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03 December 2025, Wednesday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government has intensified its campaign against drugs, seeking reports on official involvement and announcing rewards for information amid a significant rise in narcotics cases.
Key legislation was introduced in the Assembly to amend land-buying laws under Section 118 and to reform government recruitment processes.
Transport connectivity faces major challenges with the suspension of UDAN flights to Shimla, Kullu, and Dharamshala, alongside the closure of 435 unprofitable HRTC bus routes.
Multiple fatal accidents were reported, including a bus landslide in Bilaspur that killed 15 people and several vehicle crashes near Bir-Billing.
The BJP protested the government's new 'Job Trainee Policy' during the Assembly session, where the CM also highlighted the state's severe financial crisis.
Himachal is experiencing drought-like conditions due to a major rainfall deficit in November, though a wet spell is forecasted.
New infrastructure projects were initiated, including the inauguration of a new Municipal Corporation building in Dharamshala and a Rs 25-crore tourism push for the Garli-Paragpur area.

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Headlines

Himachal CM seeks report on drug-linked properties, officials’ involvement by Dec 10 - Times of India
Kangra MP demands Central probe into PDS irregularities in Himachal Pradesh - theweek.in
Punjab min Harpal Singh Cheema asks HP to take responsibility for failure to curb drug menace - Times of India

Himachal Cracks Down on Drug Trafficking

2 held with 26gm chitta in Theog - Tribune India
Himachal Sees 28% Rise in NDPS Cases: 5,642 Registered, 8,216 Arrested, 36.657 Kg Chitta Seized - The News Himachal
Two drug peddlers arrested with 26g chitta in Shimla’s Theog - Tribune India

MP Bhardwaj seeks food processing unit in Nurpur area - Tribune India

Decks cleared for Municipal Council in Bir-Billing amidst waste woes - Tribune India

Habit-forming drugs recovered, one arrested - Tribune India

TB training at Chamba medical college - Tribune India

Himachal CM says Mandi event a ‘jan sankalp’ rally, not celebration - Times of India
Not a celebration but rally on reforms: CM Sukhu in Himachal Assembly amid Opp attack - The Indian Express
Don’t need lessons from BJP on Sanatan Dharma: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu - Tribune India

Kangra farmers honoured with ‘Utkrisht Kisan Samman’ at Solan agri university - Tribune India

CM releases book on emotional stability, self-awareness - Tribune India

Experts discuss importance of cluster-based natural farming models at NABARD meet - Tribune India
Farmer-scientist interaction key to future of hill agriculture: Experts - Tribune India

US-India partnership to study ancient life forms in Himalayas - Tribune India

Kullu boils over water bills: Locals hit by retrospective tariffs - Tribune India

Thirsty for relief Fagu residents struggle with erratic water supply - Tribune India

Retired servicemen laud BSF’s contribution to national security - Tribune India

Bhawna feted on return after kabaddi World Cup victory - Tribune India

10 aspirants vie for Mandi Cong president’s post - Tribune India

Sukhu unveils Dharamsala marathon T-shirts - Tribune India
CM unveils official Jersey of Dharamshala marathon to be held on 25th December - :: India News Calling ::

Class X Baddi student who took poison dies at PGI - Tribune India

2,600 litre illicit liquor seized in Paonta Sahib forest area - Tribune India

Multiple Killed in Gorge Car Accidents

2 killed as car falls into gorge - Tribune India
2 killed as car plunges into gorge near Bir Billing in Kangra - Tribune India
2 youths k*illed, 2 injured as car falls into gorge near paragliding take-off site in Bir-Billing - The Newz Radar
One killed after car plunges into gorge - Tribune India

Inside job: Baghat bank’s own staff exploited loopholes, causing losses - Tribune India

From Harned to Laos: Natural farming pioneer’s story inspires many - Tribune India

Chamba’s iconic Chaugan sealed for 4.5-month makeover - Tribune India

Protests, public events banned at Mall Road till Jan 31 - Tribune India

23 years of darkness: Fatehpur school waits for electricity - Tribune India

Rs 25-crore tourism push for Garli-Paragpur, Kaleshwar temple, says Sukhu - Tribune India

Dharamshala Municipal Corporation Gets New Office Building

Sukhu inaugurates new MC building in Dharamshala - Times of India
Sukhu inaugurates new office building of Dharamshala municipal corporation - Press Trust of India
Himachal CM inaugurates new Dharamshala MC office building, built at Rs 24.47 crore - The Newz Radar
CM Sukhu inaugurates Samridhi Bhawan; likely to boost Dharamsalas administrative efficiency - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Intensifies Campaign Against Drugs

15 killed as landslide hits bus in Himachal's Bilaspur, several feared trapped; rescue operation on - MSN

Himachal to ease land-buying limits; govt says farmer cooperatives will gain the most - Telegraph India
Section 118 of Land Act will be simplified to facilitate business in HP amendment bill presented - theweek.in
Himachal govt moves to amend Section 118, no approval needed for societies formed by locals - The Newz Radar

BJP protests against Job Trainee Policy, calls it ‘anti-youth’ - The Indian Express
Himachal Congress BJP face-off on issue of jobs on compassionate grounds - theweek.in
Himachal Assembly session: BJP MLAs protest outside House against job trainee policy - The Newz Radar

