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04 March 2026, Wednesday
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Big Picture

Holi was celebrated with traditional fervor across Himachal Pradesh, with major festivities in Kullu and Sujanpur.
The state government disbursed ₹17 crore for the welfare of ex-servicemen and families of martyrs.
Chief Minister Sukhu sought special central assistance from the Union Finance Minister to address the state's fiscal stress.
To improve public health management, the government has officially declared snakebite a notifiable disease.
In a green initiative, the state has mandated the installation of EV charging stations in new buildings and real estate projects.
The Himachal Pradesh Police has ordered a statewide audit to ensure compliance with the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act.
Board examinations for classes 10 and 12 have commenced for over 1.84 lakh students across the state.
The Congress party has scheduled a key meeting for March 5 amid ongoing suspense over its Rajya Sabha nominee.
Authorities are monitoring the safety of Himachalis in the Middle East, as the regional conflict may impact summer tourism.
A Tankri script workshop concluded in Mandi, while a retired engineer was noted for handwriting 810 books.

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Headlines

93 trainees get certificates at Tankri script workshop in Mandi varsity - The Tribune

Holi Celebrations Across Himachal Pradesh

Temple rituals, colours, DJ music mark Holi in Kullu - The Tribune
Himachal Governor, CM Sukhu greet people on Holi - The Tribune
Holi revelry meets firm policing in Kullu, Lahaul - The Tribune

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From Temple Town and Mandi to Sangla Valley. Himachal Soaked in Colours as Tourists Join Tribal Holi Celebrations - HimbuMail
Governor and Chief Minister felicitate people on Holi Festival - :: India News Calling ::
Video | Holi Celebrated With Fervour As Per Local Tradition In Himachal Pradesh's Mandi - NDTV
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

Hamirpur women perform ‘Jhamkara’ folk dance at Sujanpur Holi festival - The Tribune
Local artistes steal the show on second cultural evening of Sujanpur Holi Utsav - The Tribune

Palampur varsity students excel at symposium on plant health - The Tribune

Retired engineer Bhatia creates literary history, pens 810 hand written books - The Tribune

Kangra college celebrates 50 years with book release - The Tribune

Palampur university develops BIS-certified veterinary device - The Tribune

Himachal Disburses Rs 17 Crore for Ex-Servicemen Welfare

Himachal CM Sukhu: Rs 17 crore disbursed for welfare of veterans - The Tribune
Himachal government disburses Rs. 17 crore for ex-servicemen welfare, CM Sukhu reaffirms commitment to fam - The Economic Times
Himachal Pradesh government disburses Rs 17 crore for ex-servicemen welfare - The News Mill
HP govt disbursed Rs 17 crore for welfare of ex-servicemen: CM Sukhu - Press Trust of India

Government relaxes BPL selection criteria - The Tribune

Cong calls CLP meet on March 5 amid suspense over RS nominee - The Tribune
Sukhu returns to Shimla, calls for party meeting on March 5 - The Indian Express

Villagers in Jawali begin rebuilding stairway demolished for road project - The Tribune

FIR lodged in 2007 loan fraud case at Baijnath KCC Bank - The Tribune

Himachal Declares Snakebite a Notifiable Disease

Himachal Govt declares snakebite a notifiable disease - The Tribune
Snakebite poisoning declared notifiable disease in Himachal - ThePrint

Himachal Seeks Central Aid Amid Fiscal Strain

Sukhu to present 4th Himachal Budget on March 20 - The Tribune
CM Sukhu to present budget for 2026-27on March 20 - The Tribune
Himachal faces cash crunch, Sukhu meets Sitharaman and seeks package - The New Indian Express

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CM Sukhu meets Sitharaman, seeks special central assistance for Himachal - Daily Excelsior
Himachal CM flags fiscal ftress over RDG discontinuation, seeks special central assistance - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal seeks special package to offset revenue deficit - Tribune India, The Tribune

Afghanistan recharts pharma supply chain, looks to India - The Tribune

Dalai Lama skips prayer festival at McLeodganj - The Tribune
Tibetans celebrate Chotrul Duschen; Dalai Lama skips customary sermon - The Tribune

CBSE tag triggers admission surge - The Tribune

Himachal Police order statewide POSH audit - The Tribune
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

Nurpur residents oppose transfer of two specialist doctors from Civil Hospital - The Tribune

One pharmacist, one nurse running community health centre near Palampur - The Tribune

Nepalese man arrested for strangling toddler stepson in Solan village - The Tribune
Solan police arrest Nepalese youth for strangling toddler - The Tribune
Case solved within 24 hours: Nepalese held for nephew’s murder in Shimla - The Times of India

Heroes of hills: HP honours veterans with welfare surge - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Mandates EV Charging Stations in Buildings

HP mandates EV charging stations, introduces premium FAR structure - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh mandates EV charging points in real estate projects - The Times of India
HP govt mandates installation of EV charging stations in new buildings - Business Standard

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HP govt mandates installation of EV charging stations in commercial, public buildings | India News - Hindustan Times
HP govt mandates installation of EV charging stations in commercial, public buildings - Press Trust of India

Prolonged war may keep Israelis away, hit HP’s summer tourism - The Times of India

HP residents in Middle East safe, govt monitoring situation closely: Minister - The Times of India

Traders anxious as works of underground ducts reach main part of Shimla’s Mall road - The Indian Express

62000 Cases to be Taken up at the Upcoming National Lok Adalat Across Himachal - HimbuMail

HP Board Class 10 & 12 Exams Underway

HPBOSE Class 12 Board Exam 2026 Starts Today: Download Class 12 Sanskrit Question Paper with Answer Key - Jagran Josh
HPBOSE Class 10 English Question Paper 2026 with Answer Key: Download PDF - Jagran Josh
HP Board Class X, XII exams begin today - Tribune India

Middle East Conflict's Impact on Himachal Pradesh

Sanjay Bhatia named BJP nominee for Haryana Rajya Sabha seat; 'uncertainty' over Congress candidate in Himachal - The New Indian Express
Uncertainty over Congress Rajya Sabha candidate, filing March 5 - The Tribune

Himachal Schools To Run In Two Shifts Amid Admission Surge, Space Crunch - News18

Shimla district police detain habitual drug offender under PIT NDPS Act - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Above Normal Temperatures Forecasted Across India Next Week - The News Mill
Temperatures likely to stay above normal in coming days: IMD - ANI News
HP records above normal temperatures; light rain, snow predicted - The Times of India

Row Over Teacher Eligibility Test in CBSE Schools Reaches Court - The News Himachal

Dharamshala: Tibetans mark 15th Day of Losar, pray for Dalai Lamas long life and world peace - The Tribune

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

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

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

Sujanpur Tira Holi Festival to be made international event from 2027: Himachal deputy CM - Daily Excelsior

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

BJP demands probe into Rs 110 cr irregularity in HP agri marketing board - The Times of India

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

Jal Shakti Department to hand over 800 water schemes in Kangra districts to gram panchayats - Tribune India

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

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

Forest encroachment policy to balance conservation, public interest, says Negi - Tribune India

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

Baddi shootout: Two arrested, hunt on for main accused - Tribune India

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