The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

29 November 2025, Saturday
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Big Picture

Himachal's assembly session saw intense protests from both Congress and BJP over disaster funds and political remarks.
Pensioners held a massive rally for delayed benefits as the state government, facing financial strain, raised a ₹350-crore loan.
CM Sukhu focused on development in Kangra, announcing a ₹460 crore airport expansion and launching rural outreach programs.
A severe dry, cold spell is gripping the state, with freezing temperatures prompting winter preparedness reviews and raising concerns for farmers.
The High Court addressed governance issues, questioning ad-hoc government appointments and ordering repairs of unsafe Shimla roads.
The Prague Declaration condemned China’s interference in the succession process of the Dalai Lama.
Key administrative actions include the digitization of land records with QR codes and intensifying anti-drug campaigns across the state.
Crime statistics for the past three years were released, reporting 1,011 rape cases and 248 murders.

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Headlines

Appointment in courts: Sovereign functions cannot be allowed to run on ad hoc basis, HC tells Himachal govt | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Cold Wave Grips North India

Cold wave grips Himachal Pradesh; temperatures plunge near freezing - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Prague Declaration upholds Tibetans’ sole right to choose next Dalai Lama - Tribune India
Prague Declaration condemns Chinas interference in Dalai Lama succession - Tribune India

Massive pensioners’ rally puts spotlight on delayed benefits - Tribune India
Pensioners Rally Outside, MLAs Protest Inside - The News Himachal

Sukhu pushes tourism, welfare agenda in Kangra - Tribune India
CM Sukhu connects with people in Dharamsala - Tribune India

Himachal CM Focuses on Strengthening Rural Economy

Animal husbandry office inaugurated in Dharamsala - Tribune India
Strengthening rural economy is key priority Himachal CM - theweek.in
Strengthening rural economy priority, says Himachal CM Sukhu at opening of Rs 3.21 crore animal husbandry office in Dharamshala - The Newz Radar

Himachal saw 1,011 rape cases, 248 murders in 3 years: CM Sukhu - Tribune India

Protests and Chaos Disrupt Himachal Assembly Session

Stormy day: Cong-BJP slogans echo across Assembly premises - Tribune India
Outside Himachal House, parallel protests by BJP and Congress set the tone for day - The Indian Express
Protests by Congress and BJP MLAs mark third day of Himachal Assembly's Winter Session - theweek.in

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Himachal Assembly session: BJP, Congress MLAs come face to face as House erupts in chaos - The Newz Radar
Protests inside and outside Assembly: Congress targets Centre over disaster funds - Tribune India

Will strengthen social media, IT cell to take on BJP: HPCC chief - Tribune India
Shimla: Reorganisation process of HPCC gains momentum - Hindustan Times
New HPCC chief faces tough task of taking all factions together - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Government Faces Fiscal Challenges

Himachal Govt raises Rs 350-cr loan amidst severe fiscal strain - Tribune India
Centre’s Rs 1,500 crore flood aid still pending, says Himachal Revenue Minister - The Statesman
Himachal Pradesh | End of the old order - India Today

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Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Minister says need Rs 100 crore, 55,000 govt staff to hold panchayat polls - The Indian Express

Panchayat pradhan sacked over negligence, misuse of funds - Tribune India

Brace for winter: Himachal Chief Secretary tells depts to stock up on essentials - Tribune India
Himachal Chief secy reviews winter preparedness calls for multi-agency coordination - theweek.in

Palampur varsity empowers students with cutting-edge DNA tech training - Tribune India

HPNLU conducts workshop on chargesheet under BNSS - Tribune India

Painting, declamation contests mark Gita Jayanti in Kullu - Tribune India

State university enhances IT support for divyang students - Tribune India

Mandi district steps up anti-drug campaign with volunteer training - Tribune India

Martyr families continue to wait for govt’s commitment - Tribune India

Carbon crunch: Shoolini scientist’s pine cone-based industrial fuel - Tribune India

