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24 March 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh's state budget debate highlighted severe financial strain, leading to the passage of a new 'orphan and widow cess' on fuel amid opposition protests.
Persistent snowfall and rain have triggered weather alerts and a significant landslide in Mandi, prompting the evacuation of several houses.
The government announced plans to reopen the historic Indo-Tibet trade route via Shipki La, while the High Court has set a deadline for construction on National Highway-5.
Authorities arrested several interstate drug kingpins and two suspects in a robbery attempt, as part of a broader crackdown on crime.
Environmental issues came to the forefront with the National Green Tribunal ordering a halt to industrial effluents flowing into Haryana.
A widespread LPG shortage has forced a return to traditional woodfire cooking, impacting services including a Shimla hotel catering to legislators.
The state cabinet approved the deployment of over 2000 teachers for new CBSE-affiliated schools.
The government is reviewing a recent hike in vehicle entry fees following strong objections from the neighboring state of Punjab.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh Navigates Financial Strain with New Budget

Claims, counterclaims dominate Himachal Budget debate - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Debt to Cross Rs 1.12 Lakh Crore by 2026-27, Fiscal Pressure may Rise - - Himachal Scape
‘Mindful of challenges’: Karnataka govt on crisis in Himachal Pradesh - Deccan Herald

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HPCC Chief Defends Salary Cuts Amid Himachal Budget 2026-27 - The News Mill
Himachal’s austerity optics: Salary deferment signals stress, not reform - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Budget 2026-27 Focuses on Rural Self-Reliance - The News Mill
CM Sukhu unveils budget to make self-reliant rural Himachal - ANI News

West Asia crisis chokes global medicine supply - Tribune India

Financial turmoil: Baghat bank crisis deepens, depositors eye legal action - Tribune India

Ex-serviceman opens fire at grandson in Mandi - Tribune India
Ex-serviceman shoots his 23-year-old grandson in Mandi - Tribune India

No progress in Vimal Negi death case even after a year: Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh High Court sets deadline for works on National Highway-5 - Tribune India

Dharamsala MC to relocate Kachehri market, create dedicated vending zones - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh on Alert for Rain and Snow

Snowfall, rain to continue in Himachal till March 29 - Tribune India
Snow, rain to continue in higher reaches of Himachal till March 29 - Tribune India
Fresh Weather Alert for Farmers and Tourists in Himachal Pradesh for Coming Week - HimbuMail

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Weather today: Morning rain cools Delhi; alert in Himachal after landslide - Business Standard
Cloudy skies to prevail in Delhi; IMD issues yellow alert in Himachal after landslide | India News - Hindustan Times
Rain, snowfall likely in Himachal on Monday, yellow alert in 4 districts: IMD | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Snowfall, rain to continue in higher reaches - Tribune India

Himkara turns Himachal prisons into pathways of reform - Tribune India

34 SC/ST beneficiaries provided Rs 1.72-cr enhanced loans in Sirmaur - Tribune India

Nalwar Fair begins at Mandi’s Sundernagar - Tribune India

Two arrested for trying to rob son of Sukhu’s Media Adviser - Tribune India
Shimla: 2 arrested for trying to rob HP Youth Congress leader - ThePrint, Press Trust of India
Himachal Pradesh Youth Congress leader targeted in robbery attempt, 2 held - Tribune India

It’s difficult to protect forest produce in Una, courtesy shortage of guards, vehicles - Tribune India

Barsar to get 15.5 million litre more water daily as Rs 137-crore project in Hamirpur nearing completion - Tribune India

Hilltop construction in Palampur raises alarm over seismic, environmental risks - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Passes Fuel Cess for Orphans and Widows

BJP opposes Himachal Pradesh VAT Amendment Bill introducing widow and orphan cess - The News Mill
HP house nod to ‘orphan, widow cess’ on fuel; BJP walks out - The Times of India
Himachal Assembly approves fuel cess bill up to Rs 5 per litre amid BJP boycott - The News Mill

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Himachal Pradesh Assembly Passes Bill Proposing 'Orphan, Widow Cess' On Fuel Amid BJP Walkout - News18
Petrol & Diesel Prices To Increase In Himachal Pradesh, Govt Passes Bill - ABP Live English
Himachal Pradesh Assembly passes ‘orphan and widow’ fuel cess amid BJP walkout - The Indian Express
Himachal Assembly passes Bill to levy fuel cess for orphans, widows - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

NGT orders HP to stop effluents flowing into Haryana - The Times of India

Indo-Tibet trade route via Shipki La set to reopen by June, Himachal Pradesh plans tourism expansion - The News Mill

