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14 March 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government has excluded its vigilance bureau and ACB from the RTI Act's purview, sparking political controversy.
State authorities have assured adequate LPG supply amid reports of shortages and panic buying that have impacted the hospitality sector.
High-altitude tribal areas, including Lahaul-Spiti, received fresh snowfall, while a yellow alert for thunderstorms was issued for other parts of the state.
Ahead of Rajya Sabha polls in Haryana, Congress MLAs were moved to Himachal Pradesh to prevent potential cross-voting.
Chief Minister Sukhu launched several development projects, including a major drinking water scheme worth nearly Rs 15 crore in the Una district.
The central government approved over Rs 288 crore in additional assistance for Himachal Pradesh to aid in flood relief efforts.
A jaundice outbreak has been reported in Hamirpur, affecting at least 39 people, including 14 students.
The state government plans to introduce the CBSE curriculum in over 150 government schools and expedite the recruitment of teachers.
Shimla police arrested a key supplier of LSD from Haryana as part of an anti-narcotics drive.
The Parwanoo-Shimla four-lane highway project faces delays, attributed to heavy rainfall in 2023 and high land acquisition costs.

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Headlines

Himachal Removes Vigilance Bureau from RTI Act Scope

This does not mean dilution of law: Himachal chief secy on exclusion of state vigilance & ACB from RTI ambit | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
BJP slams Congress government for excluding Vigilance Bureau from RTI Act purview - Tribune India
Himachal govt excludes vigilance & ACB from RTI ambit | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

LPG Supply Concerns in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh government assures adequate LPG supply amid panic booking - The News Mill
LPG crunch revives chullahs in Punjab & Himachal hinterland - Tribune India
Teams set up to crack down on hoarding of LPG cylinders: Himachal Chief Secretary - Tribune India

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Shimla hotels switch to electric appliances amid LPG shortage - Tribune India
No LPG shortage in Himachal: Sukhu; eatery owners say footfall decreased - The Indian Express
Amid LPG capping, grim future looms for small eateries in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Overcharging at civic body’s parking irks Solan residents - Tribune India

Gaddi shepherds migrate to higher reaches of Chamba early due to rising mercury - Tribune India

Red Cross Mela in Dharamsala on April 7, will feature baby show, tug-of-war for men - Tribune India

Good buses shifted from HRTC’s Sansarpur Terrace depot to Dehra under political pressure - Tribune India

Kullu-Manali highway under scrutiny as protection walls collapse before floods - Tribune India

Fresh Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh

Haryana Congress MLAs Moved Ahead of Rajya Sabha Polls

Ahead of Rajya Sabha elections, Congress MLAs head to Himachal - The Times of India
Haryana Rajya Sabha polls: Congress MLAs reach Himachal Pradesh to prevent cross-voting - The Hindu
Ahead of Haryana Rajya Sabha elections, Congress MLAs being moved to Shimla - Tribune India
RS polls in Haryana: Cong MLAs move to 'undisclosed destination' - Press Trust of India

Local News from Himachal Pradesh

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Himachal Pradesh Invests in Water and Infrastructure Projects

Himachal CM lays foundation stone for Rs 14.92 crore water scheme in Una district - The News Mill
Himachal CM lays foundation stone of drinking water scheme in Una district - ANI News
CM announces drinking water, health and infra initiatives in Una - The Times of India
CM lays stone for Rs 15-crore water scheme in Kutlehar - Tribune India

Himachal Governor Visits Ved Ashram, Discusses Vedic Traditions

Himachal Governor Discusses Vedic Teachings at Ved Ashram - The News Mill
Himachal Governor visits Ved Ashram in Kangra district - ANI News
Saints play vital role in preserving vedic traditions: Himachal Governor - Tribune India
Governor visits Swami Ram Swaroop Yogacharya at Ved Ashram, Kangra - :: India News Calling ::

IAF Suryakiran aerobatic team to dazzle skies over Sainik School Sujanpur Tira on March 25, 26 - The Times of India

Fuel crunch casts shadow on Dharamsala’s tourist season - Tribune India

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan to attend convocation at Central University of Himachal Pradesh today - Tribune India

Heat wave hits Himachal in March, experts worried - The Times of India

HP SHIVA project transforming horticulture, boosting farmers’ income in Mandi: Minister - Tribune India

Postal Life Insurance drive in Dharamsala nets record premium of Rs 1.05 crore - Tribune India

Snowfall boosts tourism in Manali - Tribune India

Centre Approves Disaster Relief Funds for States

Flood relief: Rs 288.39-crore Central assistance for state - Tribune India
Central assistance of Rs 1,900 crore disbursed to flood-hit states including Himachal Pradesh, J&K - Tribune India
Centre clears Rs 288 crore for flood relief in Himachal Pradesh, Rs 330 crore for J-K - Tribune India

