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04 April 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

Authorities issued an avalanche warning near the Atal Tunnel, restricting tourist movement, amid a statewide wet spell of rain and snow.
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a bill to deny pension and other benefits to MLAs disqualified under the anti-defection law.
The BJP has demanded a High Court probe into an alleged land scam involving the Chester Hill housing project in Solan.
In a major healthcare boost, a new Nuclear Medicine Block was inaugurated at IGMC Shimla.
The state government reduced the entry tax for truckers following protests but also withdrew the power subsidy for the 125-300 unit slab.
Multiple drug-related arrests were made across the state, including Shimla's largest heroin seizure of the year.
Tourism infrastructure is set for an upgrade with plans for a new five-star hotel in Kangra and other major projects.
Disputes continue with dam oustees from both the Pong and Renuka projects over compensation and rehabilitation sites.
A toll tax dispute between Punjab and Himachal has led to protests threatening to disrupt the Kiratpur-Manali highway.
Three people were arrested in Mandi in connection with a blind murder case, while another three were held for killing a Buddhist nun.

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Headlines

Avalanche Warning Issued Near Atal Tunnel in Himachal

Avalanche threat near Atal Tunnel in Himachal; tourist movement restricted | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Atal Tunnel North Portal in Himachal declared no-go zone amid avalanche threat - The Tribune
Avalanche threat: Lahaul and Spiti admin clamps down on tourist activities near Atal Tunnel - The Tribune

Apple growers’ interests must come first: Rathore - The Tribune
Kuldeep Rathore Flags Threat to Apple Growers, Seeks United Stand by Hill States - The News Himachal

2 arrested with drugs in Kangra - The Tribune

Kangra in Himachal to get Rs 180 crore five-star hotel under ADB project: HPTDC - The Tribune

Youth held with 71-gm charas in Jwalamukhi - The Tribune

Kangra consumer panel orders refund of Rs 1.10 lakh to car buyer - The Tribune

Food processing hub established to uplift rural economy in Kangra - The Tribune

State budget eases burden on fishermen, says Minister - The Tribune

Student council conferred badges, flags at Shimla’s Convent of Jesus & Mary investiture ceremony - The Tribune

Karsog hospital to get newborn care unit - The Tribune

Doctors oppose Himachal Govt’s common cadre plan - The Tribune

Dehra Gopipur under CCTV camera watch, violators to get e-challans now - The Tribune

Startup boost, rural focus in Himachal govts plan - The Tribune
Himachal expands CBSE curriculum to more government schools - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Relief reversed: Power subsidy for 125-300 unit slab withdrawn in Himachal - The Tribune

Blind murder case cracked in Mandi, 3 arrested - The Tribune

Palampur resident keeps shawl weaving craft alive - The Tribune

Pong Dam oustees forced to sell wheat below MSP in Rajasthan - The Tribune

Game over for drugs: Village youth in Sirmaur hit addiction with cricket bat - The Tribune

Renuka dam oustees reject rehab sites, stall groundwork - The Tribune

Severe Weather Forecast for Himachal and Northern India

Fresh wet spell hits Himachal; rain, snow likely till April 6 - The Tribune
Rain, light snow send Himachal mercury plunging - The Times of India
Wet spell with snowfall and hailstorm predicted in Himachal Pradesh till April 6 - The News Mill

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Wet spell grips Himachal, to persist till April 6 - The Tribune
Himachal Braces For More Snowfall, Rain As IMD Issues Orange Alert Till April 8: Check Forecast - ABP Live English
Himachal Pradesh weather alert: Orange and yellow warnings issued as heavy rain, hail and snow forecast until April 8 - Tribune India

BJP Demands High Court Probe into Chester Hills Land Row

BJP seeks High Court probe into Chester Hill land scam in Himachal - The Tribune
BJP calls for High Court investigation into Chester Hill case - The News Mill
BJP demands HC probe into 'Chester Hill' case, slams Himachal govt over corruption, entry tax, panchayat polls - ANI News

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Himachal BJP demands probe by sitting High Court judge into Chester Hills housing ‘scam’ in Solan - The Hindu
BJP Alleges ‘Commission Culture’ in Himachal, Seeks High Court Probe into Land Row - The News Himachal

