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04 December 2025, Thursday
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Big Picture

The Bhanupalli-Leh railway project is stalled over a funding dispute, with the Centre citing Himachal Pradesh's pending share of ₹1,843 crore.
During its winter session, the Himachal Assembly passed a controversial bill amending land acquisition laws (Section 118) amidst opposition protests and walkouts.
Protests occurred in Dharamsala, including an ABVP march that led to clashes with police and a demonstration by the Blind Persons Association over recruitment backlogs.
Shimla's winter season officially began with the opening of its iconic ice skating rink.
The state is experiencing a prolonged dry spell, with the IMD issuing warnings about frost and its potential impact on crops.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached assets worth ₹2.58 crore belonging to a Himachal drug control official in a bribery and corruption case.
In a boost for infrastructure, partial services of the narrow-gauge train in Kangra Valley are resuming, and a new pollution control laboratory was inaugurated in Dharamshala.
The state government plans to establish a disaster response system in all 3,645 panchayats and will challenge an HC verdict on land encroachments in the Supreme Court.
Key government decisions include the approval to recruit 645 Patwaris and the issuance of concessional bus passes for 28 different categories of people.
The Himachal High Court has taken notice of lax action against illegal mining along the Beas river and ordered a status quo on the demolition of parts of a mosque in Sanjauli.

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Headlines

Himachal Railway Project Delayed Over Unpaid Funds

‘Himachal govt’s pending share of Rs 1,843 crore derails railway project’ - Times of India
Part of Bhanupalli-Leh line work affected as Himachal yet to pay share, says Vaishnaw - The Indian Express
Himachal govt failure to pay its share of Rs 1843 cr adversely affecting Bhanupalli-Beri line Govt - theweek.in

HP assembly winter session: RERA selection panel overhaul clears House despite protests - Times of India

Shimla's Ice Skating Season Begins

Ice skating season in Shimla kicks off today - Tribune India
105-year-old Shimla ice skating rink opens winter season with successful trials, starts season early amid climate concerns - The News Mill
Get ready for winter adventure! Shimla’s ice skating sessions to begin from December 4 - Tribune India

Kangra’s narrow-gauge train to resume partial ops from tomorrow - Times of India

Himachal Proposes Reforms to Land Acquisition Laws

Relaxing Himachal’s land rule will risk ecology - Tribune India
Himachal Assembly Passes Amendment to Reform Land Regulation Authority Appointments - The Newz Radar
Himachal govt tables amendment Bill to seek ease restrictions on land acquisition for business, industry - The Indian Express
Himachal assembly winter session: Govt proposes amendment in Section 118 provisions of Land Tenancy Act | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

ABVP Protests Spark Clashes in Himachal Pradesh

Tension flares as ABVP march meets police resistance in Dharamsala - Tribune India
ABVP clash sparks storm in House as Himachal CM, LoP trade barbs - Tribune India
ABVP protesters attempt to march towards Vidhan Sabha in Dharamshala; stopped by police - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
ABVP Himachal Pradesh Condemns Police Action on Students, Calls Government “Failed on All Fronts” - The Newz Radar

Former Himachal CM Thakur accuses govt of fiscal mismanagement - Tribune India
Himachal HC slams lax action on illegal mining along Beas - Tribune India
Himachal Former BJP MLA accuses Cong govt of using state's resources to snoop on opposition - theweek.in

Shimla DC orders staff to expedite revenue work - Tribune India

CM inaugurates Ban Ganga Ghat - Tribune India

Japanese varsity scholars show interest in natural farming - Tribune India

Inter-college entomology quiz - Tribune India

Bijli Mahadev ropeway faces fresh scrutiny as work stays suspended - Tribune India

Prolonged dry spell hits growth of citrus fruits - Tribune India

New Pollution Control Lab Opens in Dharamshala

Environmental monitoring gets boost with new lab in Dharamsala - Tribune India
CM Sukhu inaugurates new regional laboratory building of HP pollution board - Times of India
Himachal CM inaugurates new regional laboratory building of HPSPCB in Dharamshala - theweek.in

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Himachal CM inaugurates state-of-the-art regional pollution control lab in Dharamshala - The Newz Radar
Sukhu inaugurates new MC building in Dharamshala - Times of India

