The Himachal Daily

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21 March 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh's economic survey projects an 8.3% GSDP growth for 2025-26, as the government seeks investment in tourism and IT.
The state assembly session was marked by opposition walkouts over the escalating drug menace, with allegations of police involvement.
Four police personnel were arrested in connection with a major LSD smuggling case, intensifying the focus on the drug crisis.
Heavy snowfall has paralyzed Lahaul-Spiti, stranding thousands, while heavy rains and landslides caused disruptions in Kullu.
A bill was introduced to levy an 'orphan and widow cess' on petrol and diesel to fund welfare initiatives.
Trade with China via the Shipki La border pass is set to resume from June 1 after a six-year suspension.
The state is grappling with an acute LPG shortage and public safety concerns following several stray dog attacks.
A jaundice outbreak in Mandi claimed one life, while an MoU was signed for the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to improve rural water supply.
The government passed a supplementary budget of ₹40,461 crore amid opposition protests over procedural issues.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh Reports Strong Economic Growth

Himachal Pradesh’s growth in 2025-26 pegged at 8.3%, says economic survey - The Hindu
CII Himachal Pradesh Annual Conference Focuses on Future Growth - The News Mill
CM Sukhu Invites Investment in Himachal Pradesh's Key Sectors - The News Mill

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‘Himachal economy to grow at 8.3% in FY 2025-26, per capita income reaches Rs 2.8L’ - The Times of India
Himachal govt. intends to invest ₹3,000 crore in tourism; Chief Minister woos industry - The Hindu
Economic survey report: Despite fiscal constraints, Himachal records increase in GSDP - Hindustan Times
Strong Numbers, Serious Concerns: Himachal Economic Survey Highlights Economic Contrasts - The News Himachal
Himachal Pradesh economy grows 10.1% in FY26, real GSDP seen at 8.3% - Business Standard
Himachals growth rate pegged at 8.3 per cent, PCI up to Rs 2.83 lakh - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Sees 10.1% Growth Amid Fiscal Stress Concerns - The News Mill
Himachal posts 10.1% growth, Real GSDP seen at 8.3% in FY26; CM Sukhu flags fiscal stress from RDG cuts - ANI News

HC quashes FIR against Cong leader for using ‘derogatory language’ against PM - Tribune India
Clash over past FIR against Cong MLAs in HP Assembly - The Indian Express

Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Himachal Pradesh

Heavy snowfall paralyses Lahaul-Spiti - Tribune India
Heavy Snowfall Continues At Atal Tunnel - ETV Bharat
Severe snowfall snaps road links in Lahaul-Spiti - Tribune India

Jaundice outbreak claims life in Mandi - Tribune India

Himachal Assembly: Economic Survey and Political Debates

Sukhu vows prosperous Himachal by 2032 - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhu Presents 2025-26 Economic Survey in Assembly - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu tables Economic Survey; hits back at BJP on drug menace, says "previous govt responsible" - ANI News

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Himachal CM Sukhu hits out at BJP in Assembly, defends government’s crackdown on drug menace - The Indian Express
Use Himachal Police to launch crackdown against drug mafia, not check our phones: Jai Ram Thakur to CM Sukhu - Tribune India
Budget session: Too many medical colleges in Himachal, too few doctors, says CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - Tribune India
Big test for Himachal CM Sukhu as state readies Budget - Tribune India

Fiscal waste: Crores locked in concrete as 1,098 govt buildings lie idle - Tribune India

Economy picks up pace as growth jumps to 8.3% - Tribune India

House erupts over drug crisis - Tribune India

Normal life hit in Pangi - Tribune India

Negi Appointed Himachal DGP for One Week

Negi gets week-long DGP charge before retirement - Tribune India
Shyam Bhagat Negi appointed Himachal Pradesh DGP till March 31 - The News Mill
Shyam Bhagat Negi to be Himachal DGP just for a week - Tribune India

Reset transfer norms to curb bias: HC to Himachal govt - Tribune India

Respite from wet spell from today - Tribune India

Heavy Rains and Landslides Disrupt Life in Kullu

Hills give way again in Kullu, residents flee homes - Tribune India
Re-laid three months ago, Kullu-Manali road stretch washed away in recent rain - Tribune India
Kullu grapples with rain disruptions, local roads blocked at many points - Tribune India
Landslide triggers panic in Kullu’s Inner Akhara Bazaar; residents evacuated to safe shelters - Tribune India

Maj Gen Biswas visits Rashtriya Military School in Chail for annual inspection - Tribune India

Free medicines, tests provided at NHPC medical camp in Chamba - Tribune India

18 NDRF teams take part in disaster management mobilisation drills - Tribune India

HPU gets Rs 79.70L for skill upgrade of minority communities for jobs - Tribune India

Adani Energy tops discom rankings, Haryana utility at 14, Punjab 15, Himachal 31 - Tribune India

