The Himachal Daily

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31 March 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh's public debt has surpassed ₹1 lakh crore, according to a CAG report, as the state assembly passed its latest budget.
A hike in the state's entry tax has sparked major protests from residents of neighboring Haryana, prompting the CM to assure a rationalization of the levy.
Unseasonal rain and snowfall occurred across the state, with hailstorms damaging fruit crops and authorities issuing a yellow weather alert.
A CAG report exposed significant administrative flaws at Himachal Pradesh University, while the CPI(M) is demanding an SIT probe into alleged land scam irregularities.
The government announced plans to dredge the Beas River at 42 identified sites to mitigate future monsoon-related damage.
After a significant delay, the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee has been reconstituted with new office-bearers.
Government pensioners staged a protest near the Vidhan Sabha in Shimla over their pending dues.
The administration in Shimla has banned the sale of edible items without proper labels to safeguard public health.

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Headlines

Solan housing project: Chief secy denies role in any irregularities - The Times of India

Light to moderate rainfall in HP as hailstorms damaged fruit crops - The Times of India
Rains lash plains as higher reaches receive fresh snowfall in HP - The Times of India

Himachal may have to borrow more money: CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal CM’s wife turns critic in House: Kamlesh Thakur puts Sukhu in spot | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Reports Highlight Governance and Debt Issues in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal debt burden crosses ₹1 lakh crore mark, reveals CAG report | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal HC flags solid waste lapses, seeks detailed reports - Tribune India
CAG Report Exposes Crisis at Himachal Pradesh University - The News Himachal

Protests Erupt Over Himachal Pradesh Entry Tax Hike

Himachal CM assures rationalisation of entry tax | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Outraged over Himachal entry tax hike, truckers demand rethink - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhu assures entry tax relief, orders rationalisation amid border tension - Tribune India

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Haryana residents protest entry tax hike, block Barotiwala barrier - Tribune India
Himachal Entry Tax Row: Protests At Barotiwala, Toll Waived After 2.5-Hour Traffic Jam - News18
Haryana residents protest at Barotiwala barrier against Himachal government for hike in entry tax - Tribune India
Unrest over Himachal entry tax hike: CM Sukhu says rationalisation underway - Tribune India
Himachal entry tax: Haryana residents protests at Barotiwala; demand HP govt to roll back move - Tribune India

CPI(M) Demands Probe into Himachal Land Scam

Himachal: CPI(M) demands SIT probe into land deals, removal of CS | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Form SIT to probe Chester Hills scam: CPM to state govt - Tribune India
CPI(M) demands removal of Himachal Chief Secretary over land mafia allegations - The News Mill

Dredging of Beas River: 42 sites identified, work to begin soon, says Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal govt to start dredging operations in rivers, exempt tractor owners from mining fines: CM - ThePrint

Assembly nod to 2026-27 Budget - Tribune India

Wet Spell Brings Rain and Snow to Himachal Pradesh

Snow, rain to persist; yellow alert for five districts today - Tribune India
Snowfall and rain to continue in Himachal Pradesh till April 5; yellow warning issued for Mar 31 - Tribune India
Mild snow in higher reaches of Himachal, MeT predicts wet spell till April 5 - ThePrint

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Yellow alert issued for rain in Himachal - Tribune India
Himachal sees light rain, snow; wet spell ahead | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Centre withheld Rs 254.73 crore over misutilisation of disaster funds: CAG - Tribune India

Addition of votes in certain wards becomes contentious issue in Solan - Tribune India

Pensioners protest near Himachal Assembly in Shimla over dues - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh pensioners protest demands at Vidhan Sabha - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh: Pensioners stage Vidhansabha gherao in Shimla, warn of statewide agitation over pending demands - ANI News

Kharar man, Kotkhai youth held with narcotics in Shimla - Tribune India
Punjab resident, local man arrested with drugs in Shimlas Kotkhai; 2.25g heroin seized - Tribune India

On way to Baba Balak Nath shrine, 20 Haryana pilgrims hurt in mishap - Tribune India

Sale of edible items without labels banned in Shimla - Tribune India
Shimla bans sale of unlabeled food items to protect childrens health - Tribune India

Tibetan parliament in-exile forms rules to standardise Tibetan national flag and emblems, also condemns Chinas ethnic unity law - Tribune India

Himachal Governor Meets with National Leadership

Governor calls on President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi - :: India News Calling ::
Governor calls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi - :: India News Calling ::

Himachal Pradesh Passes Budget Amid Central Financial Aid

Himachal Pradesh approves Rs 58,830 crore budget for 2026-27 - The News Mill
Himachal BJP prez thanks PM Modi for Rs 3,920 crore special assistance for state - ThePrint
The Modi Government Allots Rs 25000 Crore Bailout Package for Himalayan States - HimbuMail

Himachal Congress Reconstitutes State Committee

Pratibha Singh welcomes Himachal Congress reconstitution, affirms Virbhadra Singh’s lasting legacy - The News Mill
Himachal Cong reconstitutes state executive after 18-month gap - The Tribune
Himachal Congress gets new state unit after 16 months - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Announces New Development Initiatives

Himachal Pradesh University inks MoU with Fraunhofer ISE, Germany for advanced research in clean energy - Tribune India

774 schools in Himachal closed, 532 merged with nearby ones in last three years: Minister - ThePrint

Jairam Thakur Criticizes Himachal's Congress Government

Jai Ram Thakur vows to oust Congress government over taxes and debt in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
"We are coming, Congress will go back": Jairam Thakur slams HP govt over taxes, rising debt, alleged corruption - ANI News
Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur criticises Congress over HIMCARE scheme closure - The News Mill

HPU Asst Prof to visit Japanese varsities on academic fellowship - Tribune India

Youth boxing championship opens in Hamirpur - Tribune India

Remove shortcomings in 4 disaster mitigation proposals: DC to officials - Tribune India

Agricultural university experts train Kangra farmers in scientific livestock farming - Tribune India

HP varsity inks pact with German institute for research in clean energy - Tribune India

From sun to snow, Manali offers tourists double delight - Tribune India

Lack of strict monitoring to blame for exorbitant prices of medicines - Tribune India

800 patients checked during free medical camp in Una’s Bangana - Tribune India

Three-year-old hurt in mishap, mother alleges sexual assault - Tribune India

Opioid Substitution Therapy offers hope to chitta addicts in Hamirpur - Tribune India

Bank pulled up for deficient service, told to pay Rs 40,000 - Tribune India

25 gain hands-on skills in hospitality, tourism management at Kangra event - Tribune India

HPCC chief meets newly appointed party office-bearers - Tribune India

IIT-Mandi eyes bigger role in India’s tech future on 17th foundation day - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Gripped By Man Animal Conflict - ETV Bharat

Austrian paraglider rescued from higher reaches of Dhauladhar in Himachal’s Kangra - MSN

Himachal Pradesh Shocker | Three-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted During Kanya Puja In Una - ETV Bharat

Himachal: 12 vice presidents announced as state Congress committee constituted | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Tunnel Number 33 brings Shimla’s past alive - The Tribune

Vanishing trails: Gaddi pastoral life faces an uncertain future - Tribune India