The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

04 October 2025, Saturday

Big Picture

The state administration issued new travel rules for senior officials and directed the fast-tracking of development projects.
A tragedy occurred in Una where three schoolgirls drowned, while the Governor reviewed extensive flood damage in Manali.
A recent survey revealed a significant 62% increase in the snow leopard population over the last four years.
The education sector is set to expand with the approval of two new Kendriya Vidyalayas and plans to fill 13,000 teaching posts.
Authorities made arrests in separate murder investigations in Solan and Kullu districts, prompting law and order concerns.
The meteorological department issued a weather alert forecasting enhanced rainfall activity across several districts.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda lauded the rapid progress of AIIMS Bilaspur during its third Foundation Day celebrations.

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Headlines

Old Sanawarians reunite, young stars shine at 178th Founders Day - Tribune India

Kendriya Vidyalaya nod for Paonta Sahib a game-changer - Tribune India

Himachal Announces Teacher Recruitment and Panchayat Polls

Govt will soon fill 13,000 teaching posts to strengthen edu sector, says Himachal Dy CM - Tribune India
Panchayati raj elections in Himachal Pradesh likely in third week of December Minister - theweek.in
Himachal panchayat polls likely in December, roster by Oct 15: Minister Anirudh Singh - The News Mill

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Panchayati raj elections in Himachal Pradesh likely in third week of December: Minister - Press Trust of India
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Disaster management authority online quiz on October 13 - Tribune India

Himachal Officials Assess Flood Damage in Manali

Guv reviews flood damage in Manali, interacts with locals - Tribune India
Governor assesses flood damage in Manali - Times of India
Himachal guv reviews flood, rain damage in Manali - MSN

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Himachal guv reviews flood, rain damage in Manali | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal governor visits Manali to assess flood damage calls for urgent repair measures - theweek.in
Himachal governor visits Manali to assess flood damage, calls for urgent repair measures - Press Trust of India
Manali road in limbo: Flood-hit lifeline crawls through delays - Tribune India

Two held for Kanpur man’s murder; body dumped in Solan dist - Tribune India
Two UP men held for killing accountant in Himachal's Solan - theweek.in

Safety concerns mount over poor conditions in Aut Tunnel - Tribune India
Safety hazard: Damaged footpath in Paddal raises concerns - Tribune India

Three Schoolgirls Drown in Himachal's Una District

3 schoolgirls drown in Una rivulet - Tribune India
2 sisters and their cousin, all minor, drown in Himachal's Una - India Today
Three girls, including two sisters, drown in rivulet in Himachal’s Una | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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3 girls, including 2 sisters, drown in seasonal rivulet in Una while washing their schoolbags - The Indian Express
Three minor girls drown in Himachal - Tribune India, Press Trust of India

Himachal Pradesh Issues Stricter Guidelines for Top Officials

Inform CM, Chief Secretary before leaving place of posting: Gupta - Tribune India
Himachal’s top IAS officers face new order: Cant leave Shimla without clearance from CM Sukhu, Chief Secretary - Tribune India
Be punctual, inform Chief Minister, ministers and CS if travelling: Sanjay Gupta to top Himachal officers - Tribune India

Criminals ruling the roost, no one safe in state: Jai Ram - Tribune India

Four arrested for gang-rape, murder in Kullu’s Sainj valley - Tribune India

Health Minister Attends AIIMS Bilaspur's 3rd Foundation Day

Centre will provide world-class health facilities in AIIMS: Nadda - Tribune India
AIIMS Bilaspur has achieved remarkable milestone in short time Union Health Minister - theweek.in
Union Health Minister J P Nadda presides over 3rd Foundation Day event of AIIMS Bilaspur - The News Mill
AIIMS Bilaspur Celebrates Its Third Foundation Day with Grandeur - :: India News Calling ::

Tehsildar alleges assault during Kullu Dasehra festival, FIR filed - Tribune India
Kullu Dussehra: Tehsildar enters deity’s camp with shoes on, roughed up by devotees, removed from duty - The Indian Express
Tehsildar’s clash with devotees sparks uproar at Kullu Dasehra - Tribune India

Release pending Rs 1,200 crore Jal Jeevan Mission funds, Deputy CM asks Centre - Tribune India

Employees protest against ambulance service provider in Hamirpur - Tribune India

Himachal CM Directs Officials to Clear Pending Projects

Himachal CM directs administrative secretaries to prioritise pending devp projects | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
CM Sukhu directs secretaries to clear pending tasks focus on development goals in Himachal - theweek.in
CM Sukhu directs secretaries to clear pending tasks, focus on development goals in Himachal - Press Trust of India
Set clear targets, clear pending tasks, CM tells admininstrative secretaries - Tribune India

IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across North India

Enhanced rainfall activity in Himachal from October 5 to 7: IMD - MSN
Enhanced rainfall activity in Himachal from October 5 to 7: IMD | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Heavy Rain Likely In Punjab, Himachal, Haryana From Saturday; IMD Issues Red Alert - News18
MeT sounds orange alert for rainfall on Oct 6 in 5 Himachal districts - MSN

HP Hamirpur district administration launches initiative to promote women's SHGs - theweek.in

