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19 October 2025, Sunday
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Big Picture

In preparation for Diwali, authorities issued fire safety advisories and HRTC deployed additional buses, while Shimla traders reported weak Dhanteras sales.
The state government cleared pension arrears for retired HRTC employees and announced a pay hike for the Chief Minister, ministers, and MLAs.
A Supreme Court judge expressed concern over the frequency of natural disasters in Himachal, linking them to nature-man conflict.
Political developments include the BJP naming overseers for party districts and the Congress expecting to announce its new state president in early November.
Environmental concerns were highlighted with a waste crisis in the paragliding hub of Bir-Billing and a new panel to investigate illegal muck dumping.
The state school board plans to introduce uniform question papers for Classes X and XII to bring standardization.
In Baddi, a road was blocked in protest over police failure to arrest a murder accused.
The government has started procuring naturally grown barley from farmers and announced plans for a robotic surgery facility at IGMC Shimla.
While the government announced a 3% dearness allowance hike, some pensioner and employee unions held protests demanding more.
A Gram Panchayat pradhan in Dhar was suspended over financial irregularities.

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Headlines

Minister reviews Pangi projects, warns of stern action over delays - Tribune India

Orphaned Gaddi siblings struggle to get govt assistance - Tribune India

To ease Diwali rush, HRTC deploys additional buses - Tribune India

BSNL revival in sight, says Kangra MP - Tribune India

Paradise in peril: Bir-Billing’s paragliding haven struggles with growing waste crisis - Tribune India

Sweet tooth, bitter truth: 69% households in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal hooked on sugar - Times of India

State Cong prez will be named by by first week of November: Sukhu - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Fire Department Issues Diwali Safety Advisory

Purchase crackers from licensed vendors: Fire Dept issuess advisory for Diwali - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh fire services issues advisory ahead of Diwali - ANI News
HP fire department issues safety advisory for Diwali celebrations - Times of India

State govt has cleared pension arrears of retired HRTC employees: Agnihotri - Tribune India
Himachal govt committed to protect interests of HRTC staff, pensioners: Deputy CM - ThePrint
Rs 23 cr released for Sept dues to HRTC pensioners: Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri - Times of India

Road blocked in Baddi over police failure to arrest murder accused - Tribune India

BJP names overseers for 17 party district units - Tribune India

Education Dept urged to sign pact with AAI for operationalising Bhuntar airport hangar - Tribune India
Education Minister calls for skill-based learning at Chopal school centenary - Tribune India

Dhar Gram Panchayat pradhan suspended over irregularities - Tribune India

Nature-man conflict leading to natural disasters in mountainous regions, says Justice Surya Kant - Tribune India
SC judge expresses concern over natural disasters in HP; stresses environmental awareness - Press Trust of India

Uphold values of courage, national pride: Dy Chief of Army Staff to students - Tribune India
Deputy chief of the Army Staff visits Dalhousie, encourages youth to uphold values - Times of India

CK Nayudu: UP-HP match poised for thrilling finish - Times of India
HP take upper hand against UP - Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Government's Recent Financial Announcements

Himachal Pradesh CM given Rs 50 lakh cheque by Harshwardhan Chauhan towards Aapda Rahat Kosh - ANI News
Himachal CM Sukhu greets on Diwali, ensures timely pension, disaster relief support - ANI News
Diwali bonanza: Hike in pay for CM, ministers & MLAs in Himachal - Times of India

Himachal school board to introduce uniform question papers for Class X, XII - Times of India

BJP seeks special relief package for disaster-hit HP districts - Times of India

Shimla Markets See Weak Dhanteras Sales Despite GST Rate Reductions - ABP Live English
Weak Dhanteras sales despite GST relief; Himachal traders cite disaster impact, online shopping - The News Mill, ANI News

Himachal Village Skips Diwali Due to Ancient Curse

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No Diwali in Himachal village due to centuries-old 'curse' - India Today
No Diwali in ‘cursed’ Sammoo village of Himachal Pradesh - ThePrint
After nearly a year of inaction, will Himachal Congress end its organisational paralysis post-Diwali? - The Newz Radar

Shimla- Theog Stretch of Strategic Border Highway Turns into Backbreaking Hell Ride, Is Nitin Gadkari Listening? - HimbuMail

Time period for bursting crackers fixed in Shimla: Anupam Kashyap - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal to experience light snowfall on October 21-22 - Tribune India
Himachal Roadways resumes bus service on four routes via Jalori Pass after over three months - Tribune India

From bars to cakes to pastries: Himachal prison inmates make crores in profit - The Statesman

Himachal’s Baba Balak Nath Temple to overhaul SOP after alleged irregularities - Tribune India

Delhi To Manali Via Luxury On Wheels: Reclining Seats, 5-Course Meal, Check Ticket Price And Route | Video - News18

Want to set up homestay or guest house in Himachal? Don’t miss this government-backed low-interest loan scheme - The Newz Radar

Top Supreme Court, Himachal High Court judges gather in Mandi for special event - The Newz Radar
High Court issues notices on PILs over Hamirpur-Mandi highway widening - Tribune India

HP Minister asks officials to safeguard apple growers' interests - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

How Himachal cement journey started in 1960s and at what cost has it come - The Newz Radar

Inter-College Badminton Tournament Concludes at Rajiv Gandhi Government College ,Shimla - The Newz Radar

Himachal Pradesh to limit power subsidy to two metres per consumer - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

This place in Himachal Pradesh has become India’s first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve - The Times of India

Government college students create device to protect crops from wild animals - India Today

Vimal Negi death case | Apart from Shimla SSP, other SIT members joined probe: CBI to HC - The Indian Express

Panel to look into illegal muck dumping in Himachal, Gov gives nod - The Indian Express

NGT seeks detailed report on HP industries polluting Markanda river - Times of India

DAV Hoshiarpur bags overall trophy at PU Zonal Youth Fest - Tribune India

APS Dagshai marks 39th Founder’s Day with tributes to talent, valour - Tribune India

Palampur school marks annual day with cultural showcase - Tribune India

St Edward’s win in football, Roots Country claim basketball title - Tribune India

BJP seeks govt job, financial aid for village defense guards kin - Tribune India

NCC cadets, locals undertake pond clean-up at Nehran Pukhar - Tribune India

15 quintals of spurious paneer seized in Una - Tribune India

Joint action panel takes out march over long-pending demands - Tribune India

Man shot by brother-in-law in Baddi - Tribune India

18 unions hold protest, seek release of arrears - Tribune India

327 families in Mandi get aid under CM Kanyadan Scheme - Tribune India

CCTV cameras to be installed at all new Panchayat Bhawans across state: Minister - Tribune India

Village school in Shahpur to be upgraded as Rajiv Gandhi day boarding school: Pathania - Tribune India

NABARD initiates Rs 713-crore infra development push for state - Tribune India

Teacher molests schoolgirl in Chamba’s Salooni, suspended - Tribune India

Traffic suspended in Hamirpurs main market till Oct 20 - Tribune India

Centre’s PLI scheme for API sector faces challenge from low-cost Chinese imports - Tribune India

Pensioners protest over 'meagre' 3 pc DA hike - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Pensioners protesting during festive season reflect govt failure: Thakur - Times of India