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11 November 2026, Wednesday
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Big Picture

Mandi / Aerial Rescue: Russian pilot rescued after dangling from 150-metre power lines.
Shimla / Cultural Heritage: Centuries-old Patthar Ka Khel stone-throwing ritual celebrated in Dhami.
BBMB Power Dues: Supreme Court approves landmark settlement securing state's disputed power dues.
Global Recognition: Abhishek Awasthi becomes first Indian-origin mayor of Australia's Greater Bendigo.
Higher Education: Central University debuts in QS Asia University Rankings 791-800 band.
Kullu / Jalori Pass: Police rescue stranded tourists following sudden high-altitude snowfall.
Chamba / Infrastructure: Chief Minister Sukhu launches 26 development projects worth Rs 175 crore.

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Headlines

Kangra airport set for big leap, land handover by January - Himtimes, The Tribune

Kerala Power Deal Faces Tender Questions Over GNA Energy Choice - Urban Acres

No dearth of funds for welfare of children: Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh CM Assures No Fund Shortage for Child Welfare - The Chenab Times

Centuries-old Pathar Mela celebrated in Shimla’s Dhami - The Tribune

NGT’s help sought to protect Mand area from illegal mining - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Hails Landmark BBMB Verdict

BBMB case win milestone for Himachal in protecting its legitimate rights: Pathania - The Tribune
BBMB Verdict Result of Decades-Long Struggle, Not One Government's Efforts: Dhumal, Shanta Kumar - The News Himachal
Himachal Pradesh: Govt Hails BBMB Case Verdict as Landmark Victory for State Rights - The Chenab Times
Judgment on BBMB dues historic, says ex-Himachal CM Dhumal - Cityairnews

Sharp AQI swings raise pollution alarm in Baddi - The Tribune

Three arrested with 24 gram chitta in Shogi - The Tribune

Congress govt taking decisions to promote sports, says Education Minister Rohit Thakur - The Tribune

New 4-km rafting stretch identified on Sutlej in Shimla - The Tribune

Rain variability riddle for Solan farmers - The Tribune

Silicon Valley’s Ro Khanna has Kangra in his story - The Tribune

Palampur NGOs call for united fight against growing drug menace - The Tribune

Palampur’s heritage buildings being demolished for concrete structures - The Tribune

Missing PWD employee’s body found in Mandis Rana Khad - The Tribune

Hamirpur village to get sports ground soon: Bittu - The Tribune

89% of missing persons in Himachal traced this year - The Tribune

15 fire incidents across Kullu on Diwali; property worth lakhs damaged - The Tribune

From student to leader: Abhishek Awasthi becomes first Indian-origin mayor of Greater Bendigo, Victoria - www.connectedtoindia.com
Himachals Abhishek Awasthi scripts history, takes over as Mayor of Australias Greater Bendigo - The Tribune, The Tribune
Himachal-born Abhishek Awasthi becomes first Indian-origin Mayor of Australian city - The New Indian Express

Himachal Pradesh's 400-Year-Old 'Patthar Ka Khel' Ritual

Blood offering, flying stones: Himachal's Dhami village keeps 400-year-old ritual 'Patthar Ka Khel' alive - شبكة تواصل الإخبارية, The Times of India
What is the 400-year-old Patthar Ka Khel ritual held after Diwali in Shimla? - India Today
'Stones Fly Until Someone Bleeds': Inside Himachal Village's 400-Year-Old 'Patthar Ka Khel' Ritual Celebrated After Diwali - News18

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Himachal Tightens Road Safety Norms, Makes Speed Limiters Mandatory - The News Himachal

Pollution Board Tightens Noose Around Illegal Stone Crushers, 12 More Units Face Action - The News Himachal

Fresh Snowfall at Jalori Pass Leaves Vehicles Stranded, Weather Alert Issued for Several Himachal Districts - The News Himachal

He left Himachal to study in Australia. Now, he's making history as mayor - India Today

IMD warns Himachal Pradesh: rain and snow through Nov 15 - NewsBytes
Rain, snow likely in Himachal from today - Hindustan Times

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is likely to keep his job for now, say prediction markets - Fortune

Young volunteers in Himachal's Kasol lead efforts to tackle waste, keeping mountains clean - ANI News

Video: Inside Reckong Peo, The Himalayan Town Surrounded By Snow-Capped Peaks - NDTV

Himachal Approves Risk Fund for Trout Farmers, ₹100 MSP for Reservoir Fish - The News Himachal

Himachal Farmers Can Apply for Subsidised Agricultural Machinery from November 11 - The News Himachal

What happens when you are stuck in the mountains with no internet and no reliable way to check the weather? For Hyderabad Class 12 student Aagam Jain, that problem became the inspiration for a satellite-based device. During a mountain-climbing trip near - Instagram

Himachal Pradesh HC Upholds One-Year Jail Term in Case of Man Who Offered Woman ₹100 to Accompany Him to Jungle - Court Book

Throwing Stones In Celebration!!! - Rediff

Sukhu Launches 26 Projects Worth Rs. 1.75 bn in Chamba - Construction World

Supreme Court Approves 20-Year Settlement of Power Dues - Construction World

Diwali still wears many hues in landlock Himachal: From blood tilak, play with fire to shun festivities - Himachal Scape

Offering Woman Money, Catching Hold Of Her Hand & Asking Her To Go To Jungle Amounts To Outraging Her... - Verdictum