Himachal civil society condemn crackdown on Ladakh protesters | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
Himachal civil society organisations condemn crackdown on Ladakh protesters - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh to Get Two New Kendriya Vidyalayas

Centre approves two new Kendriya Vidyalayas for Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal gets 2 new KVs in Kotkhai, Paonta Sahib - Times of India
Centre Approves Two New Kendriya Vidyalayas for Himachal Pradesh - The News Himachal

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Cabinet approves two new Kendriya Vidyalayas for Himachal Pradesh 57 nationwide - theweek.in
Cabinet approves two new Kendriya Vidyalayas for Himachal Pradesh, 57 nationwide - Press Trust of India
Himachal gets two new Kendriya Vidyalayas says Suresh Kashyap - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal gets two new Kendriya Vidyalayas - Tribune India

HP CM urges officials to fast-track development projects, prioritize citizen welfare - The Statesman
HP CM asks officials to expedite development work - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Sukhu directs officials to speed up devp projects, strengthen governance - Times of India

Himachal Floods Leave Baleno In Ruins, But This Video Proves Why Maruti Is Trusted - News18

Himachal Snow Leopard Population Rises by 62%

Snow leopards bounce back: Himachal count up 62% in 4 years, survey shows wider habitats - Telegraph India
Himachal Pradesh Now Home To 83 Snow Leopards, Count Up By 62% In 4 Years - NDTV
Snow leopard population in Himachal rises 62% in 4 years, hits record 83 count - CNBC TV18

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Snow leopard count up by 62 per cent in Himachal over four years: survey - Daily Excelsior, Press Trust of India
Himachal Pradesh now has 83 snow leopards, fresh survey shows big jump from 2021 - MSN, India Today
In 4 yrs, snow leopard count in Himachal up from 51 to 83: Survey - Hindustan Times

Governor Inaugurates Kullu Dussehra Festival

Give priority to local artists: Guv opens cultural evening of Kullu Dussehra - Times of India
HP Governor inaugurates cultural evening of International Kullu Dussehra festival - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Enchanting spectacle unfolds as Dasehra festivities begin at Kullu - Tribune India

Kabaddi Tournament Held in Jadhera; Chamba Boys Crowned Champions - The Newz Radar

The HP government is taking strict action against those involved in the drug trade: Rajesh Dharmani - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Spiti Valley Gains UNESCO Status, Boosts Tourism

Spiti cold desert to turn into stargazers' paradise as Himachal eyes tourism boost - Moneycontrol

Shimla Addresses Forest Land Encroachment

Shimla DC chairs meeting with SDMs and DFOs, reviews demarcation of forest land - ANI News
On SC order, Shimla DC tells Himachal forest officials to submit encroached land status report in a week; apple orchardists may be hit - The Newz Radar
Shimla DC Directs DFOs to Submit Forest Land Status Report Within a Week - The News Himachal
Himachal High Court orders removal of forest encroachments without exception; Shimla’s apple growers to be hit - The Newz Radar

Himachal Bride Who Married Two Brothers Ends Silence As One Of Them Moves Abroad - News18

Post-Graduation Diploma Not Equivalent To Post-Graduate Degree For Purpose Of Promotion: Himachal Pradesh ... - Live Law

Pharmacist Day observed at DAV Public School, Lajhyani - Tribune India

Colours & music galore at Shimla school annual day - Tribune India

‘Gen Z’ of Himachal preserver of culture, different from their peers abroad: Governor - Daily Excelsior
Governor expresses admiration for state’s cultural heritage - Tribune India

Dr Panda takes charge as Palampur varsity VC - Tribune India

Teaching skills take a backseat as venue costs spark debate - Tribune India

On Gandhi Jayanti, Himachal bows to apostle of ahimsa - Tribune India
'Embodies victory of virtue over vice': Himachal CM Sukhu pays obeisance at Shri Hanuman Temple during Dussehra - ANI News

Awareness campaign on disaster risk reduction launched in Chamba - Tribune India

From circuits to soil: Shakti Dev’s journey to sustainable farming - Tribune India

Tusker terror: Wild elephants enter Paonta Sahib - Tribune India

Brushstrokes of pride: Kangra miniatures shine at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum - Tribune India

Chief Minister flags off 14 fire engines procured for Rs 6.70 crore - Tribune India

3 members of family arrested with heroin in Indora - Tribune India

CTA leaders pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 156th birth anniversary - Tribune India
Governor, Chief Minister pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri - Tribune India

Forest Department cancels Triund trek tender, fresh bids invited - Tribune India

Diwali approaching, airfares on Delhi-Dharamsala, other routes soar - Tribune India

Drug smuggler nabbed with 64.32 gms heroin in Nurpur - Tribune India

Dharampur flash floods: Committee formed to assess flood impact, chart out preventive steps - Tribune India

Policeman confined by truck driver ferrying illegal quarry material - Tribune India

Over 15% of pesticide poisoning deaths in 2023 from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh: NCRB report - Times of India
Dalit boy’s death: Forensic team collects samples from cowshed - The Indian Express

High Court Upholds Eviction Orders, No Leniency for Forest Land Encroachers - The News Himachal

Lord Narsingh’s traditional ‘Jaleb’ procession mesmerises devotees - Tribune India