The Himachal Daily

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20 March 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh is experiencing heavy rain and snowfall, with the IMD issuing orange and yellow alerts for several districts.
The state assembly passed a supplementary budget of Rs 40,461 crore, marked by debates between the government and the opposition.
A significant commercial LPG shortage is affecting the state, impacting the tourism industry and forcing the use of traditional stoves in the assembly canteen.
Four CID/STF personnel have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking network.
Recent snowfall has boosted tourism in Manali and Solang Valley, bringing cheer to hoteliers as Navratri celebrations begin.
Chief Minister Sukhu addressed the state's doctor shortage, promising to fill all vacancies in primary health centres within six months.
The government has implemented a new dress code for its employees, banning jeans and T-shirts, and issued new social media guidelines.
Trade between India and China is set to resume through the Shipki La border pass from June 1.
In a major administrative move, CM Sukhu has ordered a review to remove officials with 'doubtful integrity' from key posts.
44 new panchayats are set to be formed in the Kangra district, with the reservation roster to be finalized by March 31.

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Headlines

IAS probationers apprised of potato seed production, disease diagnostics - Tribune India

Zahar, Ek Ladki Paanch Deewane captivate audience in Bilaspur - Tribune India

Ensure uninterrupted fuel, LPG supply in Shimla, DC tells firms - Tribune India

Man arrested from Nangal for making extortion calls - Tribune India

Hill View: New Governor needs to focus on Raj Bhavan-govt relations - Tribune India

IIT-Mandi opens admissions to MA in development studies - Tribune India

HPU, Nauni farm varsity VC apprise Governor of academic research - Tribune India
Agri varsity scientist wins research award - Tribune India

44 new panchayats in Kangra, reservation roster for poll to be finalised by March 31 - Tribune India

Need to strengthen governance in India, says noted economist - Tribune India

Naib Tehsildars, other revenue staff yet to reply to notices over mass leave - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh on Alert for Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy Rain and Snow Impact Himachal Pradesh with Alerts - The News Mill
Orange alert in 3 Himachal districts as snow, rain continue - Tribune India
Fresh snowfall & heavy rains lash HP, orange alert issued - The Times of India

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Snowfall and rain to continue in Himachal Pradesh; orange and yellow warnings issued for Mar 20 - Tribune India
Heavy rain, snowfall likely in Himachal, orange alert in several districts - MSN
Heavy rain, snow lash Himachal; IMD issues thunderstorm, hail alerts - ANI News
More Snow and Rains in Himachal in Coming Days, Says IMD - HimbuMail
Weather Update March 19: IMD warns of rain in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad today; hailstorms in Himacha - The Economic Times
Heavy rain, snowfall likely in Himachal, orange alert in several districts | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Heavy snow, rain lash state; orange alert issued till March 20 - Tribune India
HP records fresh snowfall and rain; alert issued - The Times of India

Himachal Officers Arrested in Drug Trafficking Nexus

4 CID personnel held in Shimla LSD case - Tribune India
Four CID personnel arrested in Himachal over involvement in drug trafficking - ThePrint
Four STF personnel arrested for involvement in Himachal drug trafficking network - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh: Four STF personnel arrested for alleged role in drug trafficking nexus - ANI News

Baddi shopkeeper held for unlawfully keeping Indian-roofed turtles - Tribune India

Budget session: Too many medical colleges in Himachal, too few doctors, says CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - Tribune India
Himachal assembly discusses doctors’ recruitment, CM says selection process is on - ThePrint
Himachal news: All primary health centres will have doctors in next 6 months, says CM Sukhu - Tribune India

Chulahs replace cylinders in state’s power corridors - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Passes Supplementary Budget

Big test for Himachal CM Sukhu as state readies Budget - Tribune India
Between Deficit And Demand: Himachal’s Budget 2026-27 Faces A Moment Of Reckoning - Free Press Journal
Himachal CM Sukhu presents Rs 40,461-cr supplementary budget - Tribune India

