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05 April 2026, Sunday
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A tragic road accident in Kullu claimed the lives of four tourists and injured fourteen others after their vehicle fell into a gorge.
Himachal Pradesh is experiencing adverse weather, with heavy snowfall in Lahaul-Spiti and an orange alert issued for hailstorms and intense rain.
An investigation has been launched into alleged tampering of Class 10 board exam answer sheets in Bilaspur following complaints from parents.
A proposal for a new tunnel in Shimla has been approved to ease traffic congestion in the city.
Road construction costs are set to rise due to a spike in bitumen prices, potentially impacting infrastructure projects.
Following widespread protests, the government has lowered the controversial entry tax for vehicles from other states.
The Chester Hills housing project is under fresh scrutiny after the government withdrew a previous clean chit, prompting political demands.
The state government announced a monthly benefit of Rs 34.18 crore for milk producers to support the dairy sector.
Solan police arrested six individuals for allegedly running a racket involving unauthorized access to the VAHAN vehicle registration portal.
Residents in Shimla and Kangra are facing issues with LPG cylinder supply due to portal glitches and distribution strains.

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Headlines

Lok Bhawan to open doors for public twice a week - The Tribune

Shimla to new get tunnel to ease congestion; proposal approved | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Proposal approved for a tunnel to decongest traffic in Shimla: Himachal PWD Minister - ANI News

Intense showers likely from April 7 - The Tribune

Snowfall brings Lahaul-Spiti to standstill - The Tribune

Answer sheets of Bilaspur pupils tampered with: Probe - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Class 10 Exam Scandal: Jyora School Papers Allegedly Tampered, Students Demand Justice - Free Press Journal
Himachal Class 10 Board Exam: Parents allege answer sheet tampering, cite forensic report - The Indian Express

Bitumen Shortage Increases Road Construction Costs in Himachal

Spike in bitumen prices likely to hit road construction in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Road construction cost in Himachal surged by Rs 100 cr due to West Asia war: Vikramaditya - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh road construction costs increase amid bitumen shortage - The News Mill

In Mandis Sarkaghat, residents asked to opt for home delivery - The Tribune

Nurpur residents get no water bills for 12 months, may have to make heft payments - The Tribune

Anti-party activities to invite action, says Himachal Congress chief - The Tribune

Relief for Kangra power consumers as Centre says smart meters not mandatory - The Tribune

Sewage leakage from drain on road in Palampur raises public health concern - The Tribune
Roads in Palampur Ward-6 dug up for laying sewerage; vehicular traffic hit - The Tribune

Rs 34.18 crore monthly benefit being provided to milk producers: Himachal CM - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh government supports milk producers with Rs 34.18 crore - The News Mill

Clean chit withdrawn, Chester Hills housing project under fresh scrutiny - The Tribune

Solan police crack VAHAN portal racket, six arrested - The Tribune
Himachal: 6 youth posing as agents held for unauthorised access to VAHAN portal - The Tribune

LPG Supply Disruptions in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla admninstration urges consumers to avoid visiting gas agencies for LPG cylinders - The Tribune
Glitches in Indane portal, consumers unable to book LPG cylinders in Kangra - The Tribune
Shimla district admin urges people to avoid ‘over-the-counter’ purchasing of LPG cylinders - The Tribune

BJP attacks Sukhu-led govt ahead of party’s executive meet in Mandi - The Tribune

Baijnath Municipal Council former president among four booked for diversion, misuse of development funds - The Tribune

Himachal’s Naina Devi Temple leads green shift with biogas from langar waste - The Tribune

Multiple Fatal Road Accidents in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal: 4 tourists dead, 14 injured as tempo falls into gorge in Kullu - Deccan Herald
3 die, 17 injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Kullu - The Times of India
3 killed, 8 injured as tourist vehicle plunges into gorge near Jalori Pass in Kullu - The Tribune

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Himachal: 3 tourists dead, 10 injured as tempo falls into gorge in Kullu - ThePrint
3 killed after traveller carrying 20 tourists veers off road in Himachal's Kullu - India Today
Two killed, one injured as car plunges into gorge in Himachal’s Sirmaur district - ThePrint
Two killed, one injured as car plunges into gorge in Himachal's Sirmaur district - Press Trust of India

