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01 March 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh experienced one of its driest winters, with February recording an 86% rainfall deficit, raising crop concerns.
A political controversy has emerged with the BJP accusing Chief Minister Sukhu's office of orchestrating a Youth Congress protest.
The state government announced major healthcare upgrades, including high-end technology for all medical colleges and a new cancer hospital in Hamirpur.
A statewide HPV vaccination campaign was launched, targeting over 64,000 adolescent girls to prevent cervical cancer.
Three people died and two were injured after a vehicle skidded into a gorge in Shimla's Rampur area.
A Sub-Divisional Magistrate faced a government warning for promoting products on social media as an 'influencer'.
Tourism in Manali has seen a significant increase, while the government introduced a 'She Travel Policy' to enhance safety for solo women travelers.
The government revoked a 2014 notification, allowing agricultural marketing committees to reimpose fees on vegetable sales outside of designated markets.
CM Sukhu criticized the Delhi Police for not following protocol during an arrest operation in Rohru, leading to inter-state police tensions.
In an environmental measure, Solan has mandated that five saplings must be planted for every tree that is felled.

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Headlines

Route still risky, only 4x4 vehicles allowed on Darcha-Shinkula road - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Faces Significant Rainfall Deficit

Feb joins driest winter months as rainfall deficit touches 86% - Tribune India
Pb recorded 98% deficient rain in Feb, HP 86% - The Times of India
Winter ends dry in Himachal Pradesh with 45% rain deficit and crop concerns - Telegraph India

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February turns dry as Himachal records just 14.7 mm rain against normal 101.8 mm - Tribune India
Light snowfall at Rohtang Pass; Himachal records dry weather elsewhere - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal Pradesh 87% Rainfall deficit as February turns one of the driest in years - - Himachal Scape
Parts of Himachal see light rain - The Times of India

Ups and downs of Kasauli CRI: Despite challenges, the institute can again reach its prime with adequate budget and timely upgrade - Tribune India

Agnihotri unveils Rs 12-cr drinking water scheme - Tribune India

5 saplings must replace every tree felled in Solan MC limits - Tribune India

BJP Accuses Himachal CM Over AI Summit Protest

BJP seeks impartial probe into role of CM’s Office in protest by Youth Cong during AI Summit - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhu mastermind behind Youth Congress protest at AI Summit: BJP MLA - ThePrint
BJP Alleges Himachal CM Office Role in AI Impact Summit Row - The News Himachal
BJP vs Congress Over AI Summit Protest as Himachal Police Nab Delhi Police Jawans in Solan - HimbuMail

Three dead, 2 injured as vehicle skids into gorge - Tribune India
3 dead, 2 Injured as vehicle plunges into gorge in Shimlas Rampur - Tribune India

BJP slams govt over ‘collapse’ of law and order in Himachal - Tribune India

SDM warned for endorsing products on social media - Tribune India
‘Influencer’ SDM deactivates social media accounts amid row over product promotion - The Indian Express
Influencer SDM Oshin Sharma in the soup over social media posts, Himachal Govt issues warning - Tribune India

One IAS, two IPS and 10 HPPS officers transferred - Tribune India

2014 notification revoked, Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees can now impose fee on veggie sale outside markets - Tribune India

Himachal Boosts Healthcare with New Tech and Cancer Center

World-class equipment at all medical colleges within 8 months: Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India
High-end medical technology to be installed in all Himachal medical colleges within eight months - The News Mill
Hamirpur to get modern Cancer Care Centre: Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The Times of India

After a lean period, tourist footfall in Manali increases over weekend - Tribune India
Manali sees tourist boom over weekend, advance bookings for March surge - Tribune India

Naib Subedar from Sundernagar conquers 6,961-metre high Mount Aconcagua - Tribune India

Dalai Lama’s presence at February 23 prayer meet a blessing for disciples - Tribune India

Relief amid smart meter row: Consumers can now install ‘check power meter’ - Tribune India
Himachal Smart Meter Rollout Concerns: 8 Lakh Installed as Consumers, raising billing and privacy questions - - Himachal Scape

Rs 294.1 crore approved for landslide mitigation on Kiratpur-Manali NH - Tribune India

HC caps power duty for Himachal Pradesh industries at 16.5% - The Times of India
Union Power Ministry targets 28 lakh smart prepaid metres in Himachal - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal govt notifies 39 new panchayats, election preparations underway - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Launches HPV Vaccination Drive

