The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

06 October 2025, Monday
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Big Picture

Himachal's higher reaches, including Rohtang and Kunzum passes, received the season's first snowfall, while the IMD has issued an orange alert for heavy rain and hailstorms.
The state has halted the supply of a cough syrup linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh, prompting a wider investigation and regulatory action.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur was unanimously elected as the President of the Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association.
The international Kullu Dussehra festival is underway, marked by the arrival of over 260 deities and various cultural performances.
In a significant administrative move, Shimla's District Commissioner has made registration mandatory for all migrant workers and vendors.
The state government is organizing a special overseas recruitment drive to provide global employment opportunities for local youth.
A rare case of Lyme Disease has been diagnosed in the state, and doctors at Tanda successfully performed a robotic surgery.

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Headlines

Rambo of Palampur: The soldier who fought till his last breath - Tribune India

Hidden danger in the hills: Rare Lyme Disease diagnosed in state - Tribune India

BSNL to bring 5G to Himachal in 2026 - Tribune India

133 Eco Task Force leads cleanliness drive - Tribune India

Registration must for migrant workers, vendors: Shimla DC - Tribune India
Shimla DC sounds alert on sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali - Tribune India

Tanda doctors successfully perform robotic surgery - Tribune India

The wait continues: Bir Billing’s paragliding school yet to take off - Tribune India

Trooping of the school flag: Sanawar cadets march to beat of excellence - Tribune India
178th Founders Day celebrations continue at Sanawar school - Tribune India

From Bhegetu to national recognition: Rajan Kumar’s triumph - Tribune India

From orphan to national topper! - Tribune India

Shimla DC reviews forest land demarcation - Tribune India

Protest erupts over new cluster system in primary edu - Tribune India

Honouring ability: 27 specially abled individuals felicitated - Tribune India

Quality education key to a brighter future: Himachal Minister - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Receives Season's First Snowfall

Himachal’s higher reaches receive season’s first snowfall - MSN
Rohtang, Kunzum passes get first snowfall of season, hoteliers elated - Tribune India
Mild snow in Dhauladhars, rain usher in winter-like conditions - Tribune India

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Himachal’s higher reaches receive season’s first snowfall | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh sees fresh snowfall and thunderstorms - The New Indian Express
Snowfall Begins In Lahaul-Spiti, Cold Wave Grips Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat
Higher reaches of Himachal receive snowfall - Daily Excelsior, theweek.in
Fresh snowfall on Dhauladhar ranges brings chill to Himachal towns - Tribune India
Fresh snow on Dhauladhar ranges brings chill to Himachal towns - Tribune India
Mercury drops as Himachal receives light snowfall and rain - The Times of India

Highlights from the Kullu Dussehra Festival

Folk dance, soulful music entrall audience at Kullu Dasehra fest - Tribune India
262 deities arrive to take part in Kullu Dasehra festival - Tribune India
Pahari, Bollywood songs mark 2nd cultural evening of Kullu Dasehra - Tribune India

Heavy rain predicted for 2 days in state; orange, yellow alerts issued - Tribune India
Himachal to receive heavy rainfall on October 6, 7 - Tribune India
Shimla Weather Update: IMD Predicts Heavy Rainfall In These Regions Of Himachal Pradesh; Check Details - Free Press Journal

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Himachal Pradesh braces for heavy rain, hailstorm and thunderstorm; IMD issues orange alert for Oct 6 - Moneycontrol
Weather Today Live Updates: IMD issues alert for heavy rainfall in Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, among other states - Mint
Himachal Braces For Very Heavy Rain, Hailstorm As IMD Issues Orange Alert: Check Forecast - ABP Live English
Weather today: IMD issues rain alert for Delhi, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh; Cyclone Shakti to impact these areas - Mint
Himachal Pradesh weather: Heavy rain, hailstorm and thunderstorm expected, IMD issues orange alert for Oct 6 - India TV News
Heavy rain forecast in Himachal till Oct 7 - Tribune India
Met office issues orange alert for hail, very heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh on October 6 - Press Trust of India
Monsoon’s gone, rain not yet: Yellow alert in Gurgaon for 2 days this week - Times of India

HRTC resumes bus service from Aut to Banjar in Kullu dist - Tribune India

BJP constitutes state’s executive committee - Tribune India
Himachal BJP chief Rajeev Bindal announces 129-member state executive committee - theweek.in

Scuffle while drinking liquor results in youth’s death in Dharamsala area - Tribune India
Youth killed after brawl over foul language in Dharamsala village | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
Youth killed after brawl over foul language in Dharamsala village - Tribune India

Sonia, Priyanka to attend ex-CM Virbhadra’s statue unveiling ceremony on Oct 13 - Tribune India

