The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

25 September 2025, Thursday

Big Picture

The Supreme Court has flagged a "serious existential crisis" in the Himalayan region, questioning the Himachal Pradesh government on its ecological and development policies.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressed the UK's House of Lords, inviting global investment in clean energy and tourism.
An investigation is underway in Shimla after the discovery of approximately 55,800 'ghost' beneficiaries in the public ration system.
A First Information Report (FIR) for rape has been registered against a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Una district.
The monsoon has officially withdrawn from eight of the twelve districts in the state, though some roads remain blocked from prior damage.
A political dispute continues between the Congress and BJP over the quantum of central government assistance provided for recent natural calamities.
In Chamba, a senior stage artist tragically died of a cardiac arrest while performing the role of King Dashrath during a live Ramleela event.

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Headlines

Gridlock in paradise: Manali’s daily struggle amid traffic curbs - Tribune India

55,839 ‘ghost’ beneficiaries haunt Shimla’s ration system - Tribune India

Decomposed body found in Manjhi khud - Tribune India

Actor Dies of Heart Attack During Ramleela Performance

Final curtain call: Chamba artiste dies on Ramleela stage - Tribune India
Actor playing King Dashrath dies of cardiac arrest during Ramleela in Himachal | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
Ramleela Actor From Himachal Pradesh's Chamba Dies Of Heart Attack During Performance - ETV Bharat

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Watch: 70-year-old Himachal actor collapses on stage during his final play, dies of cardiac arrest while playing King Dashrath in Ramleela - The Indian Express
Shocking Video: 73-Year-Old Actor Playing Dasharatha In Ramleela In HPs Chamba Dies On Stage After Delivering - Free Press Journal
Himachal Pradesh: Actor playing Dashrath suffers heart attack during Ramleela; dies on stage - Times of India
On camera, actor playing Dashrath suffers cardiac arrest during Ramlila performance in Himachal’s Chamba, dies on stage - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh: Senior stage artist Amrish Kumar dies on stage while performing Ramleela in Chamba - The News Mill
Video | On Camera, 'King Dashrath' Has Cardiac Arrest During Himachal Ramlila, Dies - NDTV
On Camera, 'Dashrath' Actor Has Cardiac Arrest During Ramlila, Dies On Stage - NDTV
Himachali stage actor dies due to cardiac arrest during Ramleela performance - Press Trust of India

Phina Singh project: 14-year wait on as tendering process hits roadblock - Tribune India
Hurdles in exchange of Army land delay key parking project in Solan - Tribune India

Probe initiated graft complaint against 12 gram panchayats in Chamba’s Mehla block - Tribune India

Palampur school hosts stress management workshop for teachers - Tribune India

Public anger mounts as docs skip postings - Tribune India

Sanjauli college signs pact with Baddi varsity for skill development - Tribune India
Sanjauli govt college workshop focuses on career prospects, personal development - Tribune India

HPU secures Rs 10.23 crore grant to boost cutting-edge research - Tribune India
2 HPU faculty members feature in world’s top 2% scientists list - Tribune India

Tharkhi village hosts natural farming workshop for Mandi farmers - Tribune India

Rangoli, photography competitions light up HPNLU’s Foundation Week - Tribune India

Four days on, no trace of missing medical intern - Tribune India

Floods dampen Navratri spirit at Kangra temples - Tribune India

BJP refutes minister’s claims on Centre’s disaster assistance - Tribune India
Cong, BJP spar over central assistance for natural calamities for Himachal - MSN
Cong, BJP spar over central assistance for natural calamities for Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Una SDM booked for rape on pretext of marrying victim - Tribune India
Una SDM accused of rape, FIR filed - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service officer booked for raping woman he met on social media: police - The Indian Express

Monsoon Withdraws from Himachal Pradesh

Monsoon withdraws from eight districts of Himachal - Tribune India
Monsoon withdraws from 8 out of 12 districts in Himachal Pradesh - ThePrint, Press Trust of India
Over 370 roads still blocked in Himachal; rainfall to occur on Sept 24, 25 - Tribune India
Monsoon Leaves Himachal Farmers High and Dry, Govt Silent on Relief - HimbuMail

Tirthan river fest ends with pledge to preserve ecology - Tribune India

Government mulls building 300-acre industrial belt in Nalagarh - Tribune India
Himachal govt mulls development of 300-acre industrial belt in Nalagarh - theweek.in

Rs 22.44 crore sanctioned for health institutions in state - Tribune India

Student undertaking against drug abuse must at time of admission - Tribune India

NGT issues notices to state, Centre over Bijli Mahadev ropeway project - Tribune India

Barot-Multhan road reopened, Chota Bhangal farmers relieved - Tribune India

Two arrested for bid to murder lawyer in Palampur - Tribune India

Railway survey estimates Rs 30,000 crore as cost of Jogindernagar line expansion - Tribune India

One Body Recovered, Two Missing in Paonta Sahib Drowning

One body recovered, 2 youths still missing in Paonta Sahib drowning case - Tribune India
Drowned Himachal mans body fished out from Yamuna in Haryana - Tribune India
Drowned Himachal man's body fished out from Yamuna in Haryana search for 2 more missing on - theweek.in

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Drowned Himachal man's body fished out from Yamuna in Haryana; search for 2 more missing on - Press Trust of India
Back from Haridwar, 3 youths drown in Yamuna river at Paonta Sahib - Tribune India

Hurt in mishap, two more pilgrims from Bathinda die - Tribune India
Two killed after truck carrying devotees overturns in Kangra | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Two Bathinda residents die, 20 injured as truck overturns - Tribune India