Burning Fields, Choking Cities: North India’s Air Pollution Crisis Crosses Borders - The News Himachal
Escaping post-Diwali smog: Travellers from Delhi-NCR head to Himachal's hills for respite - ANI News

Supply of about 2,700 tons of NPK fertilizer resumes in Himachal ahead of wheat-sowing season - Livemint, PSU Watch

Paragliders Trapped in HT Line at Tando in Mandi - Himachal Scape

IHCL opens 41-key Himalayan Woodcroft SeleQtions in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh - Hotelier India

Russian Paraglider Rescued from Power Lines in Himachal

Lost control mid-air, Russian paraglider pilot hangs from 200 feet-high power lines in Himachal - India Today
On Cam: Russian Paraglider Pilot Trapped In High-Tension Wires In Himachal | Dramatic Rescue - NDTV
Paraglider stranded on high-tension wires 150 metres above ground for 2.5 hours in Himachal Pradesh - شبكة تواصل الإخبارية, The Times of India

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Paraglider pilot stuck on high-tension wires at 150 ft in Himachal’s Mandi rescued - The Tribune
Paraglider Gets Stuck in High-Tension Wires at 150 Metres in Himachal, Rescued After 2.5 Hours - Republic World
Video | On Cam: Russian Paraglider Pilot Trapped In High-Tension Wires In Himachal | Watch Dramatic Rescue - NDTV
Russian Paraglider Gets Stuck In High-Tension Wires In Himachal, Rescue Underway - شبكة تواصل الإخبارية
Video | Mid-Air Scare In Himachal As Russian Paraglider Gets Trapped In Power Lines - NDTV
Russian Paraglider Gets Stuck In High-Tension Wires In Himachal, Rescued After 3-Hour Operation - NDTV
Russian Paraglider Rescued From Live Power Lines in Himachal Pradesh - Asianet Newsable
Russian paraglider gets caught in power lines in Himachal, rescued in 3-hour operation | VIDEO - Mathrubhumi English
Himachal: Russian paraglider gets stuck in high-tension electricity wires; rescued - ThePrint
Russian paraglider dangles from power lines for 2.5 hrs in Himachal, rescued - The Times of India
Paraglider Rescue in Himachal Pradesh After Power-Line Ordeal - Urban Acres

BJP Leader Attacks Himachal Government Over Promises And Development - Asianet Newsable
BJP’s Bikram Thakur criticises Himachal government on investment, jobs - The News Mill

Central University of Himachal Pradesh debuts in QS Asia University Rankings 2027; secures 791–800 band - The Statesman
CUHP debuts in QS Asia varsity rankings, placed in 791-800 band - The Tribune

Air quality in Himachal Pradesh improved 50 pc over 5-6 years, says state’s chief scientist - ThePrint

Himachal Pradesh High Court Refuses Interim Protection Against HPCL's Termination Of Transport Contract - LiveLawBiz

Himachal: Baddi Police form special teams to nab accused in Nalagarh firing incident; one injured - ANI News

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

Himachal Pradesh NEET PG 2026: State Quota Seat Matrix MD/MS - medadmit.in

AMRU HP NEET PG 2026: Final Merit List 1st Round Released - medadmit.in

Snowfall leaves tourists, vehicles stranded at Jalori Jot in Kullu - The Tribune
Kullu police rescue stranded tourists after sudden snowfall at Kullus Jalori Jot - The Tribune

Himachal declares November 11 public holiday for all on Bhai Dooj - The Tribune

Himachal HC Directs MBBS Admission After Counselling Portal Glitch - Medical Dialogues

Patients from Punjab border areas turn to Himachal for psychotropic medicines against medical prescriptions - The Tribune

ED Files Fifth Chargesheet in Himachal Scholarship Scam - jeevanutsahnews.in

L.A. County Supervisor Horvath first to file papers to run for elected county executive job - Los Angeles Times

Himachal CM dedicates and lays foundation stones for 26 projects worth INR 175 crore in Bharmour - Prop News Time

Himachal Air Pollution: Parwanoo Records Worst Diwali AQI - Urban Acres
Parwanoo most polluted in HP on Diwali - The Times of India

Academic heights - The Tribune

Journalist Dogra bid tearful adieu in Bilaspur - The Tribune

Himachal: Elderly man shot thrice in Nalagarh - The Tribune

HPU research scholar wins Best Oral Presentation Award at national conference - The Tribune

Ex-minister questions CM over steps taken to secure Himachal’s BBMB rights - The Tribune

Dharamsala Govt College to celebrate centenary with four-day extravaganza - The Tribune

Shimla police detain eight habitual drug traffickers - The Tribune

Rush of passengers at Una bus stand as festive holidays end - The Tribune

Toddler falls into water-filled bucket in Mandi, dies - The Tribune

50 killed in a decade, Dhaliara-Chintpurni highway stretch remains a death trap - The Tribune

Una police recover jeep used in double murder - The Tribune

Teamwork makes hackers more active, not more accurate: Study - The Tribune

Stray cattle, monkey menace force farmers leave agriculture in Kangra - The Tribune

3 Mandi youths stranded in Russia after visa fraud - The Tribune

Himachal Police invite reels, videos to spread anti-chitta message - The Tribune

Himachal: Year on, Akhara Bazaar residents still live in fear - The Tribune

BJP questions HP govt’s 4-year record, seeks white paper on investment - The Times of India

HP to recruit 3,100 teachers for new CBSE govt schools - The Times of India

Indiana renews partnership to expand job training for incarcerated people - WLKY

Himachal CM celebrates Diwali with Children of the State at Mashobra - Daily Excelsior