The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

26 March 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed contentious debates over the state budget, with the ruling party and BJP opposition clashing on a proposed fuel cess and entry tax hike.
A major bureaucratic reshuffle resulted in the transfer of several IAS, IFS, and HPAS officers across the state.
Police arrested the alleged mastermind in the attempted kidnapping of the CM's media adviser's son and two individuals in connection with a youth's death in Barotiwala.
The region is bracing for a fresh spell of snow and rain starting March 26 due to an approaching western disturbance.
The Dalai Lama attended a long-life prayer ceremony in Dharamshala organized by Tibetan associations, while the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile convened its session.
The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission announced a minor tariff cut of one paisa per unit for all consumers, effective April 1.
The government launched a 100-day campaign to make the state tuberculosis-free, while CM Sukhu reported 66 drug overdose deaths in the last three years.
The West Asia crisis is reportedly causing raw material shortages for the state's pharmaceutical industry.
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced plans to increase the state's forest cover to 32% and introduce a new scrap policy.
IPS officer Zahur Haider Zaidi was posted as IG of the Police Academy in Shimla after the High Court suspended his life sentence.

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Headlines

Himachal Government's Economic Policies Spark Political Debate

CM clarifies Himachal govt hasn’t imposed Rs 5 fuel cess yet; accuses LoP Thakur of ‘misleading media in - The Times of India
Governor, Centre under fire as Budget debate turns political in Himachal - Tribune India
In first Assembly speech, Himachal CM’s wife Kamlesh Thakur raises LPG crisis, V-B G RAM G, revenue grant withdrawal - The Indian Express

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BJP accuses Himachal CM of ‘misleading’ House on state funds, walks out | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Rajya Sabha poll of Himachal MP under HC scanner - The Times of India
Himachal CM Sukhu targets BJP over Himcare funds, orders Vigilance probe - Tribune India

In maiden speech in Himachal assembly, Dehra MLA hits out at Centre | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Tibetan groups hold long-life prayer for Dalai Lama in McLeodganj - Tribune India
Dalai Lama attends long life prayer ceremony in Dharamshala - The Times of India
Dalai Lama attends long life prayer offered by 3 Tibetan associations - Tribune India

Called by drunk biker for help, Ugandan woman held in Bhuntar for overstaying - Tribune India

Couple detained for abandoning newborn in Hamirpur hospital - Tribune India

Power relief: HPERC cuts tariff by 1 paisa per unit - Tribune India
Himachal cuts power tariff by 1 paisa a unit from April 1 - The Times of India

2 held in Barotiwala youth death case - Tribune India

North India Experiences Diverse Weather Conditions

Himachal braces for fresh spell of snow, rain from March 26 - Tribune India
IMD sees wild weather swing due to multiple western disturbances: Snowfall in J&K, Himachal, Uttarakhand; - The Economic Times
Light rain likely across north India tonight, western disturbance building up - India Today

West Asia crisis: Pharma industry in state faces raw material shock - Tribune India

Plucking of tea leaves begins in Kangra valley - Tribune India

Upgraded as nagar panchayat, Bir with 10,000 population will have nine wards - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Debates Entry Tax Hike

Himachal Govt signals rethink on entry tax - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Debates Entry Tax Increase Amid Opposition - The News Mill
Entry Tax row echoes in Himachal Assembly: CM Sukhu hits back at Opposition, Punjab Minister - ANI News

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Toll tax: Himachal govt to consider issuing entry passes to those crossing border daily - CNBC TV18, The Economic Times
Punjab, Himachal on collision course over massive entry tax hike | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Arrests Made in Kidnap Attempt on CM Adviser's Son

Two more held for bid to kidnap son of Sukhu’s Media Adviser - Tribune India
Property dealer held for attack bid on son of Himachal CM’s media adviser | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Mastermind behind bid to kidnap son of CM’s Media Adviser held - Tribune India

Minor gives birth to baby, Uttar Pradesh man booked - Tribune India

Himachal CM Sukhu unveils plan to expand forest cover to 32% - Tribune India
Himachal to introduce scrap policy for time-bound disposal: CM Sukhu - Tribune India

Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile passes resolutions on Tibet, ethnic unity law - The Times of India
Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile begins 11th session with strong solidarity resolutions - Daily Excelsior
Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile slams ethnic unity law of China - Tribune India

Himachal: Zaidi posted as IG Police Academy Shimla | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Life sentence suspended, IPS officer Zahur Haider Zaidi posted as IG of Shimla police academy - Tribune India

Local News from Himachal Pradesh

Development Initiatives in Himachal Pradesh

78-yr-old farmer carries 25 kg organic vegetables on shoulders for 12 km daily to sell produce in Nahan - Tribune India

DC stresses need to intensify anti-drug campaign in Chamba - Tribune India

Rising ‘chitta’ menace in state cause for concern, says ex-CM - Tribune India

Nauni horticulture university scientist receives national recognition - Tribune India

HPU bags second spot at national debate competition - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh University secures second position in national debate competition held in New Delhi - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh varsity VC reviews implementation of PM VIKAS project - Tribune India

300 students from Kangra, Chamba participate in nature camping - Tribune India

IIT-Mandi to organise event on multi-modal AI from March 30 - Tribune India

Sirmaur achieves 71.74% credit target in fiscal year - Tribune India

Air Force team performs aerobatic show at Sainik School in Hamirpur - Tribune India

Nearly 100% TB screening achieved in Himachal, 5,000 villages next on target: Shandil - Tribune India
Himachal launches 100-Day TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan - The Times of India

Heated exchange in HP assembly over entry tax hike; CM rules out immediate fuel cess | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

“Three Sister Schemes on Ventilator as Crying for Funds”: Kamlesh Thakur - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Kurukshetra court sentences Himachal man to 10 years for opium trafficking - Tribune India

Exposure visits abroad yield limited direct gains: HP Govt - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Suket Devta Fair begins at Sundernagar | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Underrated Indian destinations that feel like pure luxury (without the splurge) - Hindustan Times

Jai Ram Thakur Meets PM Modi to Discuss Himachal Pradesh Issues - The News Mill
"Meeting with PM Modi was focused on Himachal Pradesh": BJP's Jai Ram Thakur - ANI News

Middle East conflict hits fertiliser supply; Himfed starts rationing - Tribune India

10 Best Hill Stations In India For Summer 2026: Cool Escapes From The Heat - News18

Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh government transfers IAS, IFS and HPAS officers in bureaucratic reshuffle - The News Mill
8 IAS, 8 HPAS officers shifted - Tribune India

Gaddi community hails budget presented by Himachal govt | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal budget “anti-people”: BJP spokesperson Bindal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal budget session: State saw 66 drug deaths in last 3 years, says Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
66 drug overdose deaths in 3 years, 6,200 cases lodged: Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India
66 drug overdose deaths in HP since Jan 2023: Sukhu - The Times of India

Industry experts to attend pharma conference today - Tribune India

A bridge built by the people, for the people - Tribune India

Army trains 50,000 personnel in drone operations, calls it battlefield necessity - Tribune India

No shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Chamba district: Deputy Commissioner - Tribune India

Palampur couple under preventive detention for repeat drug trafficking - Tribune India

Standard Operating Procedures to control ‘porn’ imagery dissemination issued - Tribune India

No UGC member on search-cum-selection committee, Palampur varsity VCs appointment under legal scrutiny - Tribune India

Residents protest delay in restoration of Pathankot-Jogindernagar rail service - Tribune India