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February 23, 2026, 07:41 PM - 3 min read
The Congress government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu approved the Toll Tax Barrier Policy 2026–27 in a Cabinet meeting held on February 13. Under the new policy, light motor vehicles (LMVs), including cars, jeeps and vans, will have to pay Rs 170 instead of Rs 70 from April 1.
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February 23, 2026, 05:29 PM - 5 min read
One of the three Rajya Sabha seats in Himachal Pradesh is falling vacant with the tenure of BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP from Kangra district, Indu Goswami, coming to an end. The Congress is in power in Himachal and should supposedly win the Rajya Sabha election. However, the political crisis created in the previous Rajya Sabha election in February 2024 still haunts the ruling party, as the opposition BJP seems geared up again to play the same gimmick.
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February 16, 2026, 07:30 PM - 3 min read
Talking to mediapersons here, Sukhu asked the BJP whether it would fight for the rights of the people of the state and take up the issue of restoration of RDG with the Prime Minister.
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February 11, 2026, 06:44 PM - 4 min read
Withdrawal of the revenue deficit grant (RDG) would cost the state around Rs 10,000 crore every year between 2026 and 2031, Sukhu said. He added that he has many times urged BJP leaders to take a united stand, but he doubts their willingness to cooperate.
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February 6, 2026, 12:12 PM - 3 min read
Praising the initiative, the Chief Minister said ‘Padhai with AI’ is a strong and forward-looking step towards securing a bright future for students. Through this digital platform, students will get equal opportunities to learn.
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January 31, 2026, 06:55 PM - 3 min read
While chairing a departmental meeting, Sukhu said the state government is committed to ensuring that every eligible family is included in the BPL list so they can benefit from various welfare schemes.
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January 23, 2026, 06:34 PM - 2 min read
The Chief Minister asked officials to work on a war footing, keeping in mind that tourism activity is likely to increase across the state following the snowfall.
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January 21, 2026, 04:27 PM - 3 min read
The Chief Minister said the state government is implementing several nutrition and food security schemes, including the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), the Mid-Day Meal Scheme and the Public Distribution System (PDS).
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January 20, 2026, 08:42 PM - 3 min read
The project was announced during the inauguration of the Manali Winter Carnival-2026. Addressing the gathering, Sukhu said the state government is working to establish Himachal Pradesh as a leading global destination for nature, religious, adventure, spiritual and wellness tourism.
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January 15, 2026, 08:52 PM - 3 min read
During a meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Sukhu also flagged the issue of the state’s weak financial position and urged the Centre to create a separate ‘Green Fund’ for hill states with an annual allocation of Rs 50,000 crore.
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January 12, 2026, 05:10 PM - 1 min read
Two people injured in fire that broke out in Arki market at night; probe ordered
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January 9, 2026, 03:26 PM - 2 min read
His reaction came soon after the High Court directed the state government to hold elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions and urban local bodies before April 30, 2026.
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