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15 October 2025, Wednesday
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Big Picture

The Centre granted Stage-1 approval for the Rs 1,734-crore Shimla ropeway project, a major infrastructure development for the city.
A former BJP MP’s son has been booked on rape charges in Solan, marking a high-profile criminal case in the state.
Thousands of pensioners conducted statewide protests, demanding the fulfillment of long-pending benefits, including arrears and dearness allowance.
During a visit to Shimla, Priyanka Gandhi accused the central government of neglecting Himachal by providing inadequate aid for recent disasters.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court delivered a significant ruling that temple funds cannot be used by the government for public welfare schemes.
Recovery efforts continue post-monsoon, with reports indicating over 1,300 educational institutions were damaged across the state.
HRTC announced it will operate over 250 special buses from Delhi and Chandigarh to manage the heavy passenger rush during the Diwali festival.

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Headlines

Drug peddler’s property worth Rs 1.34 cr seized in Paonta Sahib - Tribune India

Traffic movement hit as truck overturns on NH-7 - Tribune India

Diwali rush: HRTC to ply over 250 special buses from Chandigarh, Delhi - Tribune India

Dharamsala rally over pending arrears, DA on October 17 - Tribune India
Thousands of Himachal pensioners stage protests across state, want 5 main demands met - The Newz Radar
State-wide pensioners’ protest in Himachal over long-pending benefits on Oct 14 - Tribune India

Shoolini varsity VC joins elite group, appointed honorary enterprise prof - Tribune India

Over 1,500 take out protest march in Mandi - Tribune India

Embracing heritage: People of Pangi ring in winter with vibrant Phulyat fest - Tribune India

Ambedkar’s statue unveiled in Chamba - Tribune India

Release dues, set up consultative committee, pensioners urge govt - Tribune India

Industry-ready: Apprenticeship fair equips students for success - Tribune India

Dalit boys suicide: SC panel tells cops ensure strict compliance of directions - Tribune India

State U-19 girls tournament kicks off in Una - Tribune India

Scholarships worth Rs 1.5 crore up for grabs - Tribune India

Raining relief: Trust brings sunshine to flood-affected school - Tribune India

IIAS to play decisive role in intellectual discourse: Director - Tribune India

Pinnacle-2025: Bridging academia, industry for a future-ready leadership - Tribune India

Rahul arrives in Shimla on private visit; focus shifts to HPCC recast - Tribune India

Richard Gere highlights the Dalai Lama’s legacy of compassion in new documentary - Tribune India

Don’t shift Atal varsity from Ner Chowk, Balh MLA urges Sukhu - Tribune India
Protests Erupt in Balh as CM Sukhu Faces Opposition Over Shifting of Atal Medical University - The Newz Radar

Doctor from Hamirpur reappointed to Pennsylvania Governor’s commission - Tribune India

Tissa hospital doc under fire for ‘misbehaviour with woman’ - Tribune India

High Court rejects bail plea in Rohru boys suicide case - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh HC dismisses anticipatory bail of woman accused in Dalit boy death case - The Indian Express
Mumbai News: Himachal Woman Denied Anticipatory Bail In ₹11.55 Lakh Job Scam Case - Free Press Journal

BJP former MP’s son booked on rape charge in Solan - Tribune India
Former Shimla BJP MP’s son booked for ‘raping a woman on pretext of marriage’ - Tribune India

National Green Tribunal forms joint panel to verify charges against Radha Soami dera - Tribune India

Government can’t use temple funds for public welfare schemes, building roads: HC - Tribune India
Use Funds Donated to Hindu Temples for Religious and Charitable Purposes: HP High Court - HimbuMail

Expedite work on sewage treatment plant project: Negi - Tribune India

Hindu Mahasabha leader’s cellphone to be seized in Tehsildar manhandling case - Tribune India
DGP vows swift action in tehsildar assault case - Tribune India

UP man dies in mishap near Shimla - Tribune India
UP man dies after being run over by bus near Shimla - Tribune India

Robotic surgery to start at Ner Chowk govt hospital from this year, says CM - Tribune India
Himachal: Nerchowk Medical College to start robotic surgery this year, says CM - The Statesman

Shimla Ropeway Project Receives Environmental Clearance

Centre grants stage-1 approval for Rs 1,734-crore Shimla ropeway project - Times of India
MoEFCC grants Stage-1 clearance for Shimla's transport ropeway project - ANI News

