The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

13 September 2025, Saturday

Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh faces severe monsoon impact with heavy rainfall alerts, over 580 blocked roads, and infrastructure losses estimated at ₹4,500 crore.
Key development projects are advancing, as the bulk drug park in Una received environmental clearance and a robotic surgery facility was inaugurated at Tanda Medical College.
Financial and administrative misconduct has been highlighted, including a ₹3.7 crore bank embezzlement case in Shimla and the suspension of the Kangra cooperative bank board.
The state is emphasizing climate-resilient urban development to balance growth and environmental conservation in the ecologically sensitive Himalayan region.
Central ministers visited the state pledging aid for road repairs, while the state government continues relief efforts and debates the adequacy of central funds.
Significant crime incidents reported include a murder in Una linked to gang rivalry and the arrest of an individual with 262 grams of heroin.
New civic and healthcare initiatives are underway, such as introducing QR code plates for buildings in Shimla and plans for a PET CT scan facility at IGMC-Shimla.

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Headlines

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert in four HP districts | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Jal Shakti Vibhag suffered Rs 4000 crore loss during last 3 years: Himachal Deputy CM - The News Mill
Himachal Min says restoration ongoing, pegs losses at ₹4,500 cr; calls PM's ₹1,500 cr relief 'too little' - The News Mill

Central mins land in Himachal Pradesh, pledge rapid road repair - Times of India

From rural roots to state laurels! - Tribune India

Shimla to introduce QR code plates for buildings - Tribune India

SP: Gang rivalry behind Una saloon murder - Tribune India

MP urges transparency in aid utilisation - Tribune India

Floods ravage 725 hectares of crops in Una, farmers suffer Rs 2.44-cr loss - Tribune India

Bank Manager Booked for Rs 3.7 Crore Fraud

Bank manager embroiled in Rs 3.7-cr fraud - Tribune India
Bank manager in Shimla booked in Rs 3.70 crore embezzlement case - Times of India
Bank officer booked for Rs 3.70 crore fraud in Shimla - Himachal Scape

Dharmani assures full support to rain-hit families in Ghumarwin - Tribune India

Shaping future lawyers: HPNLU workshop on filing FIRs under BNSS - Tribune India

Registration must for workers: Labour Welfare Officer - Tribune India

Young learners brave dilapidated schools - Tribune India

Himachali team steals the show at national workshop on folk traditions - Tribune India

Swift relief measures rolled out in Lahaul-Spiti after monsoon havoc - Tribune India
DC tours Bani Sub Division, distribute relief material among affected families - Daily Excelsior
Kandha’s lifeline: Airlifted ration brings relief to remote community - Tribune India

AIIMS-Chamiyana to get patient dormitory - Tribune India
Himachal: Rest house to be built in AIMSS Chamiyana | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Repeat offender arrested with 262 grams of heroin - Tribune India

Shimla Zila Parishad meeting focuses on local development - Tribune India
Two-day national coop conference starts on Sept 13 in Shimla - Tribune India

AI-powered early warning system to save lives in Himachal: HPU VC - Tribune India
UPSC Key: Himachal declared ‘fully literate’, Census 2027, and Nepal crisis - The Indian Express

Shimla DDMA seeks Rs 125 cr for restoration of disaster-hit areas - Tribune India
Rs 168crore damage in Bilaspur, admn springs into action - Tribune India

Himachal Advances Climate-Resilient Urban Development

Protecting Himalayas: Experts emphasise ecological resilience - Tribune India
Himachal emerging model of ‘hill urbanisation’: Vikramaditya - Tribune India
Kerala Urban Conclave 2025: Himachal Makes Big Climate Pitch, Khattar Says Super Swachh League will Reward States - HimbuMail
HP moving ahead with climate-resilient and sustainable development: Min - Times of India

Students capture nature’s essence at photography auditions in Sanjauli - Tribune India

Industrial town, cleaner crown! - Tribune India

Kangra coop bank board suspended after NABARD detects ‘irregularities’ - Tribune India
Panchayat pradhan suspended for forging gram sabha records - Tribune India