House clears overhaul of shops & establishments law - Tribune India

House gutted in Shimla district - Tribune India

State filmmaker appointed to fest panel preview committee - Tribune India

Himachal to set up disaster response system in all 3,645 panchayats - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Official briefs Pangi panchayats on glacial lake outburst threat - Tribune India

Himachal Govt to challenge HC verdict on encroachments - Tribune India
Dec 4 protest in Dharamshala will highlight Congress ‘misrule’: Himachal BJP leader - The Statesman

Nawar Delegation Meets with Education Minister

Nawar delegation meets Edu Minister, lauds initiatives - Tribune India
Himachal: Delegation from Nawar region calls on Education Minister Rohit Thakur - ANI News

HP varsity marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities - Tribune India

IIAS organises seminar on Punjab’s unsung freedom fighters - Tribune India

Training session for Aadhaar operators held at Mashobra - Tribune India

Golden days Palampur agri varsity alumni revisit mother institution after 50 years - Tribune India

State govt move will allow outsiders to buy land in HP: Jai Ram - Times of India

HC orders status quo on demolition of Sanjauli mosque’s 2 floors - Times of India
Himachal HC orders status quo on lower two floors of Sanjauli mosque - theweek.in
Sanjauli mosque row: Himachal HC orders status quo on demolition of lower floors, says top three must go - The Newz Radar

HP: Cong MLA Rajan demands special policy for outsourced staff of state electricity board - Press Trust of India

Winter Session Opposition BJP walks out of HP Assembly during discussion on disaster relief - theweek.in
Uproar in Himachal Assembly over disaster management, opposition stages walkout - The Statesman
Himachal assembly session RERA amendment bill passed amid opposition walkout - theweek.in

Himachal Pradesh Faces Prolonged Dry Spell and Frost Risk

Dry spell to intensify across Himachal; Frost and extreme cold threaten crops: IMD advisory - The Statesman
IMD warns of Dry spell, Frost risk across Himachal this week - Himachal Scape
Below normal rainfall likely in most parts of Himachal in December: IMD | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal records 9th driest November in 125 years - Tribune India

Cabinet has approved recruitment of 645 Patwaris HP revenue minister tells House - theweek.in

No compromise on road quality errant contractors will be blacklisted Himachal PWD minister - theweek.in
Himachal caps road contracts at 2 per contractor; 5 PMGSY works terminated in Kagra for poor quality - The Indian Express

ED Attaches Himachal Official's Assets in Bribery Case

ED attaches properties worth Rs 2.58 cr in Himachal drugs case - The Statesman
ED attaches properties worth Rs 2.58 crore in Himachal drug controller corruption case - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

HP govt to issue concessional bus passes to 28 categories of people - theweek.in, ThePrint, Press Trust of India

Blind Persons Association in Himachal stages protest over backlog recruitment - theweek.in
Blind Persons Association in Himachal stages protest over backlog recruitment | India News - Hindustan Times
Shimla SDM Oshin Sharma courts controversy over grant, ‘darat’ remark as 770-day Himachal protest by visually impaired turns tense - The Newz Radar

Major Camp for Dairy Cooperative Societies at Nadaun under 'International Year of Cooperatives 2025': Focus on Business diversification and bringing Dairy Societies under formal banking fold - :: India News Calling ::

Shreya Lohia: 17-year-old Himachal Formula-4 racer steals show at Kullu Festival of Speed - The Newz Radar

Himachal imposes 2% land revenue on power projects, could generate Rs 2,000 crore annually - The Newz Radar

Himachal farmer wins global recognition for natural farming work | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Himachal CM seeks report on drug-linked properties, officials’ involvement by Dec 10 - Times of India

IAF Sergeant among 2 killed as car plunges into khud near Bir-Billing - The Indian Express

Shimla Gets Its Cricket Dream: Private Initiative Delivers What State Couldn’t - The News Himachal

CBI warns of Rising Fake ‘WhatsApp–CBI’ scams; Himachal Cyber police Issues Alert - Himachal Scape

BBMB plans 1,500 MW project near Bhakra Dam | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Centre releases over Rs 979cr to HP for disaster relief in FY 2025–26 - Times of India

Himachal assembly winter session: No discrimination on disaster relief, says Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

2 held with 26gm chitta in Theog - Tribune India

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

Habit-forming drugs recovered, one arrested - Tribune India

Himachal CM says Mandi event a ‘jan sankalp’ rally, not celebration - Times of 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

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

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

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