Himachal Pradesh Boosts Education Sector Initiatives

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh Speeds Up Recruitment for TGTs, JBTs and Vernacular Teachers - The News Himachal
Expedite repair works of damaged educational institutions in Himachal, orders Education Minister Rohit Thakur - Tribune India
Expedite recruitment & restoration in Himachal education dept: Education minister Rohit Thakur - Times of India

Himachal to Launch App for Online Medical Test Payments

Himachal CM directs development of app for online payment of medical tests - The Statesman
Himachal CM Sukhu directs health department to develop app for online medical test payments - ANI News
CM to health dept: Develop app for online payments of medical tests - Times of India

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CM Sukhu directs officials to develop app for online payment for medical tests - ThePrint
Develop app for medical test online payment: CM - Tribune India

Apple Cultivation Breaks Altitude Barriers: High-Density Apple Orchard Thrives in Kinnaur - The News Himachal

Rivals for decades, why Himachal CM Sukhu for first time publicly praised Virbhadra Singh at Shimla statue unveiling - The Newz Radar

Himachal: IIT Mandi, Forensic Dept To Develop AI Tools For Deepfake Detection And Forensic Analysis - ETV Bharat

Prof Surender Kashyap, renowned name in Himachal medical education, retires after decades of transformative service - The Newz Radar

Himachal ex-CM’s wife Dr Sadhna Thakur elected to national managing committee of Indian Red Cross Society - The Newz Radar

Delay In Deciding Appeal Against Suspension Of Elected Representatives Defeats Justice: HP High Court - Live Law

Mutate deeds of gifted land within 10 days: Himachal PWD to Shimla authorities - Press Trust of India

Over 1,320 Educational Institutions Damaged in Himachal During 2025 Monsoon; Rs 122 Crore Loss Reported - Telegraph India
Himachal Pradesh: Over 1,300 Schools Damaged Due To Monsoon Calamities, Losses Estimated At ₹122 Crore - Free Press Journal
Rs 87 crore dues pending, Himachal school education board faces grave financial crisis - Tribune India

Himachal CM Sukhu presents Rs 1.55 crore cheque towards 'Aapda Rahat Kosh' - ANI News

Uttarakhand Declares Missing Dharali Disaster Persons as Diseased, Will Himachal Follow? - HimbuMail

Maharashtra, Himachal Drug Regulators To Begin Inspections On Cough Syrup Makers | India News - News18

Shimla’s Pratibha Ranta Rocks Bollywood - HimbuMail

Priyanka, CM Sukhu accuse Centre of neglecting Himachal - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Speeds Up Industrial Growth with 28 New Project Approvals - The News Himachal
28 projects worth Rs 1,734 cr okayed - Tribune India
28 project worth Rs 1,734 cr approved for setting up industrial enterprises in Himachal - Tribune India

SLBS medical college to organise ‘Iris 2025’ - Tribune India

Salaria powers city’s win over HP - Tribune India

Stay Alert Ladakh, Himachal & Uttarakhand: After Operation Sindoor, China Is Plotting A Major Conspiracy - Zee News

Kathua District Skating C’ship held - Daily Excelsior

Book released on scripts, folk literature of Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Book on Pahadi language, folk literature launched - Tribune India

Dharampur MLA vows boost to dairy, turmeric farmers - Tribune India

Fearless Tales: The grenade that took a life and saved a platoon - Tribune India

Gandhian values on display: Marathon promotes fitness - Tribune India

HPU hosts workshop to foster research quality - Tribune India

Bilaspur’s Diwali exhibition features handmade goodies - Tribune India

Chamba hosts orthopaedic conference, showcases cutting-edge technology - Tribune India

Brewing woes: Kangra tea industry faces uncertainty - Tribune India

Army, HPU explore collaboration in AI and cyber defence research - Tribune India

Fire destroys temple in Shimla’s Rampur - Tribune India

St Edward’s School celebrates a century of light, legacy & learning - Tribune India

15 injured in bus mishap near Solan - Tribune India
Driver loses control, bus overturns; 10 injured - Times of India
10 passengers hurt as bus overturns in Himachal’s Solan - ThePrint

Kunzum Pass thrown open for 4x4 vehicles; residents relieved - Tribune India

2 held with 7 gm heroin - Tribune India

Bailey Bridges, PDNA Tenders by November 15: Rohit Thakur Sets Deadlines for Post-Disaster Works - The News Himachal