The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

14 November 2025, Friday
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Big Picture

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• A severe cold wave has intensified across Himachal Pradesh, with Tabo recording the season's coldest night at -7.4°C.
• Authorities made arrests following communal tensions in Chamba, while a major police reshuffle saw 18 senior officers transferred.
• In Hamirpur, a drug trafficker injured a police SHO while attempting to flee a checkpoint.
• The state government is focusing on improving rural education and expanding Panchkarma technician courses to boost wellness tourism.
• Traders are demanding the resumption of trade with China through the Shipki-La border, which was closed during the pandemic.
• The Himachal Pradesh High Court has questioned the central government about inadequate flight operations at state airports.
• Vocational teachers are seeking a formal policy from the government for the regularization of their jobs.
• The Kisan Sabha has protested against land acquisition policies, demanding fair compensation for affected farmers.
• The Chief Minister's photograph on a new police patrol vehicle has drawn criticism from the opposition BJP.
• The state is grappling with drug trafficking, highlighted by a focus on awareness campaigns and recent enforcement actions.

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Headlines

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• At crossroads in war on drugs, Himachal bets on awareness and empathy - The Times of India

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• Kisan Sabha slams Himachal govt over land acquisition, seeks fair compensation - Tribune India

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• IIAS organises blood donation camp - Tribune India

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• Vocational teachers seek policy for job regularisation - Tribune India

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Severe Cold Wave Grips Himachal Pradesh

• Tabo in tribal Lahaul Spiti district shivers at –7°C - Tribune India
• Tabo valley records coldest night of the season at -7°C - Tribune India
• Himachal Pradesh faces severe cold wave, Tabo records coldest night at -7.4°C | India News - Hindustan Times
• Cold wave conditions intensify across Himachal; Tabo records coldest night of season - Moneycontrol

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• Himachal Cong. may soon get new chief; Rathore’s name making the rounds - The Hindu

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• Himachal: Amid communal tensions in Chamba, police arrest six - The Indian Express
• Tension in Chamba after assault on Youths sparks night-long protest - Himachal Scape

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Himachal Government Focuses on Education Initiatives

• Himachal achieves top ranking in education, to celebrate three years in Office on Dec 11: Education Minister Rohit Thakur - The News Mill
• Himachal government committed to provide quality education to students in rural areas CM Sukhu - theweek.in
• State government committed to provide quality education to rural students: CM - himachalpr.gov.in
• Himachal Education Minister inaugurates new Panchayat Bhawan in Ramnagar - Tribune India

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• HC seeks Centre’s stand on inadequate flight ops at HP airports - The Times of India

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Drug Smuggler Injures Officer During Escape in Hamirpur

• SHO injured as trafficker tries to run over police in Hamirpur - The Times of India
• Heroin smuggler drives through police barricades, tries to mow down cop during escape bid in Hamirpur - Tribune India
• Himachal: Heroin smuggler tries to mow down cop during escape bid; hunt on - ThePrint
• Drug Smuggler Tries to Run Over Police Team in Hamirpur, Station In-Charge Injured - The News Himachal

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• No Cumulative Rate Of Increase In Value Can Be Granted When There Is Short Gap Between Sale Deed & Land... - Live Law

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• HP govt expands Panchkarma training to boost wellness tourism - The Statesman
• Himachal to Start Panchkarma Technician Courses in 12 Ayurvedic Hospitals - The News Himachal

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• Execution Petition Not Maintainable Merely Because Award Debtor's Bank Has Branches In State;... - Live Law

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• Atal Tunnel Has Made Life Easy For People Of Lahaul-Spiti In Himachal Pradesh But Environmental Concerns Galore - ETV Bharat

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• Himachal Pradesh: Traders demand resumption of trade with China through Shipki-La border - Press Trust of India

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• Three New Species Of Rock Ants Discovered In Arunachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat

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• Brief: One booked for raping minor in Shimla - Tribune India

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• Himachal Pradesh High Court Denies Zydus Interim Relief In 'Glucon-D v Glucose-D' Trademark Case - Live Law

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• 604 students, including 71 PhD scholars, awarded degrees at IIT Mandi convocation - Tribune India

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• Himachal Loses Big as India’s Biggest Power Project Slips from SJVN to NHPC - HimbuMail

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• NEWS RECEIVED FROM DPRO HAMIRPUR FOCUSING DC HAMIRPUR SH.अमरजीत सिंह AND OTHER HAMIRPUR DISTRICT NEWS - :: India News Calling ::

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• Himachal CM's photo on police patrol vehicle draws ire of BJP - The Hindu, Press Trust of India
• ‘Misuse of tax payers money’: Himachal CMs photo on police patrol vehicle draws ire of BJP - Tribune India

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• HP bags second prize in national-level CBRN Competition 2025 - theweek.in

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• Army to set up wind turbine project at 20 border locations - Tribune India

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• Himachal: Jai Ram meets Hamirpur woman’s family, says probe murder must suffer no laxity | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• ‘Factionalised’ BJP not a challenge: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Punjab, Himachal remain on high alert after Red Fort blast - The Times of India

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• Sri Aurobindo Public School, Baddi, host inter-school quiz - Tribune India

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• Amid complaints, excise department seals liquor vend in Lahaul-Spiti over higher pricing - The Times of India

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• Uttar Pradesh News: Agra Court To Hear Sedition Case Against BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Over Remarks On Farmers; - Free Press Journal

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• HP’s joblessness reflects fault lines of state’s economy - Tribune India

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• HPU students learn essential skills for career success - Tribune India

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• Hockey fever returns: All-India memorial tournament kicks off - Tribune India

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• Students’ STEM projects steal the show at Lavi fair - Tribune India

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• Jawali traders lose biz as buses bypass town - Tribune India

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• Marathon marks death anniv of Ram Singh Pathania - Tribune India

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• Palampur agri varsity marks 11 years of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan - Tribune India

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• Shopkeepers clash with Shimla MC team - Tribune India

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• Education board to hold state-level competitions on Childrens Day - Tribune India

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• 70% crimes against women in India go unreported, bias begins at birth - Tribune India

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• HC gives govt time on plea over mayors term extension - Tribune India
• Legal wait leaves panchayat pradhan with 2 months in office - Tribune India

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• 100 schools in Solan district designated tobacco free - Tribune India

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• Conference on child rights held in Mandi - Tribune India

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• Kangra Valley Carnival to be held in Dharamsala from December 21-25 - Tribune India

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• Pay Rs 2.50 cr to deceased Army officers kin, insurance firm told - Tribune India

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• Record number of nuns earn Geshema degrees this year - Tribune India

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• Negi inaugurates Rs 1.79 crore bus stand, multi-purpose building in Kinnaur - Tribune India

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• Chayan aayog bans metal items, jewellery in exams to curb cheating - Tribune India

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• Minor among 2 held with 101 gm heroin in Kangra - Tribune India

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• Damaged roads in Bir-Billing cry for attention, need immediate repairs - Tribune India

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• Expedite work on development projects in Dehra: MLA - Tribune India

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• Clarification - Tribune India

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