The Himachal Daily

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15 March 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government is facing criticism for excluding the vigilance and anti-corruption bureaus from the RTI Act.
Haryana Congress MLAs have been moved to resorts in Himachal ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections to prevent cross-voting.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited the state, attending a university convocation in Dharamshala.
The upcoming state budget will focus on self-reliance, with the Chief Minister assuring no cuts to social welfare schemes.
The weather department has issued alerts for snow, rain, and hail across the state following a recent dry spell.
Reports of an LPG shortage are affecting the hotel industry, while the government assures adequate supply.
In a major educational reform, 151 government schools in the state will receive CBSE affiliation.
A mass copying incident during board exams in Kangra led to the suspension of a teacher and relocation of the exam center.
A National Lok Adalat settled over 63,000 cases, while the state also received significant central funds for disaster relief.
Police have launched a statewide crackdown on the sale of tobacco products near educational institutions.

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Headlines

Deploy ‘Aapada Mitras’ to reduce accidents in Shimla: DC - Tribune India

Himachal Exempts Vigilance Bureaus From RTI Act

LoP slams HP govt for keeping vigilance, anti-corruption bureaus out of RTI - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh excludes ACB, vigilance bureau from RTI purview - The Economic Times
War of words continue in Himachal: Exclusion of state vigilance, ACB from RTI ambit | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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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

Haryana Congress MLAs Moved to Himachal Ahead of Rajya Sabha Polls

Haryana Cong MLAs taken to Chail amid RS poll watch - Tribune India
Haryana Congress MLAs shifted from Kufri hotel to undisclosed location ahead of Rajya Sabha polls - The Indian Express
Democracy Under Surveillance: Congress Locks Up Haryana MLAs In Shimla Hotel Over Fears Of Cross-Voting In RS Polls - ETV Bharat

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Haryana Congress MLAs ‘moved’ to Kufri ahead of RS polls - Hindustan Times
Haryana Congress MLAs at hill resort Kufri ahead of Rajya Sabha polls - ANI News
Ahead of Rajya Sabha elections, Congress MLAs head to Himachal - The Times of India

Vice President Visits Himachal Pradesh

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan pays tributes at Dharamsala war memorial - Tribune India
Vice prez addresses 9th convocation of central varsity in HP - The Times of India
Vice President Radhakrishnan and Himachal Governor visit Mata Chamunda Temple - The News Mill
Vice President Radhakrishnan, Himachal Governor pay obeisance at Mata Chamunda Temple - ANI News

Ayaan is new Head Boy, Naisha Head Girl of St Thomas’ School - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Budget to Focus on Self-Reliance, No Cuts

Himachal Pradesh Budget on March 21 to Support All Sections - The News Mill
No cuts in social schemes in upcoming budget: CM - Hindustan Times
Himachal budget on March 21 will be self-reliance budget without cuts, says CM Sukhu - ANI News

Himachal Governor Urges Youth to Embrace 'Nation First' Philosophy - The News Mill

LPG Supply Concerns in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh: Manali, Shimla hotel associations hold meeting over commercial LPG constraints - ANI News
No LPG Shortage in Himachal, Teams Set Up to Curb Black Marketing and Hoarding - The News Himachal
Is Himachal facing LPG shortage for mid-day meal in schools? Here's what state minister has to say - India TV News

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Amid LPG capping, dhaam simmering again in Himachal hotels - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh Ensures No LPG Shortage for Mid-Day Meals - The News Mill
LPG crunch: Small eateries feel the heat in Shimla’s Lakkar Bazaar, few shut shop - Daily Excelsior
Himachal Pradesh government assures adequate LPG supply amid panic booking - The News Mill
LPG crunch revives chullahs in Punjab & Himachal hinterland - Tribune India

Jitendra Singh Lays Foundation Stone Of Rs 600 Cr Pharma Manufacturing Facility In Kathua District - Daily Excelsior

National Lok Adalat Settles 63,000 Cases and Awards Rs 71 Crore Compensation to Claimants in Himachal - HimbuMail

Himachal Police Crack Down on Tobacco Sales Near Schools; 567 Challans Issued - The News Himachal

Himachal Pradesh Experiences Extreme Weather Mix

Himachal Pradesh braces for fresh snow, heavy rain from March 15 - Tribune India
Dry Spell Likely to End as Fresh Western Disturbance May Bring Rains and Snow in Himachal, Says the Revised IMD Forcast - HimbuMail
Fresh snowfall in high altitude tribal areas of Himachal; yellow warning of thunderstorm in hills - MSN, Daily Excelsior

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Himachal Pradesh Affiliates 151 Government Schools with CBSE

Himachal CM lays foundation stone for Rs 14.92 crore water scheme in Una district - The News Mill

Teacher Suspended Over Mass Cheating in Himachal School

Mass copying at school in Himachal's Kangra; teacher caught dictating answers, suspended - The Hindu
Mass copying at school in Himachal’s Kangra; teacher caught dictating answers, suspended - ThePrint
Mass copying through a microphone? Video leads to lecturer’s suspension and shifting of HP board exam centre in Kangra - The Indian Express
Mass cheating reported at Himachal exam centre; teacher dictated answers to Class XII students, caught on CCTV - Tribune India

Himachal: Man axed to death in Bilaspur; accused helper absconding - ThePrint

Himachal: Month-long Chaitra fair begins in Hamirpur's Deotsidh - NewsDrum
Himachal: Month-long Chaitra fair begins in Hamirpur’s Deotsidh - ThePrint

Renaming of Degree College Haroli after Deputy CM Agnihotri's Wife Creates Row in Himachal - HimbuMail

Residents Seek Punitive Action Against Uttam Gas Agency and LPG Suppliers not Booking Refills in Shimla - HimbuMail

Jai Ram Thakur meets veteran BJP leader Shanta Kumar in Palampur - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Financial condition of Himachal far better than that of Punjab: CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Focus on Punjab’s ₹4.5 Lakh Crore Debt, Not Himachal: Mukesh Agnihotri Hits Back at Punjab Minister - The News Himachal

Hawker’s son from Himachal selected as assistant professor | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

HPBOSE Class 10th Science and Technology Exam 2026: Check Question Paper PDF with Answer Key - Jagran Josh

Punjab finances remain under severe stress as Himachal grapples with structural pressures; Haryana showed - The Times of India

Paragliding, drone operations banned in Dharamshala ahead of Vice President’s visit - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Social media put Himachal's Raulane festival on the map, but not without drawbacks - India Today

News from Himachal's Districts

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Explainer: Seismic threat looms over Himachal Pradesh - Tribune India

Morni hills demarcation: HC seeks appointment orders of field staff | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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

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

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

Himachal Governor Discusses Vedic Teachings at Ved Ashram - The News Mill
Himachal Governor visits Ved Ashram in Kangra district - ANI News

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