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06 November 2025, Thursday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government has executed a major police reshuffle, transferring 82 officers, including 15 IPS and 62 HPPS officials.
A significant 45-million-year-old snakehead fish fossil was discovered in the state's Subathu formation.
Post-disaster recovery continues with central teams assessing damage, while some affected villagers still await aid for reconstruction.
The state government is facing scrutiny from the High Court over a budget shortage impacting the judiciary.
Multiple incidents of students being assaulted by teachers have been reported from schools in Rohru, Solan, and Parwanoo.
New development initiatives include a ₹25-crore integrated aqua park in Nadaun and a high-tech road safety center in Hamirpur.
Fresh snowfall has been recorded in high-altitude areas like Manali and Lahaul, leading to a dip in temperature.
Authorities are taking action against illegal mining in Kangra, while several arrests have been made for drug possession across the state.
Himachal Pradesh received a national award for its successful integration of citizen-centric services with the DigiLocker platform.
Reports indicate a significant decline in road accidents, though fatal incidents were also reported.

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Headlines

45-Million-Year-Old Snakehead Fish Fossil discovered in Himachal’s Subathu formation - Himachal Scape

42 schoolgirls get 2nd dose of anti-cervical cancer vaccine - Tribune India

Collective efforts needed to realise developed India vision, say experts - Tribune India

HP wins award for integrating citizen services into DigiLocker - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Bags National "People First Integration Award" for Citizen-Centric Digital Services on Digi Locker - The News Mill

NABARD officers trained on latest farm innovations - Tribune India

Kangra DC warns of FIRs, penalties in illegal mining cases - Tribune India
NGT notice to Union ministry, Punjab, HP, J&K, 25 districts over plea to free 5 rivers of pollution - The Times of India

2 Tarn Taran youths held for snatching woman’s earrings in Fatehpur - Tribune India

Dalai Lama to launch tourism website today - Tribune India

Major Police Reshuffle in Himachal Pradesh

15 IPS, 62 HPPS officers transferred in Himachal Pradesh - Tribune India
7 Himachal districts get new SPs - Times of India
Himachal Govt orders major police overhaul: 82 officers, including 20 IPS and 62 HPPS officials, transferred - The News Mill
15 IPS, 62 HPPS officers transferred in Himachal Pradesh police department - Tribune India

‘Symphony of Expressions’ to mark Sobha Singh’s birth anniversary - Tribune India

To keep youth away from drug abuse, state government promoting sports: Minister - Tribune India

Liquor contractor gets Rs 5-crore ransom call - Tribune India
Licence fees not paid, five liquor vends sealed in Kangra - Tribune India

Shoolini varsity scientist creates eco-friendly sugar substitute - Tribune India
Shoolini varsity scientist develops biotech method to produce xylitol | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Baijnath man arrested with 19.46-gram ‘chitta’ - Tribune India

Hit by rain disaster, Dheera villagers still await government help for house reconstruction - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh adopts nature-based flood solutions in Dharampur-Mandi after repeated disasters - Himachal Scape
Central team assesses post-disaster rehabilitation in Seraj area of Mandi - Tribune India

Kotkhai man held for assaulting constable after asked not to smoke in public place - Tribune India
Himachal: Man assaults cop who stopped him from smoking in public; arrested - Press Trust of India

National conclave on stone fruits today - Tribune India

Probe ordered into Rohru school incident - Tribune India

Child hurt after being beaten by teacher in Parwanoo school - Tribune India

Chief Minister expresses grief over demise of Colonel - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Reports Decline in Road Accidents

9% decline in road accidents In Himachal - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh witnesses decline in road accidents in 2024 - The Statesman
32% dip in road accidents in Himachal: Govt - Press Trust of India
Road mishaps in Himachal claim 5 lives | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

FIR Filed After Fatal Train Crash in Bilaspur

Bilaspur Train Accident Live News Updates: FIR filed against unidentified persons for train accident in C... - The Economic Times
Day after Bilaspur train crash that killed 11, police file FIR against unidentified people - Deccan Herald
Chhattisgarh: Police registers FIR a day after 11 people were killed in Bilaspur train incident - ANI News

Budget shortage for judiciary 'unfortunate', government must act seriously: Former Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur - ANI News
HC pulls up Himachal govt for starving judiciary of funds - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Concerns Grow Over Safety in Himachal Schools

After Rohru and Chamba, Solan joins list of School abuse cases shaking Himachal - Himachal Scape
Himachal sees third case of severe thrashing of school student in less than 2 weeks - Tribune India, Press Trust of India
Report Highlights Alarming Decline in Himachal’s Government School Enrollment - The News Himachal

Himachal Govt to set up ₹25-crore integrated aqua park at Nadaun - The Statesman
Himachal: Integrated Aqua Park to be established at Nadaun for Rs 25 crore - ANI News
Himachal: Nadaun to get Rs 25-crore Integrated Aqua Park - Press Trust of India

