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Feb 22, 2026

Debate On Increasing Electricity Rates In Himachal Pradesh Intensifies, There Was A Lot Of Uproar In The Public Hearing; Now Eyes Fixed On 24th February

The debate on the proposed increase in electricity rates in Himachal Pradesh has intensified. A final public hearing will be held in Dharamshala on February 24, after which the Regulatory Commission will take a decision. Domestic consumers in Shimla and industrialists in Baddi have opposed the hike, while the Electricity Board has cited rising costs. The new rates are likely to be implemented from April 1, which may put additional burden on consumers.

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Md Amir

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Feb 22, 2026

There Will Be A Major Reshuffle In Himachal Education Department, Preparations To Fill 11,716 Vacant Posts Of Teachers Through Direct Recruitment And Rationalization.

Himachal Pradesh Education Department is making a major reshuffle to fill the vacant posts of 11,716 teachers. These posts will be filled through rationalization and direct recruitment. The rationalization process will begin after the transfer ban is lifted on March 31. A sub-cadre is also being created for 144 CBSE schools. Education Minister Rohit Thakur has instructed the officials to speed up the process.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 21, 2026

Draft Notification Issued For Delimitation Of 17 Zilla Parishad Wards Of Solan, Which Area Is Included In Which Constituency?

Deputy Commissioner Solan has issued the draft notification for the delimitation of 17 wards of the Zilla Parishad. It gives details of gram sabhas comprising Dadla, Dhundhan, Bhumti, Wakna, Danghil, Salogra, Chewa, Dharampur, Taksal, Darwa, Mandhala, Kheda, Radiyali, Dabhota, Barian, Nand and Baglaihar constituencies. Citizens can lodge their objections with the Deputy Commissioner's office within seven days.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 21, 2026

Alleged Baba Did Obscene Acts With Minor Girls In The Temple Of Hamirpur, The Victim Came Out Crying

An alleged Baba living in a temple in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh has been accused of doing obscene acts with two minor girls. This is the case of Radha Krishna Temple of Kohli under Mahila Police Station. After the complaint, the police arrested Baba and registered a case under the POCSO Act. The court has given three days police remand to the accused.

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Aarav Sharma

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Feb 21, 2026

Vikramaditya Singh Asked For Road Projects For Himachal From Union Minister Shivraj Chauhan, New Proposal Of 1200 KM

Vikramaditya Singh met Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi and gave progress report of road projects under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana PMGSY in Himachal Pradesh. He sought special relaxation and financial assistance for the incomplete roads in Dodra Kwar area. There are 1500 km of roads sanctioned under PMGSY-IV in the state, and 1200 km of additional roads are proposed. The Union Minister assured positive results.

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Anand Kumar

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Feb 21, 2026

4 Names In Discussion From Himachal Congress For Rajya Sabha Elections, One Minister Of Sukhu Cabinet Also In Race; ..So Will The Equation Change?

Political activities have intensified in Congress for a Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu held discussions with senior leaders in Delhi. Among the possible candidates, the names of Anand Sharma, Rajni Patil, Pratibha Singh and Health Minister Dhaniram Shandil are prominent. The party is moving ahead with caution in view of cabinet balance and previous defeats. BJP is also making its strategy.

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Aarav Sharma

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Feb 19, 2026

39 Schools Closed In Himachal Pradesh, 21 Colleges With Less Than 100 Students To Be Merged; Students Will Get Transport Allowance

Himachal Pradesh government has taken major decisions for qualitative improvement in education. 39 schools with zero enrollment have been closed, and 21 colleges with less than 100 students will be merged. Students will get transport allowance if they cover distance more than 2 km. Also, the minimum age limit of 23 years has been removed for teacher recruitment in CBSE schools.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Feb 19, 2026

Truck Driver Arrested For Abusing CM Sukhu On Internet Media, Made Indecent Remarks By Making Video

Kangra Police has arrested a truck driver who made indecent remarks against Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on the internet media. Chauli resident Surendra Kumar had used objectionable words against the Chief Minister and his family in a video. After the video went viral, the police registered a case and caught the accused near Baddi. He will be presented in the court.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 19, 2026

After The Batch Of Iron Folic Acid Failed In Himachal, 94,400 Tablets Seized, FIR Will Be Filed For Playing With The Health Of Children.

A batch of iron folic acid tablets distributed to a private school in Noorpur in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district has failed laboratory tests. This action was taken after five children fell ill in December. The drug inspector has seized 94,400 tablets of batch number TAF 25006S. A case will be registered against the pharmaceutical manufacturing company of Maharashtra. The CMO has given instructions to stop the distribution of pills of this batch in the district.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 19, 2026

19 Rest Houses Built With Crores Of Rupees Of Jal Jeevan Mission In Himachal Pradesh, Center Expressed Objection

Under Jal Jeevan Mission, 19 rest houses were built in Himachal by misusing the budget received from the Centre. During the tenure of the previous BJP government, Rs 37.85 crore was spent on these in Dharampur and Seraj assembly constituencies of Mandi district. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri told in the Assembly that the Center has expressed its objection and asked the state government to make the payment from its budget.