Himachal Pradesh government reviews vehicle entry fee hike after Punjab objects - The News Mill

EuroKids toddlers enthral audience at annual day function in Kullu - Tribune India

Shimla cops nab drug kingpin from Punjab - Tribune India
Interstate drug kingpin arrested by Shimla police from Punjab - Tribune India
Nurpur police arrest kingpin of inter-state drug racket from Kathua - Tribune India

1K growers learn natural farming techniques in Kangra - Tribune India

Shradhanjali Sthal at Shimla’s Army Training Command rededicated to fallen soldiers - Tribune India
Army rededicates Shradhanjali Sthal at heritage museum in Shimla, unveils 52-ft National Flag - Tribune India

To promote traditional healthcare practices, Ayush mela held in Mandi - Tribune India

421 donate blood in Kangras Nurpur - Tribune India

Dial 1930 immediately to report financial frauds, says Hamirpur ASP during awareness camp - Tribune India

Health, revenue ministers call Budget visionary - Tribune India

Panchayats in Dodra Kwar region to be connected with BharatNet project: Shimla DC - Tribune India

Precautions in Place as Himachal Shifts STPs Away from Water Sources - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

LPG crunch brings back woodfire cooking at hotel catering to MLAs in Himachal Pradesh - Deccan Herald, Press Trust of India
LPG crunch brings back woodfire cooking at hotel catering to MLAs in Himachal Pradesh | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Amid LPG crisis, Shimla cooks fire up traditional ‘char’ to feed legislators - The Indian Express

Road trip to Shimla turns fatal for two Delhi youths - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh: Captain Of Merchant Vessel Stuck Near Iraq Appeals For Help - ETV Bharat

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Cabinet Gives Oush to Welfare Schemes - HimbuMail
CM Sukhu launches volunteer management system - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Okays Deployment of Over 2000 Teachers in CBSE-affiliated Schools in the State - HimbuMail

Param Vir Chakra awardee Sanjay Kumar to assume new role post-retirement, encourage Himachal youth to join Army - The Indian Express

Why Himachal High Court refused to punish newspaper editor for ‘defaming’ IAS officer over corruption charges - The Indian Express
‘Survivor would be ultimate loser’: Himachal Pradesh High Court quashes rape case against man as couple marries - The Indian Express

Himachal Govt debars individuals involved in heroin trade from Panchayati Raj elections - Tribune India
Rs 1cr LSD seizure: 4 arrested Himachal cops dismissed from service - The Times of India

30 Truckloads of Illegal Timber, Buried Evidence, and ‘Chitta’ Deaths: BJP MLA Satpal Satti Turns Up Heat in Himachal Assembly - HimbuMail

Massive landslide in Himachal’s Mandi; nine houses evacuated - Daily Excelsior
Massive landslide in Kotli region threatens Mandi’s Ropru village - Tribune India

251 applications cleared to promote food enterprises in Mandi under PM scheme - Tribune India

Tech transforming study on landslides, says expert - Tribune India

State university sets up anti-ragging panels - Tribune India

Kangra News: सिटी में आज खास - Amar Ujala

South Indian-Style Malah Mata Sukrala Temple emerges as unique blend of faith and tourism in Kangra - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal SDRF retains top spot at national rescue event - The Times of India

Drug kingpin held in HP - Daily Excelsior

Seminar examines Partition legacy, Kashmir complexities - Tribune India

Workshop highlights need to revive springs in Kangra - Tribune India

133 Eco Task Force marks International Day of Forests with awareness drives - Tribune India

HPU prof gets ICSSR approval for state heritage project - Tribune India

ABVP protests against Feb 27 violence in Himachal university - Tribune India

Himachal govt to develop 50 new eco-tourism sites: Sukhu - Hindustan Times

Forgotten heritage: Damtal’s Ram Gopal Temple still off tourist map despite Rs 1-cr restoration - Tribune India

State budget focus on farmers’ income growth, says Pathania - Tribune India

Agnihotri lays stones to strengthen road, sports infra in Haroli segment - Tribune India

HP apple output improves; mismatch between cultivation area & production a cause of concern - The Times of India

Review decision on deferring salary, lecturers’ assn urges CM Sukhu - Tribune India

Himachal Government hospitals in Kangra reel under shortage of specialists - Tribune India

Decorated officer who devoted his post-retirement life to social service - Tribune India

Woman falls off police station roof in Kullu amid high drama - Tribune India

Final delimitation of Zila Parishad wards notified in Lahaul & Spiti - Tribune India

Outsourced staff demand fair deal, end to ‘exploitation’ - Tribune India