The Himachal Daily

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06 December 2025, Saturday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh faces extreme winter conditions with alerts for heavy snowfall and cold waves.
The government has ordered a probe and CAG audit into an alleged major scam in the Himcare health scheme.
A major fire severely damaged the state-run Hotel Dhauladhar in Dharamsala; no casualties were reported.
In a rare move, the Assembly saw Congress and BJP unite to combat the growing 'chitta' drug menace.
A CAG report has revealed weak financial controls and misuse of disaster relief funds in several districts.
Four senior doctors were terminated for unauthorised absence and two employees were sacked for drug trade links.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court quashed the delimitation of Shimla Zila Parishad wards, calling it arbitrary.
The state has approved 400 new permits for e-rickshaws to improve public transport.

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Headlines

Probe Ordered into Alleged Himcare Scheme Scam

CM Sukhu orders probe into Himcare irregularities - Tribune India
Himachal CM terms Himcare scheme a major scam, CAG audit underway - The Statesman
Himachal Assembly session: Sukhu govt alleges scam in Himcare scheme, says audit underway - The Newz Radar
Sukhu says probe underway into Himcare scam, claims schemes original purpose was compromised - Tribune India

Sonar technology survey of silt in Sutlej at Sunni from Dec 15: DC - Tribune India

Veterinary pharmacists trained in scientific animal care at agri varsity - Tribune India

Research paper on Chamba footwear draws applause at Hyderabad seminar - Tribune India

Students gain insight into parliamentary proceedings during visit to Vidhan Sabha - Tribune India
Bhatiyat govt school students witness Assembly proceedings - Tribune India

Mandi nursing college to survey 298 govt schools for dist-wide anti-drug campaign - Tribune India

CAG uncovers rule breaches, weak controls in Himachal’s financial system - Tribune India
CAG flags misuse of disaster relief fund in five Himachal districts - Tribune India

Arbitrary: Himachal HC quashes Shimla Zila Parishad ward delimitation - Tribune India

Fire Damages Iconic Hotel Dhauladhar in Dharamshala

Dharamsala’s iconic hotel gutted, estimated loss Rs 1 crore - Tribune India
Dharamshala’s Hotel Dhauladhar gutted in evening inferno Amid ongoing renovation - Himachal Scape
Massive fire damages Himachal tourism hotel Dhauladhar in Kangra - Tribune India
Himachal: Fire breaks out at Hotel Dhauladhar in Dharamshala, no casualties - ANI News

4 months on, Jakhu colony still cut off - Tribune India

2 employees sacked over drug trade - Tribune India

Four govt doctors sacked for extended unauthorised absence - Tribune India
Services of 4 HP doctors terminated for prolonged absence - Times of India
Himachal govt suspends 4 senior specialist doctors over private practice allegations, unauthorised absence - The Newz Radar

Himachal Politicians Unite Against Drug Menace

Unified stand in House as Congress, BJP rally against chitta menace - Tribune India
War of words rocks Himachal Vidhan Sabha - Tribune India
Uproar in Himachal Pradesh Assembly over ‘unparliamentary’ remarks - ThePrint

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Congress and BJP unite to combat growing ‘chitta’ menace in Himachal - The Statesman
On last day of Himachal Assembly session, govt & oppn unite in battle against ‘chitta’ - The Newz Radar
In rare show of unity, BJP, Congress lead joint protest against chitta in Dharamsala assembly - Tribune India

Chowari Civil Hospital sans X-ray, ultrasound facilities - Tribune India

IGMC surgery unit goes paperless, provides discharge slips, medication record digitally - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Approves 400 New E-Rickshaw Permits

400 new e-rickshaw passenger permits to be issued in state - Tribune India
State Government Clears 400 New E-Rickshaw Permits; Operation Restricted to Specific Sub-Divisions - The News Himachal

Farmers can register online for wheat procurement - Tribune India

House sends Section 118 changes to select panel for detailed review - Tribune India

Jetty upgrade, new dockyards to ensure safe boating in Chamera Lake soon: DC - Tribune India
Tourism Boost Planned for Taleru Lake , Chamba - The Newz Radar

Chamba to form committees to curb excessive use of fertilisers - Tribune India
Panels to regulate fertilizer use in Chamba dist - Times of India

Insure crops to safeguard against natural disasters: Chamba DC to farmers - Tribune India

Khali accuses Paonta Sahib revenue officials of attempt to grab land; Tehsildar rejects charge - Tribune India

