The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

02 October 2025, Thursday

Big Picture

IAS officer Sanjay Gupta has been given the additional charge of Chief Secretary in a bureaucratic reshuffle.
The state reports over ₹4,881 crore in monsoon losses and awaits central aid for disaster relief.
Emergency services were boosted with 14 new fire engines and mobile forensic vans for public safety.
A political debate erupted over cement prices following the Centre's announcement of a GST rate cut.
The international Kullu Dussehra festival began, while Baijnath town abstained from celebrations due to tradition.
The Scheduled Caste commission seeks a report on the suicide of a Dalit boy in Rohru.
An Army colonel was arrested for forgery, and a GST inspector was caught taking a bribe.

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Headlines

Dagshai jail: Where Gandhi stood with Ireland & Godse spent a night - Tribune India

Sanjay Gupta Takes Top Bureaucratic Post in Himachal Pradesh

Sanjay Gupta gets additional charge as Himachal chief secretary | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Senior-most bureaucrat Gupta gets additional charge of Chief Secretary - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh: Sanjay Gupta given additional charge as chief secretary - Press Trust of India, ThePrint

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IAS Sanjay Gupta elevated to Chief Secretary-Equivalent rank as top post awaits successor - Himachal Scape
Himachal Pradesh’s senior-most IAS officer Sanjay Gupta gets additional charge of chief secretary’s post - Times of India

Sukhu flags off 14 fire engines procured for Rs 6.70 crore - Tribune India
CM Sukhu flags off 14 new fire tenders, says 700 home guard vacancies to be filled soon - ThePrint
Himachal CM Sukhu flags off 14 new fire tenders - ANI News

Colonel arrested on charges of cheating, forgery - Tribune India

Baijnath upholds its unique tradition, abstains from celebrating Dasehra - Tribune India

GST rate cut will bring down cost of construction, boost tourism: Anurag - Tribune India
GST on cement reduced to 18 per cent in view of reconstruction needs of state: Nadda - Tribune India

Agnihotri to lead ‘Vote Chor…’ signature campaign in Himachal - Tribune India
Decode Politics: In Himachal, shoe’s on the other foot as BJP takes on Congress over ‘vote chori’ - The Indian Express

Kullu Dussehra Festivities Begin

Celebrations to be low key as Kullu Dasehra festivities begin today - Tribune India
Invitation extended to 334 deities for Kullu Dasehra Festival - Tribune India

Inquiry Launched into Dalit Boy's Death in Himachal

Dalit boy’s death case: Scheduled Caste panel seeks police report within three days - Tribune India
Himachal SC commission seeks report on alleged suicide by 12-year-old boy in Rohru - Times of India
Shimla: Dalit boy dies by suicide after being locked in cowshed for entering upper caste home - India TV News
In Himachal’s Rohru, Dalit boy dies by suicide after being thrashed for entering upper caste home - The Times of India

UIDAI honours Himachal Pradesh for Aadhaar-based face authentication - theweek.in, Press Trust of India
Himachal wins national certificate of recognition for Aadhaar face authentication - himachalpr.gov.in

Himachal delegation interacts with Japanese industry in Tokyo - Times of India
Himachal delegation holds talks with Japanese industry leaders in Tokyo - Business Standard

Himachal Pradesh Governor, Chief Minister greet people on eve of Dussehra - The News Mill

Himachal CM flags-off six mobile forensic vans to strengthen crime probe | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu flags off mobile forensic vans to boost crime investigation - The Times of India

Solan’s Arhati Association donates over Rs 16 lakh for Himachal CM Disaster Relief Fund - The News Mill
Solan's Arhati Association donates over Rs 16 lakh for Himachal CM Disaster Relief Fund - ANI News

BJP Criticizes Himachal Govt Over Cement Price Hike

Nadda slams HP govt for cement price hike says its false guarantees derailed state economy - theweek.in
Centre cuts cement rate, Congress-led Himachal govt raises it: BJP | Electricity bill has also been increased: Nadda | Inshorts - Inshorts
Nadda pulls up Congress govt in Himachal for increasing cement prices - The Statesman
"Trying to fill its coffers instead of bringing relief to people": JP Nadda slams Congress-led Himachal government - The News Mill, ANI News

Officials Praise Economic Benefits of GST Reforms

PM Modi’s GST revolution benefiting all sections of society, says Himachal ex-minister Bikram Thakur - The Newz Radar

Himachal Announces New Welfare Initiatives for Senior Citizens

Government to soon start Rogi Mitra scheme for elderly: Himachal CM Sukhu - The News Mill, ANI News
Himachal govt to soon start Rogi Mitra scheme for elderly - The Statesman
Himachal CM Sukhu marks International Day of Older Persons, flags off cycle rally in Shimla - ANI News

