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12 March 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

Kavinder Gupta was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh, pledging inclusive development.
A severe commercial LPG shortage is disrupting the hospitality industry across Kangra, Kullu, and Manali.
Chief Minister Sukhu inaugurated a robotic surgery facility at IGMC-Shimla to provide advanced, affordable healthcare.
Two individuals were arrested in Shimla with a large seizure of LSD valued at over Rs 1 crore.
The state government announced that staff nurses will now receive their full salary while pursuing higher education.
Punjab is considering levying a reciprocal entry tax on Himachal vehicles following a fee hike by the state.
The PWD Minister sought central support from Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for key road and tunnel projects.
The state is experiencing contrasting weather, with an early heatwave reported alongside forecasts for more rain and snow.
Special prayers were held in Dharamshala for the long life of the spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.
A prepaid taxi service was launched from the ISBT in Shimla to streamline local transportation.

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Headlines

Jasrotia inaugurates 16 lane drains, transformer in Sowla-Tridwan - Daily Excelsior

Improved infrastructure makes Hamirpur badminton talent hub - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Launches Robotic Surgery Facility

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Launches Robotic Surgery in Shimla - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates robotic surgery facility at IGMC-Shimla - Tribune India
HP CM Sukhu launches robotic surgery at IGMC Shimla, flags LPG distribution concerns, calls BJP anti-Himachal - ANI News
Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates robotic surgery at IGMC Shimla - Tribune India

2 held, LSD worth Rs 1 crore seized in Shimla - The Times of India
2 held with LSD stamps worth Rs 1.1 crore in Shimla - Tribune India
Two arrested in Shimla with LSD worth Rs 1.1 crore - Press Trust of India

82,000 cases identified for March 14 Lok Adalat - Tribune India

Third front buzz gains momentum ahead of 2027 Assembly elections - Tribune India

Long-life prayers offered for Dalai Lama at McLeodganj ceremony - Tribune India
Special prayers held in Dharamshala for long life of Dalai Lama - Tribune India

LPG Shortage in Himachal Hits Hospitality and Tourism

Commercial gas shortage forces hotels, restaurants to shut operations in Kangra - Tribune India
LPG crisis grips Kullu, Manali as supply halted, prices hiked - Tribune India
Gas crisis leaves Himachal’s hospitality industry on the boil; ‘Majority eateries to run out of fuel in a - The Times of India

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LPG rationing could impact households and tourism in Himachal Pradesh, minister warns - The News Mill
Himachal’s hospitality industry in lurch after commerical LPG supply halted | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal's hotel and restaurant body seeks govt intervention to ensure LPG supply amid West Asia crisis - Press Trust of India

Untreated sewage being discharged into Beas in Kullu poses public health hazards - Tribune India

PWD Minister urges Gadkari to continue support for infrastructure projects - Tribune India
Himachal minister seeks support from Nitin Gadkari for key infrastructure projects - The News Mill
PWD Minister meets Nitin Gadkari; seeks Central support for road, tunnel projects - Tribune India

Volatile Weather Conditions in Himachal Pradesh

Fresh snowfall likely, rain forecast till March 17 in Himachal - Tribune India
Snow Alert! IMD predicts snowfall, hailstorms in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh till March 16 — check details - Mint
MeT forecasts wet spell across Himachal till March 15 - Daily Excelsior

Digital arrest cases rise in state, scammers dupe people posing as RBI, police officers - Tribune India

Himachal minister Negi slams Shiv Pratap Shukla over ‘work culture’ remark - Tribune India

Bir-Billing gets municipal council to tackle waste, manage tourism growth - Tribune India

Dry spell casts shadow on rabi season, wheat crop withers - Tribune India

Govt committed to strengthening health services across hill state: Himachal Speaker Pathania - Tribune India

हिमाचल प्रदेश समाचार

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सड़क दुर्घटना में घायल पीड़ित को मिलेगा 5,56,000 रुपये मुआवजा - Amar Ujala
Chamba News: धरवाला बाजार में तीन दिन से जलसंकट - Amar Ujala
Chamba News: जीवों से फैलने वाले रोगों पर किया जागरूक - Amar Ujala