Eight-day winter session of Vidhan Sabha to begin in Dharamsala on Nov 26 - Tribune India
HP vidhan sabha winter session from Nov 26 in D’shala - The Times of India

Himachal Local Governance Decisions Face Legal Challenges

PIL challenges Himachal Govt’s decision to defer Panchayat polls under Disaster pretext - Himachal Scape
Himachal HC issue notice to state govt on PIL against extension of mayor, dy mayor’s tenure | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Shimla Mayor, Dy Mayor tenure extension ordinance challenged - Tribune India
Ordinance to extend Shimla mayor tenure under Himachal HC scanner - The Times of India

Initiative of daily Aarti at Renuka Ji Lake is commendable: Governor - :: India News Calling ::

Fresh Snowfall Blankets Himachal Pradesh

Fresh snowfall blankets Himachal, Kashmir as first snow leopard sighting reported in Kinnaur - CNBC TV18
Fresh Snowfall In High Altitude Areas Of Himachal - Daily Excelsior
Fresh snowfall blankets high altitude areas of Himachal - Moneycontrol

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Fresh snowfall in high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh - Press Trust of India
Fresh snowfall in high altitude areas of Himachal - Press Trust of India
Chitkul blanketed in snow, light showers hit higher Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti - Tribune India
Light rain, snowfall in Himachal as western disturbance passes; mercury dips - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Minister Anirudh Singh announces development initiatives for Kasumpti village - Tribune India

Give Land for Land, House For House to Disaster Victims, Demands Kisan Sabha - HimbuMail

Ghepan Lake In Himachal Expands 176% Due To Glacier Melt, Poses Risk To J&K And Pakistan: NRSC Report - ETV Bharat

Shimla police best in Himachal for recovery of missing and stolen phones, set to be honoured - The Indian Express

Shimla vs. Narkanda: For a cozy winter holiday in Himachal - Times of India
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 6 best places to visit near Delhi this winter season - The Economic Times

Mandav Utsav kicks off in Mandi: A grand tribute to heritage and faith - The Newz Radar

Water Supply reconnected after CPI(M) pressure; Churah MLA Hans Raj Issues public apology – Himachal Scape - Himachal Scape

Will go by Centre’s decision on Bijli Mahadev Ropeway: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Pradesh School Holidays in November 2025: Check Full List of Closed Dates and Festival Breaks - Jagran Josh

Himachal CM Sukhu prioritises quality technical education, innovation, and EV-Tech course for employable - Times of India
Sukhu stresses skill devp in HP - The Times of India

Explainer: Poor civic sense to space crunch — Heres the how and why to Himachal garbage crisis - Tribune India

HP TET Exam Analysis 2025 [Nov 5th]: Check HP TET Paper Difficulty Level, No. of Good Attempts and More - Jagran Josh

4 months after floods, Himachal's Thunag still buried under ruins | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Students protest outside Himachal Technical University; demand relaxation in exam rules | Education - Hindustan Times

Himachal Police upgrades its fleet to Tata Curvv EV. Here's how it helps… - MSN

Himachal Pradesh to Modernize Fisheries with Technology

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Asks Fisheries Department To Adopt Modern Technology - Free Press Journal
Himachal CM asks fisheries dept to adopt modern technology to enhance output - Press Trust of India
Himachal CM directs fisheries dept to adopt modern technology for enhancing fish produce | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
CM: Adopt modern tech to increase shelf life of fish produce - Tribune India

High tech centre for road safety to come up soon in Hamirpur: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
HP CM flags off 66 patrol vehicles, announces road safety centre in Hamirpur - The Times of India

Nahan school gets 3 classrooms - Tribune India

Four Punjab youths held with 62 g heroin in Kasauli - Tribune India

200 cyclists conquer tough terrain at Tour de Sanawar - Tribune India

Indora youth held with 575 g charas - Tribune India

Get prior approval, non-teaching HPU staff pursuing higer edu told - Tribune India

Mahasu Maharaj to embark on rare journey to Shillai - Tribune India

Himachal Govt legalises zipline adventure activities under Eco-Tourism Policy - Tribune India

Culture as livelihood: Rethinking heritage in a changing Himalaya - Tribune India

Two panchayats merged into Jawali, number of wards rises to 11 from nine - Tribune India

2.22 lakh farmers have adopted natural farming: Vikramaditya - Tribune India

Vote for Cong alliance, Cong prez Pratibha Singh urges Bihar migrants - Tribune India

Car plunges into gorge near Kotghari in Mandi, 2 killed - Tribune India
Car crashes onto parapet near Hamirpur, 2 killed - Tribune India

Experts review monsoon damage in different parts of Kangra - Tribune India

CM: Innovation policy underway to give push to entrepreneurship - Tribune India

State to spend Rs 1,010 cr on crop diversification drive - Tribune India

YL Pharma loses licence for defying manufacturing ban - Tribune India

Governor, Chief Minister greet people on Gurpurb - Tribune India