The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

03 March 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

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• Chief Minister Sukhu met with the Union Finance Minister to seek special central assistance and a 'green bonus' to address the state's financial challenges.
• Himachal Pradesh Police has ordered a statewide POSH Act compliance audit across all its units, to be completed within 15 days.
• The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is negatively impacting foreign tourism in Himachal, particularly in areas like Dharamshala.
• Una recorded the state's highest temperature at 31°C, with overall temperatures remaining above normal amidst predictions of light rain and snow.
• The state government has banned the use of mobile phones by students in schools to improve focus.
• The BJP has demanded a probe into alleged financial irregularities of ₹110 crore in the Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board.
• Holi celebrations have begun across the state, with plans announced to elevate the Sujanpur Tira Holi Festival to an international event by 2027.
• Police have intensified an anti-drug drive by raiding 145 locations, and arrests have been made in a recent shootout in Baddi.
• Digital tolling systems have been activated at key entry points to the state.
• The Jal Shakti Department will transfer approximately 800 rural water supply schemes to gram panchayats in the Kangra district.

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Headlines

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• Una records high of 31°C, hottest in Himachal: IMD | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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Himachal Pradesh Police Orders Statewide POSH Act Audit

• Himachal police orders POSH Act compliance audit within 15 days | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• Himachal DGP orders statewide POSH compliance audit - The Times of India
• Himachal Pradesh Police to conduct statewide POSH Act compliance audit within 15 days - theweek.in

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• Himachal Pradesh Police orders POSH Act audit across state within 15 days - The News Mill
• Himachal Pradesh Police orders statewide POSH Act compliance audit within 15 days - ANI News

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• Shimla: CM warns of fiscal collapse in meet with FM, seeks ₹50k-crore ‘green bonus’ | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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West Asia Conflict Impacts Foreign Tourism in Himachal

• As war clouds gather, Dharamkot’s ‘Mini Israel’ faces uncertain future - Tribune India
• Travel agents raise concerns on foreign tourists’ arrival in Himachal Pradesh - The Indian Express
• West Asia conflict casts shadow over Dharamsala’s tourism economy - Tribune India
• Israel-Iran War hits Himachal's Tourism; Foreign tourist arrivals to Dharamshala likely to dip amid flight cancellations - ANI News

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• Sujanpur Tira Holi Festival to be made international event from 2027: Himachal deputy CM - Daily Excelsior
• national Holi fest kicks off at Sujanpur - Tribune India

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• Locals stage protest over poor condition of Udhampur-Billawar Road - Daily Excelsior

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Himachal Pradesh Seeks Central Financial Aid

• CM Sukhu meets Sitharaman, seeks special central assistance for Himachal - Daily Excelsior, NewsDrum
• Himachal seeks special package to offset revenue deficit - Tribune India
• Himachal CM Sukhu seeks special financial package from Centre - The Hindu

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• Himachal CM Sukhu meets Nirmala Sitharaman amid financial crunch, seeks special Central assistance - The Indian Express
• Himachal CM Sukhu meets FM, seeks special central assistance | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu seeks special central assistance for 2026-27 - Tribune India
• Himachal Pradesh seeks special central assistance for 2026-27 from Union Finance Minister - The News Mill
• HP CM Sukhu Seeks Special Financial Assistance from Sitharaman - HimbuMail

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• HP records above normal temperatures; light rain, snow predicted - The Times of India

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• BJP demands probe into Rs 110 cr irregularity in HP agri marketing board - The Times of India
• BJP flags ‘irregularities’ in Agri Board audit, seeks FIR - Tribune India
• ₹49 Crore Discrepancy, ₹110 Crore Unsettled: Audit Puts Marketing Board Under Scanner - The News Himachal

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• Case solved within 24 hours: Nepalese held for nephew’s murder in Shimla - The Times of India

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• New Directive to CBSE-Affiliated Schools in Himachal - HimbuMail

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• How policing is getting choked in the federal structure - Tribune India

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• Jal Shakti Department to hand over 800 water schemes in Kangra districts to gram panchayats - Tribune India
• Kangra to transfer around 800 rural water supply schemes to Panchayats - Tribune India

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• ‘Couple case’ clause not a legal right: Himachal HC - Tribune India

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• HP Board Class X, XII exams begin today - Tribune India

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• Vegetation chokes rivulets in Una, poses threat to bridges - Tribune India

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• Sullah neglected, projects started by BJP government still incomplete: Parmar - Tribune India