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Eight lakh senior citizens in Himachal, number likely to rise by 19-20 pc by 2036: HelpAge India - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh govt launches scheme for heath check-up of senior citizens - Times of India
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Government to soon start Rogi Mitra scheme for elderly: CM - himachalpr.gov.in
Government working to provide better facilities, social security to senior citizens: CM - Tribune India
Elderly women walk the ramp at Shimla’s Ridge on International Day of Older Persons; Himachal CM Sukhu announces 'Rogi Mitra' Scheme - The Newz Radar

CPI M stages protest in Shimla demands immediate release of Sonam Wangchuk - theweek.in
Street vendors protest MCs eviction drive in Shimla - Tribune India

Sanawar school’s 178th Founder’s Day tomorrow | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Record Monsoon Rains Cause Heavy Losses in Himachal

Himachal lost Rs 4,881 crore in rain-related disasters; CM says yet to get centre's financial aid - The New Indian Express
Himachal records highest monsoon rainfall in 29 years with 39% excess showers, Rs 4,881 crore losses reported - Telegraph India
Himachal received 39% excess rain in monsoon, suffered losses of over Rs 4,881 crore - Tribune India

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HP received 39 pc excess rain in monsoon, suffered losses of over ₹4,881 Cr - Hindustan Times
Himachal witnesses wettest monsoon after 29 years - Tribune India
HP received 39 pc excess rain in monsoon, suffered losses of over Rs 4,881 Cr - Press Trust of India

Principal's Cheque Bounces Due to Spelling Error

School principal submits 'saven Thursday six Harendra sixty' cheque, bank rejects - India Today
‘Saven Thursday harendra sixty’: Himachal school principal's cheque bounces over glaring error | Latest News India - Hindustan Times

Kinnaur festival set for Oct 30- Nov 2 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Governor cancels HP Electricity Regulatory Commission Chairman selection process - Himachal Scape

State looks to tie-up with New Zealand for apple, pear cultivation - Tribune India
Himachal eyes pact with New Zealand in apple, pear cultivation - The Times of India

Former Chief Secretary Appointed to Head HP Electricity Board

Hours after retirement as chief secy, Prabodh Saxena heads HP electricity board | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Hours after retirement, Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena appointed Chairman of Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd - The Indian Express
Ex-Himachal Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena Appointed Chairman of State Power Board - Himachal Scape

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Prabodh Saxena made chairman of HP state power board - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Hours after retirement, Prabodh Saxena appointed HP electricity board chairman - Tribune India
Himachal chief secretary Prabodh Saxena retires | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

JP Nadda begins three-day visit to Himachal with religious and public outreach programs - The Newz Radar

One wheel, 400 km! Jaipur travel vlogger takes on Manali to Leh challenge - Tribune India
Wheels of hope: With reopened roads and volvos rolling, tourism eyes revival in Manali - Hindustan Times

A young IDES officer Souvik Assumes Charge as CEO of Dalhousie Cantonment - The Newz Radar

Indian Army Training Command concludes 35th Raising Day celebrations in Shimla - ANI News

Preparing Joint Consent Memo To Search Both Accused Amounts To Violation Of Mandatory Requirement U/S 50... - Live Law

Monkeys out of protected list, wildlife dept seeks funds from Shimla MC for sterilization drive - The Indian Express

Foundation day celebration of AIIMS Bilaspur will be on 3rd October, 2025 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Suspect Arrested in Kullu Bomb Threat Case

Kullu police crack hoax bomb email case, suspect arrested - Tribune India
Accused arrested in Kullu bomb threat mail case - The Times of India

Himachal Police register FIR against former Kullu SDM on sexual exploitation charges - Himachal Scape
Himachal: Kullu police to use AI for surveillance during international Dussehra festival - Daily Excelsior

DAV Centenary Public School, Mandi, inaugurates football tournament - Tribune India

RK International School, Nabahi, hosts science, mathematics quiz - Tribune India

St Thomas School, Shimla, celebrates Annual Appreciation Day - Tribune India

Army recruitment rally from Nov 20 to 27 - Tribune India

Employers must ensure legal compliance in hiring teens: DC - Tribune India

Sai Annapurna’s free meals bring hope to Dharamsala hospital - Tribune India

88K women screened during special health camps in Chamba - Tribune India

Counselling session empowers girl students at Rajgarh school - Tribune India

Auckland House salutes student achievements - Tribune India

IIT-Mandi uses quantum-inspired perception to explain flocking and swarming behaviour - Tribune India

Body of missing medical intern found from Ravi - Tribune India

State yet to receive Rs 1,500-crore Central relief, says Sukhu - Tribune India

GST inspector caught taking Rs 50,000 bribe in Himachals Una - Tribune India

Nine pharma units shut ops in Kangra, blame inspector raj, US-aligned norms for closures - Tribune India

Art and culture powerful forces in shaping society, says Governor - Tribune India

Pong Dam level below danger mark for first time in 2 months - Tribune India

Central University Himachal Pradesh and Nauni Universities ink MoU for joint research in Biosciences and Bioinformatics - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Extreme rain triggered cascading disasters in western Himalayas: IIT-R study - Times of India

A cheque of Rs 10,01,100 was presented to Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for the Chief Minister's Relief Fund - :: India News Calling ::