Panchayat-level monitoring must to curb drug abuse, says Kullu DC - Tribune India

Teachers’ body backs government’s decision to merge colleges with low enrolment, rationalize teaching staff - Tribune India

Hospitals, educational institutions to get LPG cylinders on priority in Lahaul-Spiti district - Tribune India
Weekly route chart for LPG cylinder supply issued in Una - Tribune India
Ensure uninterrupted fuel, LPG supply in Shimla, DC tells firms - Tribune India

Chamba’s Chaminoo gets global recognition as ‘healing village’ - Tribune India

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सूखा और गीला कचरा अलग अलग न देने पर लगेगा जुर्माना - Amar Ujala

Himachal Assembly in Uproar Over Drug Menace

Cops’ arrest in drug racket rocks Himachal assembly - The Times of India
Uproar in Himachal assembly over drug menace | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Opposition walks out of Himachal Assembly over drug menace; former CM alleges police involvement - The News Mill

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Uproar in Himachal Assembly over rising drug menace - ThePrint
Himachal: Opposition walks out of Assembly over drug menace; former CM Thakur alleges police nexus - ANI News
Himachal House raises concern over Una youth’s arrest - Tribune India
Himachal BJP legislators protest outside House, allege ‘mafia raj’ in state - Tribune India

India and China to begin trade via Himachal Pradesh from June 1 after 6-year break | 'Responsibilities to be clearly demarcated' | Inshorts - Inshorts

Stray Dog Attacks Spark Outrage in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal: Nine people, including 9-year-old, bitten by stray dog in three days - Deccan Herald
Stray dog attacks child in Himachal, viral video sparks outrage | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
They All Should Be Killed: Stray Dog Bites Child Walking On Road In Himachal Pradesh - VIDEO - Free Press Journal

6 Lesser‑Known Places In Himachal Pradesh You'll Love - NDTV

States Sign Pacts for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

MoU inked for JJM 2.0 between Centre and Himachal Pradesh - ThePrint
Himachal Pradesh signs MoU with centre for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 - The News Mill

Himachal Pradesh Proposes 'Orphan and Widow' Cess on Fuel

Himachal Pradesh to levy orphan and widow cess on petrol and diesel, CM tables bill in Assembly - Deccan Herald
Himachal to levy orphan and widow cess on petrol and diesel, CM tables bill in Assembly - The Economic Times
Fuel for welfare: Himachal Pradesh proposes cess up to Rs 5 per litre on petrol, diesel to assist orphans - The Times of India
Himachal proposes ‘orphan and widow cess’ on petrol, high-speed diesel - Tribune India

133 Eco Task Force holds forest conservation drives across Himachal - ThePrint

Parthajit De assumes charge as finance director at SJVN - Tribune India

Heavy Rain and Snowfall Impact Himachal Pradesh

Watch: Snow blankets parts of Himachal, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir | Check IMD forecast - Hindustan Times
Heavy Rain, Snow Hit Himachal Pradesh As IMD Issues Orange Alert Atal Tunnel Closed - ABP Live English
Rain and Snow Cause Sharp Temperature Drop in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

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Rain, snow trigger sharp temperature drop in Himachal Pradesh - ANI News
Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Churdhar Receive Fresh Spells of Snowfall, Reviving Big Chill in Himachal - HimbuMail
Orange alert for 3 districts as wet spell continues in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Heavy Rain and Snow Impact Himachal Pradesh with Alerts - The News Mill

Himachal Pradesh Grapples with LPG Shortage

"60 per cent of gas supply comes from Strait of Hormuz...": Congress Legislator Anuradha Rana on LPG crisis - ANI News
Himachal Pradesh Assembly meals cooked on wood fire amid LPG shortage - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Discusses LPG Supply Amid Shortage - The News Mill
Discussions underway to ensure LPG supply for public: Himachal Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri - ANI News

Bhumi Pednekar's Kasauli Getaway Comes With A Private Villa At Rs 1.5 Lakh A Night - NDTV

'India Needs Better PR': Viral Post Says Kangra Highway Rivals Foreign Destinations, Shows View Of Snowy Dh - News18

Rs 1 crore LSD smuggling: 4 Himachal police personnel arrested for ‘aiding drug traffickers’ - The Indian Express
Himachal: 4 suspended cops arrested in drug case | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
4 CID personnel held in Shimla LSD case - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Passes Budget Amid Opposition Protests

Himachal PHCs to have adequate staff in 6 months: CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

The Tribune Interview: Enhancing farmers’ income via horticulture, fisheries priority - Tribune India

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

Zahar, Ek Ladki Paanch Deewane captivate audience in Bilaspur - 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

2,000-year-old ‘Sona Moti’ wheat variety revived in Sirmaur district - Tribune India

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

HPCC Vinay Kumar chief seeks apology from Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut over remarks on Rahul - Tribune India

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

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