Roads heavily damaged but still 1.57 cr apple boxes sold - Tribune India

Landslide-prone slopes of Nigulsari, Nathpa to be stabilised - Tribune India

No power, roads blocked; Banjar residents urge CM for urgent relief & restoration work - Tribune India

Agnihotri seeks Rs 1,227 crore under Jal Jeevan Mission - Tribune India

Barring Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, all districts to receive rainfall - Tribune India

Road blockades disrupt supply of veggies, farmers face huge losses - Tribune India

Tanda medical college second hospital in state to have robotic surgery unit - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurates robotic surgery facility at Tanda govt med college - Times of India
CM inaugurates robotic surgery facility at RPGMC Tanda in Himachal Pradesh - The Statesman

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Himachal CM inaugurates Robotic Surgery at RPGMC Tanda, announces increase in B.Sc. Nursing seats to 60 - The News Mill
CM inaugurates Robotic Surgery in RPGMC Tanda - :: India News Calling ::
Tanda hospital steps into future with robotic surgery - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh may explore collaboration for model inspired by Water Metro - The Hindu

Himachal Pradesh Bulk Drug Park Secures Environmental Clearance

HP’s bulk drug park in Una secures environmental clearance - Times of India
Bulk drug park at Una in Himachal Pradesh secures environmental clearance - The Statesman
Bulk Drug Park in Una secures environmental clearance - Press Trust of India
Centre grants environmental clearance to Bulk Drug Park at Una - Tribune India

Severe Monsoon Disrupts Life in Himachal Pradesh

Fresh rain in Himachal Pradesh, downpour likely in parts of state over next two days - Telegraph India
Bhakra dam creates cushion space ahead of Himachal heavy-rain alert - The Indian Express

Irina Thakur from Lahaul Scripts A Dream Run - HimbuMail

Himachal's Bilaspur to get glass bridge, modern tourist amenities soon - CNBC TV18

IMI Seeks Supreme Court-Monitored Committee to Study All New Hydropower Projects in Himachal and Other Hill States - HimbuMail

SBI Life eases claim documentation requirements for flood affected policyholders in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh - Tribune India

Ahead of Asia Cup tie with Pakistan, Himachal minister Negi slams playing cricket with 'enemy' - Telegraph India

BJP to HP govt: Use central assistance exceeding Rs 10K cr responsibly - Times of India
Gurukul International, Solan, contributes Rs 1,71,000 to HP Disaster Relief Fund - Tribune India

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

Himachal: Mass Anti-Rabies vaccination drive successfully conducted in Shimla - The News Mill

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

Flying veggies from cut-off Lahaul reach Shimla after Delhi airlift, sell at Rs 200/kg - Tribune India

580 roads, including 3 NH, blocked in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Delhi to remain dry with cloudy skies; check all-India weather forecast - Business Standard

196 special HRTC buses transported over 8k Manimahesh pilgrims after heavy rains | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Tibet was calculated performance: Speaker of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Action against lecturers not teaching Class 6 to 12 in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
School lecturers directed to teach Class VI onwards - Tribune India

Hindu outfits hold protest near Sanjauli Mosque | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Basohli Festival to kick off on Sept 28, LG to join concluding function on Oct 2 - Daily Excelsior

RK International School, Nabahi, receives RIDS Award - Tribune India

PM Shri, Dharamsala, witnesses Hindi Fortnight inauguration - Tribune India

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
Chamba: 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

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

Making impact through service & leadership - Tribune India

Landslides, rains bring misery to Arki; MLA vows to expedite relief - Tribune India

Missing teacher’s body recovered from Giri river - Tribune India

MLA inspects damaged pipeline in Nahan - 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

Frame separate Disaster Risk Index for hill states, Sukhu urges Panagariya - Tribune India

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

China’s price war hits Indian Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients industry - Tribune India

Sexual harassment case jolts Nahan medical college - Tribune India

Shimla losing charm like Mussoorie: High Court - Tribune India
Shimla losing charm like Mussoorie: Himachal High Court - Tribune India

Urine test in govt colleges to detect drug abuse among students - Tribune India

CM mourns demise of BRO soldier - Tribune India

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