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10 March 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh bid farewell to outgoing Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, with Kavinder Gupta set to be sworn in as his successor.
Congress leader Anurag Sharma was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha, marking the party's return to the upper house from the state after a decade.
The state government announced a 25% reservation for women in Class-III government jobs.
Himachal Pradesh has been shifted to the highest seismic danger category, while also facing heatwave alerts.
The opposition has accused the state government of functioning amid instability and being run by the Chief Minister's 'coterie'.
An e-KYC drive resulted in the closure of 1.28 lakh social security pension accounts.
The Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station achieved a milestone, hitting 150 billion units in cumulative generation.
Key infrastructure developments include plans to double Shimla's water supply from April and new rural roads for Kangra under PMGSY.
Incidents of crime included a student stabbing at Himachal Pradesh University and a 3-year-old girl being fatally crushed by a school bus.
The Kangra Valley rail line is set to reopen after being closed for four years.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh Bids Farewell to Governor Shukla

HP govt hosts farewell for outgoing Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, CM Sukhu praises his active role in state affairs - ANI News
Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla carried out his duties with dignity & dedication: CM Sukhvinder Sukhu - Tribune India
Shukla carried out his duties with dignity & dedication, says Sukhu - Tribune India
Warm send-off for governor Shiv Pratap Shukla in Shimla - The Times of India

Pre-paid taxi fare from Shimla to Chandigarh revised - The Times of India

Expired medicines found in forest near Solan - Tribune India

Arrangements for Chaitr Navratra fair at Mata Chintpurni Temple reviewed - Tribune India

Upper castes will not compromise on legitimate rights, says Sangathan - Tribune India

Himachal shifted to top seismic danger category - Tribune India

Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station hits 150 billion units of cumulative generation - Tribune India

Himachal Governor-designate Gupta to take oath on March 10 - Tribune India

1.28 lakh social security pension accounts closed after e-KYC drive - Tribune India

South African High Commissioner calls on Speaker Pathania - Tribune India

Over 200 take part in International Women’s Day function at SJVN - Tribune India
SJVN celebrates International Women’s Day - Tribune India

Master trainer’s remarkable work to preserve, promote Kangra’s traditional ‘Likhnu’ art form - Tribune India

Anurag Sharma Elected Unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Himachal

Cong’s Anurag Sharma elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha - Tribune India
Anurag Sharma Elected Unopposed as Rajya Sabha MP from Himachal - HimbuMail
Congress leader Anurag Sharma elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Himachal Pradesh - The New Indian Express

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Anurag Sharma Electecd Unopposed as Rajya Sabha MP from Himachal - HimbuMail
Rajya Sabha Election: Six Including Elected Unopposed From Tamil Nadu, One From Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat
Anurag Sharma elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Himachal Pradesh - Tribune India
How can ordinary Congress worker have assets of over Rs 23 crore: Jai Ram Thakur on Anurag Sharma as Rajya Sabha choice from Himachal - Tribune India

Himachal CM Sukhu’s coterie, not Cabinet, running state govt, says LoP Jai Ram - Tribune India

Illegal parking, traffic congestion make Palampur’s Shaheed Chowk accident-prone - Tribune India

3-year-old girl crushed under school bus, sister injured - Tribune India

Primary Health Centres in Jawali, Nurpur without doctors, rural medical services hit - Tribune India

Plaint filed against Anurag over alleged concealment of assets in RS nomination - Tribune India

Gang rivalries over scrap trade spark violence in industrial belt of Baddi - Tribune India

Kangra gets 43 rural roads under PMGSY - Tribune India

Founders’ Day celebrated at St Edward’s School in Shimla - Tribune India

Kullu farmers’ body seeks green tax reform for ecological restoration - Tribune India

‘Kohre Se Ladti Dhoop’ play staged in Mandi on Women’s Day - Tribune India

To preserve Mandayali dialect, Mandi writer pens poetry book - Tribune India

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala

19 months on, FD holders await money in Rs 4-crore scam - Tribune India

Water supply to Shimla city to double from next month - Tribune India
Shimla to double water supply from April, ending summer shortages - Tribune India

HPU student stabbed inside campus, law student arrested - The Indian Express

Political Turmoil in Himachal Pradesh Congress

Himachal Pradesh Announces 25% Job Quota for Women

Himachal Pradesh Govt to Reserve 25% Class III Jobs for Women - Times Now
Himachal CM announces 25% women’s quota in class 3 govt jobs - The Indian Express
Himachal to introduce 25 pc reservation for women in Class-III govt jobs - Daily Excelsior
Women to get 25% reservation in Class-III govt jobs in state: Sukhu - Tribune India

Italian representatives visit Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, discuss Tibets political situation - Tribune India

‘Not heinous crime’: Why Himachal Pradesh High Court quashed drunk driving FIR against Assam Rifles soldier - The Indian Express

Himachal: Tourism Developments and Heritage Concerns

Heritage under threat: Climate change puts Tabo Monastery in Spiti Valley at risk - Tribune India
Heritage under threat: Climate change puts Tabo Monastery at risk - Tribune India

3-year-old crushed to death by school bus in Himachal’s Una, another critical - Tribune India

NGT rejects request to withdraw petition accusing religious sect of environmental damage in Himachal’s Kangra - The Indian Express

Contrasting Weather Patterns Grip Northern India

Weather updates: Mercury up in Delhi, heatwave in Rajasthan; rain, snowfall in Himachal - MSN
Early March Heatwave Scorches Himachal, Temperatures Soar Far Above Normal - ETV Bharat
Weather updates: Mercury up in Delhi, heatwave in Rajasthan; Rain, snowfall in Himachal| India News - Hindustan Times

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Heatwave alert in three district of Himachal - Daily Excelsior
IMD issues yellow alert as early heatwave scorches northwest India, railways take precautions - The New Indian Express

HP Governor's Parting Call for Improved Work Culture

Himachal lacks work culture, change in mindset of political class essential for progress: outgoing Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla - The Indian Express

Nurpur’s Sanjiv clears Civil Services exam - Tribune India

Himachal CM honours women achievers at state-level function at Nahan - Tribune India

HPBOSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper 2026 with Answer Key: Download PDF - Jagran Josh

No lessons learnt from floods: Poor repair work on road near Kullu on Kiratpur-Manali highway sparks public anger - Tribune India

Rs 70,000-crore tax evasion probe: From Madurai to Shimla, raids at over 70 restaurants over 'vanishing bill' trick - MSN

Palampur martyr’s daughter commissioned as Lieutenant - Tribune India

Concern over rising drug addiction among youth in Himachal; Samiti seeks strict law - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Dharamsala unit of IMA plans to start Sunday OPD - Tribune India

Kangra valley rail line set to reopen after four-year halt - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh SC commission calls on CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Fearless Tales: Daring stand that helped save Poonch in 1971 India-Pakistan war - Tribune India

Governor flags poor work culture in state before exit - Tribune India

Gurkotha women write to dept in blood against transfer of post office - Tribune India

Chamba celebrates historic merger with India - Tribune India

Two youths killed in bike-bus collision near Dehra Gopipur - Tribune India

Tibetan activists highlight women’s plight back home, hold awareness campaign - Tribune India
Tibetan activists highlight women’s plight back home, hold awareness campaign in McLeodganj - Tribune India

Bathu ki Ladi rises again as Pong waters recede - Tribune India

No place for mafia in Himachal, says Dy CM - Tribune India