Pharma companies’ tendency to cut costs key factor behind substandard cough syrups - Tribune India

Anurag Thakur Elected President of HP Olympic Association

Anurag takes over as state Olympic association prez - Tribune India
Anurag Thakur Named President Of Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association - News18
Anurag Thakur unanimously elected as President of HP Olympic association - Press Trust of India
Former Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur unanimously elected as President of Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association - ANI News

Music group ‘Sole Parody’ lights up stage at Dharamsala cultural gala - Tribune India

Contaminated Cough Syrup Linked to Child Deaths

Himachal halts supply of med syrups to MP as precaution - The Times of India
Coldrif tragedy: Doctor held, SIT set up as Madhya Pradesh's 'syrup toll' rises to 14 - The Times of India
Centre steps in as child deaths linked to cough syrup surge, UP launches probe - India Today

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Madhya Pradesh Child Deaths: Himachal Halts Production Of Suspicious Cough Syrup - ETV Bharat
Madhya Pradesh doctor, who prescribed cough syrup, detained after 11 children die - The Hindu
11 children deaths in MP: Doctor who prescribed 'poisoned' cough syrup arrested - Times of India
6-year-old dies at Jaipur hospital; parents claim boy was given cough syrup at home in Churu - The Hindu
Kerala Latest State To Ban 'Coldrif' Cough Syrup After Unexplained Deaths - NDTV
Doctor arrested after 10 children die in Madhya Pradesh from toxic cough syrup - India Today
‘Lives could have been saved’: Dr Praveen Soni suspended in cough syrup case that killed 11 children; off - Times of India
Coldrif row: Why are states banning the cough syrup | Explained - Hindustan Times
No Autopsy, Officials On Holiday: Inside NDTV Probe Into Cough Syrup Deaths - NDTV
Cough syrup contamination: Health Ministry directs strict compliance with revised Schedule M norms - The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — October 6, 2025 - The Hindu

Cough Syrup, Then More Sickness And Death: Shell-Shocked Families Try To Cope - NDTV

Himachal to Host Overseas Recruitment Drive

Himachal govt to organise special overseas recruitment drive on October 9 - The Economic Times
Himachal Govt to organise overseas recruitment drive at Hamirpur Polytechnic on October 9 - The Statesman
Himachal govt to organise special overseas recruitment drive on Oct 9 - theweek.in, Press Trust of India

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Government to organise overseas recruitment drive at Hamirpur Polytechnic on 9 October 2025 - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal govt to organise overseas recruitment drive at Hamirpur Polytechnic on October 9 - ANI News

Himachals Spiti Valley Becomes Indias First Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve; What Does It Mean? - Free Press Journal

Himachal Government Procures Natural Farm Produce

Himachal Pradesh to procure naturally grown barley from Pangi at Rs 60 per kilogram - The New Indian Express
Government purchases 2,123 quintals of Natural Wheat - himachalpr.gov.in

Himachal residents threaten court action over damaging Kullu Hydro Project - Times of India

Himachal Teacher Suspended Over Cheque Spelling Errors

Spelling errors on cheque leads to suspension of H.P. school teacher - The Hindu
Spelling errors on cheque leads to suspension of school teacher in Himachal - Business Standard
Spelling errors on cheque leads to suspension of HP school teacher - Press Trust of India
‘Saven Thursday’ cheque fallout: Drawing teacher suspended, dept mulls action against Principal - Tribune India

25 kids from Kathua call on Himachal governor | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Governor meets children from J&K in National Integration Tour by Indian Army - Daily Excelsior

Himachal CM dedicates projects worth ₹68.42 crore for Arki Assembly Constituency - Hindustan Times

Libraries to be built across Kangra district in phased manner, says DC - Tribune India

DAV state-level sports meet begins with over 1K students participating - Tribune India

Boy killed in car accident near Anni; father, brother injured - Tribune India

Kangra begins prep for panchayat poll - Tribune India

Chelsea school’s annual day blends faith & talent - Tribune India

Chamba voter lists published for intensive revision - Tribune India

Pinegrove hosts annual awards ceremony - Tribune India

From frost to fields: Shepherds begin winter odyssey - Tribune India

Shimla DC bans public meetings at 10 locations in city - Tribune India

Man held for raping minor - Tribune India

7 cadets from Chail RMS recommended for NDA course - Tribune India

50,000 cusecs of water released from Pong Dam - Tribune India

India now a global manufacturing hub, reforms boosting economy: Anurag - Tribune India

Congress kicks off signature drive against ‘vote theft’ - Tribune India

Kangra Fort showcases global cultural collaboration - Tribune India

Human beings fundamentally the same, all seek happiness: Dalai Lama - Tribune India