The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

12 September 2025, Friday

Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh continues to face monsoon devastation, with ongoing heavy rain alerts, over 570 roads remaining closed, and the death toll reaching 380.
Chief Minister Sukhu has urged the 16th Finance Commission to create a distinct Disaster Risk Index for hill states and provide increased financial support.
The High Court has raised concerns over Shimla losing its heritage charm due to severe traffic congestion and has called for restoration measures.
The health sector is seeing technological advancements with new PET CT scan and robotic surgery facilities, while also addressing a sexual harassment case at Nahan medical college.
In education, a government plan to shift schools to the CBSE board is being opposed by teacher unions, and new measures are being introduced to curb drug abuse among students.
Infrastructure restoration efforts are ongoing, including silt removal at the Thirot power house and the reopening of critical roads in remote valleys.
On a positive social note, Bilaspur district has recorded a significant improvement in its child sex ratio, attributed to the 'Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao' campaign.

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Headlines

ABVP protests poor infra at Dehri PG College - Tribune India

Apple growers unite Kalpa event focuses on new farming practices - Tribune India

Saving lives: Students learn first aid techniques - Tribune India

Awareness camp on HIV, TB & drug abuse - Tribune India

Apple transport priority amid flood losses: Himachal Edu Minister - Tribune India

PET CT scan to start at IGMC-Shimla by mid-October - Tribune India

Kandha’s lifeline: Airlifted ration brings relief to remote community - Tribune India

Tanda hospital steps into future with robotic surgery - Tribune India

Rs 168crore damage in Bilaspur, admn springs into action - Tribune India
HP: Bilaspur records improvement in sex ratio at birth, child - Press Trust of India, ThePrint

Boardroom battle: Teacher unions revolt against govt’s CBSE shift plan - Tribune India

Making impact through service & leadership - Tribune India

MLA inspects damaged pipeline in Nahan - Tribune India

Young officer from Mandi district joins Indian Army ranks - Tribune India

School lecturers directed to teach Class VI onwards - Tribune India

Kasauli police books realtor for forgery - Tribune India

Silt removal work begins at Thirot power house in Lahaul-Spiti - Tribune India

File report on method to reduce pendency of vehicle challan cases: HC - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Seeks Revised Disaster Support for Hill States

Frame separate Disaster Risk Index for hill states, Sukhu urges Panagariya - Tribune India
"Revenue Deficit Grant should be kept at minimum level of Rs 10,000 crore annually": Himachal CM Sukhu - The News Mill
Need to reframe Disaster Risk Index for hill states: Himachal CM to 16th Finance Commission - Mint
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

HC warns of contempt in pro-rata formula for higher pension case - Tribune India

Sexual harassment case jolts Nahan medical college - Tribune India
Sexual harassment scandal jolts Nahan medical college; guard suspended - Tribune India

High Court Expresses Concern Over Shimla's Fading Charm

Shimla losing charm like Mussoorie: High Court - Tribune India
Vehicles block pedestrian paths, old Shimla losing charm, needs restoration: Himachal Pradesh HC - Telegraph India, Press Trust of India
Shimla Chaos: Himachal HC Raps Vehicle Mess, Calls for Heritage Revival - Deccan Herald

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Shimla losing its umbrella and jacket culture: Himachal HC - Tribune India
Shimla losing its umbrella and jacket culture: Himachal HC slams haphazard parking - Tribune India
Old Shimla Losing Charm, Needs Restoration: Himachal Pradesh High Court - NDTV
Vehicles block pedestrian paths, old Shimla losing charm, needs restoration: Himachal Pradesh HC | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Shimla losing its charm, going Mussoorie way: Himachal Pradesh HC - Times of India
Shimla Losing Its Old Charm, Says High Court; Orders Probe into Passes on Restricted Roads - The News Himachal

Urine test in govt colleges to detect drug abuse among students - Tribune India
Himachal CID suggests use of urine-based drug detection kits in education institutes - Times of India

Heavy Rains in Himachal Cause Widespread Road Closures

Rainfall to continue in Himachal till September 17 - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Monsoon Death Toll Rises To 380; Over 570 Roads Blocked - Zee News
Over 500 roads still blocked in Himachal; heavy rainfall to continue amid yellow alert - Tribune India

