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17 November 2025, Monday
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Big Picture

Authorities made multiple drug-related arrests for heroin and busted a spurious drug racket in Baddi.
The state's disaster relief fund received major contributions, including Rs 5 crore from L&T and Rs 1 crore from Bank of Baroda.
Himachal is experiencing a severe cold wave and an 87% rainfall deficit for November.
Kinnaur's ancient Raulane Festival is gaining widespread media attention, highlighting the state's cultural heritage.
On National Press Day, officials urged the media to uphold accuracy amid rising challenges of misinformation.
A man was arrested in Mandi for an acid attack on his wife, leaving her in critical condition.
Significant delays are impacting key infrastructure projects, including the Bhawarna Civil Hospital and a Thural oxygen plant.
The government is advancing rural development in Kinnaur with projects worth nearly Rs 28.5 crore.
Health initiatives were in focus with the observance of Diabetes Week and a medical conference at AIIMS Bilaspur.
Tensions were reported in Sanjauli after a group allegedly disrupted Friday prayers, leading to police action.

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Headlines

Himachal marks Diabetes Week with focus on wellbeing - Tribune India

Rotary Helpage marks 30 years of service to specially-abled children - Tribune India

Health experts gather at AIIMS Bilaspur for preventive medicine conference - Tribune India

Mandi DC urges journalists to uphold accuracy as digital age brings challenges - Tribune India
Media urged to act as public bridge amid rising misinformation threats - Himachal Scape

Rural, tribal development gets push in Kinnaur with Rs 28.49 crore projects - Tribune India

L&T presents Rs 5 crore cheque to CM for disaster relief - Tribune India

Two Haryana youth among three arrested with chitta - Tribune India

Spurious drug racket busted in Baddi; YL Pharma partner held - Tribune India
Ambala drug manufacturer arrested for fake govt supply - Tribune India

Arunachal home minister meets Dalai Lama at McLeodganj - Tribune India

Lt Col Kaman Singh, MVC A legacy of courage and command - Tribune India

Construction of Khaddar village school building to begin soon: Education minister - Tribune India

Punjab 'Brides' Con Himachal Grooms In 'Gold-Grabbing Marriage Scam' - ETV Bharat

Woman Arrested With Heroin In Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala - ETV Bharat
Woman, son held after 9.42g heroin seized - Tribune India

Himachal records 87% rainfall deficit in November so far | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Spotlight on Himachal's Mystical Raulane Festival

These Raulane Festival Photos From Himachal Pradesh Carry More Soul Than Modern Fashion - NDTV
Himachal's Raulane Festival: A 5,000-year-old festival that celebrates mystical fairies - The Times of India
The internet’s new obsession? A mystical Kinnauri festival where faces vanish and folklore comes alive - India TV News
A Complete Guide To The Raulane Festival Of Kinnaur: Ancient Beliefs, Fairies, Ritual Dance And The Secrets Of - Times Now

Himachal Pradesh Government Initiatives

Himachal govt committed to promote state's cultural identity Chief Secy - theweek.in
Himachal govt committed to promote state's cultural identity: Chief Secy - Press Trust of India
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Minister: Press Transparency Vital for a Vibrant Democracy

Promoting transparency in press will keep democracy vibrant and alive: Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani - ANI News
Promoting transparency in press will keep democracy vibrant and alive: Himachal Min Dharmani - The Statesman
Promoting transparency in press will keep democracy vibrant and alive: Himachal minister - Press Trust of India

Punjab clears farmhouse policy for eco-sensitive Kandi region - The Indian Express

NSS Special Camp Concludes at Hobar School; Gram Panchayat Pradhan Bina Devi Attends as Chief Guest - The Newz Radar

Spice of Life | Calm, connected to nature, space to reflect and create - Hindustan Times

Where to go in Manali this December for snow and adventure - India TV News

Shyamla Educational & Social Welfare Trust Reviews Initiatives; Announces New Executive Committee - The Newz Radar

“Modi Era Ensures a Secure Nation Under BJP, Says Bikram Thakur; Raises Concerns on Himachal’s Economy” - The Newz Radar

Four years on, oxygen plant at Thural hospital yet to be set up - Tribune India
Four years on, oxygen plant at Himachal's Thural hospital yet to be set up - Tribune India

Multiple Leopard sightings near Jubberhatti airport prompt safety fears, complaint filed - Himachal Scape

Financial Crisis Delays Bhawarna Civil Hospital Completion

PWD facing crisis, completion of Bhawarna Civil Hospital delayed | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
PWD facing financial crisis, completion of Bhawarna Civil Hospital delayed - Tribune India
PWD facing financial crisis, completion of Bhawarna Civil Hospital in Himachal delayed - Tribune India
PWD facing financial crisis, completion of Himachals Bhawarna Civil Hospital delayed - Tribune India

Tension in Sanjauli as activists prevent Friday prayers, 6 booked - Tribune India

Man Arrested After Acid Attack On Wife In Mandi; Victim Referred To AIIMS In Critical Condition - ETV Bharat
Mandi man held for throwing acid on wife - Tribune India
woman-severely-injured-in-acid-attack-by-husband-in-mandi News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Pradesh Congress Faces Deepening Crisis Amid Organisational Void, While Party Implodes Elsewhere - The News Himachal

Nights in Chandigarh colder than Shimla - Hindustan Times

Basohli – The Soul of Jammu’s Cultural Landscape - Daily Excelsior

Shimla: Sukhu to raise Chandigarh claim, BBMB arrears at NZC | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Monsoon mayhem forces state to put panchayat poll on hold - Tribune India

Theog man held for Rs 3.49-cr loan default - Tribune India

Certificates students’ individual property, no institution can retain it: HC to medical college | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Disaster survivors call out systemic failures - Tribune India

Kangra’s shaktipeeths set for major makeover - Tribune India

1 killed as car veers off road in Rampur - Tribune India

Science fest to be held at PU from Dec 6 to 9 - Tribune India

Speed up work on key infra projects, says MLA - Tribune India

Tanda college observes World Diabetes Day - Tribune India

Tents raised in Jhanyiar amid freezing nights - Tribune India

Cold wave tightens grip; Tabo shivers at -6°C, coldest in state - Tribune India

Pinegrove marksmen shine at pre-nationals - Tribune India

Teachers’ role as career mentors highlighted - Tribune India

Two-day volleyball tourney ends at teaching college - Tribune India

Pinegrove tops state with 90.39% CBSE average - Tribune India

Stitching dreams: Women empowered through tailoring, knitting programme - Tribune India

Sextortion cases on rise in state - Tribune India

St Edward’s Prabal declared winner of ‘Kalam of Himachal’ - Tribune India
Kavya, Prashant heroics script UP’s win over Himachal Pradesh - Times of India

Indian Idol fame Neha Dixit performs at International Lavi Fair - Tribune India

Food Commission chief inspects old age home in Shimla - Tribune India