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08 March 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh cabinet approved amendments to Panchayati Raj rules, limiting consecutive reservation tenures, and canceled 15 non-operational hydropower projects.
Kavinder Gupta has been appointed as the new Governor of Himachal Pradesh, succeeding Shiv Pratap Shukla.
The state government is enhancing disaster preparedness and will observe April 4th as Disaster Awareness Day, commemorating the 1905 Kangra earthquake.
In a major policy shift, the government will lease out eight HPTDC-owned hotels to private entities to improve operations and cut losses.
The BPL criteria have been relaxed to include MGNREGA workers, while LPG prices have increased, pushing cylinder costs above Rs 1,000 in Shimla.
A new robotic surgery facility was inaugurated in Mandi, and the High Court has directed the government to fill staff vacancies at the Killar health centre.
A tragic landslide in Bilaspur struck a bus, resulting in 18 deaths.
To boost vocational training, Himachal has achieved NCVET 'Dual Category' status, becoming the second state in the country to do so.
Political developments include the resignation of Kisan Congress leaders over discontent with party leadership and ongoing criticism between the CM and the opposition.
A Rs 5,000 fine will be imposed on tourists venturing near streams in Lahaul & Spiti to ensure safety.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh Boosts Disaster Preparedness Efforts

Making sincere efforts to enhance disaster preparedness: HP minister - The Times of India
Himachal govt making efforts on disaster preparedness, improve early warning systems: Minister - MSN
Himachal govt making efforts on disaster preparedness, improve early warning systems: Minister | India News - Hindustan Times

Himachal Amends Panchayat Election and Reservation Rules

Himachal cabinet approves panchayat rule amendments, invites objections - The Times of India
Himachal amends Panchayat Raj election rules to limit consecutive reservation tenures: Minister Jagat Singh - The News Mill
Himachal Cabinet Cancels 15 Power Projects, Approves Change in PRI Reservation Rules - HimbuMail

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Himachal cabinet overhauls panchayat roster, cancels 15 non-starter hydel projects | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Cabinet approves key policy changes, including Panchayat election rules - Tribune India

HP relaxes BPL criteria, adds MGNREGA work condition for Phase-V - The Times of India
Himachal Govt Revises BPL Norms, MGNREGA Workers Completing 50 Days Eligible - The News Himachal

Punjab Kings gear up for IPL in Dharamsala - Tribune India

Schemes worth Rs 30 crore benefit women in Kangra, says Pathania - Tribune India

HC asks health authorities to fill vacancies at Killar health centre - Tribune India
Ensure civil hospital in Killar is properly staffed: HC to HP govt - The Times of India

Shifted to Telangana, Governor bids adieu - Tribune India

Caste-based reservation needs to be reviewed: Shanta Kumar - Tribune India

Rs 5,000 fine to deter tourists from venturing near streams in Lahaul & Spiti - Tribune India

International Women’s Day: Giving healing touch to Army personnel - Tribune India

Kangra liquor auctions lose spirit, vends over Rs 100 crore unsold - Tribune India

Strengthen disaster preparedness to tackle climate risks: Negi - Tribune India

ABVP honours Ladakh students on cross-cultural tour in Kullu - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh redefines 'destitute' to include women abandoned by husbands - India Today

Global Tibet groups adopt ‘Dharamshala Declaration’ - The Times of India
Tibet Support Groups endorse 14th Dalai Lama’s sole authority on reincarnation - Tribune India

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala
himachal-to-merge-10-colleges-due-to-low-enrolment News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

"Waited 3 days to meet CM": Himachal Pradesh Kisan Congress leader resigns from organisational posts - The News Mill

Himachal to Outsource Eight State-Owned Hotels

The Sukhu Government Offers 8 HPTDC Hotels on Lease under OM Basis - HimbuMail
himachal-pradesh-to-outsource-operation-of-eight-hptdc-hotels News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal Pradesh to outsource operation of eight HPTDC hotels - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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Himachal to outsource eight HPTDC tourism properties to private players - The New Indian Express
Eight Government-Owned HPTDC Hotels Set for Private Operation to Cut Losses - The News Himachal
HPTDC nod to outsource 8 hotels to private players - Tribune India
Himachal news: HPTDC nod to outsource 8 hotels to private players - Tribune India

With LPG price hike, domestic users in Shimla to shell out more than Rs 1,000 for a cylinder - The Indian Express

Man held with Charas and intoxicant capsules at Jawalamukhi - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Over 3,000 challans in Kullu in a week as police use smart traffic system to keep a tab on violations - The Indian Express
Kullu administration rolls out 30-day parking trial to decongest busy stretch - Tribune India

Kavinder Gupta Appointed New Governor of Himachal Pradesh

HP gets new Gov in Kavinder Gupta: Old RSS hand, went to jail during Emergency - The Indian Express
Will serve the of people of Himachal Pradesh in right earnest: Kavinder Gupta | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Farewell function held in honour of Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Lok Bhavan - :: India News Calling ::

punjab man arrested in dharamshala-News in Hindi | News Headlines / Breaking News : Haribhoomi.com - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Security Deposit Cannot Be Forfeited Without Hearing: Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Refund Of ₹15.67 ... - Live Law

Himachal Gets NCVET ‘Dual Category’ Status, Boost to Vocational Education in Schools - The News Himachal

HK Dua: Editor Who Stood Firm for Truth - HimbuMail

2 injured as tipper truck falls off road in Hamirpur - Tribune India
Himachal: 2 injured as tipper truck falls off road in Hamirpur - NewsDrum

IMD issues heatwave warning for isolated areas in Himachal Pradesh - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Temperatures shooting up to 10 degrees above normal, heatwave alert issued for Himachal, Rajasthan and Gujarat - The Indian Express

Man booked in Shimla over threatening video with pistol-like lighter - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

18 dead after landslide hits bus in Himachal's Bilaspur, rescue ops underway - MSN

Himachal Navigates Governor Change and Fiscal Concerns

"BJP in power, they decide": Himachal minister on new Governors in states ahead of polls - ANI News
Himachal: Agri minister expresses concern over state’s fiscal health | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Habitual drug peddler detained under PIT-NDPS Act in Kangra - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Tourist from UP found dead near Bhagsunag waterfall in Dharamshala; Haryana man dies in Rampur, was carry - The Times of India

After winning Rs 50 lakh at KBC last year, Himachal’s Vikas Panwar now cracks UPSC in 1st attempt - The Times of 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

Himachal CM Launches Robotic Surgery, Development Projects in Mandi

Robotic surgery now at hospital in Himachal’s Mandi, CM unveils facility at Nerchowk hospital - The Times of India
Himachal CM Sukhu launches Rs 60-crore development projects in Mandi’s Nachan constituency - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhu unveils robotic surgery facility at Nerchowk college - Tribune India

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu seeks report on illegal felling of pine trees in Sirmaur - The Times of India
Hundreds of pine trees ‘axed’ in Sirmaurs Shillai, political row erupts - Tribune India

BJP slams HP govt over ‘power tariff hike’ plan - The Times of India

As heat wave looms, HP records above normal temperatures - The Times of India

CM Sukhu slams BJP, calls it ‘anti-Himachal’ | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
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

Over 2L students appear for Himachal board exams; live streaming introduced for 1st time | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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

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

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

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

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

Himachal nut growers seek policy support - Tribune India

Sambar spotted at high altitudes in Chamba for first time - Tribune India

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

Swamitva Yojana: Drone mapping complete in over 2K Shimla villages, says DC - 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