finish line - The Tribune

5 Luxury Staycation Resorts In Himachal Pradesh For Your Diwali Break - Outlook Traveller

Himachal CM Launches Helicopter Services to Rampur, Kinnaur - Construction World
Helicopter Service Between Sanjauli, Rampur to Begin on October 21 - Construction World

Ramp Planned at Baba Balak Nath Temple in Diyotsidh - jeevanutsahnews.in

Former Shimla SP faces second FIR over Rs 14.07 lakh home repairs - Himachal Scape

Himachal Pradesh Announces 5% DA Hike for Employees

Himachal Govt announces 5% DA hike for employees ahead of Diwali, Class-IV Staff to get ₹10,000 extra - Punjab Newsline
Himachal Pradesh CM Announces 5 Percent DA Hike Before Diwali Fest - Asianet Newsable
Himachal Pradesh announces 5% DA hike, October arrears in November pay - The News Mill

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Himachal Government Issues 5% DA Hike Order, Employees to Get Increased Allowance in November - The News Himachal
Himachal Pradesh announces 5 pc DA hike for employees, additional Rs 10,000 for Class IV staff - Moneycontrol.com
Himachal Pradesh govt hikes DA by 5% ahead of Diwali | - Inshorts
Himachal Pradesh CM Announces 5 Percent DA Hike Ahead of Diwali - Asianet Newsable
Himachal CM announces 5% DA, Rs 10,000 payment for Class-IV staff - The News Mill

HP CM Sukhu announces 5% DA , additional Rs 10,000 for Class IV employees - Himachal Scape
HP govt. employees’ to get 5 percent hike in DA - himachalguardian.com
Sukhu announces 5% DA hike for HP employees - The Times of India

Kullu Dussehra a living expression of Himachal’s rich ‘Dev Sanskriti’: Governor | - Inshorts

Women’s Financial Empowerment in Himachal Pradesh: Evaluation of the Sashakt Mahila Rin Yojana (2023) - IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute

Shimla Police Interrogates Two Men Over Sanjauli Public Spat - Himachal Scape

Video shows drone & laser shows at Int'l Kullu Dussehra festival in Himachal | - Inshorts

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Distillery Licence Cancellation, Holds Excise Inspection Invalid Without DSP-Rank Officer - The Legal Affair

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unveils Manali Marathon t-shirt, bats for drug-free Himachal - The Tribune
Himachal CM Sukhu launches Manali Marathon T-shirt and Green Warriors - The News Mill

MTB Shimla 2026 Begins with Over 80 Riders from 20 Cities - The News Himachal

13th MTB Shimla Mountain Biking Event Kicks Off in Himachal Pradesh - Asianet Newsable
Mountain bike race returns to Himachal with 13th edition of MTB Himalaya Shimla - The Tribune

Himachal Government Releases ₹35.68 Crore Under MIS, 16,877 Orchardists Benefited - The News Himachal
Over Rs 35cr disbursed to HP orchardists - The Times of India

Another FIR against former Shimla SSP Gandhi for ‘misusing’ govt funds - The Tribune

Himachal CM Launches Manali Marathon to Fight Drugs and Save Nature - Asianet Newsable

Rain, snow forecast in eight Himachal districts on October 24–25 - Punjab Newsline

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

Himachal Pradesh NEET PG 2026: MD/MS/DNB Round 1 Counselling Schedule - medadmit.in

Himachal Pradesh High Court Reaffirms Strict Limits on Rejecting Plaint Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC - The Legal Affair

A walk over water: Himachal Pradesh clears glass-bottom bridge over Gobind Sagar Lake - Telegraph India
Himachal’s first glass-bottom bridge to come up across Gobind Sagar Lake - ThePrint

Speeding motorcyclist hits police officer at checkpoint in Himachal, held - The Tribune

Delimitation Set to Redraw Himachal’s Political Map: Lok Sabha Seats Likely to Rise to 6 - HimbuMail

Rare pacific golden plover recorded for first time in Kinnaur - Himachal Scape

NGT Himachal Pradesh Order Exposes Planning Failure - urbanacres.in

Tibetans hold candlelight vigil in Dharamshala for earthquake victims in Nakchu - ANI News

Himachal Governor calls for preserving cultural heritage with science & tech, innovation - The Tribune

Himachal Govt stalling bulk drug park project, alleges Anurag - The Tribune

NGT directs Himachal CS to ensure principal secy’s appearance - The Times of India

Atmanirbhar Bharat expo brings science, innovation to Chamba - The Tribune

Suspected online gaming racket busted in Kangra; 41 cellphones, 7 laptops seized - The Tribune

Financial inclusion campaign launched in Una district - The Tribune

National moot court contest begins at HPU - The Tribune

Himachal Road Transport Corporation’s Pathankot depot struggles with ageing fleet, expansion curbs - The Tribune

Kullu hotels packed for Dasehra, Manali occupancy crosses 50% - The Tribune

Himachal CM Sukhu disputes BJP’s 2027 victory claims citing divisions - The News Mill

2 FIRs in 2 days: Why Himachal DIG is under scanner after run-ins with ex-DGPs - The Indian Express