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17 December 2025, Wednesday
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Big Picture

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is spearheading a statewide anti-drug campaign, leading public rallies against the 'chitta' menace.
The Supreme Court has set aside a High Court order directing the removal of apple orchards from forest land, providing relief to growers.
The Shipki La pass in Kinnaur is set to reopen for India-China border trade next June after being closed for decades.
A Geological Survey of India report has attributed the Bhattakufar road subsidence in Shimla to tunnel vibrations and water leakage.
The state government has introduced a national common mobility card for travel and is initiating a process to revive the state lottery.
A large number of government senior secondary schools, 830 out of 967, are reportedly operating without permanent principals.
A cold wave has gripped the state following fresh snowfall, while a prolonged dry spell is causing concern among farmers.
Pensioners of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) are facing financial difficulties due to erratic payment schedules.
Political tensions have surfaced as the BJP accuses the state government of using an official social media page for party propaganda.
Two medical students at IGMC Shimla have been suspended following allegations of ragging junior students.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh Launches Campaign Against 'Chitta' Drug Menace

Govt committed to eradicating ‘chitta’ menace from Himachal: CM Sukhu - Tribune India
"We have Seized Assests worth Rs 50 Crore in 3 Years, It was just Rs 13 Crore During the Jai Ram Regime", says Sukhu During Anti-Chitta Walkathon in Hamirpur - HimbuMail
CM Sukhu rallies youth, police in Hamirpur to combat chitta menace - The Statesman

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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu leads anti-Chitta awareness walkathon organised in Hamirpur - ANI News
HP CM leads rally at Hamirpur against 'chitta' - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Drone survey under SVAMITVA covers 13,920 villages in HP - Times of India

‘Education most powerful tool to achieve success’ - Tribune India

Veterans India confers Pride of Nation Award on Nauni varsity - Tribune India

Rajput Sabha to felicitate meritorious students on Maharana Pratap Jayanti - Tribune India

HRTC pensioners struggle to make ends meet amid erratic payments - Tribune India

Kangra’s ‘Veer Bhoomi’ pride: Two dist youths commissioned as Army officers - Tribune India

Dispose of all pending cases within month: DC to revenue officials - Tribune India

Nasha Nivaran panels hold first meetings in red zone panchayats - Tribune India

Admn comes to the rescue of 4 abandoned siblings in Chamba - Tribune India

Anti-encroachment campaign to decongest Solan roads begins - Tribune India

Panel to probe Himachal Pradesh University assistant professors’ allegations against colleague - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Government Updates

Eyeing revenue boost, Himachal govt initiates process to revive state lottery - Tribune India
Take steps for construction of ROB at Tutu-Majyath, Himachal HC to govt - Tribune India
Himachal first state to introduce national common mobility card for travel Sukhu - theweek.in
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Leakage, tunnel vibrations led to Bhattakufar subsidence: GSI report - Tribune India
Underground water leakage, vibrations during tunnel construction reasons behind Shimla road cave-in, says GSI report - The Indian Express

SC Overturns Ruling on Himachal Orchard Removal

SC sets aside Himachal Pradesh HC order for removal of orchards from forest land - Tribune India, Tribune India
SC Sets Aside Order By Himachal HC Directing Removal Of Orchards From Forest Land - ETV Bharat
Supreme Court quashes HC order on Apple Orchard removal, relief for Himachal growers - Himachal Scape
SC sets aside Himachal HC order directing removal of orchards from forest land - theweek.in

Himachal Dy CM inaugurates Haroli health centre building - Tribune India

20 Baghat Bank loan defaulters summoned in 3-day Lok Adalat - Tribune India

Travelling exhibitions highlight Tibet’s human rights struggle - Tribune India

Edu Department bans use of guides in classrooms - Tribune India

Power firm told to pay bonus to 1,227 former workers - Tribune India

Winter sets in, Bijli Mahadev temple in Kullu closed for three months - Tribune India

Nadaun to Delhi Volvo bus service flagged off - Tribune India

Govt Information Department's Facebook page has become Cong's propaganda platform Himachal BJP - theweek.in