Man electrocuted while cutting grass in Indora - Tribune India

Himachal Government Issues New Directives and Guidelines

Himachal Govt Issues Guidelines to Implement School Complex System - Times Now
Himachal govt issues guidelines to make school complex system operational - theweek.in, Press Trust of India
Himachal govt issues guidelines to make school complex system operational | Education - Hindustan Times

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Himachal asked to explain disaster plans, climate measures by SC | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Extension to CS: Himachal HC directs Government of India to produce file notings | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
SC directs Himachal to fill questionnaire to help frame green guidelines - Hindustan Times

Right To Appeal Cannot Be Made Conditional Upon Deposit Of Decretal Sum: HP High Court - Live Law

Free Medical Camp at Kangra’s Brajeshwari Temple During Navratri - The Newz Radar
All arrangements in place at Brajeshwari Temple Kangra ahead of Sharad Navratras: SDM - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Four Killed, 17 Pilgims Injured in Kangra Road Accident - Himachal Scape

Indo-European Business Forum honours Himachal CM with Leadership and Governance Award - The Statesman

Pensioners Eligible For Reemployment Under Punjab Police Rules Even After Seeking Voluntary Retirement:... - Live Law

Himachal Pradesh makes pitch for cross-sector tie-ups at UK summit - Press Trust of India
Himachal CM addresses House of Lords, invites global investors to explore opportunities in state - ANI News

"Himachal situation is very disappointing; link roads, highways are in really bad shape": Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut - ANI News
Rain fury: Mandi dist worst hit, losses estimated at Rs 1,500 crore - Tribune India

Heavy rains, unpredictable weather conditions, imported varieties: How Himachal’s apples are losing their bite - The Indian Express
HPMC Faces Closure as Its Apple worth Rs 16 Crore Rot on Roadside in Shimla Apple Belt - HimbuMail

Himachal Pradesh Invites Global Investment

HP CM invites global investors to explore opportunities in clean energy tourism horticulture - theweek.in
HP CM invites global investors to explore opportunities in clean energy, tourism, horticulture - Press Trust of India
Sukhu invites global investors to explore avenues in tourism, IT - Tribune India

House of Lords or Political Mirage? Sukhu’s Claim Faces BJP Pushback - The Newz Radar

Supreme Court Flags 'Existential Crisis' in Himalayas

SC says Himalayan region facing existential crisis, seeks govt's response - Business Standard
SC says Himalayan region facing 'serious existential crisis'; poses questions to HP govt - The Economic Times
SC flags ‘serious existential crisis’ in Himalayas, questions HP govt on ecological imbalance - ThePrint

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Bihar polls forced the decision on GST: Himachal CM’s media advisor - The News Mill

After Kerala's success, Himachal looks to become ayurveda and wellness hub in north India - CNBC TV18
Himachal to promote astro, border tourism | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

After one-day relief, CGCR tax revision hikes cement cost by Rs 5 per bag in Himachal - The Indian Express

Four mountaineers scale Manirang Peak in Himachal, revive hopes for adventure tourism - The Indian Express

10 Places in India Where You Can Spot the Himalayan Bear - Moneycontrol

Himachal Pradesh HC commutes death sentence of 2 convicts to life imprisonment in 2014 Yug Gupta murder case - The Indian Express
Himachal HC takes 2 Yug murder convicts off gallows - Tribune India

Himachal Bride Killed On Wedding Eve, Half-Burnt Body Found 500 Metres From Home - News18

No Fee for Duplicate Certificates: Education Board Extends Relief to Students - The News Himachal
Original lost in floods, no fee to be charged for first duplicate certificates - Tribune India

Not society employees, but State workers: HP High Court directs regularization of contract staff - Himachal Scape

Mountains are moving: Dharamsala’s silent countdown to disaster - Tribune India

900 cases registered, 8 kg heroin seized in 3 years in Shimla: DC | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal govt facilitates admission of orphans to reputed schools | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Govt ‘ensuring’ orphaned kids study in prestigious educational institutions - Tribune India

Union government turned down Himachal’s request to enhance borrowing limit | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Kangra airport to cut visibility requirement to reduce flight cancellations | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal makes safety course mandatory for tandem paragliding pilots - Times of India

When Portugal met Porus: Roman mosaic rekindles Kangra’s legacy - Tribune India

Shimla officials, teachers to lead drug awareness drive - Tribune India

Mahila Vikas Nigam hikes job, education loan limits for women - Tribune India

Handicraft & weaver awareness fair concludes - Tribune India

Life without cash: Pangi valley’s ATM woes continue unabated - Tribune India

TB elimination programme: Chamba CMO stresses on strengthening screening - Tribune India

MLA Butail seeks action after attack on advocates - Tribune India

‘My Home, My Right’: Dharamsala streets resound with anguish - Tribune India

Navratra vigil: Security up at temples - Tribune India

Panchakarma therapist course will be extended to 10 colleges: Himachal Minister - Tribune India

Nurpur Fort: Where legends sleep and heritage waits to awaken - Tribune India

Industries, govt unite for sustainable development - Tribune India

Himachal to witness another spell of light rain today - Tribune India
State to witness another spell of light rain today - Tribune India

Suspended due to rains, HRTC resumes long route service from Keylong - Tribune India

School Complex System to help improve learning outcomes - Tribune India

Shimla councillors oppose restricting construction below road level on valley side - Tribune India

Not satisfied by HC verdict, Yug’s family to approach Supreme Court - Tribune India

Sanawar school students donate pocket money for disaster relief - Tribune India

Two Mandi youths held with drugs - Tribune India

10th Ayurveda Day celebrated at Banaras Hindu University - Times of India
Knowledge Nugget: National Ayurveda Day — Why the universal calendar identity of Ayurveda matters for UPSC Exam - The Indian Express