Hired senior advocates to protect interests of Himachal, will continue to do so: Sukhu - The Indian Express

CM inaugurates Ban Ganga Ghat in Kangra - Times of India
Himachal CM inaugurates Ban Ganga Ghat, participates in evening aarti - The Statesman

UDAN Flights Suspended in Himachal Pradesh

Flights suspended inder UDAN scheme at Shimla, Kullu-Manali and Dharamshala airports; Centre cites Operational and Commercial constraints - Himachal Scape
Centre confirms suspension of UDAN flights at Shimla, Kullu-Manali, and Dharamshala - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Shimla among 15 non-operational UDAN airports in country: Union minister - Times of India

435 HRTC routes to be closed, private buses to fill gaps: Himachal CM - The Statesman
HRTC incurring losses of Rs 840 crore annually 435 bus routes to be closed Himachal CM - theweek.in

India targets geothermal push in Ladakh, Himachal and Gujarat: Pralhad Joshi - Moneycontrol

Himachal govt to incentivise information on chitta peddlers - The Statesman
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Governor takes part in electoral roll verification in UP - Tribune India

13 Indian destinations that look exactly like Europe in winter - Moneycontrol

Himcare, Ayushman dues cross Rs 200-crore mark in Himachal as hospitals await payments - The Newz Radar

As Himachal Assembly meets in Tapovan, Neeraj Bharti’s new post revives talk of internal discontent in Congress - The Newz Radar

Himachal Pradesh High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 24, 2025 To November 30, 2025 - Live Law
Himachal Pradesh High Court invokes constitutional rights, allows 12-week maternity leave to govt teacher for third child - The Indian Express

50 take part as five-day beekeeping training camp concludes in Bharmour - The Newz Radar

Dalhousie Congress leader urges Himachal CM to convert Tibetan school campus into higher education institute - The Newz Radar

Himachal Forecast: Snow Expected After Extended Dry Spell

December arrives but Dhauladhars stand bare without snow as drought-like conditions grip Himachal - The Newz Radar
IMD revises forecast in Himachal: Wet spell expected on Dec 5, 7 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal Pradesh snowfall forecast: Western Disturbance approaching from December 5 onwards - Moneycontrol

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Himachal Pradesh Snow Alert: Rain, Snowfall Likely Dec 4-5 Due To Western Disturbance; Cold Intensifies - Zee News
Rain deficit: Himachal sees 1 mm avg rain in Nov against normal of 19.7 mm - Business Standard

Himachal Sukhu govt moves major recruitment reform bill in Assembly - The Newz Radar
Two key bills introduced in Himachal Pradesh assembly | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

HP: Women Protest in Shimla, demand resignation of BJP MLA Hans Raj over minor's sexual assault allegations - ANI News

The Sukhu Government Deletes Chief Justice from RERA - HimbuMail

Karsog’s Apna Pustakalaya: Community-driven library that’s changing young lives, scripting success stories - The Newz Radar

Zorawar Stadium vs Police Ground: Himachal govt, Oppn at loggerheads over venue for BJP’s December 4 Dharamshala rally - The Newz Radar

Robotic surgery to begin at 3 medical colleges in Himachal by Jan 2026: CM - Business Standard

Will draw a Re1 salary until Himachal emerges from financial crisis: BJP MLA Prakash Rana - The Indian Express

HP Welfare Board to book 953 fake workers - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Feet of Fire Sundernagar team electrifies Dharamshala crowd at anti‑drug awareness walkathon - The Newz Radar
Sundernagar group performs at walkathon - Tribune India

Himachal Mitra Mandal, Mumbai celebrates 74th Annual Function with Grandeur - The Newz Radar

Release Rs 1,500-crore relief package, CPM urges Centre - Tribune India

Dharamshala: No place for chitta mafia in ‘devbhoomi’, says CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu leads anti-chitta awareness walkathon in Dharamshala - Times of India

Dharamshala: State going through serious financial crisis, says CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Bill proposes to amend RERA Act, redefine selection panel, eligibility - Tribune India

Verification of migrant workers is absolutely mandatory: DC - Tribune India

Injectable drug users pushing up HIV rate - Tribune India
Injectable drug users pushing up HIV rate in Himachal - Tribune India

BJP: Withdrawal of MLA area development funds arbitrary - Tribune India

Samagra Shiksha organises stress relief programme for employees - Tribune India

Palampur university rallies against HIV/AIDS stigma - Tribune India

NCC cadets conquer Jalori Pass, motivate youth to join armed forces - Tribune India

HPU, Hiroshima varsity begin new chapter in global research, tech - Tribune India

HP Assembly in session: Inherited Rs 10K-crore liabilities from previous regime: Sukhu - Tribune India

Municipal Corporation to conduct contour survey to ensure safe building construction in Shimla - Tribune India

No end to nightmare for kids who lost mother in acid attack - Tribune India

Govt to formulate SOP for Manimahesh Yatra: Minister - Tribune India

Poaching of migratory birds alleged in Pong Wetland area - Tribune India