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12 December 2025, Friday
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Big Picture

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• Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri issued stern warnings to government officials, accusing some of conspiring against the state government.
• The Congress government marked three years in power with a 'Jan Sankalp Rally' in Mandi, where CM Sukhu outlined a vision for a self-reliant Himachal by 2027.
• Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu disbursed over Rs 14 crore in financial aid to construction workers and inaugurated various development projects.
• The absence of senior leaders Pratibha Singh and Vikramaditya Singh from the government's anniversary event has highlighted potential rifts within the state Congress.
• The Himachal Pradesh High Court has been active, issuing rulings on police recruitment, teacher regularization, and seeking government responses on toll collection and forest encroachments.
• As part of the state's 'anti-chitta' drive, authorities conducted raids on pharmaceutical units, finding irregularities in four of them.
• A parliamentary delegation from six nations visited Dharamshala to reaffirm their support for the Tibetan cause.
• Himachal's Raj Bhavan in Shimla has been officially renamed to 'Lok Bhavan', a move welcomed as a step in strengthening democracy.
• Authorities have issued a cold wave alert for the state, with snow and rain predicted for the higher reaches of Chamba, Kinnaur, and Kullu.
• Development activities include the Army approving funds to upgrade Sainik Rest Houses and work commencing on new parking facilities in Palampur.

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Headlines

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Himachal Deputy CM Warns Officials Over Conspiracy Allegations

• Officers plotting against Himachal govt will be taken to task: Deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri - The Times of India
• Dy CM slams bureaucracy, says certain officials trying to destabilise state govt - Tribune India
• Himachal Deputy CM alleges officials conspiring against Cong govt warns of 'finishing' them - theweek.in

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• Himachal govt rally: Congress in-charge Rajni Patil declares Mukesh Agnihotri ‘man of the match’ after fiery speech - The Newz Radar
• ‘Will destroy those trying to harm me’: Himachal Dy CM Mukesh Agnihotri’s fiery speech targets BJP, bureaucracy, even Sukhu govt - The Newz Radar

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• Malerkotla woman held for duping Kangra youth of Rs 5.5 lakh - Tribune India

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Himachal Pradesh Distributes Financial Aid Under Welfare Schemes

• CM disburses financial aid under welfare schemes - Tribune India
• Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurates devp projects, distributes aid to bene - The Times of India
• HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu releases aid to workers under welfare schemes - The Times of India

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• Rs 14.17 cr worth of welfare benefits given to Himachal construction workers - theweek.in
• HP CM Sukhu Disburses Direct Benefits to Beneficiaries in Mandi Sankalp Rally - HimbuMail

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• Occasion used to vent frustration instead of presenting achievements, says LoP - Tribune India

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• Of total 10 guarantees, 7 fulfilled: CM - Tribune India

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• Anti-chitta rallies in Rampur, Nankhari on Dec 22-23 - Tribune India

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• NIT-Hamirpur to host Shiksha Mahakumbh 6.0 - Tribune India

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• Paonta Sahib women’s hockey team dominate championship - Tribune India
• Himachal, Punjab lift Handball Federation Cup trophies - Times of India

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• Nalagarh students protest over no safety measures - Tribune India

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• Chamba DC visits Navodaya school to assess damage caused by rain - Tribune India

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• Unveiling Sri Lanka’s hidden connection to Ramayana - Tribune India

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• Work on two parking lots, tourism info centre begins in Palampur - Tribune India

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• CSR push fuels model village rebuilding in state - Tribune India

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• Shimla dental college students get hands-on training in AI - Tribune India

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• Army okays Rs 15 lakh to upgrade facilities in 22 Sainik Rest Houses - Tribune India

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• 12,500 Japanese saplings to be planted on 18 hectares in Mandi - Tribune India

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• Shimla to host winter carnival from December 24 - Tribune India
• Shimla To Manali: 5 Places In India To Experience White Christmas This December - Free Press Journal

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• Months after inauguration, Solan centre starts sterilising stray dogs - Tribune India

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• Haryana man booked for sexual abuse on pretext of marriage - Tribune India

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• St Edward’s alumnus is Director General Naval Projects - Tribune India

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• Parliamentarians from six nations reaffirm support for Tibetan cause - Tribune India

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• HC seeks details of maintenance cost of Dehra Gopipur bridge - Tribune India
• Use Rs 1cr audit funds for 1962 Dehra-Gopipur bridge maintenance: HC to Himachal - Times of India

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• Dalai Lama leaves McLeodganj for scheduled visit to Karnataka - Tribune India

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CM Sukhu Outlines Vision for Himachal's Future

• CM Sukhu says Himachal will Become Atam Nirbhar by 2027 with Focus on Common People - HimbuMail, HimbuMail
• Sukhu vows to make Himachal self-reliant in two years - The Statesman
• We will transform Himachal as prosperous state in next two years: CM - himachalpr.gov.in

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• Himachal govt Mandi rally: Sukhu says he won’t come in Alto but Volvo with 52 MLAs after 2027 elections, hits back at Jai Ram - The Newz Radar
• Congress marks 3 years in power in Himachal, CM Sukhu says party will return with 52 seats in 2027 - Tribune India

