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Resident Pahari

06 March 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

Kavinder Gupta has been appointed as the new Governor of Himachal Pradesh as part of a significant gubernatorial reshuffle.
Congress nominated grassroots leader Anurag Sharma as its surprise candidate for the state's lone Rajya Sabha seat.
The central government has approved the widening of the Kangra-Una highway to four lanes.
Himachal's government has withdrawn a Disaster Act order, clearing the path for Panchayati Raj Institution elections.
Concerns are rising over the impact of warmer winters and climate change on the state's apple economy.
Protests have erupted in parts of the state against the installation of smart electricity meters due to cost and necessity concerns.
An Army recruitment rally for Agniveers is scheduled to be held in Mandi from March 22.
Police made several arrests in connection with drug trafficking and wildlife crime, including seizing 4.6 kg of charas.
The tourism sector is expanding with the announcement of new hotel properties in Barog and Shimla.
A road accident in Una injured several pilgrims from Haryana, while a fire gutted a house in Shimla.

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Headlines

Major Gubernatorial Reshuffle Sees New Appointments

Kavinder Gupta shifted as Himachal Pradesh governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena appointed Ladakh LG - The New Indian Express
West Bengal Guv Bose resigns, Delhi L-G VK Saxena moved to Ladakh; check full list - Deccan Herald
Gubernatorial reshuffle: Kavinder Gupta appointed Himachal Governor, Taranjit Sandhu Delhi L-G - Tribune India
Big governor reshuffle: Rashtrapati Bhavan issues orders for changes across 9 states and UTs - full list - The Times of India

Congress Names Anurag Sharma for Himachal Rajya Sabha Seat

Anurag Sharma files nomination as Congress candidate for RS poll from Himachal - The Times of India
Anurag’s nomination honours grassroots workers, says Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India
Was playing Holi when AICC broke the big news: Anurag Sharma - Tribune India

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Congress springs surprise with Anurag Sharma as RS pick in Himachal Pradesh - Tribune India
‘I thought congratulatory call from AICC was for Holi’: Anurag Sharma named Rajya Sabha candidate - Tribune India
Congress nominates grassroots leader Anurag Sharma to Rajya Sabha from Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Congress nominee Anurag Sharma calls Rajya Sabha nomination a big honour for grassroots workers - The News Mill
Grassroots workers getting Rajya Sabha opportunity is big honour: Congress nominee Anurag Sharma - ANI News
Congress sending grassroots leader to Rajya Sabha reflects Rahul Gandhi's vision: Himachal CM Sukhu - ANI News
Congress nominates grassroots leader Anurag Sharma for Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Congress workers' morale boosted by Rajya Sabha nomination of grassroots leader Anurag Sharma: HPCC Chief Vinay Kumar - ANI News
Anurag Sharma Fies Nomination for Rajya Sabha from Himachal - HimbuMail
Congress Picks Up Anurag Sharma As Surprise Rajya Sabha Nominee From Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat
Congress Names Anurag Sharma as Rajya Sabha Candidate from Himachal Pradesh - The News Himachal
Congress’s surprise RS pick from Himachal: Meet Anurag Sharma, Kangra DCC chief and Bir Billing paragliding body president - The Indian Express
Congress fields Anurag Sharma from Himachal, SC leader Karamvir Singh Baudh from Haryana for RS elections - The New Indian Express
Congress Turmoil: Gopal Kanda Contacts MLAs as RS Picks Trigger Rift in Haryana & Himachal Pradesh - ABP Live English
Congress springs a surprise in Himachal, party’s district chief becomes RS candidate - ThePrint
Congress springs surprise, fields Anurag Sharma for lone RS seat from Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Rajya Sabha poll: Sukhus close aide Anurag Sharma gets Congress ticket from Himachal - Tribune India
Congress nominates Anurag Sharma for Himachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha seat - The News Mill
Anurag Sharma named Congress candidate for RS poll from Himachal Pradesh - The Times of India
Rajya Sabha polls: Congress fields wild cards Anurag Sharma from Himachal, Baudh from Haryana - The Tribune

