The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

16 October 2025, Thursday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a 3% dearness allowance (DA) hike for its employees and pensioners ahead of Diwali.
Following a major legal victory, the state is set to receive Rs 401 crore in the long-standing Wildflower Hall property dispute.
In a landmark decision, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that temple funds can only be used for religious purposes and cannot be diverted to government schemes.
New initiatives to promote youth self-reliance have been launched, including a Rs 25-lakh startup fund and the distribution of subsidized e-taxis.
The state is enhancing its infrastructure with the approval of a ropeway project in Shimla and the introduction of robotic surgery at Nerchowk Medical College.
An investigation has been ordered after a viral video showed a doctor in Chamba allegedly misbehaving with a patient's mother.
Himachal Pradesh has taken a lead in social inclusion by constructing dedicated toilets for transgender and specially-abled individuals in all judicial complexes.

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Headlines

Road construction to begin only after public NOCs: Min - Tribune India

Tribes play vital role in environmental conservation, says state varsity VC - Tribune India

Snowbound in Dhauladhar: Gaddi shepherds stranded with flocks - Tribune India

250-kg substandard food items destroyed - Tribune India

Women’s panel holds court hearing in Kullu - Tribune India

Two peddlers held with 3,120 intoxicating pills - Tribune India

From global beats to local, Pinegrove’s annual day celebrates cultural tapestry - Tribune India

Join the ranks: Agniveer recruitment rally in Shimla from October 17 - Tribune India

Psychologist warns educators to adapt or get buried - Tribune India

Fire Dept cancels leave, deploys teams for Diwali - Tribune India
ADM Issues Safety Directives for Diwali Fireworks in Chamba - The Newz Radar

HRTC pensioners seek end to inaction - Tribune India
"Pensions should be released by 15th of every month": Himachal CM Sukhu on HRTC strike - ANI News

Winter looms: Kullu landslide victims in dire need of assistance - Tribune India
Deities of Kullu valley call for ‘Big Jagati’ to avert foreseen calamity - Tribune India

Liquor smuggling racket busted - Tribune India

Chamba Doctor Investigated Over Misconduct Allegations

Chamba doctors association defends Tissa hospital colleague in misbehaviour with woman case - Tribune India
Himachal Woman accuses doctor of making inappropriate remarks against daughter medic denies charge - theweek.in
Himachal: Woman accuses doctor of making inappropriate remarks against daughter, medic denies charge - Press Trust of India
Probe ordered into alleged misbehaviour by doctor in Himachal’s Chamba | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

52 toilets built for specially abled, transgender in judicial complexes - Tribune India
Himachal takes lead in building toilets for transgenders specially-abled in court complexes - theweek.in
Himachal takes lead in building toilets for transgenders, specially-abled in court complexes - Press Trust of India

Centre approves Rs 47 crore for municipal service centres - Tribune India
HP gets Rs 47.37 crore grant to establish Municipal Shared Service Centres PWD minister - theweek.in

Will consider Old Pension Scheme for power board staff: CM - Tribune India

Himachal Wins ₹401 Crore in Wildflower Hall Property Dispute

State to get Rs 401 crore from Hotel Wildflower Hall - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh owned entity to receive Rs 401 crore in Wildflower Hall property case - The Economic Times, Press Trust of India
Himachal government to receive Rs 401 crore in Wildflower Hall property dispute - ANI News
HP govt to get Rs 401 crore in Wildflower Hall dispute - Tribune India

36,571 candidates qualify for Teacher Eligibility Test, 2,312 applications rejected - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Hikes Dearness Allowance for Employees

Government staff, pensioners to get 3 per cent additional DA with October salary - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu Announces 3% DA Hike For Employees & Pensioners Ahead Of Diwali - Free Press Journal
Diwali gift for Himachal government employees as CM Sukhu announces 3% DA hike - The Newz Radar

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Himachal CM Sukhu announces 3 per cent dearness allowance with October salaries, pensions - Tribune India
Himachal CM announces 3 pc dearness allowance with October salaries pensions - theweek.in
CM announces 3% dearness allowance with October salaries and pensions - :: India News Calling ::
Himachal CM announces 3 pc dearness allowance with October salaries, pensions - Press Trust of India

IO’s suspension ordered in Dalit boy death case - Tribune India
Cop investigating Dalit boy's suicide in Shimla suspended for laxity in probe - theweek.in

Youth held for killing mother in Kangra - Tribune India

28 senior secondary, high schools downgraded due to poor enrolment - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Boosts Youth Entrepreneurship and Skills

Himachal govt launches Rs 25-lakh startup fund under HIMUDA Innovation Policy - The Times of India
Himachal's startup and innovation policy to boost entrepreneurship says minister - theweek.in
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

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Himachal Pradesh Govt To Launch Skill Academy & Digital University To Train Students For Emergencies - Free Press Journal
Youth to drive Himachal’s self-reliance through entrepreneurship: Minister | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Youth to drive Himachal’s self-reliance through entrepreneurship: Minister - MSN

