The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

30 September 2025, Tuesday

Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government has intensified its anti-drug campaign with a new strategy, leading to numerous arrests and the sanctioning of a new de-addiction center.
Spiti Valley's Cold Desert has been added to UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves, gaining significant international recognition.
In Shimla, citizens are protesting the growing menace of stray dogs and monkeys, demanding a concrete policy from the authorities.
The adventure tourism season has officially commenced, with paragliding resuming in Bir-Billing and water sports starting in Bilaspur.
A political dispute has emerged between the state government and the Centre regarding a recent hike in cement prices.
Himachal Pradesh University and the Shimla National Law University signed a pact to enhance academic and research collaboration.
Initiatives to boost the rural economy are underway, including increasing fish production in Pong reservoir and promoting medicinal plant cultivation.

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Headlines

Splash of hope: Pong reservoir gets 62.5L fish seeds to boost production - Tribune India

Thrill seekers’ paradise: Water sports, paragliding kick off in Bilaspur district - Tribune India
Paragliding returns to skies of Bir-Billing - Tribune India

Wheels of hope return to Manali - Tribune India
Watch: This man is planning to travel 400 km Manali-Ladakh trip on a Onewheel - India Today

Shimla Residents Demand Action on Stray Animal Menace

Fear grips Shimla: Residents demand concrete policy to tackle stray dogs, monkeys - Tribune India
Shimla MC to launch mass stray dog sterilisation drive - Tribune India
HP Shimla citizens demand concrete policy to address rising dog monkey menace - theweek.in

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HP: Shimla citizens demand concrete policy to address rising dog, monkey menace - ThePrint
Shimla Nagrik Sabha protests surge in stray dog and monkey menace - The Times of India
Citizens protest in Shimla demanding action on growing stray dog and monkey menace - ANI News

HPU, Shimla law varsity ink pact for academic growth - Tribune India
HPNLU Shimla Organised Its 9th Foundation Day Culminating Foundation Week Event - Live Law
HPNLU Shimla Organised Moot Court On AI For Foundation Day & AAGAZ 2025 - Live Law

Man killed in accidental firing - Tribune India

Medals for merit: Special children make their mark at national level - Tribune India

DAV state-level football tournament comes to a close - Tribune India

CSIR-IHBT team visits Manipur to promote low-chilling apples - Tribune India

Kisan Mela in Rohru pushes medicinal plant cultivation - Tribune India

Agri varsity scientist gets UK travel grant for cancer genome training - Tribune India

3 held with heroin, car seized - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Steps Up Fight Against Drug Abuse

Police without uniform: Himachal DGP urges students to join fight against drugs - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Govt unveils comprehensive strategy to tackle drug menace - The Statesman

2 from Punjab arrested with 518 gm heroin - Tribune India
Two chitta smugglers from Punjab held with 518 grams heroin in Himachal's Bilaspur - Press Trust of India
Ludhiana man nabbed with 11.5-gm heroin - Tribune India

Congress government raised tax on cement while Centre reduced its price by Rs 40: Jai Ram - Tribune India

Locked up in cowshed by neighbour, Dalit boy dies by suicide in Rohru - Tribune India

Four drug peddlers convicted in ten days in Nurpur - Tribune India

Power board union protests move to withdraw staff, urges Sukhu to intervene - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh govt sanctions funds for de-addiction centre in Sirmaur - The Times of India

Sub-Tenant Bound By Eviction Order If He Fails To Establish Direct Tenancy Under Landlord's... - Live Law

Solar energy transforms Bilaspur DC Office - theweek.in, Press Trust of India

Beyond crackdowns: Why Nurpur’s drug menace needs healing, not just policing - Tribune India

India's Cold Desert Reserve Gains UNESCO Biosphere Status

HP BJP slams Cong govt, warns of impact of ambulance strike - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 22 To September 28, 2025 - Live Law
Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services Exam | Punjab’s Tanya secures 8th rank: ‘AI or apps cannot replace handwritten notes’ - The Indian Express

A rural cafeteria to come up in Kaihdru, serving local cuisine - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Using MGNREGA Funds To Pay Skilled Employees Cannot Justify Denial Of Regularisation: HP High Court - Live Law

Class IX Student dies after jumping from Hostel building in Kotkhai - Himachal Scape

Warm and Dry Weather Persists in Himachal

Warm and dry weather persists in Himachal, Una sizzles at 38°C, Tabo coldest at 7°C - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Dry weather to prevail in Himachal, maximum temp set to rise: IMD | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Dharamshala likely to see more matches as Arun Dhumal re-elected IPL Chairman for fourth term - The Newz Radar

25 gold medals in athletics, Mandi's Chaman Lal now launches war against drugs in Himachal - The Newz Radar

Himachal Villagers of Hamirpur's Saroh threaten to boycott panchayat elections - theweek.in
Himachal: Villagers of Hamirpur's Saroh threaten to boycott panchayat elections - Press Trust of India

Tibetan Youth congress 19th general body meeting begins in Dharamshala - Tribune India

State-level wrestling, chess tourney inaugurated at Alampur’s DAV school - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh High Court Commutes Death Penalty Of Convicts In Four-Year-Old Child's Murder Case - Live Law

HP: PWD secretary inspects railway underpass construction in Una, orders completion by Dec 31 - Press Trust of India

Cooperative movement helping build Atmanirbhar Himachal: CM - Tribune India

10 IPS officers appointed Special DGs, Special Directors - Tribune India

Why justice must stand above mob: Lessons from Himachal protests - Tribune India
Yug murder case judgment: Protests put spotlight on judicial freedom - Tribune India

Silt-choked Bhakra’s storage capacity down by 25% | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

LG for whole of Govt approach to promote Basohli paintings in country - Daily Excelsior

Man arrested for killing uncle over land dispute in Himachal’s Kangra | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Man murdered by nephew over land dispute at Nagrota Banwan in Kangra - Tribune India

‘Run for excellence’, other events mark ARTRAC’s Raising Day - Tribune India

Shimla school marks centenary - Tribune India

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

Blood screening camp at Govt Arya College - Tribune India

Govt launches scheme to settle tax cases, to continue till Nov 30 - Tribune India

Nauni researcher presents paper at Serbia workshop - Tribune India

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

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

Man gets 10-year RI for smuggling drugs - 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

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

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

Behind Kalibari, UT’s own Kumartuli crafts idols for Punjab & Himachal - Times of India

Partners in safety: HPU, police collaborate for a secure future - Tribune India