Class XII student turns scrap into functional tractor in Fatehpur - Tribune India

Army to hold recruitment rally for Agniveers in Mandi from March 22 - Tribune India

Himachal Resumes Panchayati Raj Election Process

Himachal withdraws Disaster Act order delaying PRI poll - Tribune India
Himachal government withdraws judicial powers from panchayats - Tribune India
Himachal Govt Withdraws Disaster Act Orders, Panchayat Raj Election Preparations Gain Pace - The News Himachal

Himachal sweats in March too: Bhuntar, Kangra, Solan among 8 towns above 30°C - The Times of India

Himachal High Court defers hearing in Shimla Mayor tenure case - Tribune India

Anand Sharma calls speaking truth a ‘crime’ after Rajya Sabha snub - Tribune India
Anand Sharma on Self-Respect in Politics After RS Nomination - The News Mill

Tandi panchayat embraces CCTV surveillance - Tribune India

Eight devotees from Haryana injured in Una road accident - Tribune India
9 Haryana pilgrims injured as truck falls into ravine in Himachals Una - Tribune India

2 arrested with 4.6-kg charas in Dalhousie - Tribune India

Amritsar man arrested for ‘supplying’ chitta in Himachals Baijnath area - Tribune India

House gutted in Shimla - Tribune India
Fire guts four rooms of residential building in Shimla city - Tribune India

Warmer winters, fewer chilling hours: Climate change threatens apple economy - Tribune India

Tourist found dead near Bhagsunag waterfall - Tribune India

Tourist surge at Atal Tunnel, Sissu prompts security boost - Tribune India

Himachal CM Advocates for State's Financial Rights with Centre - The News Mill

Hotel Chains Expand in Himachal Pradesh

Holi Festivities Across Himachal Pradesh

Devotees celebrate Holi with gulal, flowers at Nurpur’s Brijraj temple - Tribune India
Himachal: 4-day national-level Holi festival concludes at Sujanpurtira - Press Trust of India
Himachal Governor and CM Sukhu celebrate Holi with traditional colours at Lok Bhawan - The News Mill

himachal pradesh high court directs pnb to transfer chief manager amid victimisation allegations-News in Hindi - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Centre approves widening of Kangra-Una highway to four lanes - Tribune India

Pensioners’ forum opposes installation of smart meters - Tribune India

‘Run for Palampur’ marathon promotes drug-free future for youth - Tribune India

Fairs, festivals reflect our rich culture: Speaker - Tribune India

Baijnath MLA felicitates senior citizens at Paprola - Tribune India

Expert stresses need to harmonise domestic tax frameworks with evolving global standards - Tribune India

NLU students celebrate Holi with schoolkids - Tribune India

Sardar Patel varsity gets Association of Indian Universities membership - Tribune India

Training on disasters, industrial accident preparedness begins at Nauni university - Tribune India

2 arrested for mutilating leopard’s paw in Nahan - Tribune India

Energy and Power Sector Developments in Himachal Pradesh

Row Over Smart Electricity Meters Grows in Himachal Amid Consumer Complaints - The News Himachal

SIT Starts Probe Benami Land Deals Near Gaggal Airport, Gagret - The News Himachal

DAV Public School, Manali, celebrate National Science Day - Tribune India

Parties Announce Rajya Sabha Election Candidates

Rajya Sabha elections: Congress fields six, drops KTS Tulsi - Deccan Herald
Congress releases list of candidates for Rajya Sabha elections; Singhvi, Narender Reddy among 6 nominees - India TV News
Congress renominates Singhvi, Netam for Rajya Sabha; names candidates in four states - The New Indian Express

Recovery Of RERA Compensation Cannot Be Put On Hold Due To Subsequent Vesting Of Land In State: HP High... - Live Law