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22 October 2025, Wednesday
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Big Picture

A Canadian paraglider was found dead and an Austrian pilot was rescued in the Dhauladhar ranges, prompting scrutiny of the Bir-Billing paragliding site.
The traditional post-Diwali stone-pelting festival, 'Pathar Mela', was celebrated in Dhami near Shimla.
A leopard entered a village in Una district, injuring six people before being captured by authorities.
Diwali was marked by 47 fire incidents across the state causing significant property damage, and a separate traffic accident in Shimla injured five.
The state government approved the establishment of a 100-bed modern de-addiction center in Sirmaur.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Hindu Succession Act does not apply to daughters from Himachal's tribal communities for inheritance.
Rohtang Pass has reopened for tourists following recent snowfall, with more light rain and snow forecast for the week.
Police Commemoration Day was observed in Shimla, paying tribute to officers martyred over the past year.

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Headlines

Canadian Paraglider Dies, Another Rescued in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh: Canadian paraglider dies; 2 foreign pilots rescued - Times of India
Experts cite prolonged monsoon, global conflicts: Paragliders give Bir-Billing hub a miss — numbers down half compared to 2024 - The Indian Express
Canadian paraglider pilot found dead in Dhauladhar ranges - Tribune India

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Austrian free-flyer rescued from higher reaches of Chhota Bhangal - Tribune India
Austrian paraglider rescued from higher reaches of Dhauladhar in Himachal’s Kangra - Tribune India
Crashed Canadian paraglider's body brought to Kangra; Austrian rescued - Press Trust of India
Crashed Canadian paraglider's body brought to Kangra - Press Trust of India
Canadian Paraglider Who Crashed In Himachal's Dhauladhar Ranges Found Dead - NDTV
Missing Canadian Paraglider Found Dead In Kangra Mountains - ETV Bharat
Canadian paraglider found dead, Australian rescued from Dhauladhar range in Himachal Pradesh - The New Indian Express
Missing Canadian paraglider found dead, Austrian rescued from Himachal’s Dhauladhar range - The Indian Express
Canadian paraglider lost in Kangra mountains found dead - Tribune India
Spotlight on Bir-Billing: Paragliding hub faces scrutiny after Canadian tourist’s fatal crash - Telegraph India

Accused of killing brother-in-law, man sent to 4-day remand - Tribune India

Fearless Tales: Extraordinary act of bravery in WWII earned Bilaspur sepoy the coveted Victoria Cross - Tribune India

Traditional Stone-Pelting Fair Held in Dhami

‘Pathar Mela’ held in Shimla’s Dhami area - Tribune India
Himachal village celebrates stone-pelting fair a day after Diwali | Ritual is closely monitored by local authorities | Inshorts - Inshorts
Annual 'Pathron Ka Mela', a unique stone pelting fair held at Dhami near Shimla - Press Trust of India

Leopard Attacks Villagers in Himachal's Una District

Leopard strays into Haroli village, injures 6 before being captured - Tribune India
Chaos in Himachal's Una as leopard attacks villagers. Rescue video goes viral - India Today

Rain-ravaged Sirmaur roads pose risk to commuters as boulders create bottlenecks - Tribune India
Travelling on potholed Kandwal stretch of Pathankot-Mandi NH in Nurpur a nightmare - Tribune India

Police Martyrs Honored on Commemoration Day

Tributes paid to 190 cops martyred in past year - Tribune India
Police Commemoration Day observed in Shimla - Tribune India, Times of India
Police Commemoration Day observed with solemn ceremony in Shimla - ANI News

Traffic plan for Kullu Dasehra trade fair leaves commuters stranded for hours - Tribune India

Organic farming gaining ground in Kangra; farmers report higher yields, better returns - Tribune India

Identify parking zones in wards, CM’s Adviser tells Hamirpur MC - Tribune India
Explore parking possibility in every civic ward: Sunil Sharma Bittu - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Baddi breathes easier this Diwali, AQI drops from last year’s 392 to 180 - Tribune India

Agri Dept procures 140 quintal naturally-grown barley from Pangi - Tribune India
Government Procures 140 Quintals of Naturally Grown Barley from Pangi, Sets Targets for Maize and Turmeric - The News Himachal

Bilaspur former MLA Gautam passes away - Tribune India

Solan’s Baghat Urban Cooperative Bank moves to seize properties of defaulters - Tribune India

Three shops gutted on Diwali near Shimla - Tribune India

Concrete bridge to be built over Chandra river at Sissu - Tribune India

Warring groups at Gharoh Bazaar relent after Shahpur MLA intervenes - Tribune India

Scientists, scholars discuss mind, ethics, AI in Dharamsala - Tribune India

Hidden lights Diwali’s intimate glow unveiled in Kangra paintings - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh to Build New De-addiction Center in Sirmaur

Modern de-addiction, rehabilitation centre to be established at Kotla-Barog: Himachal CM - ANI News
Sirmaur to get new rehab centre with 100 beds - Times of India
Modern de-addiction and rehabilitation centre to be established at Kotla-Barog: HP CM - The Statesman

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Himachal govt approves Rs 534 lakh for construction of modern de-addiction centre in Sirmaur - Press Trust of India
State to set up Rs 5.34-cr modern de-addiction centre in Sirmaur - Tribune India

Panchayat pradhan held for minor’s rape - Times of India

Speeding Taxi Injures Five in Shimla

Speeding taxi hits railing, injures 5 in Shimla - Times of India
Footpath-dwellers, including infant, injured after speeding taxi hit railing in Shimla - Tribune India
Tragic Accident in Shimla on Diwali Night Leaves Five Injured - The News Himachal
Five From Rajasthan Injured As Speeding Taxi Hits Roadside Railing In Shimla; Driver Held - ETV Bharat

HP too gets ready for Guru’s martyrdom event - Times of India

Himachal Weather Update: Light Rain in Plains, Snow in Mountains This Week - The News Himachal

47 fire incidents reported during Diwali in HP - The Times of India
Properties worth crores gutted in fires in Himachal Pradesh on Diwali night - Tribune India

Workers are the backbone of BJP: Anurag Thakur - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

CM reviews preparations for Shaheedi Diwas of 9th Guru - Tribune India

HP Govt fails to meet HC deadline on panchayat delimitation and reservation process - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Amid gross irregularities, HPMB to invite fresh bids for Rs 75 cr CA store - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Water crisis deepens in Solan as Giri Scheme remains shut for two days - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Ministers from Punjab call on T.N. CM Stalin - The Hindu