Roads in Palampur Ward-6 dug up for laying sewerage; vehicular traffic hit - The Tribune

Remote Pangi school runs with one teacher - The Tribune

HPTDC hotels cross Rs 100 crore turnover despite closures - The Tribune

History unearthed: Rare 1947 letters reveal Tibet’s forgotten diplomacy - The Tribune

Old age home in Hamirpur feeding expired ration to inmates: Food panel - The Tribune

Border protests end as HP lowers entry tax - The Times of India

Three arrested for killing Buddhist woman monk in Himachal - ThePrint

CM interacts with 'Children of the State' on exposure visit to Daman - :: India News Calling ::
Himachal CM engages with 35 children on exposure visit to Daman - The News Mill

State Govt. making efforts to boost tourism with major infrastructure Projects: R.S Bali - :: India News Calling ::
Himachal Pradesh tourism records growth with major infrastructure upgrades underway - The News Mill

Himachal Bill Denies Pension to Disqualified MLAs

Himachal to Rehire Retired Professors for Medical Colleges at a monthly honorarium of ₹2.5 lakh - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal Assembly Passes Bill To Bar Pension For Disqualified MLAs - NDTV
OK to bill, Himachal Pradesh's defector MLAs to lose pension - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh Assembly passes bill denying pension to disqualified MLAs - The News Mill

3 Nauni alumni selected as ICFRE Scientists, secure 3 of 4 posts - The Tribune

Kiratpur-Manali Highway Faces Disruption Amid Punjab-Himachal Toll Tax Dispute - News18
Punjab protesters issue ultimatum: Act on Himachal entry tax or face shutdown of Kiratpur-Manali NH - The Indian Express

Sparring officials, disputed Bill, and two ‘unheeded’ probes: Why Sukhu govt in knots over housing projects - The Indian Express
Sparring officials, disputed Bill, two ‘unheeded’ probes: Sukhu govt in knots over housing projects - The Indian Express
Himachal LoP Jai Ram Thakur targets CM Sukhu over ‘bureaucratic mess’ - Tribune India

Violent brawl erupts at Shoolini University, girls beat each other in forest area - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Inaugurates New Nuclear Medicine Block at IGMC

Himachal CM inaugurates Nuclear Medicine Block at IGMC | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates Nuclear Medicine Block at IGMC-Shimla - The Tribune

Himachal Tightens Grip on Liquor Trade with QR Code Tracking System - The News Himachal

Himachal Pradesh Home Guard recruitment 2026: Registration deadline extended for 700 posts; direct link t - The Times of India

Himachal cuts entry tax on truckers, exempts all state light vehicles - The Tribune
Relief for Truckers as Himachal Slashes Entry Tax - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal govt releases notification for revised entry tax rates | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Centre Clarifies: Smart Meters Are Optional, Not Mandatory - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

No Job Security for Outsourced Workers, Himachal Govt Confirms - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Foreign Tourist Arrivals Dip in Kullu, Stakeholders Call for Revival Strategy - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Kangra’s Chhinj fairs blend tradition, wrestling and vibrant hill culture - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Shahpur Kandi Dam project: 1979 power pact with Punjab sovereign commitment, must be implemented, says CM Omar - Hindustan Times

Budget session records 103% productivity: Himachal Speaker Pathania - Tribune India

Expansion of Gaggal Airport: Compensation to be provided as per Land Acquisition Act, says Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal CM Sukhu sets PPP route for Gaggal airport - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Assembly discusses Gaggal Airport expansion - The News Mill

Will make Himachal self-reliant by 2027: Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Solan SP suspends four police personnel, repatriates two Home Guards over botched drug trafficking case in Parwanoo - Tribune India

When a devotee writes to Yamraj! - Tribune India

Last date for filing online Agniveer applications extended to April 10 - Tribune India

Ambala man held with 288-gram ‘chitta’ in Shimla - Tribune India

Supreme Court admits plea against High Court order on shifting of Nagrota Suriyan block office to Jawali - Tribune India

MP Bhardwaj raises channelling of Beas in Kangra in Lok Sabha - Tribune India

Bus stand will be built at Panchrukhi once land made available, says Deputy CM - Tribune India

Acute LPG shortage hits dental treatment at Community Health Centre at Bir in Kangra - Tribune India