Himachal Pradesh Launches HPV Vaccination Drive for 64,000 Girls - The News Mill
Himachal targets to cover 64,000 adolescent girls under HPV vaccination drive: CM Sukhu - ANI News
Over 65000 14 -Years Age Girls will Be Vaccinated in 90 Days in Himachal, Says CM Sukhu - HimbuMail
Himachal CM launches state-level HPV vaccination drive - theweek.in, ThePrint

Nepalese man found murdered at Jarai village in Shimla’s Theog - Tribune India
Man shot at in Himachal’s Baddi; gang war suspected - Tribune India
Nepali worker killed in Himachal’s Theog: Police - ThePrint

Cataract screening camp on March 3 - Tribune India

Daytime ban on mining vehicles in Paonta Sahib - Tribune India

MC to impose heavy fines for littering in Bilaspur - Tribune India

HC gives Palampur varsity 2 weeks to implement orders - Tribune India

Musician Bhardwaj honoured with Pratibha Pushp Award in Mandi - Tribune India

State disaster response team wins search & rescue regional contest - Tribune India

30 more police personnel deployed to manage traffic congestion in Shimla - Tribune India
30 more police personnel deployed to manage traffic in Shimla - Tribune India

Agriculture Minister hands over crop insurance policies to farmers - Tribune India

Chamba college holds yuva sansad - Tribune India

Nauni agri university, Samagra Shiksha partnership to boost vocational training - Tribune India

Kangra’s Bharti conferred innovative farmer award - Tribune India

Rajput Mahasabha to continue to hold rallies against new UGC norms - Tribune India

Indonesian cyclist wins 21-km cross-country race - Tribune India

15 specially-abled children, 14 senior citizens leave on exposure trip to Amritsar from Bilaspur - Tribune India

No Kendriya Vidyalaya set up in 12 yrs of BJP rule at Centre: Cong - Tribune India

Neri college sets up museum to apprise farmers of latest scientific developments - Tribune India

Livestock and dairy sector contributes 85% of methane emission in Himachal - The Indian Express

Dharamshala hoteliers propose safety blueprint for HP’s solo women travellers initiative | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India Weather Forecast | MSN Weather - MSN

Himachal Private Schools Commercial Activities Ban: Govt cracks down on uniform, accessory sales - Himachal Scape

Himachal CM Criticizes Delhi Police Over Rohru Arrests

Delhi Police should have informed Himachal first: Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Cops vs cops: CM Sukhu flags SOP breach in Rohru arrests - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhu Criticizes Delhi Police Over Rohru Incident - The News Mill

Apple farmers from J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand to protest in Delhi against duty concession on US import: Tarigami - Tribune India

HP governor Shiv Pratap Shukla emphasises inclusive development through tax reforms, calls GST a milestone - The Times of India

Court restrains HP govt from hiking electricity duty for industries - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Seminar on Indian knowledge systems organised at IIIT-Una - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh CM inspects under-construction Jaskot heliport and Hamirpur bus stand - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurates 3 MRI machines at IGMC Shimla - The Times of India
Sukhu unveils 3 Tesla MRI at IGMC - Tribune India

Explainer: Desilting Bhakra’s Gobind Sagar - Tribune India

Three arrested with heroin in Nurpur’s anti-drug crackdown - Tribune India

Tax reforms key to economic justice: Governor - Tribune India

HRTC resumes bus service on Aut-Luhri road, locals upbeat - Tribune India

After 30-month vacuum, VC post advertised at Palampur agri varsity - Tribune India

Mahajan named member of Parl friendship group - Tribune India

Interstate drug ring busted, kingpin held - Tribune India

Welfare push at Mehla camp; Rs 6.2L aid distributed to disaster-affected - Tribune India

HC to state: Furnish report on setting up of labs in Baddi - Tribune India

Nurpur police solve two cyber fraud cases; Rs 3 lakh recovered - Tribune India

50 growers undergo training in organic, natural farming at Palampur agri varsity - Tribune India

DC calls for action at panchayat level to make Shimla drug-free - Tribune India

Pathania reviews development works, directs time-bound grievance redressal - Tribune India

Kullu’s Regional Hospital emerges as centre for excellence in orthopaedic surgeries - Tribune India

Issues related to roads, drinking water, power discussed at Kullu redressal meet - Tribune India

Lok Adalat in Kinnaur on March 14 - Tribune India

Saras Mela in Mandi sets sales record at Rs 2.01 cr - Tribune India

Threat to people, property from debris accumulated in rivers reviewed - Tribune India

Expedite disposal of pending revenue cases in Sirmaur: Jagat Singh Negi - Tribune India

Hoteliers seek tourist-friendly environment for successful implementation of SheTravel policy - The Times of India

Una Records Unseasonal High of 30.3°C in February - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA