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Feb 16, 2026

Craze For Bike Rental Increases In Manali, First Choice Of New Married Couple; How Much Is The Daily Rent?

The trend of 'bike on rent' is increasing rapidly in Manali, especially among newly married couples and tourists. More than 200 bikes were seen at the Atal Tunnel North portal over the weekend. More than 4000 two-wheelers are registered under this scheme in Manali. This service gives the opportunity to avoid traffic and move around freely. Scooty rent is Rs 600-800 and motorcycle rent is Rs 1000-1500 per day.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 16, 2026

Shri Chintpurni Mata Fulfilled Her Wish And A Devotee From Punjab Got A Crown Of 25 Tola Gold.

After getting his wish fulfilled, a devotee from Punjab secretly offered a crown and tikka of about 25 tola gold to Mata Rani at Chintpurni temple. Its estimated price is more than Rs 40 lakh. The offering is a symbol of the devotee's deep faith and gratitude, according to the temple priest, who requested that his identity be kept confidential. This incident shows the dedication of the devotees.

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Pragya Srishti

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Feb 15, 2026

Sirmaur News: Now Women Also Active In Drug Smuggling, Three From Uttarakhand Arrested With Hashish

Taking major action against drug smuggling, Sirmaur police has arrested three women with 835 grams of hashish. On secret information, Singhpura police laid siege to Khodri Majri area and caught these women. The accused women are residents of Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The police have registered a case under the NDPS Act and started investigation, so that the entire network can be exposed.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 15, 2026

Opportunity To Join Indian Army, Youth Will Be Able To Apply Online Till 1st April

Online registration for Agniveer Recruitment in Indian Army has started from 13th February, the last date of which is 1st April. Youth of Hamirpur, Mandi, Kullu and Lahaul Spiti can apply for GD, Technical, Clerk, Tradesman and Women Military Police posts. First there will be online examination, then recruitment rally. The rally for Mandi, Kullu, Lahaul Spiti will be held in Pandoh from 22-30 March.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Feb 15, 2026

Steps Started For Asia's Longest Zipline Project In Naddi, Himachal, Four Stations And Three Sections Will Be Built.

Asia's longest zipline project will be built in Naddi in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. MLA Kewal Singh Pathania laid the foundation stone of the Rs 1.38 crore approach road, which is part of the project. This 4.8 kilometer long zipline will have four stations and three sections. This project, to be built in PPP mode at a cost of Rs 7.50 crore, will promote tourism in the area.

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Md Amir

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Feb 15, 2026

Thousands Of Applications Came To Take 390 Loss Making Bus Routes Of HRTC, Himachal Government Is Giving Subsidy; Most From Kangra

Private buses will run on 390 loss-making bus routes of Himachal Road Transport Corporation. The Transport Department has received 3100 applications for these routes, the last date of which has been extended till February 19. Earlier the operators were not ready, but the number of applications has increased due to getting 30 grants on bus purchase under Rajiv Gandhi Self-Employment Startup Scheme-3. Maximum 101 routes will be allotted in Kangra.

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Aarav Sharma

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Feb 15, 2026

Now Goods Will Be Available In The Ration Depot Of Himachal Pradesh Only After Showing The Face, The Government Will Buy Face Recognition Machines For Rs 15 Crores.

Himachal Pradesh government is making major technological changes to make the public distribution system transparent. Now beneficiaries will have to show their faces at the ration depot. The Food Department will purchase about six thousand face recognition machines for Rs 15 crore. This step has been taken to prevent duplicate ration cards, fake beneficiaries and black marketing, so that the right ration can reach the real entitlements and increase accountability in the system.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 15, 2026

Cheating By Luring To Know The Salary And Benefits Related To 8th Pay Commission, Advisory Issued After Alert From Central Government

Cyber thugs are doing a new fraud in the name of 'Salary Calculator', in which the bank accounts of government employees and common people are being emptied by luring them with information related to the Eighth Pay Commission. Fraudsters send APK files containing malware on WhatsApp and Telegram. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center has alerted the states. Such cases are increasing in Himachal Pradesh also. Police has appealed not to click on unknown links.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 15, 2026

Tragic Accident In Mandi, Himachal On The Morning Of Shivratri, Car Fell Into A 200 Meter Deep Gorge; Three Youths Died And One Injured

Three youths died tragically while one was seriously injured in a horrific road accident in Seraj on the morning of Shivratri. The accident took place near Bunalidhar at 4 am when four friends were out in a jeep. His jeep fell into a 200 meter deep gorge. Police reached the spot and started investigating the case.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 15, 2026

Himachal Assembly Budget Session: Due To Closure Of RDG, There Is Stir In The Politics Of The State, These 5 Issues Will Be Raised Amid Financial Crisis.

The upcoming budget session of the Himachal Assembly, which begins on February 16, is facing serious challenges due to closure of the revenue deficit grant RDG. This has intensified political turmoil, where the government has to balance financial constraints and criticism from the opposition. Key issues like status of RDG, financial mismanagement, MLA funds, Chitta and HRTC will form the center of discussion, which will be important for the financial and political direction of the state.