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Himachal Pradesh budget session: BJP govt acted as ‘contractors ke mitr’, says Sukhu; Jai Ram hits back | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal CM Sukhu, LoP Jai Ram Thakur clash over ‘idle infra’ spending - Tribune India

Shipki La border trade to resume from June 1 - Tribune India

Severe snowfall snaps road links in Lahaul-Spiti - Tribune India

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: बालयोगी के दरबार 15 हजार श्रद्धालुओं ने नवाया शीश - Amar Ujala

Snowfall Boosts Tourism in Himachal Pradesh

Snow brings cheer to hoteliers, orchardists; temples thronged as Navratri starts - Tribune India
Snow brings cheer to hoteliers, orchardists in Himachal; temples thronged on Navratri start | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Snow sparks tourism revival in Manali - Tribune India
Fresh Snowfall Revives Tourism in Solang Valley, Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

Kullu admn orders evacuation of 6 houses - The Times of India

Pong Dam encroachments: NGT disposes plea, asks applicant to approach Himachal High Court - The Indian Express

India condemns strikes on Gulf energy hubs amid LPG supply strain - Telegraph India

Himachal Pradesh Faces Commercial LPG Shortage

Food for Himachal legislators, assembly staff being cooked on chulahs amid commercial LPG crunch - Tribune India
Food for Himachal legislators, assembly staff being cooked on 'chulahs' amid commercial LPG crunch | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Warns of LPG Shortage Impacting Tourism - The News Mill

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Commercial LPG shortage affecting tourism business in Himachal: CM Sukhu - ANI News
"Slight shortage felt in commercial LPG in hotels, restaurants": Himachal CM Sukhu - ANI News
LPG supply concerns in Himachal: Congress MLA Anuradha Rana urges 25-day refill rule for rural consumers - The Indian Express

BJP Challenges Himachal Government on Multiple Fronts

‘Illegal’ cutting of trees in Himachal’s Shallai: BJP legislators protest in Vidhan Sabha - ThePrint
Himachal govt gets HC notice over tree felling in Sirmaur - Tribune India
BJP moves privilege notice against Himachal CM Sukhu over ‘misleading’ Budget claims - Tribune India

HPCC president demands apology from MP Kangana Ranaut for her remarks on LoP Rahul Gandhi - Tribune India

Giant Python Cluster Spotted In Himachal's Kangra, Video Sparks Panic - NDTV

‘Threshold for inclusion, no disability cap’—SC’s clarification on RPwD Act in win for Himachal lawyer - ThePrint

Himachal Pradesh: Devotees flock to historic Kalibari Temple in Shimla as Navratri begins - ANI News
Devotees flock to Jwalamukhi Shaktipeeth to carry sacred flame home ahead of Navratri - Daily Excelsior

12 IAS officers to go on poll duty - Tribune India

No key post for officers with tainted records: Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhu to Remove Officers with Doubtful Integrity - The News Mill

RK International School, Nabahi, organises UKG Graduation Ceremony - Tribune India

Himachal Govt Sets New Dress Code, Social Media Rules

No jeans and T-shirts: Himachal govt issues dress code, social media guidelines for employees - Daily Excelsior
No jeans & T-shirts: Himachal Government’s new dress code for employees - Tribune India
Himachal govt issues guidelines on office attire and social media conduct - The Times of India

Small hydel project scheme gets Cabinet nod; Himachal, J&K and Punjab to benefit - Tribune India

Himachal HC flags delay in starting primary classes at school - Tribune India

Gagret man held for social media post against Prime Minister - Tribune India

SC restores FIR in land grab case, sets aside Himachal HC verdict - Tribune India

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

Year on, cops clueless on HPPCL engineer’s death - Tribune India

Himachal LoP Jai Ram targets govt over ‘halted development’ - Tribune India

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