The Himachal Daily

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10 October 2025, Friday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government has postponed Panchayati Raj elections, citing extensive road damage from the recent monsoon disaster.
The death toll from the Bilaspur landslide tragedy has climbed to 16, leading to the formation of an official inquiry committee.
A violent clash occurred between ABVP and SFI student activists at Himachal Pradesh University, leaving several injured.
In a major education policy shift, the government announced that 100 schools will be brought under the CBSE pattern from the next academic session.
The election schedule for the Sikyong and the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile has been officially announced.
Economic and infrastructure initiatives are being prioritized, including reviewing the HP-READY disaster recovery project with the World Bank and addressing crumbling state highways.
Early seasonal snowfall has prompted snow-clearing operations at Baralacha Pass, while the state experiences below-normal temperatures.

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Headlines

Bilaspur landslide: BJP should stop politicising disaster, says Vikramaditya | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Bilaspur landslide mishap to be probed, committee formed - Tribune India
Death toll rises to 16 in Bilaspur village landslide bus tragedy - Tribune India

Damtal police rescue ailing truck driver - Tribune India

Breathe easy: Tobacco-free youth campaign for healthier tomorrow - Tribune India

ABVP, SFI activists clash at HP varsity, six injured - Tribune India
ABVP, SFI activists clash at Himachal Pradesh University, several injured - Tribune India

BJP, Cong trade blame over crumbling roads - Tribune India
Baddi-Nalagarh highway becomes a trail of tears - Tribune India

Philately exhibition blends art, history - Tribune India

Crackdown on drunk driving during festive season launched - Tribune India

Schedule announced for Sikyong, Tibetan parliament-in-exile elections - Tribune India
Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile elections on Feb 1, April 26 - Times of India

Prepare power purchase plan for winter: Sukhu - Tribune India

Missing Palampur woman recovered from Jaipur - Tribune India

Himachal Police reforms, modernisation efforts reviewed - Tribune India

Raise funds for supplementary nutrition, Shandil urges Centre - Tribune India

Tax hike by state triggers cement smuggling from Haryana, Punjab - Tribune India

Himachal Postpones Panchayat Elections Due to Monsoon Damage

Citing damaged rural roads, government postpones elections to panchayat raj institutions - Tribune India
Panchayati Raj elections postponed in Himachal Pradesh till restoration of road connectivity - Press Trust of India, ThePrint
Himachal panchayati raj elections postponed due to monsoon disaster - Times of India

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Himachal govt defers Panchayat polls amid connectivity woes - The Statesman
Government postpones panchayat elections in Himachal, citing monsoon damage, connectivity crisis - Tribune India

Himachal's Economic Initiatives in Energy and Investment

HPEMC to play key role in energy trading and maximising state revenue Sukhu - theweek.in
HPEMC to help Himachal cut power costs, boost revenue - The Statesman
Himachal Eyes Vietnamese Investment in Healthcare, EV and Pharma Sectors - The News Himachal

35-year-old man found dead in Himachal Pradesh's McLeodganj | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
Man found dead in McLeodganj - Tribune India

Five injured in accident in Hamirpur - Times of India

Unusual Weather Patterns in Himachal

Weather improves but mercury remains below normal in Himachal - Times of India
Himachal: Kukumseri shivers at -2.5 degrees, dry weather likely from October 11 - MSN
Himachal witnessing unusual weather patterns: CM Sukhu - MSN
Himachal witnessing unusual weather patterns: CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Boulder rolls from hill, crashes on moving vehicle in Himachal Pradesh: Video | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
Video: Boulder Comes Crashing Down On Moving Car In Himachal - NDTV
Video | Video: Boulder Comes Crashing Down On Moving Car In Himachal Pradesh - NDTV

Himachal: 2 employees of Baba Balak Nath Temple Trust held for fraud in counting offerings - ThePrint

Chief Minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu reviews HP-Ready project with World Bank - The News Mill, ANI News
HP READY project to be rolled out in January 2026 CM - theweek.in