Rain, Snow, and Hail Alerts Issued Across North India

Snow, rain in Himachal; MeT issues orange warning for hailstorms - Deccan Herald, ThePrint
Snow, rain to continue in Himachal till April 10; MeT issues orange, yellow alerts - The Tribune
Lahaul-Spiti witnesses fresh snowfall; MeT issues orange alert for hailstorms in several districts - The New Indian Express

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Snow, rain in Himachal; MeT issues orange warning for hailstorms | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Fresh snow in Lahaul-Spiti, intense rain in Mandi and Kullu lead to sharp temperature drop - The Tribune
Fresh wet spell hits Himachal; rain, snow likely till April 6 - The Tribune

Protests Erupt Over Himachal Pradesh Entry Tax

Punjab truck & taxi bodies stage fresh stir against HP entry tax hike - The Times of India
Himachal entry tax: People from Punjab protest in Bilaspur, BJP MLA joins in - ThePrint

Mandi administration asks stone crusher proprietor to repair damaged road or deposit Rs 21L - The Times of India

Man’s body found in Manali’s parking lot - The Tribune

Colonel embarks on 12-day unity expedition from Dharamsala - The Tribune

As NH-03 restoration drive gains pace, locals seek long-term solutions over temporary fixes - The Tribune

Himachal Land Case Puts Chief Secretary Under Scrutiny

Chester Hill land case: Himachal government directs fresh inquiry, withdraws earlier order - ThePrint
CPI(M) calls for removal of acting chief secretary in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
‘Sack Him’: CPM Accuses Sanjay Gupta of Office Misuse in Benami Chester Hill Scam - HimbuMail
BJP seeks High Court probe into Chester Hill land scam in Himachal - The Tribune

Cong leader joins BJP at Parwanoo - The Tribune

Rs 2-crore solar power plant to be set up at Shahpur village - The Tribune

1 killed as jeep falls into gorge - The Tribune

Nauni university bags SKOCH Award for natural farming project - The Tribune
Nauni Varsity Bags SKOCH Silver Award for Promoting Natural Farming Initiatives - The News Himachal

‘Youth play crucial role in disaster mgmt’ - The Tribune

APG varsity holds mock drill - The Tribune

Schoolkids take out rally on 121st anniv of Kangra quake - The Tribune

Himachal Congress Leader Warns Against Zero-Tariff Apple Imports - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

76 officials complete anti-drug awareness exposure visit to Kullu - The Tribune

New academic session begins at Dharampur KV with cultural flair - The Tribune

HP varsity to regularise services of daily wage, contingent paid workers - The Tribune
HPU to regularise daily wage, contingent workers completing 4 years - The Tribune

PWD Minister calls on Governor - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

HPTDC Plans ₹180 Crore Five-Star Hotel in Kangra - The News Himachal

Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes FIR Against Congress Leader Over Allegedly Abusive Remarks Against PM Modi - Live Law

HP PAT 2026 complete schedule released; registration ends tomorrow: Check details here - The Times of India
HP PAT 2026 Applications Open Till May 5; Check steps to apply at hptechboard.com - Times Now
HPRCA TGT Arts Result 2026 OUT at hprca.hp.gov.in, Check TGT Arts PDF Link Here - Jagran Josh

IIT-Mandi students secure packages up to Rs 56 lakh per annum in Japan - The Tribune

Power restored in Himachals Pangi after 2-week outage due to avalanche - The Tribune
Relief reversed: Power subsidy for 125-300 unit slab withdrawn in Himachal - The Tribune

Himachal Govt making efforts to boost tourism with major infrastructure Projects: R.S Bali - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Startup boost, rural focus in Himachal govts plan - The Tribune
Himachal will be transformed into global tourism destination: Bali | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Pradesh Refuses to Wake up to Tremor Call of 1905 Kangra Earthquake - HimbuMail

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

Apple growers’ interests must come first: Rathore - The Tribune

2 arrested with drugs in Kangra - 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

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

Blind murder case cracked in Mandi, 3 arrested - 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

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