Kavinder Gupta Appointed New Himachal Pradesh Governor

Newly-Appointed HP Governor Vows Inclusive Development, Stresses Good Relations Between HP, J&K - Daily Excelsior
Kavinder Gupta sworn in as Himachal Governor, says post belongs to no political party - Daily Excelsior
Kavinder Gupta sworn in as 30th governor of Himachal Pradesh - The Times of India
Kavinder Gupta sworn in as Himachal Pradesh Governor, pledges to connect state and Centre - The News Mill

Punjab-Himachal Dispute Over Vehicle Entry Tax

Punjab mulls tax on Himachal vehicles after hill state hikes entry fee - The Times of India
Punjab to consider levying reciprocal entry tax on Himachal vehicles entering state: Cheema - The Indian Express
Punjab considering entry tax for Himachal-registered vehicles | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Pradesh Nurses to Get Full Salary for Higher Studies

staff nurses to receive full salary during higher education in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

Himachal: One held with five grams of chitta in Hamirpur village - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal has adequate petrol, diesel and LPG stocks, says chief secretary - Business Standard
Himachal has adequate stock of petrol, diesel and domestic LPG: Top official - Press Trust of India

Himachal: Soldier cremated with full military honours in Una - ThePrint
Indian Army jawan from Baijnath cremated with full military honours - Tribune India

Official pushes for faster execution of projects in Kinnaur - Tribune India

Soldier’s mortal remains consigned to flames in Haroli - Tribune India

Woman held for killing live-in partner in Kullu - Tribune India
Live-in partner booked after government school peon found dead in Manali - Tribune India, Press Trust of India

Chamba art historian gets national scholarship - Tribune India

Spiti farmers learn advanced apple growing techniques - Tribune India

Disaster response mock drill held at LPG bottling plant in Una village - Tribune India

Right To Be Considered For Promotion Is Legitimate Expectation; Marriage-Based Transfer Can't Defeat It:... - Live Law

J&K High Court Quashes Drug Quality Case Against Himachal-Based Pharma Firm - ETV Bharat
Himachal’s pharma industry rattled by sudden spike in raw material prices - Tribune India

India's bench strength world's best, IPL will boost Himachal youth: IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Promoted as a Safe Tourist Destination

Himachal Pradesh: A Safe Destination Amid Global Tensions - The News Mill
Himachal remains safe, attractive destination for global travellers amid West Asia crisis: Tourism Ambassador Vanshika Parmar - ANI News

Five-day traditional 'Raulane Fair' concludes in Himachal's Kalpa, locals and tourists gather - ANI News

How Many States Does Uttar Pradesh Share a Border With? - Jagran Josh

Himachal Teen Fights Off and Kills Leopard

Himachal teen fights off leopard in Solan, kills it by smashing jaws with stones - Telegraph India
18-year-old battles leopard with bare hands, kills it using stones in Himachal village | India News - Hindustan Times
18-year-old kills leopard with barehand after big cat attack in Himachal Pradesh - The Times of India

“Just little older, but still the boy from Shimla”: Anupam Kher pens emotional letter to 16-year-old self - Tribune India

Himachal HC quashes state’s decision to shift Manlog Badog village to Darlaghat gram panchayat | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal CM Launches Prepaid Taxi Service in Shimla

Himachal CM launches prepaid taxi service from Shimla ISBT - Hindustan Times
CM launches prepaid taxi service from ISBT Shimla - The Times of India
CM launches pre-paid taxi service from Tutikandi in Shimla - Tribune India

Karsog farmer revives barren farmland with solar energy - Tribune India

HC slams HP govt over last-minute reorganisation of panchayati bodies; reverses delimitation of gram panc - The Times of India

Youth Cong president flays Centre over Revenue Deficit Grant withdrawal - Tribune India

Government amends Town and Country Planning rules, additional construction in real estate projects to now cost more - Tribune India

Hit by private bus, elderly man dies in Una’s Gagret - Tribune India

Substandard bran found in PDS flour supply in Mandi - Tribune India

CBI files FIR against NHAI official - Tribune India

7 gm heroin seized during special drive - Tribune India

67th Uprising Day: Exiled Tibetan leaders flag China’s ‘cultural genocide’ in Tibet - Tribune India

Class-1 officers too entitled to reasonable tenure, rules Himachal High Court - Tribune India

Gas shortage halts urea production at Nangal, Bathinda plants of NFL - Tribune India