122 units blood collected at donation camp in Shimla - Tribune India

Congress begins process to appoint new Mandi dist chief - Tribune India

Himachal HC questions 760 sealed-road passes issued in a year; orders urgent repair of unsafe ‘Danga’ near DC office - Himachal Scape

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Himachal Pradesh vs Services

₹460 Crore Released for Kangra Airport Expansion

Himachal CM says Rs 460 crore released for expansion of Kangra Airport - ANI News
Rs 460 crore released for expansion of Kangra Airport CM Sukhu - theweek.in

Press Trust Of India - Press Trust of India

Himachal’s mining policy overhaul boosts revenue : Industries Minister - The Statesman

Govt Approves New Jamabandi Format With QR Codes for Easier Public Access - The News Himachal

Stray animal issue our civilisation's 'gift' can't use forest land to solve it Himachal minister - theweek.in

Himachal Pradesh High Court: Recent Rulings and Cases

Himachal Pradesh High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 17, 2025 To November 23, 2025 - Live Law
Sanjauli Mosque dispute reaches Himachal Pradesh High Court; Waqf Board challenges demolition order - Himachal Scape

Nangal turns into night-time parking hub for Himachal mining tippers after ban on Una roads from evening to morning - Tribune India

Amount Released From CM Relief Fund Was Unconditional; Cannot Be Deducted From Medical Reimbursement: HP... - Live Law

World champion Himachal kabaddi player Champa Thakur receives grand welcome in Chamba - The Newz Radar
I feel great that I completed my familys dream: Champa Thakur after Indias victory in Kabaddi World Cup - Tribune India

HPBOSE 12th Date Sheet 2026: Download HP Board Class 12 Time Table PDF - Jagran Josh

Himachal police asks social media platforms to overhaul compliance, moderation policies, sets 15-day... - Moneycontrol

Ex-IAS Officer flags lapses in School Uniform supply - Himachal Scape

This touching moment from Himachal Pradesh shows a woman carrying a calf on her back - Times of India

Himachal HC bars UCO bank from misusing SARFAESI Act against unrelated property buyer - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

168 Drug samples fail drug quality test in Himachal - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Shimla: Out of 12,034 drug samples only 168 declared substandard in 3 yrs | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

DIG Chawla felicitated for excellence in cybersecurity - Tribune India
DIG Mohit Chawla recognised for excellence in cybersecurity - Tribune India

Employees’ enrolment scheme launched for wider EPF coverage - Tribune India

Tribal youth make it big, conquer peak in Himachal Pir Panjal range - The New Indian Express

Himachal Pradesh Education Board reinstates affiliation of 292 institutions in the state - Times of India

Dharamshala: Pandemonium in house as Oppn protests against Negi’s remarks - Hindustan Times
Oppn boycott revenue min Jagat Singh Negi’s address after his ‘Jai Ram Thakur ruined Himachal’ remark - Times of India

Himachal assembly winter session: Panchayat polls will be held after Disaster Mgmt Act is revoked, says CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Panchayat polls to be held after Disaster Act lifted in HP: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - Times of India

Bhattakufer road cave in: Dist admn withdraws blasting permission for twin-tube tunnel | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Twin tube tunnel work by NHAI stopped after cracks in homes - Tribune India
Work halted at HP’s Bhattakuffer twin tube tunnel after landslide concerns - The Times of India

BJP creates deadlock over own adjournment motion - Tribune India

Treasury, Opposition Benches trade charges on disaster relief - Tribune India

BJP protests stoppage of MLAs discretionary grants - Tribune India

HC expresses dismay over poor access, inadequate facilities at Shimla AIMSS - The Times of India

Churah MLA gets anticipatory bail in sexual abuse case - Tribune India

Outrage, concern over domestic violence, acid attacks after Mandi tragedy - Tribune India

Couple jumps into Sutlej at Anni, search underway - Tribune India

Newborn’s body found near rail tracks in Una - Tribune India

Heroin haul Palampur police nab accused, seize cash & jewels - Tribune India

igmc hands over probe to shimla police after fake medical tests racket busted-News in Hindi - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Schools join forces with police ‘War Against Drugs’ sports drive - Tribune India