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07 March 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh is experiencing an unusual heatwave with temperatures 5-15°C above normal, though rain is forecasted.
Kavinder Gupta has been appointed as the new Governor of the state, replacing Shiv Pratap Shukla.
A new robotic surgery facility was inaugurated by the Chief Minister at the Nerchowk Medical College in Mandi.
The state government plans to roll out National Education Policy (NEP-2020) aligned undergraduate programs from 2026-27.
Over 2 lakh students are appearing for state board exams, with live streaming introduced for the first time.
Congress has nominated Anurag Sharma for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state.
Protests have erupted over the installation of smart electricity meters amid concerns over high bills.
A court has framed charges against the Churah MLA in a case under the POCSO Act.
Warmer winters due to climate change are reportedly threatening Himachal's apple economy.
For the first time, a Sambar deer has been captured by a camera trap in the high-altitude Kalatop-Khajjiar sanctuary.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh Experiences Unusual March Heat

Temperatures shooting up to 10 degrees above normal, heatwave alert issued for Himachal, Rajasthan and Gujarat - The Indian Express
Mercury stays 5-12 deg C above normal in most parts of Himachal as dry weather persists - ThePrint
Himachal Mountains Heat Up in Early March, Day Temperatures 5–15°C Above Normal - The News Himachal

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Himachal sweats in March too: Bhuntar, Kangra, Solan among 8 towns above 30°C - The Times of India
Winter barely over, several Himachal towns see unusual 10 to 15°C above-normal temp - Tribune India

Election affidavit filed for Himachal Rajya Sabha seat: In 2 years, Cong’s RS candidate got PWD contracts worth Rs 16 crore in Kangra - The Indian Express
Swamitva Yojana: Drone mapping complete in over 2K Shimla villages, says DC - Tribune India

Over 2L students appear for Himachal board exams; live streaming introduced for 1st time | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Over 2 lakh students appear for Himachal board exams; focus on digitisation, fair conduct: Chairman Sharma - The News Mill

5,000-year-old festival ‘Raulane’ begins in Himachal’s Kalpa - Hindustan Times

Himachal Pradesh Implements New Education Policy

Himachal Pradesh to roll out NEP-2020 aligned UG programmes from 2026-27: Edu minister | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
NEP programmes to begin in Himachal colleges from this session - Tribune India
Himachal to Introduce NEP-2020 Based UG Courses from 2026-27: Rohit Thakur - The News Himachal
Education Minister presides over State Task Force Meeting on NEP-2020 - :: India News Calling ::

Himachal: Agri minister expresses concern over state’s fiscal health | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal nut growers seek policy support - Tribune India
Himachal CM seeks report on felling of trees in Sirmaur district - ThePrint

Jai Ram Thakur slams Sukhu govt for privatising Himachal hotels | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal CM Sukhu targets previous govt over vacant buildings, poor education standards - Tribune India

New Governors Appointed in Major Administrative Reshuffle

Will serve the of people of Himachal Pradesh in right earnest: Kavinder Gupta | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Kavinder Gupta Appointed Himachal Governor; Shiv Pratap Shukla Shifted to Telangana - The News Himachal
Kavinder Gupta Is New Governor of Himachal as Shukla Goes to Telangana - HimbuMail

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Matter Of Great Pride To Serve Nation: Gupta After Appointment As Himachal Governor - Daily Excelsior
Who is Shiv Pratap Shukla, Telangana’s new Governor - The Hindu
Kavinder Gupta: from VHP to Himachal Pradesh Governor - The Hindu
Kavinder Gupta to take over as Himachal Pradesh Governor - The Statesman
Kavinder Gupta shifted as Himachal Pradesh governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena appointed Ladakh LG - The New Indian Express

410 students to be honoured at Sarkaghat college today - Tribune India

Damtal resident gets gets 1-year jail for drug peddling - Tribune India

Kangra youth gets 753rd rank in Civil Services exam - Tribune India

Inter-state toll barriers auctioned for Rs 228 crore amid steep rate hike - Tribune India

