The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

19 March 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly's Budget Session is underway, with significant security arrangements in place.
A strict dress code banning jeans and T-shirts has been implemented for government employees, along with curbs on social media use.
Chief Minister Sukhu has initiated an anti-corruption drive, ordering the removal of officials with 'doubtful integrity' from key posts.
Political tensions have escalated as the opposition BJP moved a breach of privilege motion against the Chief Minister.
The state is experiencing a wet spell, with an orange alert for heavy snowfall and rain issued for several districts.
Recent heavy snowfall has led to a significant revival in tourism, particularly in Manali and the Solang Valley.
The government has withdrawn the cabinet rank status for heads of various boards and corporations as an austerity measure.
The Supreme Court restored an FIR in a land grab and forgery case, overturning a Himachal Pradesh High Court verdict.
Approval has been granted for the key Palampur-Sujanpur-Hamirpur road project to enhance connectivity.
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) is discontinuing services on several loss-making routes.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Budget Session

Himachal CM to present budget on March 21 as speaker lists 834 key questions | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu to Present 2026-27 Budget Soon - The News Mill
700 police, Home Guard personnel to be on security duty during Budget session - Tribune India

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700 police, Home Guard personnel to be on security duty during Himachal Budget session - Tribune India
Himachal Budget session resumes on March 18 - Tribune India

Himachal to Remove Officials Over Integrity Concerns

Himachal CM Sukhu to Remove Officers with Doubtful Integrity - The News Mill
Sukhvinder Sukhu orders removal of three officers with doubtful integrity from key posts - The Indian Express
All officers in ODI list to be removed from key, sensitive posts in Himachal - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Sets New Dress Code, Social Media Rules for Staff

No jeans & T-shirts: Himachal Government’s new dress code for employees - Tribune India
Dress Code, Social Media Curbs: Himachal Govt Tightens Grip on its Employees - HimbuMail
Himachal Govt bans 'party-wear' clothes at work, limits social media commentary by employees - India TV News

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Himachal govt bans 'party wear' for officials; says no political, religious comments on social media | India News - Hindustan Times
No jeans or T-shirts in office: Himachal govt tightens dress code for staff | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal reminds govt employees of ‘no jeans, no T-shirts’ rule; warns against criticism on social media - ThePrint
No Jeans, No Online Criticism: Himachal Issues Tough Guidelines for Govt Staff - The News Himachal
Himachal Govt discourages casual clothing for staff, bans social media comments on policies, politics and religion - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh Government Implements Dress Code for Employees - The News Mill
Himachal government employees dress code reiterated, warning issued on social media use - - Himachal Scape
Himachal Pradesh govt bans jeans, T-shirts, party wear in offices and courts - Tribune India

Himachal HC flags delay in starting primary classes at school - Tribune India
Govt school students in Himachal to receive free textbooks on first day of session; directives issued to officials - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal govt gets HC notice over tree felling in Sirmaur - Tribune India
Himachal: Sirmaur DC bans carrying weapons, consumption of meat and alcohol during Navratri fair - ThePrint

BJP Moves Privilege Motion Against Himachal CM

Himachal CM Sukhu, LoP Jai Ram Thakur clash over ‘idle infra’ spending - Tribune India
BJP moves privilege notice against Himachal CM Sukhu over ‘misleading’ Budget claims - Tribune India
Opp MLAs submit breach of privilege motion against Himachal Pradesh CM; Sukhu hits back - The Indian Express

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Himachal Speaker examines BJP notice seeking privilege action against CM Sukhu - ANI News
BJP moves privilege motion against CM Sukhu; HP govt cracks down on corrupt officials | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
BJP MLAs Move Privilege Motion Against HP CM Sukhu in Vidhan Sabha - HimbuMail

Gagret man held for social media post against Prime Minister - Tribune India
Una youth arrested by Delhi Police for social media post against PM Modi - Tribune India

SC restores FIR in land grab case, sets aside Himachal HC verdict - Tribune India
SC restores FIR in land grab and forgery case, sets aside Himachal Pradesh HC verdict - Tribune India, ThePrint
SC restores FIR in land grab and forgery case, sets aside Himachal Pradesh HC verdict | India News - Hindustan Times

HRTC route cuts draw fire in House - Tribune India

Construction of new Banjar hospital building delayed by five years, patients suffer - Tribune India

93 in fray for 45 seats in Tibetan Parliament poll - Tribune India

Snow sparks tourism revival in Manali - Tribune India
Over 300 stranded tourist vehicles brought back to Manali - The Times of India

12 IAS officers to go on poll duty - Tribune India

Gadkari approves Palampur-Sujanpur-Hamirpur road project, will enhance connectivity with Chandigarh, New Delhi - Tribune India

Himachal LoP Jai Ram targets govt over ‘halted development’ - Tribune India
Himachal LoP Jai Ram Thakur criticises government over Governor’s address, endorses employee dress code - The News Mill

Severe Weather Alerts Issued for Himachal Pradesh

HP records fresh snowfall and rain; alert issued - The Times of India
HP: Orange alert issued for heavy snow in Lahaul and Spiti in next two days - CNBC TV18
Himachal Pradesh weather: Orange alert issued for heavy snow in Lahaul and Spiti in next two days - The Economic Times