Himachal Pradesh Launches E-Taxi Scheme

Himachal CM flags off 18 e-taxis under Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Start-up Yojna - ANI News
Himachal CM flags off e- taxis under RGSSY - The Statesman
E-vehicles launched by Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to cut state fuel costs - The Indian Express

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CM flags off 18 E-taxis under RGSSY to boost youth employment and green mobility - The Times of India
CM flags off 18 e-taxis; govt provided Rs 1.28 crore subsidy - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh University Inter-College Badminton Championship Kicks Off at Kotshera College, Shimla - The Newz Radar

Hijab Curbs Trigger Big Debate, But Temple Loot In Himachal Is Non-Issue? India Upfront - Times Now

Himachal High Court Bars Diversion of Temple Funds

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Himachal High Court tells govt it can’t use temple funds; here’s how much money is at stake - The Newz Radar
Himachal HC Bars Diversion Of Temple Funds To Govt Schemes, To Be Used For Dharmic Purposes - ETV Bharat
Himachal HC forbids use of temple funds in public welfare schemes | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
Temple funds should be used for religious purpose not for govt welfare schemes: Himachal HC | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

NIT Hamirpur Student Lands Record ₹3.4 Crore Package

Rs 3.4 crore package: Himachal NIT-Hamirpur student hired at record salary by US company - The Newz Radar
NIT Hamirpur sets new placement record with Rs 3.4 crore annual salary package - The Indian Express
NIT Hamirpur student bags Rs 3.40 crore package, breaks placement record - India Today
NIT-Hamirpur student gets annual package of Rs 3.40 crore - The Economic Times

Selfie with Ravana in Shoghi - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh: TVS Motors contributes Rs one crore towards Chief Minister Relief Fund - ANI News

In rain-battered Himachal, Manali hoteliers hold first-ever influencer meet, but minus govt help - The Newz Radar

Jai Ram Thakur ‘exposes’ Himachal CM Sukhu on UK’s House of Lords address claim - The Newz Radar

Cultural Consciousness and the Liberation of Mansarovar: A Vision from Aryabhoomi - The Newz Radar

Himachal-origin director Anshul Sharma all set to cast Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, Madhavan in latest film - The Newz Radar

Former BJP MP's Son Booked on Rape Charge in Himachal

Another r*ape allegation against high-profile Himachal BJP-linked personality in Solan, son of former MP named - The Newz Radar
Himachal: Former MP Virender Kashyap's son booked for rape in Solan - The Economic Times, ANI News
BJP former MP’s son booked on rape charge in Solan - Tribune India

Supreme Court Orders Status Quo in Trilochan vs State of Himachal Pradesh Case - HimbuMail

PNB Dharamshala division concludes ‘Hindi Month’ celebrations with felicitation ceremony - The Newz Radar
Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School Dharamshala , Celebrates Student Achievements in Sports and Academics - The Newz Radar

A first in Himachal: Natural farming-based apple orchard auctioned in Tabo - Moneycontrol
A first in the state: Himachal’s Tabo witness natural farming-based apple orchard auction - The Indian Express

Radha Soami Satsang Beas under NGT lens: Panel formed to probe charges of environmental violations in Himachal - The Indian Express
National Green Tribunal forms joint panel to verify charges against Radha Soami dera - Tribune India

In Vimal Negi d*eath case, family accuses Himachal govt of unnecessary interference, says they are happy with CBI probe - The Newz Radar

Green Light for Shimla Ropeway: Agnihotri Says Project Will Boost Sustainable Travel - The News Himachal
Shimla ropeway project gets stage-1 in-principle approval | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal to Collect Land Revenue from Power Projects under New Law - The News Himachal
Himachal PWD secretary issues ultimatum on land mutation for road projects - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Holistic Progress Card to Replace Marks-Based Evaluation in Himachal Schools - The News Himachal

App to Enable Online Payments for Medical Tests in Himachal Hospitals - The News Himachal

Nerchowk Medical College to Introduce Robotic Surgery

Himachal’s Third Medical College to Introduce Robotic Surgery - The News Himachal
Nerchowk medical college to start robotic surgery this year: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Nerchowk Medical College to get robotic surgery this year: CM - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

DAV Public School students participate in Wildlife Week celebrations - Tribune India

Himachal minister blames human activities for disaster | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Dalit boy’s suicide: SC panel chief meets DGP; expresses displeasure about police working | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Dalit boys suicide: SC panel tells cops ensure strict compliance of directions - Tribune India

Dalit boy’s suicide: HC rejects pre-arrest bail to Rohru woman; says prima facie reading of case shows sh - The Times of India
High Court rejects bail plea in Rohru boys suicide case - Tribune India

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

Dharamsala rally over pending arrears, DA on October 17 - Tribune India

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

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

Ambedkar’s statue unveiled in Chamba - Tribune India

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

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

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

IIAS to play decisive role in intellectual discourse: Director - 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

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

Hindu Mahasabha leader’s cellphone to be seized in Tehsildar manhandling case - Tribune India

UP man dies in mishap near Shimla - Tribune India

Rahul Gandhi’s Shimla visit sparks family reunion at Chharabra - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

B.Tech Graduate Lands Rs 4 Crore Job At Trading Firm, Internet Explodes - ABP Live English