The Himachal Daily

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13 December 2025, Saturday
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Big Picture

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• BJP National President JP Nadda visited Himachal Pradesh to chair party meetings on the political situation and lay the foundation for a new state office.
• The state government announced a 40% subsidy for eligible youth, particularly in tribal areas, on the purchase of buses and transport vehicles.
• Major infrastructure projects, including the Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri rail line, face significant delays due to land acquisition and funding issues flagged by the Centre.
• After a prolonged dry spell, light snowfall and rain are forecasted for the higher reaches of the state over the weekend.
• Authorities conducted a crackdown on illegal mining in Sirmaur, impounding 41 vehicles, and took action against several pharmaceutical units for violations.
• Healthcare services in the Chamba district are reported to be in a dire state due to severe shortages of staff in hospitals.
• Four new seismic observatories have been established in the high-risk Kangra-Hamirpur region to enhance earthquake monitoring.
• The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has flagged serious lapses in the proposed Bijli Mahadev ropeway project in Kullu.
• Himachal is gearing up for the winter tourist season with carnivals planned in Shimla and Dalhousie starting late December.
• The ruling Congress party marked its government's anniversary, though the absence of senior leaders Pratibha Singh and Vikramaditya Singh from a key event drew attention.

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Headlines

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• 40% subsidy to eligible youth on purchase of buses, travellers: Himachal CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• Up to 40% subsidy to youth for purchase of transport vehicles - Tribune India

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• Four seismic observatories set up in high-risk Kangra-Hamirpur region - Times of India

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• HP rolls out subsidies and development initiatives for tribal areas - Times of India

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BJP Chief Nadda Holds Meetings in Himachal Pradesh

• BJP Chief Jagat Prakash Nadda Reviews HimachaL BJP’s 'Rift-ridden' Report Card - HimbuMail
• Nadda chairs meeting of legislative party in Himachal to discuss political situation - theweek.in

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• Chief Secretary inspects de-addiction centre - Tribune India

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• Rotary Club provides artificial limbs to 15 persons in Nahan - Tribune India

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• Pensioners protest delay in arrears - Tribune India

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• Shillai gears up for Mahasu Maharaj’s grand homecoming - Tribune India

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• Teachers must adapt, lead students in AI era with values - Tribune India

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• DAV lad makes India proud - Tribune India

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• Nauni varsity to offer 1.8 lakh fruit plants for sale from Dec 15 - Tribune India

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• CCTV cameras non-functional, crime cases rise in Palampur - Tribune India

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Light Snowfall Forecast for Himachal Pradesh

• Light snowfall likely in higher reaches at weekend - Tribune India
• Manali chills at 2.7C; snow likely in upper reaches tomorrow - Times of India
• Light snowfall likely in higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh over weekend - theweek.in

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• Dry December in Himachal: Snowfall Missing as Global Warming Tightens Grip - The News Himachal
• Light snowfall likely in higher reaches of Himachal over weekend - ThePrint

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• Crackdown on Illegal mining in Sirmaur, 41 vehicles impounded - Tribune India

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• Omitting Virbhadra’s photos at Mandi function a mistake, apology due: AICC spokesperson - Tribune India

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• Nadda to lay foundation stone of party office today - Tribune India
• Nadda to lay foundation of BJP’s new state office in Shimla today - Times of India

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Himachal's Winter Festivals and Holiday Travel

• Dalhousie Winter Festival from December 25 to 31 - Tribune India
• 7 reasons to visit Shimla in December, and activities one must try - Times of India

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• Chamba’s healthcare in dire straits; staff shortage paralyses hospitals - Tribune India

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• Rehabilitate families affected by Chamera project, NHPC told - Tribune India

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• National Lok Adalat to be held today - Tribune India

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• Governor calls on PM, apprises him of key initiatives in state - Tribune India

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• 4-laning of NH-105 stuck again as NHAI awaits cost approval - Tribune India

