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The proposed conclave will bring together industry leaders, investors and trade bodies from BRICS member nations and partner economies to explore opportunities in co-investment, technology transfer, supply-chain partnerships and export market access. With India set to assume the BRICS Presidency in 2026 under the theme “Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and Sustainability,” the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI), in collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh government, plans to host a major BRICS business engagement in Dharamshala in March 2026 The proposed conclave will bring together industry leaders, investors and trade bodies from BRICS member nations and partner economies to explore opportunities in co-investment, technology transfer, supply-chain partnerships and export market access. Key focus sectors will include pharmaceuticals, food processing, green mobility, renewable energy, tourism and hospitality, textiles and handloom, IT and AI-enabled services, and agriculture value chains. Earlier this month, during HIM MSME Fest 2026 in Shimla, BRICS CCI signed a memorandum of commitment (MoC) with the Himachal Pradesh government. This marks BRICS CCI’s first formal collaboration with a hill state and aims to promote Himachal Pradesh as a preferred investment destination across BRICS platforms

The government of Himachal Pradesh is to develop Asia’s longest zipline at Naddi, located in the upper hill area of Dharamshala, in Kangra district, reported the timesofindia.com Feb 16. The proposed 4.3 kilometre-long Naddi Zipline Project would be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 7.41 crore. The project is proposed to be completed within a period of 36 months, the report cited the government as saying in a statement. The line will have four stations – Gallu (the starting point) lying along the popular Triund trekking route, Ball village, Naddi and Maggie Point Khad (the terminating point). The line will offer visitors a thrilling experience while showcasing the breathtaking natural beauty of the Dhauladhar ranges, the statement was cited as reading. Once completed, it is expected to significantly enhance tourism infrastructure in the region, attract adventure enthusiasts, generate employment opportunities and contribute to the overall economic growth of the area, the statement has added.

After the victim’s death on December 27, based on a complaint filed by the victim’s father, three students of the government college in Dharamshala were booked on charges of ragging while the teacher was booked for sexual harassment on January 1 The district and sessions court, while granting anticipatory bail to teacher and two students accused in case related to death of 19-year-old student, said “The medical board had finally opined that the deceased had longstanding behavioural symptoms most likely a primary psychotic illness of ‘Schizophrenia Spectrum and Related Disorders’, later on superimposed with features of Encephalitis like illness. However, the court directed that the teacher shall continue joining the investigation as and when directed. “In case anything new comes up during the course of investigation, more particularly while investigating the matter viz-a-viz the video clippings, the prosecution will be at liberty to take steps to incorporate the severer offences, If any, is made out made out and take steps as per law,” the court said

Kangra District and Sessions Judge Chirag Bhanu Singh has granted anticipatory bail to Assistant Professor Ashok Kumar and two students in connection with the Dharamsala college student’s death, following allegations of ragging and sexual harassment. According to the status report submitted by Investigating Officer (DSP) Nisha Kumari, probe was conducted on the basis of attendance records of students, opinion of the Medical Board, the report of a committee constituted by the Directorate of Higher Education and the results of scientific tests, including layered voice analysis, polygraph examination and brain electrical oscillation signature (BEOS) profiling; besides forensic tests. The primary basis of the allegations was a video recorded by the victim during her treatment in October 2025 at a hospital in Pathankot, in which, she levelled allegations of ragging and sexual harassment. However, hospital treatment records and statements of staff indicated that she was undergoing psychiatric treatment at the time. In another video recorded in December 2025, she reportedly stated that the assistant professor was “good”