Police arrest key LSD supplier from Haryana - Tribune India
Shimla police arrest main supplier of LSD from Haryana - Tribune India

Ensure transport for students affected by school mergers: Education Minister - Tribune India

High cost of land acquisition drives up Parwanoo-Shimla NH 4-laning budget - Tribune India
Parwanoo–Shimla four-lane: Exceptionally heavy rainfall in 2023, 2025 delayed completion: Gadkari - MSN, Hindustan Times

Himachal Reforms Education with Teacher Recruitment, CBSE Curriculum

Himachal approves recruitment of 870 Physical Education Teachers under Job Trainee scheme - The News Himachal
Appointment of teachers in CBSE schools within 2 months: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
HP to introduce CBSE curriculum in 140 schools: Sukhu - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Development and Tech Updates

Himachal cities moving towards AI-enabled smart urban centres: Gokul Butail - The News Himachal
Himachal Cities on Their Way of Fast Emerging as AI Smart Cities - HimbuMail
Himachal Cities Fast Emerging as AI-Powered Smart Urban Centres, Claims Gokul Butail - HimbuMail

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Himachal's cities emerging as AI-enabled smart urban centres: Gokul Butail - :: India News Calling ::
Governor’s Address And The Federal Fault Line: Himachal’s Constitutional Crossroads Strap: A New Entrant - Free Press Journal

Government steps up efforts to improve quality education across state: Education Minister - :: India News Calling ::

Central Government Support for Himachal's Development

Vikramaditya seeks special central support for infrastructure projects in Himachal - The Indian Express
Over Rs 2,146 crore utilised in Himachal under central education schemes in three years - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Govt Puts Rural Water User Charges on Hold After Public Backlash - The News Himachal
Panchayats directed to collect monthly user charges for water supply from all households - The Tribune

Injured leopard rescued near Holta cantonment area - Tribune India

CPM protests Centre’s policies - Tribune India

State SDRF team wins national CSSR competition - Tribune India

Villagers oppose proposed shifting of sub post office in Mandi’s Balh - Tribune India

Hawker’s son selected as Asst Prof in Haryana - Tribune India

Manali MLA Gaur lays stone of Rs 13.50 crore power Substation - Tribune India

Shoolini Universitys literature festival to begin in Himachal on March 14 - Tribune India
Annual academic, cultural festival held at Kullu college - Tribune India

Palampur varsity pensioners seek pending retiral benefits - Tribune India

Excitement builds for Dhauladhar Cricket League 2.0 triple-header in Kangra - MSN

Youth Congress demands cancellation of US trade deal - Tribune India

Training course for defence personnel inaugurated at Palampur agri varsity - Tribune India

Training camp on quality milk production, scientific animal husbandry held in Mandi - Tribune India

CTA Sikyong calls for collective efforts to preserve Tibetan heritage in digital form - Tribune India

Jaundice Outbreak in Himachal's Hamirpur

39, including 14 students taken ill as jaundice spreads in Himachals Hamirpur - Tribune India
39 including 14 students taken ill as jaundice spreads in Himachal's Hamirpur | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Major jaundice outbreak near Hamirpur town - The Times of India

Atal Tunnel Has Made Lahaul-Spiti Himachal's New Tourist Hub, And Manali A Stopover - ETV Bharat

No shortage of cooking gas in Hamirpur: District Controller - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

No compromise on sanctity of board exams: HPBOSE chairman conducts surprise inspections - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Rs 320 million drinking water scheme to benefit Bandu Bharwana: Minister Yadvinder Goma - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Centre hands over repair, maintenance of several National Highway stretches in Himachal to state government - The News Himachal
SEC begins ward delimitation process for Himachal’s three urban bodies - The Indian Express

Forest dept had provided ex-gratia assistance of Rs 5,000 to 18-year-old - The Indian Express

West Asia crisis disrupts exports, shipping time from Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial belt rises by 10-12 days - The Tribune

Government allows felling of dried up Chir pine trees under 10-year programme - The Tribune

In 2025, Punjab saw 68 cancer deaths daily, Haryana 50, Himachal 15 - The Tribune, Tribune India
Himachal: Over 86,000 patients treated under PM-JAY during 2024–25 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Two women among 8 NIT Hamirpur alumni commissioned as officers at OTA Gaya - The Times of India

Rajya Sabha MP thanks Sukhu for granting nagar panchayat status to Bir-Billing - The Tribune

Use scientific methods, ensure completion before monsoon: Himachal official on flood protection - MSN