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07 October 2025, Tuesday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh faces an early winter as heavy snowfall closes high mountain passes and widespread rain prompts weather alerts.
Jiya Lal Bhardwaj and Romesh Verma have been sworn in as new judges for the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
A Baddi-made cough syrup faces bans and scrutiny after being linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh.
Statewide protests demand justice for a Dalit minor who died by suicide, alleging caste discrimination.
A Punjab man was arrested near Shimla with 30 grams of heroin in an anti-drug operation.
The state administration is expediting road restoration work in preparation for the upcoming winter season.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur was appointed the new President of the Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh High Court Appoints Two New Judges

Jiya Lal Bhardwaj and Romesh Verma sworn in as Himachal HC judges | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh High Court Weekly Round-Up: September 29 To October 4, 2025 - Live Law
Himachal Pradesh High Court gets 2 more judges - Press Trust of India, ThePrint

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Jiya Lal Bhardwaj and Romesh Verma Sworn in as Himachal Pradesh High Court Judges - Himachal Scape
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Pollution board puts erring effluent plant on final notice - Tribune India
7-day show-cause notice issued to treatment plant - Tribune India

Delhi Modern School girls bag soccer title - Tribune India

Snow and Rain Bring Early Winter to North India

White October: Pangi wakes up to snow, Chamba shivers under rain - Tribune India
Himachal shivers as average temperature nosedives 11.5°C - Tribune India
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal - theweek.in, Press Trust of India

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Showers drench north India, fresh snowfall in J-K; toll in north Bengal landslides rises to 28 - Press Trust of India
Himachal Pradesh Braces For Cold Spell: Shimla Sees Rain, IMD Issues Orange-Alert For Chamba, Kangra - ABP Live English
Snowfall disrupts roads, early winter chill grips Himachal Pradesh - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Watch: Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal, temperature dips - The Indian Express
Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal- WATCH - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh's higher ranges get fresh snowfall | Video - Moneycontrol
Fresh snowfall in Himachal; heavy rains lash North India, Delhi sees cooler temp - Tribune India
Fresh snow in Himachal; heavy rains lash North India, Delhi sees cooler temp - Tribune India
Himachal weather update: Snowfall continues in higher hills, rain lashes several parts, sharp dip in temperature - The Newz Radar
Weather update: Orange alert in Himachal, Punjab; Delhi likely to see cloudy skies and rains - CNBC TV18
Heavy rain forecast for Chamba, Kangra, Kullu & Mandi today, Orange alert issued: IMD - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal’s higher reaches receive season’s first snowfall - MSN
Mild snow in Dhauladhars, rain usher in winter-like conditions - Tribune India
Heavy rain predicted for 2 days in state; orange, yellow alerts issued - Tribune India

States Take Action on Cough Syrup Safety

Chamba district imposes blanket ban on cough syrups - Tribune India
FDA gives clean chit to cough syrup made in Baddi - Tribune India
Madhya Pradesh gives clean chit to Baddi unit’s cough syrup, but production remains suspended - Times of India

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Himachal's Nexa DS cough syrup cleared in tests after MP deaths production ban lifted - theweek.in
Himachal halts supply of med syrups to MP as precaution - The Times of India
Citizens are safe: Maharashtra FDA says no Coldrif syrup supplied in the State - The Hindu
Goa bans cough syrup linked to deaths of 11 children in Madhya Pradesh - The Indian Express

Cops showcase badminton skills - Tribune India

Agnihotri stresses on need to promote traditional sports - Tribune India

Untimely snowfall damages apple orchards in Lahaul - Tribune India
Manali-Leh highway blocked as snowfall, rain hit HP - Times of India

2 soldiers killed, 1 injured in road accident near Chamkaur Sahib in Ropar - Tribune India

Punjab Man Arrested with Heroin in Shimla

Punjab man arrested with heroin from Shoghi near Shimla - Tribune India
Punjab man held with 30 grams of chitta near Shimla - theweek.in, Press Trust of India
Punjab man arrested with 30g heroin in Shimla; case registered - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Reports Significant Growth in Forest Cover

State’s forest cover has grown steadily in past 2 decades: CM - Tribune India
HP records significant growth in forest cover: SS Sukhu - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal's forest cover increased by over 1 200 sq km since 2003 CM Sukhu - theweek.in

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HP recorded over 2% growth in forest cover in 2 decades: CM - Times of India
Himachal's forest cover increased by over 1,200 sq km since 2003: CM Sukhu - Press Trust of India

