Top 20 News of Himachal Pradesh

1. Fresh snowfall in high-altitude areas : -Snowfall was reported in Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba and the Dhauladhar ranges of Kangra.

2. Several mountain roads closed : - Routes including Rohtang–Sarchu, Darcha–Shinku La and Gramphu–Batal were closed following snowfall. 

3. Yellow weather alert across 10 districts : - Thunderstorms, lightning and rain were forecast for Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur. 

4. Temperatures fall in the high hills : - 

Kukumseri in Lahaul-Spiti recorded a minimum temperature of 0.3°C.

5. More rain and possible snowfall expected : -  Isolated showers and snowfall in higher reaches may continue on October 16–17.  

6. Travel advisory for high mountain passes : -  Travellers should check road closures and official local advisories before setting out. 

7. Commission formed to review administrative units. : - 

The state government has constituted a commission to examine the reorganisation of administrative units, including the proposal to create new districts.

8. AAP announces plans for the 2027 Assembly election : - The Aam Aadmi Party has announced plans to contest the next Himachal Pradesh Assembly election.

9. High Court examines police recruitment issue : - The Himachal Pradesh High Court has sought responses over the filling of 139 constable posts beyond the advertised vacancies. 

10. Governor stresses the importance of local languages : - Governor Kavinder Gupta highlighted the importance of Indian languages and regional dialects in cultural identity and national unity.

11. HP TET receives nearly 40,000 applications : - The November 2026 Teacher Eligibility Test has received 39,984 applications. The examination is scheduled to begin on November 22. 

12. Nursing recruitment moves forward : -  The state has announced the appointment of 650 nurses, with recruitment for additional nursing posts underway.

13. Government schools to get a revised syllabus : - The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education plans to revise the Class 9 and 10 curriculum from the 2027–28 academic session. 

14. Rajgarh villagers build a school themselves : - Residents of Rajgarh reportedly constructed a four-room school building, demonstrating community support for education. 

15. Dharamshala hosts student competitions : - An event under the Viksit Bharat 2047 initiative involved around 470 students from 12 schools, with 72 students honoured.

16. Bhattu residents protest closure of a PHC : - In Kangra district, BJP leaders and residents staged a protest against the closure of the Bhattu Primary Health Centre. 

17. Spiti may get all-weather road connectivity : - The state government has indicated that a survey will be conducted for a proposed tunnel beneath Kunzum Pass to improve year-round access to Spiti Valley.

18. Solar power project inaugurated in Spiti : - Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated a battery-backed solar power project at Rongtong, aimed at strengthening local energy supply.

19. High-altitude medical research centre planned for Keylong : - A new ICMR centre is planned to study high-altitude health risks affecting Himalayan residents and military personnel. 

20. Cement prices rise in parts of Himachal : - A local news report says cement prices increased by approximately ₹25 per bag over the previous month, with Solan retail prices reported at around ₹410 per bag.