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• NGT exposes serious lapses in Bijli Mahadev ropeway project in Kullu - Tribune India
• Bijli Mahadev ropeway: NGT asks Himachal govt to file reply in three weeks | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Cricket great Richardson celebrates 27 yrs of marriage at McLeodganj - Tribune India
• Ex-cricketer Richie Richardson, wife Arlene celebrate wedding anniversary in Himachals McLeodganj - Tribune India

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• Paragliding site inaugurated in Theog - Tribune India

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• Hamirpur MLA appears before police at Sujanpur - Tribune India

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Key Himachal Rail Project Delayed by Land and Funding Issues

• Delay in land transfer, funding hold up Rs 6,783-cr rail project: Vaishnaw - Tribune India
• Centre Flags Himachal’s Delay in Land, Funds as Key Hurdles to Bhanupalli–Bilaspur–Beri Rail Line - The News Himachal

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• Himachal drug cos under stop orders found operational - The Economic Times
• Medicines manufactured without license seized in Himachal Pradesh - Hindustan Times

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• JP Nadda's courtesy call to HP Deputy CM sparks political buzz after Agnihotri's fiery speech - ANI News
• Officers plotting against Himachal govt will be taken to task: Deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri - The Times of India

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• Himachal tops in forest diversion; Punjab, Haryana follow - Times of India

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Himachal Congress Marks Three Years in Power with Rallies

• Congress marks 3 years of rule in Himachal with Jan Sankalp rally - The Times of India
• Not Alto, Congress will return to power in 52-seater Volvo: Himachal CM hits back at BJP - Tribune India

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Key Updates and Initiatives in Himachal Pradesh

• Himachal govt releases state's geodetic register map - theweek.in
• Himachal Makes a Leap in Disaster Mapping - HimbuMail
• Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

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• CM announces major livelihood, solar and connectivity push in tribal regions of Himachal - The Statesman

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• Team India arrives in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the 3rd T20I against South Africa - The Indian Express
• India vs South Africa T20: 8 Indian cricketers to play for first time at HPCA Dharamshala stadium - The Newz Radar

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• Section 92 CPC Broadly Worded, Allows Inquiry Into Trust Property Alienation: Himachal Pradesh High Court - Live Law

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• HP Patwari recruitment 2025: Registration starts for 530 vacancies, details here - India Today
• HP Patwari recruitment 2025: Registration begins for 530 vacancies, direct link to apply here - The Times of India

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• Rare White Monkey Sighted In Chamba Forests: Know All About The Albino Rhesus Macaques - ETV Bharat

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• ‘Prisoners must be allowed to maintain family, personal ties’: Himachal Pradesh High Court grants parole to POCSO convict - The Indian Express

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• Aditya Dhar, Yami Gautam seek blessings at Bilaspur’s Naina Devi Temple after ‘Dhurandhar’ success - Tribune India

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• Himachal BJP’s Jai Ram slams Sukhu govt's unity rally in Mandi, says absence of Vikramaditya, Pratibha 'spoke it all' - The Newz Radar
• Himachal govt lacks vision, says Jai Ram | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• IndiGo Meltdown Hits High-end Tourism in Himachal, Uttarakhand , Kashmir and Ladakh - HimbuMail

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• Pratibha, Vikramaditya skip HP govt Anniversary Event; Virbhadra family sidestepped in party show - The Statesman

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• Himachal HC dismissed bail plea of drug racket mastermind - Hindustan Times

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• 3 yrs of Cong in Himachal: Sukhu says state govt compelled to take loans to repay liabilities of previous BJP govt | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu blows 2027 poll bugle: ‘Political war over next 2 years’ - The Indian Express
• CM Sukhu says Himachal will Become Atam Nirbhar by 2027 with Focus on Common People - HimbuMail

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

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• CM disburses financial aid under welfare schemes - Tribune India

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

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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

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

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

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