Restore NPA or face protest, IGMC Shimla faculty tells govt - Tribune India

Himachal Officer Granted Bail in Rape Case

Himachal HC grants protection from arrest to HPAS officer in rape case - Press Trust of India, ThePrint
Himachal officer granted interim relief in rape case after woman informs high court about compromise based on marriage - The Indian Express
HP High Court grants anticipatory bail to UNA SDM in an alleged rape case - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal high court grants anticipatory bail to Una SDM in r*ape case - The Newz Radar

Himachal chief secretary directs officials to speed up road restoration ahead of winter season - theweek.in, Press Trust of India
HP chief secretary reviews road restoration, winter preparedness measures - Times of India

Protests Erupt in Shimla Over Dalit Minor's Death

CPI-Marxist stages statewide protests over Dalit boy's suicide in Shimla - theweek.in
Protest erupts in Shimla demanding justice for Dalit minor who died by suicide after alleged caste discrimination - The News Mill
CPI-Marxist protests in Shimla over death of Dalit boy humiliated by 'upper caste' women - theweek.in

Rishabh Pant's comeback date revealed; India star likely to return to competitive cricket against Himachal Pradesh - Mint

Oct throws a rainy curveball: Punjab records 415% excess rain in 6 days - Times of India

Insurance Company Cannot Use Hidden Or Undisclosed Clauses To Deny Compensation: Himachal Pradesh High... - Live Law

Cough syrup tragedy: IMA protests against doctor’s arrest - The Hindu

Mumbai woman killed, brother injured in collision with oil tanker in Shimla - ThePrint
1 dead, 1 injured in tanker-bike collision in Shimla - Tribune India

CM Sukhu greets Indian diaspora in Canada, invites them to visit and invest in Himachal Pradesh - ANI News

Father Can’t Demand Refund Of Maintenance Paid Beyond Children’s Majority: Himachal Pradesh HC - News18

India's Top Snowy Winter Destinations

Rohtang, Kunzum passes get first snowfall of season, hoteliers elated - Tribune India

Rain lashes Shimla, tourists share mixed reactions to sudden weather change - The News Mill

Himachal news: Fish farming brings new wave of employment for Mandi rural youth - The Newz Radar

Guru Nanak Public School-Dalhousie celebrates annual function 'Samman-2025' with grandeur - The Newz Radar

The Deadly Cough Syrup Controversy

Why doctor responsible? Top medical body questions clean chit to cough syrup maker - India Today
Pharma companies’ tendency to cut costs key factor behind substandard cough syrups - Tribune India
Cough Syrup, Then More Sickness And Death: Shell-Shocked Families Try To Cope - NDTV

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Anurag Thakur Named President Of Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association - News18

Rare Lyme Disease diagnosed in Himachal Pradesh | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
Hidden danger in the hills: Rare Lyme Disease diagnosed in state - Tribune India
Hidden danger in the hills: Rare Lyme Disease diagnosed in Himachal - Tribune India

2 HC Judges administered oath of office - Tribune India

Folk dance, soulful music entrall audience at Kullu Dasehra fest - Tribune India

Rs5.76 cr spent on cow sanctuaries: Kanwar - Tribune India

Kotshera college wins cross country championship - Tribune India

48 teachers from Tissa trained on life skills edu - Tribune India

Villagers wait as politics and red tape stall Jatoli-Baluhi link road - Tribune India

2 held with 1-kg charas in Nagrota Bagwan - Tribune India

78 yrs on, Bharmour locals deprived of basic amenities - Tribune India

3 teams from Mandi to represent dist in state-level construction event - Tribune India

Chamba’s coop panel to manage rural schemes - Tribune India

178th Founder’s day celebrations: 3-day extravaganza at Lawrence School ends with grand ceremony | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Dasehra celebrations at RK International School, Nabahi - Tribune India

DAV Centenary Public School, Reckong Peo, students excel in sports meet - Tribune India

Annual Day at The Convent of Jesus and Mary, Chelsea, Shimla - Tribune India

Water released in Tawi Feeder Channel, Garkhal Canal after restoration work - Daily Excelsior

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

133 Eco Task Force leads cleanliness drive - 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

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

Shimla DC reviews forest land demarcation - Tribune India

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

BJP constitutes state’s executive committee - Tribune India

Scuffle while drinking liquor results in youth’s death in Dharamsala area - Tribune India

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

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

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
1986: When contaminated cough syrup killed 14 in Mumbai hospital - Times of India

Criminal case filed against Coldrif maker following deaths off 10 children - The Economic Times