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• Digital tolling begins at key entry points in Himachal - Tribune India

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Holi Festivities Commence Across India

• Holi festivities begin with colourful processions in Kullu - Tribune India
• Himachal to Uttar Pradesh: Holi 2026 festivities begin across India with colourful celebration - ANI News
• Mandi celebrates Holi; devotees take part in Madho Rai’s procession - Tribune India

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• Naati Dance, Feasts: How Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur Celebrates Holi - NDTV
• Grand procession marks opening of state-level historic Holi fair in Palampur - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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Himachal to Draft New Forest Encroachment Policy

• Forest encroachment policy to balance conservation, public interest, says Negi - Tribune India
• Himachal Govt Sets One-Week Deadline for Draft on Forest Encroachment - The News Himachal
• The HP Government Constitute Sub-Committee to Frame Forest Encroachment Policy under Supreme Court Guidelines - HimbuMail

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• IG’s son booked for assault in Pinjore - Tribune India
• Himachal Police IGs son booked for assaulting woman in Panchkula - Tribune India

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• NHAI to link CCTV control room with police on Kiratpur-Manali highway - Tribune India

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• 80% complete projects to get additional funds before March 31, says Himachal Agri Minister - Tribune India
• Himachal Pradesh Jobs: 331 Posts Announced by HPRCA, Online Applications from March 10 - The News Himachal
• Himachal Set to Cross 3,700 Panchayats if 84 New Units Get Clearance - The News Himachal

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• Baddi shootout: Two arrested, hunt on for main accused - Tribune India
• 2 arrested in connection with daylight firing in Solan district - Tribune India

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• Congress weighs Rajya Sabha pick as nomination deadline nears - Tribune India
• Himachal Rajya Sabha Seat: Haunted by 2024 Cross-Voting, Congress Treads Carefully This Time - The News Himachal

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• A picture of neglect, Tourism Department’s restaurant-cum-café on Pathankot-Mandi road not operational for long - Tribune India

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• Mullanpur, Dharamsala to host Afghanistan for Test, ODI series in June 2026 - Tribune India

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• Illegal mining along Chaki River in Kangra show cause notices issued - The Indian Express
• Workshop on wildlife crime investigation begins in Kangra dist - Tribune India

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• Centre sharpens focus on sustainable, inclusive tourism development in state - Tribune India

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• Kargil hero accorded rousing welcome at Jhandutta village - Tribune India

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• Property survey nears completion in Dharamsala - Tribune India
• Officials in Shimla undergo training in house listing, housing enumeration for Census 2027 - Tribune India

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• Mandi varsity athletes shine at taekwondo, wushu championship - Tribune India

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• Residents protest merger of boys, girls’ schools in Nurpur - Tribune India

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• Minister inaugurates revenue record room, veterinary dispensary in Kotkhai - Tribune India

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• Solar lamps distributed in remote villages of Chamba district - Tribune India

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• Punjabi singer Babbu Maan, police band enthral audience on first cultural night - Tribune India

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• Who is Oshin Sharma? Himachal SDM under spotlight after promoting products on social media - The Times of India

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• Himachal Board deploys ‘third eye’ surveillance to curb exam malpractice, enforces zero tolerance - The Times of India

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• Lahaul-Spiti plans to install crash barriers - Tribune India

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• National Conclave & A Purple Runway of Dreams - Tribune India

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• Himachal CM Sukhu puts child nutrition at core of good governance - Tribune India

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• Solans Baghat coop bank faces surcharge probe as financial crisis deepens - Tribune India

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• Himachal sees 85% rain deficit in February | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Anti-drug drive intensified as 145 sites raided across Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• 145 locations raided across Himachal under anti-chitta campaign - Tribune India

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• Himachal Deputy CM honours Operation Sindoor martyr, state-level achievers - Tribune India

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• Mandi gets Nirbhaya Fund boost, civic body clears major safety push - Tribune India

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• BJP Legal Cell must be proactive on policy: Himachal unit chief Bindal - Tribune India

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• Fagli festivities end in grief as two youths die in Kullu crash - Tribune India

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• Baddi, Dheerowal barriers auctioned at 34% premium - Tribune India

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• Rijiju calls for minority outreach, highlights inclusive governance - Tribune India

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• Man shot at in Baddi, three suspects identified - Tribune India

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• Union min Rijiju lays foundation for ITI building in Chamba - The Times of India

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• Education standards improving in Himachal, says Pathania; announces development boost for Lanj College - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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