The Himachal Daily

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17 March 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

Widespread fresh snow and rain ended a dry spell across Himachal Pradesh, causing temperatures to drop and leading to hailstorms in Shimla.
Heavy snowfall near the Atal Tunnel stranded over 1,000 tourist vehicles, necessitating major rescue and road clearance operations.
The state government signed MoUs with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to significantly boost the dairy sector and milk processing infrastructure.
Himachal released Rs 500 crore to clear pending payments for government contractors.
Police busted an interstate drug smuggling network, arresting a key supplier from Chandigarh.
Garbage accumulated in Shimla as the sanitation workers' strike entered its third day.
Disciplinary action was initiated against a policeman for manhandling a journalist in Shimla.
A shortage of LPG for commercial users continues to be a persistent issue across the state.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court demanded a status report from the government on the widening of the Slapper-Tattapani road.
A leopard was rescued by wildlife officials after it fell into a village pond in Mandi.

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Headlines

18 BSF climbers undergo 14-day training at mountaineering institute in Manali - Tribune India

Devotees pledge to conserve nature during gathering at Nariwala temple - Tribune India

Cops face action for manhandling journalist in Shimla - Tribune India

LPG crunch persists for commercial users in Himachal - Tribune India

Youth drowns in well in Kangra village - Tribune India

Fresh Snowfall Blankets Northern India

Fresh snow, rain push down temperatures across Himachal - Tribune India
Fresh snow drapes Dhauladhars in white, rain chills Kangra valley - Tribune India
Snowfall turns Himachal, Kashmir into winter wonderland; IMD predicts more showers ahead | Watch - Mint
Fresh snow, rain end dry spell across Himachal - Tribune India

Himachal Police Crack Down on Interstate Drug Trafficking

Interstate drug peddler held in Shimla - Tribune India
Himachal Police arrests interstate drug peddler from Chandigarh - ThePrint
Himachal: Interstate ‘chitta’ smuggling network busted; key supplier arrested in Chandigarh - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Shimla drug trafficking accused’s detention extended under PIT NDPS Act - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Garbage piles up in Shimla as workers’ strike enters third day - Tribune India

Leopard rescued from village pond in Mandi - Tribune India

Himachal HC demands status report on Slapper-Tattapani road widening - Tribune India

Mandi consumer panel directs BSNL to pay Rs 30K compensation to subscriber - Tribune India

Himachal releases Rs 500 crore to clear contractors’ dues - Tribune India
Himachal govt releases Rs 500 crore to clear contractor’s pending payments - ThePrint

Study maps rich plant diversity in Nurpur forests - Tribune India

Man, woman found dead in Parwanoo - Tribune India

Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile proposes Rs 340.74-crore budget - Tribune India
Exiled parliamentarians discuss renewal of US Funds on budget session in Dharamshala - Tribune India

Plays by state writers to be staged during Nalwari Fest - Tribune India

Rain and Hail Bring Relief and Disruption to Himachal

rain and hailstorm cause sharp temperature drop in himachal, orange alert issued for march 18-19 - The News Mill
Himachal: Heavy hailstorm hits Shimla, disrupts movement; locals raise concerns over crop damage - ANI News
Normal life affected due to rains in Himachal's Hamirpur - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Pradesh Partners with NDDB to Boost Dairy Sector

HP signs MoUs with NDDB to boost dairy infra, strengthen rural economy - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh Signs MoUs to Boost Dairy Sector Development - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh To Launch 'HIM' Dairy Brand After MoU With National Dairy Development Board - ETV Bharat

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Himachal Pradesh boosts dairy sector with NDDB MoU to enhance milk processing - The News Mill
Himachal Govt signs MoU with National Dairy Development Board to boost dairy sector - ANI News

EX-HP HC judge Surinder Singh Thakur passes away at PGI - The Times of India

Heavy Snowfall Strands Tourists Near Himachal's Atal Tunnel

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Higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh receive fresh snow; efforts on to move stranded vehicles from Atal Tunn - The Economic Times
Atal Tunnel travel update: Heavy snowfall strands 1,000+ vehicles in Himachal; 40 tourists rescued from J - The Times of India
Higher reaches of HP receive fresh snow; efforts on to move stranded vehicles from Atal Tunnel - NewsDrum, Press Trust of India

Forest conservation scheme to boost self-employment: MLA - Tribune India

3-day training on forensics begins for cops in Nurpur - Tribune India

Officials trained in Hamirpur ahead of Ph-1 of Census-27 - Tribune India

Dy CM, Industries Minister inaugurate road project - Tribune India

13-Year-Old Dies By Suicide After Being Denied Mobile Phone In Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur - ETV Bharat

126 attend youth leadership programme at ITI-Bilaspur - Tribune India

Congress’ Surprise Rajya Sabha Nomination Of Kangra Leader Anurag Sharma Unsettles Party Veterans In - Free Press Journal

Shimla DC warns of stern action against those supplying poor-quality ration - Tribune India

Explained: Western disturbance behind sudden snowfall in western Himalayas - India Today

Shimla police deploy SHOs to manage gridlocks during peak hours - Tribune India

RS poll today, Cong MLAs shift from Kufri to Kasauli - Tribune India

DAV Centenary becomes ‘AI-Ready School’ in Mandi district - Tribune India

HPBoSE suspends superintendent, relocates exam centre after mass copying in Kangra - India Today

‘Worst degradation’: Himachal Pradesh High Court denies bail to 2 women who lured girls, forced them into prostitution - The Indian Express

‘Running with 25 kg weight not needed’: HP govt changes rule - The Indian Express

Ice-skating rink at Shimla’s Cheog village sparks sporting surge - Tribune India

Ambulance roads meant to save lives turn deadly - Tribune India

2,802 land allotment cases pending in Kangra district - Tribune India

Fearless Tales: From hills to frontline — Capt Ashok Kumar Chauhan won Vir Chakra during Operation Pawan - Tribune India

Sukhu raises federalism pitch, questions Delhi over grant cut - Tribune India

Himachal Horticultural Produce and Marketing Corporation plans to construct controlled atmosphere store for apple in Chopal - Tribune India

Governor calls on Dalai Lama in D’sala, lauds his message of peace - Tribune India

CJI: Justice must be delivered with empathy, equity and compassion - Tribune India

New SOP issued to regulate 7,900 Lok Mitra Kendras, Aadhaar centres - Tribune India

State govt aims to add 500-MW solar power capacity in two years - Tribune India