Kunhoo declared 1st tobacco-free village of Mandi’s Karsog block - Tribune India

Himachal's Women Voter Gender Ratio Rises

Himachal’s women voter gender ratio rises to 983 - Times of India
Election Commission's special drive spurs rise in women voter gender ratio in Himachal - theweek.in
Women Voter Gender Ratio Improves in Himachal - The News Himachal

Himachal Tenancy Act Amendment Bill Referred to Committee

Section 118 Heat Rises again in Himachal, CM Sends Land Bill to Select Committee - HimbuMail
Himachal Pradesh Tenancy Act - The Statesman
Himachal Assembly refers Tenancy and Land Reforms Amendment Bill to Select Committee - theweek.in

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Select committee to review proposed changes to Himachal Pradesh Tenancy Act - The Statesman
Himachal Assembly refers Tenancy and Land Reforms (Amendment) Bill to Select Committee - ThePrint
Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha puts Section 118 Amendment Bill on hold - Tribune India
Himachal Assembly session: Missed paying user charges? Be ready for retrospective recovery, tougher penalties as House clears new law - The Newz Radar

Himachal Pradesh: Governance and Fiscal Updates

Bringing Himachal's economy back on track a tough task revenue from state resources only 33 pc CAG - theweek.in
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

State Cannot Deny Increment & Benefits To Chief Justice's Staff Once CJ Grants Extension Of Service Under ... - Live Law

Modernization must not erase natural identity: Himachal Governor - The Statesman
Over-modernisation leads us away from our natural identity Himachal governor - theweek.in
Over-modernisation leads us away from our natural identity: Himachal governor - Press Trust of India

Himachal CM Interacts with Students in Dharamshala

‘Yes Sir!’ — Laughter, cheer as Himachal CM pays surprise visit to Dharamshala charitable children home - The Newz Radar
CM Sukhu interacts with students of Tong-Len School in Dharamsala - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhu interacts with students of Tong-Len School in Dharamshala - ANI News

Governor emphasizes upon balanced modernization at RKMV annual awards ceremony - :: India News Calling ::

President Murmu honours ‘Kullu’s Pride’ Dr Shruti More Bhardwaj with National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities - The Newz Radar
International Day of Persons with Disabilities marked with nukkad natak at Mall Road - Tribune India

Bhakra choking on silt, may vanish in 30 years, says Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari - The Indian Express

Crisis-hit Baghat Urban Co-operative Bank at crossroads, only one scheme can save it - The Newz Radar

HPU hails medal haul at Khelo India; athletes shine with gold, two bronze - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Bhakra Dam in Himachal is set to be delisted, centre forms panel to oversee the process - The New Indian Express
62 years on, Bhakra Dam set for first-ever desilting | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Vidhan Sabha session: BJP MLAs enter House wearing ‘Chitta-Free Himachal’ jackets - Tribune India

Himachal maps 1.24 Lakh land encroachments; Policy on hold - Himachal Scape

HC seeks clarification from SMC on Sanjauli Mosque structure; Status Quo ordered on lower floors - Himachal Scape
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Status Quo On Two Lower Floors Of Sanjauli Mosque, Upholds Demolition... - Live Law
Himachal: Hindu orgs request Muslims to avoid Friday prayers at disputed Sanjauli mosque - The News Mill, ANI News

Wardens, six students booked for allegedly ragging Class 8 student - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal assembly winter session: Oppn stages walkout over ‘use of force’ against ABVP protesters | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal assembly winter session Day 7: House clears bill to extend term of mayor, deputy mayor to five years | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

‘No guarantee fulfilled in three years’: BJP holds rally in Himachal’s Dharamshala against Cong’s ‘failed - The Times of India

Teachers trained to promote innovation, practical learning - Tribune India

State Food Commission holds workshop on health, nutrition - Tribune India

CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informs HP House about OPS beneficiaries as BJP walks out - The Times of India

Sedimentation hits dams, wipes out 4,184 million cubic metres of storage in Punjab, Himachal, Haryana - Times of India

Sukhu opens high-tech digital forensic hub - Tribune India

Sukhu defends OPS, cites social security as objective - Tribune India

From Manali to Italy: Co-ed team set to make waves - Tribune India

College hosts outreach programme, donates funds for welfare of disabled children - Tribune India

ADC highlights need for inclusive society - Tribune India
Hamirpur: ADC highlights need for inclusive society - Tribune India

Over 7L cases pending in Himachal Pradesh courts, RS told - Times of India

Anti-drug abuse panels set up at panchayat level in Una - Tribune India

Kaza ADC leads cleanliness drive, urges residents to shun plastic - Tribune India

CM inaugurates Rs 3.9-cr panchayat resource centre in Dharamsala - Tribune India