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Rain, Hailstorm Weather Alert: Check what IMD has predicted for Delhi, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Hary - The Economic Times
Manali travel hit after heavy snowfall, Shimla sees relief—IMD predicts more snow in these areas - The Times of India
Light Rains and Snow Likely in Parts of Himachal; Orchardists Put on Alert on Anti-Hail Nets - HimbuMail
Himachal Pradesh Schools Closed Today? Heavy Rainfall and Hailstorm Hits Shimla - ABP Live English
Himachal Braces for Intense Weather Spell; Alerts Issued for Rain, Snow, and Gusty Winds - The News Himachal
Rains likely in Delhi NCR; hailstorms expected in Himachal, Vidarbha, MP, Bengal, Odisha - CNBC TV18
IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rain, snow in Himachal - MSN, Hindustan Times
Himachal braces for extended wet spell - Tribune India

Local News from Chamba and Hamirpur

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: बालयोगी के दरबार 15 हजार श्रद्धालुओं ने नवाया शीश - Amar Ujala
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala
Chamba News: दुष्कर्म के मामले में दूसरा आरोपी गिरफ्तार - Amar Ujala

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Himachal not bound to match Punjab pay scales, rules HC - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh government orders review of re-employed officials over integrity concerns - The News Mill

Fresh Snowfall Across Himachal Pradesh and J&K

Fresh Snowfall Revives Tourism in Solang Valley, Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh: Dhauladhar Mountain range receives snowfall, temperature dips - MSN
Snow siege ends, 10,000 tourists pulled to safety in Himachal - Tribune India

Himachal tourism development body employees protest during ongoing Assembly session - ThePrint

Nalwari Fair symbol of Bilaspur’s heritage: Dharmani - Tribune India
Plays by local artistes mark 1st cultural evening of Nalwari Fair - Tribune India

Five arrested for theft at Nahan irrigation schemes - Tribune India

270 solar lamps, cellphone chargers provided to disaster-affected families in Mandi, Kullu - Tribune India

Chaitra Navratra fair begins at Mata Chintpurni shrine today - Tribune India

Proclaimed offender wanted in dowry case held in Punjab - Tribune India

Mandi to host cricket tournament in honour of Maharaja Lakshman Sen - Tribune India

Newly-Wed Couple Held with Drugs in Himachal

Newlywed couple held with heroin in Mandi - Tribune India
Newly-Wed Couple Held with Chitta in Himachal - HimbuMail

CSIR technology showcased at Odisha event - Tribune India

HP national park to guide Satpura reserve to obtain World Heritage nomination - Tribune India

2 ITI-Una interns fall off showroom roof, injured - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh University Dean stresses need to promote folk literature - Tribune India

Dharamsala MC presents Rs 159.85-crore budget; focus on infra, revenue growth - Tribune India

Fathepur MLA hails Sukhu’s move to withdraw Cabinet ranks of board chairmen, slash their salaries - Tribune India

HRTC will not operate buses on certain loss-making routes: Himachal Dy CM - ThePrint

Adani University signs MoU with IIT Mandi to expand research and academic collaboration - Tribune India

Overtaking Without Due Care Violates Road Regulations, Constitutes Negligence: Himachal Pradesh High... - Live Law

Himachal Pradesh starts special revision of voter lists until March 28 - The News Mill
Himachal state poll panel announces special revision of electoral rolls - Tribune India

Vice Chancellors of HPU and Nauni University call on Governor - :: India News Calling ::

Bus carrying devotees from Jalandhar overturns in Una; 1 killed, 25 injured - Tribune India

Need to strengthen state capacity, governance and public service in India: Dr Murlidharan - Tribune India

Himachal Shields Health and Education Budgets From Cuts

Despite challenges, no cut in budget for education, health sectors: Sukhu - The Indian Express
Himachal shields education budget amid fiscal crunch - The Times of India
No cuts to education, health despite fiscal challenges: Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India

Australian delegation witnesses Tibetan democracy in exile, CTA calls out Chinas crackdown - Tribune India

Himachal HC takes cognisance of alleged irregularities in Rora Khadd Hydropower Project in Kinnaur - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Experts flag rising disaster risks in Himachal at Dharamshala seminar - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himkara ushers in reformative prison model in Himachal Pradesh - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Pradesh Withdraws Cabinet Rank for Appointees

HP govt withdraws cabinet rank of 7 persons, defers 20% salaries till September - The Times of India
Himachal govt withdraws cabinet status of board chiefs in austerity push | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
As political appointees lose cabinet rank, Himachal LoP Jai Ram terms it a cosmetic decision - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh government withdraws cabinet rank status for board and commission leaders - The News Mill

Himachal MLAs call for national debate on cross-voting in RS polls | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Hooda’s Himachal strategy delivers nail-biting Rajya Sabha victory - Tribune India

Fish production in Pong Lake falls sharply following silt accumulation - Tribune India

Equity power shift may lead to hike in tariff, warn HPSEBL staff - Tribune India

2 killed, woman critical in twin mishaps in Mandi - Tribune India

Police bust interstate chitta network, arrest 1 - Tribune India

Chamba-Bharmour road blocked after massive landslide triggered by rain - Tribune India

Rs 6.1-crore drinking water project launched in Una to benefit 10,000 - Tribune India

Modern technologies transforming landslide research: Italian expert - Tribune India

SOS from Persian Gulf: Indian seafarers stuck in conflict zone - Tribune India

Congress flags ‘vote theft’ risk, gears up for SIR in Himachal - Tribune India