HPTDC nod to outsource 8 hotels to private players - Tribune India

T20 World Cup: Abhishek will deliver in final: Yograj - Tribune India

Court frames charges against Churah MLA in POCSO case - Tribune India

Sambar spotted at high altitudes in Chamba for first time - Tribune India
A first: Camera trap captures sambar deer in Kalatop-Khajjiar sanctuary - Tribune India

Women up in arms against ‘forced’ installation of smart meters - Tribune India

Himachal CM Sukhu launches Rs 60-crore development projects in Mandi’s Nachan constituency - Tribune India
Balh MLA submits charter of demands to CM Sukhu in Mandi - Tribune India
Himachal Governor and CM Sukhu celebrate Holi with traditional colours at Lok Bhawan - The News Mill

Robotic Surgery Facility Launched in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal CM Sukhu unveils robotic surgery facility at Nerchowk college - Tribune India
Himachal expands advanced healthcare as CM inaugurates robotic surgery at Nerchowk Medical College - The News Mill

Kullu administration rolls out 30-day parking trial to decongest busy stretch - Tribune India

Credit facility for fuel dealers withdrawn amid global oil crisis - Tribune India

Octogenarian’s body donated for medical research in Hamirpur - Tribune India

Chopal Youth Vikas Pawar Cracks Civil Services, Brings Pride to Himachal - HimbuMail

Haryana man released on parole in murder case found dead in Himachal - The Indian Express

Minister inaugurates 33 kV power line in Lanj - Tribune India

Mandala art exhibition opens at Kangra Museum - Tribune India

Kangra MP inaugurates market road in Nurpur - Tribune India

NCC hangar at Kullu airport clears final security inspection - Tribune India

Role of women in field highlighted during Science Day celebrations - Tribune India

Palampur researcher bags patent for Parkinson’s tech - Tribune India

Nauni university’s cauliflower variety bags national recognition - Tribune India

Minister urges students to channel energy towards positive activities - Tribune India

State Committed to Pensioners' Welfare: Naresh Chauhan - :: India News Calling ::

Himachal Pradesh Celebrates International Women's Day

Himachal Congress Nominates Grassroots Leader for Rajya Sabha

Anurag’s nomination honours grassroots workers, says Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India

Himachal education minister tells universities to declare exam results within 30 days - ThePrint
Applications Pick Up After Extension for CBSE Teaching Posts in Himachal - The News Himachal

‘Prison would affect his studies’: Himachal Pradesh High Court granted bail to Shimla student caught with 350 gram of charas - The Indian Express

Congress Nominates Anurag Sharma for Himachal Rajya Sabha Seat

Congress fields Anurag Sharma for lone Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh - The Hindu
Will be voice of Himachal: Anurag Sharma | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Anurag Sharma files nomination as Congress candidate for RS poll from Himachal - The Times of India

Lemon Tree Hotels inks new property in Barog, Himachal Pradesh - Business Standard

HP MC bill gets guv’s assent; mayor, deputy mayor’s term now 5 years - The Times of India

Himachal Government Withdraws Disaster Management Act Order

LoP Jairam Thakur slams Himachal govt for withdrawing Disaster Management Act order - The Times of India
Himachal govt withdraws disaster management order - The Times of India
Himachal withdraws Disaster Act order delaying PRI poll - Tribune India
Himachal government withdraws judicial powers from panchayats - Tribune India

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

Two held under Wildlife Protection Act in Nahan - Tribune India

PNB loan fraud Himachal High Court: Chief Manager Mansi Negi to be posted to Dehradun - - Himachal Scape

Singhvi, Himachal district chief among Congress picks | India News - Hindustan Times

5 hurt as HRTC bus, car collide in Himachal’s Una district - The Times of India
Eight devotees from Haryana injured in Una road accident - Tribune India

Rain, snowfall likely in HP in coming days, mercury to drop | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Even dist presidents can reach Rajya Sabha: AICC co-incharges hail Anurag Sharma’s nomination | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Was playing Holi when AICC broke the big news: Anurag Sharma - Tribune India

Radhakrishnan memorial lecture at Shimla institute today - Tribune India

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

Anand Sharma calls speaking truth a ‘crime’ after Rajya Sabha snub - 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

Tourist found dead near Bhagsunag waterfall - Tribune India

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