Centre must apologise to nation for defaming opposition leaders: Himachal ministers - ThePrint

Decisive action on to wipe out 'chitta termite' from Himachal Pradesh: Sukhu | India News - Hindustan Times

830 of 967 govt senior secondary schools in Himachal operate without permanent principals, govt clears files - The Indian Express

‘Mystery’ in the air? Himachal Police probe case of the appearing ‘Pak’ balloons - The Indian Express

Himachal Government Leads Anti-Drug Campaign

CM to lead anti-drug walkathon in Hamirpur - Times of India

India-China Trade to Resume via Shipki La Pass

Centre clears resumption of India-China trade via key Himachal mountain pass from next June - The Newz Radar
Shipki-La Pass in Kinnaur to reopen for India-China trade after decades - Himachal Scape
India–China Border Trade to Resume via Shipki La Pass in Kinnaur from June - The News Himachal

Two held for pelting HRTC bus with stones in Kullu - Tribune India

NBCC wins Rs 345 crore order from IIT Mandi, Kandla SEZ; stock ends 3% lower - MSN

Nurpur girl selected as Flying Officer - Tribune India

Muskan Negi becomes first blind woman to get PhD in vocal music from Himachal Pradesh University - theweek.in, Press Trust of India
Muskan becomes first 100% visually impaired woman to earn PhD from Himachal Pradesh University - The Newz Radar

HP Education Board Chairman urges opposition to discuss ‘The Visionary’ Book on Nehru’s Philosophy - The Newz Radar

Hindu group offers free services to demolish unauthorised floors of Sanjauli mosque, submits memorandum to MC Commissioner - ANI News

Snowfall Boosts Tourism in India's Winter Destinations

Indian Villages that become winter wonderlands - The Indian Express
Fresh snowfall in higher areas lures tourists to Shinkula in Lahaul-Spiti - Tribune India

Youth’s body found in Renuka Ji area - Tribune India

Centre sanctions Rs 48.69 crore road, bridge project for Haroli - Tribune India

CM Sukhu Inspects Himachal Niketan, Sets Completion Deadline

CM Sukhu takes stock of construction work of Himachal Niketan - Tribune India
Sukhu inspects construction of Himachal Niketan in New Delhi - Times of India

J&K Bank holds customer meet at Dharamshala - Daily Excelsior

Himachal weather: Cold wave tightens grip after fresh snow in Rohtang, other higher reaches; fog alert for Bilaspur, Mandi - The Newz Radar

Over 19,800 plants sold on Day 1 of Nauni varsity’s annual sale - Tribune India

MLA Rana inaugurates Sissu police station, to be manned by 45 officials - Tribune India

BJP ‘killing’ spirit of democracy, says Bittu - Tribune India

Guv watches children’s film on climate change - Tribune India

Three girl volleyball players honoured - Tribune India

President Murmu honours Pinegrove School student - Tribune India

‘Bhanupalli–Beri rail line project hit as HP fails to transfer land, release funds’ - Times of India

E-clinic to provide health services digitally in Chamba’s rural areas - Tribune India

Disrupted hibernation cycle linked to rise in bear attacks on livestock in Shimla - Tribune India

Lok Adalat achieves record 64.7% disposal rate - Tribune India

Deodars in Sangla Valley provide insights into climatic changes - Tribune India

Agroforestry project to boost farmer income in 11 divisions - Tribune India

Dry spell continues in state; farmers and orchardists worried - Tribune India

Landslide-affected people of Kullus Inner Akhara Bazaar assured of speedy debris clearance - Tribune India

Vijay Diwas to be observed in Mandi - Tribune India

Court rejects closure report in murder case of Himachal ex-CMs nephew Akansh Sen - Tribune India

Duo of Medicos suspended for ragging, 6 issued notices at IGMC Shimla - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
IGMC suspends two MBBS students for ‘ragging’ juniors - Times of India

Shimla aims to free itself of stray animals by Jan - Times of India