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• Forensic report backs rape allegations against Dr Bindal: Solan police - The Times of India

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• Clear stand: HC to NHAI, HP govt after plea challenges toll collection - The Times of India
• Himachal HC seeks reply from govt on plea challenging state’s power to levy vehicle entry fee on national highways - The Newz Radar
• HC seeks fresh report on forest land encroachments in Himachal - Times of India

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• HP High Court Orders Regularisation of Dharamshala Teaching Associates - HimbuMail
• ‘Treatment by tantriks no valid ground for absence’; Himachal Pradesh High Court upholds police constable dismissal - The Indian Express

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• Himachal HC denies bail to habitual NDPS offender, says his release will endanger society - The News Mill, ANI News

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• HP High Court Rejects Bail of Drug Supplier, Shah - HimbuMail

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Himachal Government Marks Three-Year Anniversary

• Cong playing with people's sentiments by celebrating 3 years in office in Mandi Jai Ram Thakur - theweek.in
• Randhir Sharma terms Himachal Congress celebration of three years in office display of failures, false promises - The Statesman
• Sukhu marks three years in office, cites systemic reforms; slams BJP-led Centre for indifference towards Himachal - The Hindu

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• Virbhadra posters missing, Vikramaditya & Pratibha absent: Is Holly Lodge faction at crossroads as Himachal Sukhu govt marks 3 years? - The Newz Radar
• Unemployed Himachal nurses carrying placards gate-crash Sukhu govt’s 3-year rally in Mandi - The Newz Radar
• Minister Vikramaditya, ex-president Pratibha skip Sukhu govt’s 3-year event in Mandi; is all well in Himachal Congress? - The Newz Radar
• Over 25,000 expected at Himachal Sukhu govt’s 3rd anniversary show in Mandi; CM to unveil vision for next 2 years - The Newz Radar
• Himachal Congress gears up for show of strength in Mandi tomorrow to mark 3 years of Sukhu govt - The Newz Radar
• Mandi Jan Sankalp rally today, Cong to present 3 years’ performance report - Tribune India

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• Filing Entrepreneur Memorandum Not Mandatory Under MSME Act: Himachal Pradesh High Court - Live Law

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• Higher reaches of Chamba, Kinnaur, Kullu likely to receive snow, rain on December 13-14 - Tribune India
• Weather update: Cold wave alert in Himachal, Haryana and Punjab; fog expected in parts of UP - CNBC TV18

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• Himachal administrative crisis - The Statesman
• Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
• MLA funds, salary hikes stalled; rural polls put off; surge in debt: Himachal’s financial mess - The Indian Express

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• Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam visit Naina Devi Temple after Dhurandhar success: Significance, how to reach - India TV News
• Dhurandhar Director Aditya Dhar & Yami Gautam Seek Blessings At Shaktipeeth Shri Naina Devi Temple In Himachal - Free Press Journal

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• 6 best national parks to explore in Himachal Pradesh - Moneycontrol

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• Pratibha Singh: won’t attend ‘Jan Sankalp Sammelan’ in Mandi today; ‘misuse of govt money’, says Jai Ram - The Indian Express

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• HC stays eviction orders by BBMB at Nangal town - Hindustan Times

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• Won’t contest rugby poll from HP: Rahul Bose - Tribune India

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• State boxing championship from tomorrow - Tribune India

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• Himachal’s ‘anti-chitta’ drive: 4 pharma units found with irregularities during raids - Hindustan Times
• Irregularities found in 4 pharma units during raids across state - Tribune India

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• DAV Public School, Mohal, hosts Annual Science and Art Exhibition - Tribune India

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• Himachal Raj Bhawan officially renamed as Lok Bhavan | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• BJP welcomes renaming Himachal Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan; calls it "historic step in strengthening democracy" - ANI News

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• Youth arrested under POCSO case in Billawar, handed over to Punjab Police - Daily Excelsior

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• 5 Pinegrove shooters to represent state at national championship - Tribune India

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• Advanced aircraft simulator to benefit 1,100 NCC cadets - Tribune India

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• Class X, XII toppers to get Rs 16,000 each for buying tablets - Tribune India

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• Checking drug menace: 297 cases registered, 475 arrested in Mandi distrist - Tribune India

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• 73-year-old widow imposed Rs1.73-crore fine for alleged land encroachment in Kullus Bhuntar - Tribune India

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• CAG flags Rs 5.37-crore revenue loss in stamp duty, registration fee - Tribune India

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• Repayment tardy, Baghat bank customers to stage protest on December 18 - Tribune India

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• Security tightened in Dharamsala for India-South Africa T20 match on December 14 - Tribune India

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• Lack of funds, forest clearances delay Nurpur sewerage project for 18 years - Tribune India

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• Rs 103 crore approved for development projects in Nawar region: Rohit Thakur - Tribune India

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• Uphold ethics, compassion and responsibility: HP Governor to students - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• Himachal Guv lauds research achievements of YSPUHF, honours meritorious students - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• Himachal govt offers natural barley and maize flour in depots - Times of India

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