The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

29 September 2025, Monday

Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in the Spiti Valley has been designated as India's 13th UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
The state government is advancing several development projects, including plans for an industrial hub in Nalagarh and a modern tourist hub in Mandi.
Weather forecasts indicate prevailing dry conditions with light rain expected on October 4, while authorities have prohibited trekking above 3,000 meters in Kangra for safety.
Student Federation of India (SFI) members protested at HP University, demanding the restoration of student body elections.
A man was arrested in Kangra for allegedly murdering his uncle over a land dispute, and Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda was critically injured in a road accident.
The government defended a ₹5 per bag hike in cement prices, attributing the decision to a ₹1,000 crore loss in GST revenue.
Cultural and community events included the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) celebrating its 35th Raising Day in Shimla and preparations for a low-key Kullu Dussehra festival.

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Headlines

Panchayati Raj institutions leap forward with training centre - Tribune India

Dry weather to prevail in Himachal, maximum temp set to rise: IMD | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Paragliding returns to skies of Bir-Billing - Tribune India

Government Initiatives in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh: Mandi Bharari area to be developed as modern tourist hub - Press Trust of India
Following Flood and Landslide Mayhem, Govt Directs Identification of Muck Disposal Sites in Himachal - The News Himachal

ARTRAC Celebrates 35th Raising Day in Shimla

‘Run for excellence’, other events mark ARTRAC’s Raising Day - Tribune India
ARTRAC marks its 35th Raising Day with band display, ‘Run for Excellence’ in Shimla - The Indian Express
Army Training Command marks 35th Raising Day in Shimla - Tribune India

15-yr-old student commits suicide in Shimla district - Tribune India

Shimla school marks centenary - Tribune India

Shimla varsity working to declare results within a month of exams - Tribune India

Himachal showcases its horticultural excellence - Tribune India
Himachal showcases horticultural excellence at World Food India - The Indian Express

Mandi college’s mat masters tackle to the top at kabaddi championship - Tribune India
DAV State Level Football Tournament Kicks Off with Enthusiasm at Paddal Ground, Mandi - The Newz Radar

SJVN profit rises to Rs 970 crore in 2024-25 - Tribune India

Sacred ritual ends in tragedy as Yamuna claims three young lives - Tribune India

Cooperative movement helping build Atmanirbhar Himachal: CM - Tribune India

State’s disaster risk awareness drive from Oct 1 - Tribune India

Former CM Jai Ram extends support to rain-affected villagers in Sirmaur - Tribune India

Peddler held with 6.97-gm ‘chitta’ - Tribune India

Govt to appoint 245 special educators - Tribune India

Vaccination programme for pets, strays launched in Paonta Sahib - Tribune India

Elin Appliances wins Elsina Award for championing green change in Baddi - Tribune India

A cheque that bounced on grammar: Principal’s English slip becomes a lesson for state - Tribune India

HP varsity to allow non-teaching staff to pursue PhD programmes - Tribune India

Beyond crackdowns: Why Nurpur’s drug menace needs healing, not just policing - Tribune India
Why justice must stand above mob: Lessons from Himachal protests - Tribune India

Bullet in his chest, victory in his grip - Tribune India

Sirmaur’s ginger variety gets recognition, courtesy Palampur varsity scientists - Tribune India

Himachal likely to receive light rainfall on October 4 - Tribune India
Himachal to receive another spell of rain on October 4 - Tribune India

Ludhiana man nabbed with 11.5-gm heroin - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services Exam | Punjab’s Tanya secures 8th rank: ‘AI or apps cannot replace handwritten notes’ - The Indian Express
Sirsa varsity’s Sona cracks Himachal Judicial Services - Tribune India

Man arrested for killing uncle over land dispute in Himachal's Kangra - theweek.in, Press Trust of India
Nephew murders uncle over land dispute in Nagrota Bagwan - The Times of India
Man stabbed to death by nephew over land dispute - Tribune India

Himachal's Cold Desert Gains UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Status

HP CM Congratulates Forest Dept On UNESCO Recognition For Spiti Valley - ETV Bharat
Himachal's Cold Desert Earns UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Status - Times Now
Spiti Valley Recognised as Part of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves - The News Himachal

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Himachal Pradesh's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve gets UNESCO tag | It's one of coldest & driest ecosystems: UNESCO | Inshorts - Inshorts
Himachal cold desert enters UNESCO biosphere reserve list - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh’s cold desert biosphere reserve gets UNESCO tag, India count now 13 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve makes it to UNESCO global network - Tribune India
India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve designated by UNESCO - The Hindu
Cold desert is India’s 13th UNESCO biosphere reserve - The Times of India

Himachal to promote Folk Art: R.S. Bali - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Trekking above 3,000 metres prohibited in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district. Here's why - MSN
Cong govt not letting GST benefits reach people in Himachal, says PM - Tribune India

Travel Vlogger Takes On Insane 400 Km Manali To Ladakh Journey On Onewheel; Internet Explodes | VIDEO - Times Now

Success Story: From Palampur to Mohali, with IT solutions - The Indian Express

Himachal: SFI members demand restoration of student body polls in HP University, gherao MLA | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
SFI confronts Shimla MLA Janartha, demands return of student elections - Tribune India

Himachal defends ₹5 hike in cement price, cites ₹1,000 crore GST loss - MSN
Minister Defends ₹5 Hike in Cement Prices, Blames GST Rationalization for ₹1,000 Crore Loss to Himachal - The News Himachal
Himachal defends ₹5 hike in cement price, cites ₹1,000 crore GST loss | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Irrigation scheme to benefit 24K farmers in Kangra: MLA - Tribune India

Himachal: Bar Council condemns unruly protests over Yug case verdict | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal health minister postpones foreign visit amid criticism from BJP | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Under opposition fire, HP health minister defers ‘foreign exposure visit’ with son - The Times of India

Himachal: ₹65-crore top notch sports complex ready in Nadaun | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal: Kullu Dussehra goes low-key, no foreign troupes this year | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Call for responsible, sustainable tourism - Tribune India

1,500 saplings of endangered species planted in Kinnaur - Tribune India

Goddess Bhekhali’s palanquin journey begins - Tribune India

Shimla accords rosy reception to tourists - Tribune India

Competitions mark World Tourism Day at Baijnath college - Tribune India
Students lead cleanliness drive at Baijnath’s ancient Shiva Temple - Tribune India

Stuck in traffic: Baijnath, Paprola residents seek bypass solution - Tribune India

PWD office closure sparks outrage in Mandi’s Thalaut - Tribune India

Faith, culture and safety at core of Kullu Dasehra preparations - Tribune India

DC calls on students to aim for excellence - Tribune India
DC pushes for skill training in remote villages - Tribune India

Jaraloo veg market gets push with land approval - Tribune India

Chamba DC orders crackdown on drug hotspots in district - Tribune India

Three villagers injured, cattle dead in Chamba bear attacks - Tribune India

Lecturer booked for outraging modesty of girls in Indora school - Tribune India

Road blocked, Banjar growers unable to transport apple crop - Tribune India

CBI quizzes HPPCL former Director in Vimal Negi death case - Tribune India

3,615 panchayats to get high-speed broadband services - Tribune India

Minister Shandil-led exposure trip to UK, France postponed - Tribune India

State firms export generic drugs to US, unlikely to be impacted by 100 pc tariff - Tribune India

69 pc turn up for Covid jabs in Una district - Tribune India