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Monday, July 13, 2026
TopicHimachal Pradesh

Topic: Himachal Pradesh

Parvati Valley built a music, rave and drug economy. Now it doesn’t know where it’s headed

In Himachal Pradesh's Parvati Valley, the fragile balance between tourism that supports livelihoods and a culture of excess damaging the region’s reputation is now out in the open.

‘Khalsa Tax’ on Himachal vehicles entering Punjab: Nihangs fire off warning to both govts on entry tax

Himachal Pradesh officials have stood their ground, insisting the tax is indispensable for maintaining infrastructure in a mountainous state.

HP Class 6 book translates district names— Kinnaur as ‘transgender’, Mandi as ‘market’. Copies recalled

Controversy centres around English version of textbook introduced current session. Row comes amid growing conversations around risks & limitations of AI and machine-based translations.

The great kiwi rush in Himachal Pradesh

Farmers across Himachal Pradesh are replacing apple orchards with kiwi as climate stress, rising demand, and better returns drive a shift in hill agriculture.

The Chester Hills ‘benami’ land row & how it’s exposed a rift in Himachal Pradesh bureaucracy

It started with a police complaint alleging violations of Section 118—which restricts transfer of agricultural land to non-agriculturists—of the HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act.

Amid revenue crisis, Himachal cuts budget by Rs 3,586 cr, defers salaries of CM, MLAs, top officials

Sukhu will defer half his own pay for six months; Group C, D employees and pensioners are fully exempt; Opposition calls it a budget that 'has gone backwards'.

‘Threshold for inclusion, no disability cap’—SC’s clarification on RPwD Act in win for Himachal lawyer

Court directed Himachal govt to appoint a lawyer who was denied post of Assistant District Attorney for having a disability percentage higher than 60%, limit set by HPPSC for the job.

Himachal reminds govt employees of ‘no jeans, no T-shirts’ rule; warns against criticism on social media

The directive, issued by Dept of Personnel, reinforces guidelines first laid down in August 2017. A senior govt official said circular was prompted by ‘recurring instances’.

Brotherly love to border toll: Why Punjab & Himachal keep squabbling over roads, rivers and revenue

An entry fee hike for vehicles from other states has sparked fresh bickering between Punjab & Himachal. But the quarrel runs deeper—hydro project dues, tourism traffic and even cultural flashpoints.

Shirtless protest arrests: Delhi cops leave Himachal with Youth Congress workers after day-long turf war

Himachal Police had intercepted Delhi Police convoy after 3 were arrested in Rohru without prior notice, also filing an FIR against unidentified officers on charges of kidnapping.

On Camera

Lock Upp and Alliance are a much-needed jolt to Indian reality TV. Bigg Boss became boring

Even Roadies and Splitsvilla have lost their loyal audience. The new shows try out bold themes, include debates on current topics, and devise clever challenges for contestants.

5 months after launch, Bharat Taxi has onboarded 7 lakh drivers. But rides are few & the road ahead long

Drivers say steady bookings, better incentives & higher earnings continue to outweigh Bharat Taxi's appeal of low-cost cooperative model. 

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Satluj risks rekindling anger & distrust in Punjab. It’s not about the film, but the votes

Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most.