Major administrative shifts, including the appointment of Kavinder Gupta as the new Governor and Congress’s surprise nomination of grassroots leader Anurag Sharma for the Rajya Sabha.
The state grappled with severe weather anomalies, reporting an 86% rainfall deficit in February and an unseasonal early March heatwave. Economically, the government pushed for central financial aid to combat a looming fiscal crisis, while deciding to outsource eight loss-making HPTDC hotels.
Law enforcement was highly active with a massive 145-location anti-drug raid and a statewide POSH Act audit.
Meanwhile, the state celebrated vibrant traditional Holi festivals and introduced significant policy changes, such as mandatory EV charging stations in commercial buildings and a ban on mobile phones for school students.
Kavinder Gupta was appointed as the new Governor of Himachal Pradesh, replacing Shiv Pratap Shukla, who has been shifted to Telangana.
In a surprise move, the Congress party nominated grassroots leader Anurag Sharma for the state’s lone Rajya Sabha seat.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking a ₹50,000-crore ‘green bonus’ and special financial assistance to offset the state’s severe revenue deficit.
The Himachal Cabinet approved key amendments to Panchayati Raj election rules to end consecutive reservation tenures, alongside withdrawing disaster management act orders to put upcoming panchayat elections back on track.
The state government mandated the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations across all new commercial, public, and semi-public buildings to promote green energy.
The government approved the outsourcing of eight state-owned Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) hotels to private players on a lease basis in an effort to cut persistent losses.
Ongoing geopolitical tensions and the Israel-Iran conflict are threatening the upcoming peak summer tourism season, especially in Dharamshala, causing flight cancellations and stranding foreign tourists.
Domestic consumers in Shimla and across the state faced an added financial burden following an LPG price hike, pushing the cost of a cylinder beyond ₹1,000.
Himachal Pradesh recorded a massive 86% rainfall deficit in February, making it one of the driest winter months on record and raising concerns for crops and water supply.
An unseasonal heatwave gripped the state in early March, with temperatures shooting up 5 to 15°C above normal. Towns like Una, Neri, and Mandi recorded highs well over 30°C.
An avalanche struck the Pir Panjal peak in Lahaul, sending debris down to the Chandra river.
The Himachal Pradesh Police launched a massive ‘anti-chitta’ crackdown, raiding 145 locations across the state to combat the growing drug menace.
The Director General of Police ordered a rigorous, statewide compliance audit of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act across all police units, to be completed within 15 days.
Tension erupted in Bilaspur after a five-year-old girl was allegedly raped; a 15-year-old boy has been detained in connection with the crime.
A dramatic daylight shooting occurred in the Baddi industrial area, leading to swift arrests by the local police.
Chief Minister Sukhu inaugurated a state-of-the-art robotic surgery facility at the Nerchowk Medical College in Mandi to enhance advanced healthcare access.
Snakebite envenoming was officially declared a notifiable disease in the state to ensure better tracking and treatment.
Class 10 and 12 board examinations commenced for over 1.84 lakh HPBOSE students, featuring live-streaming and ‘third eye’ surveillance to strictly enforce zero tolerance for malpractice.
The state government instituted a ban on mobile phones for students in schools to reduce screen time and improve academic focus.
Traditional Holi festivities lit up the state, with major historic celebrations in Mandi, Kullu, and Sujanpur Tira. The government announced that the Sujanpur Tira Holi festival will be elevated to an international event by 2027.
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