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Md Amir

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Feb 14, 2026

New Instructions Issued In Himachal Pradesh Education Department Regarding Attendance, Now Attendance Will Be Done Through Face Based Biometric.

Now the attendance of teachers and non-teaching staff in government schools of Himachal Pradesh will be recorded through face-based biometric machines. The Directorate of School Education has purchased these machines, which will make real-time monitoring possible at the state level. These modern machines have features like face and PIN authentication, 2MP camera, and 4 hours of battery backup. Employees will be given training in their use.

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Nitu Kumari

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Feb 14, 2026

Heartbreaking Accident In Kinnaur, Himachal, 4 Including Mother And Son Died After Car Fell Into Ditch

A car fell into a deep gorge on Jani Link Road in Nichar sub-division of Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. In this tragic accident, four people including mother and son died on the spot, while one person is seriously injured and is undergoing treatment in the hospital. Police have registered the case and started investigating the cause of the accident.

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Md Amir

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Feb 14, 2026

Application Started For 4 Year B.Ed Course In Himachal Pradesh, 250 Seats Will Be Filled In The First Batch.

Online applications have started for the four-year Integrated Teachers Education Program ITEP in Himachal Pradesh University. Interested candidates can apply till March 10. Admission will be through the National Common Entrance Test NCET, which is tentatively scheduled on April 17. There will be admission for a total of 250 seats in the five approved units of the university. This course can be done after 12th.

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Pragya Srishti

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Feb 14, 2026

How Will Be The Weather Today In Himachal Pradesh? Warning Of Dense Fog In These Districts, There Will Be Rain And Snowfall Here

Meteorological Centre, Shimla has released the weather forecast for Himachal Pradesh for 14 February 2026. There is a possibility of rain and snowfall in the Western Himalayas due to two western disturbances. There is a warning of dense fog for Mandi, Bilaspur and Hamirpur, while the maximum temperature is expected to rise. There may be rain and thundershowers in the plains of north-west India on 17-18 February.

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Amit Kumar

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Feb 13, 2026

JP Nadda's Picture On The Poster Of Former CM In Himachal's Hamirpur: Ruckus On Social Media, Speculation Of Factionalism In BJP

Controversy has arisen over the placement of Union Minister JP Nadda's picture on the poster of former Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. After this picture went viral on social media, BJP workers called it an insult to the senior leader and a result of factionalism. District President Rakesh Thakur termed it as an attempt to tarnish the image of the party by calling it an AI-generated image.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 13, 2026

'Voting In Himachal Before May 31', SC's Big Decision Regarding Panchayat Elections

The ongoing confusion regarding Panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh has ended. The Supreme Court, while hearing the petition of the state government, directed that the elections of Panchayati Raj institutions and municipal bodies in the state should be conducted before May 31, 2026. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant accepted the government's appeal and disposed of the case.

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Aarav Sharma

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Feb 13, 2026

Himachal Scorched By Unseasonal Heat, Western Disturbance Will Be Active Again On This Day; Dense Fog Warning In Three Districts Today

Due to continuous sunshine in February in Himachal Pradesh, the maximum temperature has increased by about seven degrees Celsius above normal. So far this month, 61 less rainfall has been recorded. The Meteorological Department has warned of dense fog in Mandi, Bilaspur and Hamirpur on 13 February. Western disturbances are likely to be active from February 17, while tourists are enjoying the snow in Manali.

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Kunal Mehta

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Feb 12, 2026

Important Decision Of Himachal Cabinet: Unnecessary Expenses Will Be Cut In Departments, Ministers Will Prepare Presentation

Himachal government will continue development work despite financial challenges. In the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, there was discussion on stopping wasteful expenditure and generating additional sources of income. Ministers have been asked to prepare presentations of their departments, in which measures to stop unnecessary expenses and increase revenue will be suggested. Strengthening of loss-making boards was also considered, while most of the schemes would continue.

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Amit Kumar

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Feb 12, 2026

Protest Against Privatization Of Electricity Board And Smart Meters In Himachal Pradesh, Strong Demonstrations Held At 63 Places

Employees, engineers and pensioners demonstrated at 63 places in Himachal Pradesh against the privatization of the Electricity Board. The strike took place during the lunch break against the central government's privatization policies and smart meter scheme. The employees demanded new recruitment, old pension and a permanent policy for outsourced workers. He warned that privatization would have a negative impact on employment and the financial condition of the board.

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Rohan Gupta

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Feb 11, 2026

Crisis On Pension Of 65 Thousand People In Himachal Pradesh, Government Preparing To Close Accounts

It is mandatory for 65,000 social security pensioners in Himachal Pradesh to get e-KYC done by February 15. Failure to do so will result in their pension accounts being permanently closed. The department has started this process to bring transparency and remove ineligible beneficiaries. At present 8.10 lakh beneficiaries are taking benefit of pension. Additional Chief Secretary has appealed to complete e-KYC in the Tehsil Welfare Officer office.

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Md Amir

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