100 Himachal Schools to Switch to CBSE Curriculum

100 schools in Himachal to switch to CBSE curriculum from next academic session CM Sukhu - theweek.in
100 schools in Himachal to switch to CBSE curriculum from next academic session: CM Sukhu - ThePrint, Press Trust of India
100 govt schools across Himachal to be brought under CBSE pattern in first phase: CM Sukhu - The Statesman

IPS Officer Shyam Bhagat Negi Appointed to Key Himachal Post

Shyam Bhagat Negi appointed Himachal Pradesh’s Additional Director General of Police - The Indian Express
IPS officer Shyam Bhagat Negi appointed additional chief secretary of Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh: IPS officer Shyam Bhagat Negi appointed Additional Chief Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment - ANI News

Himachal teacher suspended after pic of cheque with major spelling errors goes viral - MSN, India Today

Invasive pest threatens Himachal beekeeping industry - Times of India

HP gvt to set up state-of-the-art colleges in every district - Times of India

Himachal Government Announces Wage Hikes and Employee Benefits

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh Raises Annual Income Limit for Compassionate Employment to 3 Lakh Rupees - The News Himachal
Himachal Govt Announces Wage Hike for Employees, Honorarium Increased Across Categories - The News Himachal

Climate Change the Scapegoat for Manmade Mountain Disasters - HimbuMail

Himachal's Solan reports 885 animal bite cases in 2 months | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Sarah Singh turns Kangra Fort into living stage - The Indian Express

Kullu bids grand farewell to Dussehra with splendour in Himachal | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
Kullu Dasehra: Where deities meet devotees - Tribune India
Week-long Kullu Dasehra concludes amid religious fervour - Tribune India

Bank holiday on Karva Chauth: Will banks remain shut on October 10? Check state-wise upcoming holidays in - The Times of India
Karva Chauth special: 10% discount for stay at Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation hotels; free sargi and puja thali - Tribune India

Shimla’s Overhead Wires to Go Underground: Sukhu Pushes for Early Completion of Utility Ducts - The News Himachal
Himachal CM reviews ₹145 crore utility duct project in Shimla | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Finish Rs 145-crore utility duct project in Shimla promptly, CM tells PWD - Tribune India

Khushwant Singh Lit Fest to kick off in Kasauli from Oct 10 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

12,786 volunteers unite to end TB in Kangra - Tribune India

Students get chance to shine with ‘Mere Sheher Ke 100 Ratan’ - Tribune India

Workshop empowers Chamba MSMEs for sustainable growth - Tribune India

RK International School, Nabahi hosts Happy Classroom programme - Tribune India

2 killed after vehicle plunges into gorge in Himachal’s Rohru | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

FIR against students: BJP resorting to gimmicks to defame me, says Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Kullu Dussehra concludes with Rath Yatra; Rs 200 crore to be spent on water facilities, says Dy CM - Daily Excelsior
Deputy CM announces Rs 200 crore for drinking water projects in Kullu - Tribune India

Shifting seats to play saved Bilaspur siblings in HP bus tragedy - Tribune India

Raise public awareness on vote theft: Vikramaditya - Tribune India

Basketball tourney begins at Sanawar - Tribune India

Sanskrit soul of Indian culture, mother of all languages: Himachal Guv - Tribune India

Dr Arora among top 2% scientists - Tribune India

Experts discuss circular economy - Tribune India

Ageing bus fleet, staff crunch hit HRTC services in Chamba - Tribune India

DAV-Surangani kids excel in state-level sports - Tribune India

Dehri students emphasise importance of living in harmony with nature - Tribune India

‘Rally of Himalayas’ kicks off in Lahaul-Spiti today - Tribune India

Italian tourist dies at Kullu village; tourist goes missing - Tribune India

CM reviews arrangements for unveiling of Virbhadra’s statue - Tribune India

Disaster Recovery Project: Sukhu chairs meet with top World Bank officials - Times of India