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Aarav Sharma

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Feb 18, 2026

Electricity Crisis In Pangi Valley Due To Fight Between Two Departments, BJP Raised The Issue In Himachal Assembly; The Government Gave This Answer

The dispute between forest and energy departments in Pangi Valley has deepened the power crisis, troubling the local people. BJP MLA Dr. Janakraj raised this issue in the Assembly, where the 33 KV line project is lying incomplete. Additionally, several other important issues like Pandoh road work, pollution in Nalagarh, appointment of CBSE teachers, funds for Shri Nayana Devi Hospital and fisheries scam in Gagret were also raised in the Himachal Assembly session.

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Anand Kumar

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Feb 18, 2026

11 DSPs Of Himachal Pradesh Got Promotion, Made ASP; Home Department Issued Notification

Himachal Pradesh Home Department has issued a notification to promote 11 DSP officers to the post of Additional Superintendent of Police ASP with immediate effect. This decision is based on the recommendations of the screening committee. Many officers including Kuldeep Kumar, Amit Thakur are involved in this. The posting orders of these officers will be issued separately, till then they will remain at their current workplaces.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 18, 2026

Ruling Party And Opposition In Heated Argument In Himachal Assembly Over RDG, 'Attempt To Topple Government Through Financial Disaster'

There was a heated debate between the opposition and the parties on the closure of the revenue deficit grant (RDG) in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly. Congress, under the leadership of Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur, offered to meet the Prime Minister for the restoration of RDG. BJP called it an economic failure of Congress. The opposition raised the issue of closure of MLA fund and stagnation of development. The Congress accused the BJP of trying to topple the government by causing a financial disaster, which would affect the state's economy.

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Amit Kumar

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Feb 18, 2026

Good News! 18 Seater Tempo Travelers Will Run On 350 Routes In Himachal, Transport Department Issued New Instructions

Himachal Transport Department has issued new orders for operation of 18 seater tempo traveler and buses on 350 routes. These vehicles will fall under the stage carriage category, provided they follow the rules. RTOs have been instructed not to register vehicles with more than 18 seats. Operators will have the freedom to purchase tempo traveler or 18 seater buses, which will boost public transportation in the state.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Feb 17, 2026

Pensioners Took To The Streets In Shimla, 'RDG Is Just An Excuse, Will Not Tolerate The Double Policy Of The Government', Gave A Big Warning

In Shimla, Pensioners' Joint Struggle Committee held a strong demonstration regarding their pending demands. He accused the state government of breaking promises and withholding dearness allowance and arrears citing financial crisis. The main demands of the pensioners include payment of gratuity, leave encashment and revised pension. The committee has warned that if talks are not held soon, there will be violent demonstrations outside the Assembly during the budget session.

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Md Amir

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Feb 17, 2026

SIT Will Investigate Benami Land Deals In Himachal, CM Sukhu Said In The Assembly - Action Will Be Taken Against The Gang Related To Gagret

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has announced the formation of SIT to investigate benami land deals in Himachal Pradesh. During the assembly session, he assured strict action against the gang associated with Gagret. MLA Rakesh Kalia alleged irregularities in the land acquisition of Gaggal airport and the involvement of a retired Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand, who is also accused of trying to topple the government.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Feb 17, 2026

'Sukhu Should Wield The Brahmastra With Which He Is Talking About Creating A Self-reliant State', Jai Ram Thakur's Comment On The Hair On His Head

Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur expressed concern over the wasteful expenditure of Himachal government. He said that if it does not stop, there will be a crisis on the salaries, allowances and development works of the employees. Jairam urged Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to fire Brahmastra for self-reliant Himachal and reconsider the appointments of friends. He alleged that cursing the BJP will not improve the economic situation.

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Nitu Kumari

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Feb 17, 2026

Bilaspur Murder Case: Accused Had Done 3 Marriages, Many Secrets Revealed In Police Investigation; Murdered By Tying Hands And Feet

There have been shocking revelations in the murder case of migrant woman Gudiya Devi in Bilaspur. Police investigation revealed that husband Govind Ram and his two brothers together murdered Gudiya. This was Govind Ram's third marriage, and he had allegedly murdered his second wife as well. The accused tied Gudiya's hands and legs, hit her on the head with a rod and hid the body in a septic tank. Two accused are arrested, the main accused is absconding.

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Md Amir

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Feb 16, 2026

Himachal Assembly Passes 2 Bills Again, Ignores Governor's Objections

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly again passed two important bills, the Real Estate Regulation and Development Amendment Bill and the Himachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation Amendment Bill, without any changes, despite the Governor's objections. In the Real Estate Bill, there is a proposal to make the Chief Secretary the head of the RERA Chairman Selection Committee, while in the Municipal Corporation Bill, there is talk of increasing the tenure of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to five years. The Assembly passed these bills by voice vote.

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Pragya Srishti

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Feb 16, 2026

Important News For Social Security Pensioners Of Himachal: Last Date Of E-KYC Extended; Now Chance Till 28th February

The last date for e-KYC verification has been extended for social security pension beneficiaries in Himachal Pradesh. Now beneficiaries can complete their e-KYC till 28th February. The Social Justice and Empowerment Department has directed all district and tehsil welfare officers to ensure timely verification. A separate report will be made for 'not found' cases, which will be verified by the SDM.

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Aarav Sharma

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