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574 roads shut, 369 water supply schemes affected due to rains in Himachal - The News Mill
Heavy rain to continue across Himachal till September 14 - Tribune India
Four national highways among 586 roads blocked in Himachal - Moneycontrol, Press Trust of India
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Himachal September 13, 14 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal arteries choked in rain disasters, apple harvest turns sour - Times of India
Heavy rain caused widespread destruction, Rs 1,500-crore aid ‘too little’ for Himachal - Tribune India
Expect heavy rain from September 12 to 14 - Tribune India
Expect heavy rain in Himachal from September 12 to 14 - Tribune India
577 roads closed in Himachal, Met department issues yellow warning for heavy rains this week - Telegraph India

CM mourns demise of BRO soldier - Tribune India

Top bureaucrats vie for post of power commission Chairman - Tribune India

Satti hails PM’s relief package, says more funds may be granted - Tribune India

Skill promotion drive in 124 Pradhan Mantri SHRI schools - Tribune India

Blame Game Begins Over Disaster Relief in Himachal, BJP Says the Sukhu Government Is Misleading People in Himachal - HimbuMail

Married Daughter Can't Be Excluded From Family For Purpose Of Compassionate Appointment: Himachal Pradesh ... - Live Law

Hindu outfits perform ‘half pind daan’ of Congress govt in Shimla - ThePrint

UPSC Key: Himachal declared ‘fully literate’, Census 2027, and Nepal crisis - The Indian Express
100% literacy: What it really means for a state - India Today

Himachal Pradesh HC dissatisfied over pension fixation issue - Tribune India

Copying errors and ancient memory: The untold story of Kullu’s temples - Tribune India

Himachal partners with 50 travel portals for HPTDCs profit push as it halts lease of 6 hotels - Tribune India
Himachal does a rethink, will now lease out just 6 of 14 properties - Tribune India

States and Companies Provide Aid for Flood Relief

Assam donates Rs 5 crore to CM disaster relief fund - Tribune India

41 Schools in Kangra, 34 in Shimla Among 229 Govt Institutions Cleared for CBSE - The News Himachal

Pension Is Not A Perpetual Income, Cannot Override Bonafide Need Of Premises By Landlord's Family: HP... - Live Law

Wood wide web: trees have their own network to preserve life - The Hindu

Himachal HC raps govt over inadequate deployment of cops on NH 5 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

DC Kathua inspects restoration work at Tikri Point on Basohli-Bani Road - Daily Excelsior

HPU to use AI to develop early warning system for natural disaster in Himalayan regions | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Elderly population rises in Punjab & HP, while Haryana stays younger - Times of India

Nepal’s unrest delaying talks on criminals’ exchange: Centre to Himachal HC | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

BJP dispatches 5 trucks of essential items to disaster-hit Chamba - Times of India
BJP leaders visit disaster-hit areas in Chamba’s Bhattiyat - Tribune India

Traffic halted on Chandigarh-Manali highway for flyover work - Times of India
Dwada flyover pillar collapse on Chandigarh-Manali four-lane highway raises safety fears, entire Himachal stretch in a shambles - The Newz Radar

Pedalling across continents, finding peace in the Himalayas - Tribune India

Central team assesses flood havoc in Indora sub-division - Tribune India

Now, trade licence must for Chamba shopkeepers - Tribune India

Food security panel reviews schemes, issues guidelines - Tribune India

‘95% roads restored in Kotkhai: Himachal Education Minister - Tribune India
12,007 damaged water supply schemes restored, says Himachal Deputy CM - Tribune India

Himachal Tourism gets digital push with MakeMyTrip alliance - Tribune India

Sirmaur grappler to represent India at world meet in Greece - Tribune India

BJP registers thumping win in Jogindra bank elections - Tribune India

Cut off no more: BRO reopens critical road in Pangi valley - Tribune India
Landslide-prone Nigulsari road partially restored - Tribune India

Isolated for over a week, Seraj villagers urge govt for resumption of services - Tribune India
Banjar cut off, basic services disrupted but leaders turn a blind eye to crisis - Tribune India

HP university extends admission deadline for UG courses - Tribune India

Dalai Lama graces long-life prayer offering in Dharamsala - Tribune India

HC expands PIL on Shimla roads, seeks reports on sealed road passes and parking misuse - Himachal Scape