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28 March 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

A political row intensifies over alleged Himcare scheme irregularities, with the BJP demanding a probe.
The government’s proposed fuel cess faces strong opposition from dealers and political rivals.
Authorities continue a crackdown on drug trafficking with several arrests reported across the state.
The state is mulling the reintroduction of a lottery to boost revenue amid growing debt.
A weather alert is active for snow and rain, while a rising river threatens a bridge in Lahaul-Spiti.
Dharamsala gears up to host IPL matches, anticipating a significant tourism boost.
Fatal road accidents in Mandi and Dehra have resulted in several deaths and injuries.
The Chief Minister has assured that discrepancies in electricity bills from new smart meters will be rectified.

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Headlines

Chenab’s rising waters threaten Jobrang bridge in Himachal Pradesh’s tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti - Tribune India

MP Anurag Sharma terms state Budget balanced, people-centric - Tribune India

Five JCB machines, two tractor-trailers, six dumpers seized in Nurpur - Tribune India

Himachal Government Faces Criticism Over Fuel Cess, Law & Order

BJP says law & order situation deteriorating, Himachal CM Sukhu rejects claims - Tribune India
Himachal fuel dealers call cess plan ‘suicidal’, weigh legal action - Tribune India
Opposition slams Himachal govt over law & order, drug menace - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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‘Don’t Burden Us’: How Himachal Is Reacting To Sukhu Govt's New 'Widow & Orphan' Cess On Petrol - News18
BJP Targets Himachal Govt Over Proposed Fuel Cess, Calls It ‘Economic Exploitation’ - The News Himachal

Outrage in Kangra over proposal to shift Pathankot rail terminus to Dalhousie road - Tribune India

Five Haryana residents held with 94-gram ‘chitta’ in Shimla - Tribune India
5 Haryana men arrested with 94 g heroin in Shimla - Tribune India

Flouting pollution norms, Baddi units face power disconnection - Tribune India

Himachal govt mulls lottery revival to create jobs, curb illegal sales & boost revenue: Sukhu - Tribune India
Himachal govt mulling to reintroduce lottery to shore up revenues: CM Sukhu - ThePrint

Kangra DC urges banks to boost education, agriculture loans - Tribune India

Political Scrutiny Over Himachal's Himcare Scheme

Himcare row deepens as Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, BJP trade charges - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhu Must Care for Him Care, Fix it by Ordering the Judicial Probe - HimbuMail
Himachal CM, LoP trade barbs over Himcare scheme; audit flags billing irregularities - ThePrint

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Jai Ram Thakur Calls for High Court Probe into Himcare Scheme - The News Mill
BJP's Jai Ram Thakur seeks HC probe into Himachal's Himcare health scheme - ANI News
Insurance-based health care scheme to replace Himcare in Himachal: CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Education conclave at NIT-Hamirpur to focus on sustainable progress - Tribune India

Centre Cuts Excise Duty on Fuels Amid Rising Prices in India - The News Mill
"Historic step": BJP's Jai Ram Thakur hails excise duty cut on fuels; slams Himachal govt for increasing taxes - ANI News

Death in the Skies: Anurag Thakur Slams Safety Lapses, Demands Tough Aero Sports Rules in Himachal - HimbuMail
Congress govt crushing Himachal under inflation burden: Anurag Thakur | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Chamba’s para cricketer smashes 176 runs of 50 balls - Tribune India

Nurpur MC electoral roll revision ends - Tribune India

Women’s commission Chairperson reviews welfare schemes in Manali - Tribune India

On way back home, doctor attacked in Baddi - Tribune India

Outsourced staff stage protest in Shimla; demand job security - Tribune India

HP: Kerala tourist rescued in Manali - ThePrint

Electricity bill discrepancies after smart meter installation will be rectified: Himachal CM - ThePrint, Press Trust of India

Dharamsala gears up for IPL; three high-voltage clashes set to boost tourism - Tribune India

Girls aged 14-15 to be vaccinated against cervical cancer in Una dist - Tribune India

389 youths take part in Agniveer recruitment rally - Tribune India

Students, parents oppose merger of girls’, boys’ schools in Dharamsala - Tribune India

Palampur MC unveils Rs 39.59-cr tax-free budget - Tribune India

Journalist killed as speeding bike hits him in Himachals Una, rider arrested - Tribune India
Journalist killed as speeding bike hits him in Himachal’s Una; rider held - ThePrint

Snow, rain to intensify in Himachal from March 28; yellow warning issued - Tribune India
IMD Shimla Predicts Gusty Winds and Lightning from March 28 Night till March 31 in Himachal Pradesh - HimbuMail

Governor hails Sunil Upadhyay's life as a symbol of sacrifice and patriotism at youth felicitation event - :: India News Calling ::

Kartik Swami Temple set to reopen for devotees on April 14 - MSN

Himachal CM Celebrates 62nd Birthday with Public Initiatives

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu marks his 62nd birthday with green initiative, plants 'Chinar' sapling - The News Mill
Himachal CM marks 62nd birthday with welfare push, public events - The Times of India

‘Baba’ booked for inappropriately touching women on Shimla’s Mall Road - Tribune India

Men billed for ovarian surgery in Himachal health scheme | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
‘Ovarian surgery’ on male patient among Himcare irregularities: CM Sukhu - Tribune India

Chef Prateek Sadhu’s Naar enters Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, puts Kasauli on culinary map - The Indian Express

When it comes to legacy waste, Punjab trails Haryana and Himachal - The Times of India

North reeling under shortage of IAS, IPS officers; Himachal 3rd worst - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh government transfers IAS, IFS and HPAS officers in bureaucratic reshuffle - The News Mill

Cyber fraud cases rise in state; Rs 132 crore lost in 2025 - Tribune India

Himachal entry fee hike: Rupnagar taxi unions to block roads from April 1 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Preventive detention for 8 as police act against drug peddlers in Dehra - Tribune India

Snow, rain to continue till April 1 - Tribune India

Truck carrying pilgrims overturns in Dehra, 36 hurt - Tribune India

Two dead in bus-car collision in Mandi, 2 critically injured - Tribune India

Withdraw call on deferring salary, Himachal staff urge govt - Tribune India

Efforts to reopen vital Spiti highway begin - Tribune India

Check manufacturing, sale of 26 unapproved drugs, central regulator tells state authority - Tribune India

Border tax tiff: Tourists, trade caught in policy crossfire - Tribune India

Three villagers booked under SC-ST Act for abusing, thrashing woman, son in Jawali - Tribune India

‘Nidhi Aapke Nikat’ drive of EPFO in Shimla today - Tribune India

Appeal dismissed, power firm in Chamba ordered to deposit Rs 83 lakh labour cess - Tribune India

Mother detained for abandoning newborn at Hamirpur hospital - The Times of India

Himachal pharma industry bleeds from West Asia war - The Times of India

Sky over Sujanpur dazzles as Surya Kiran scripts spectacle - The Times of India