The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

18 December 2025, Thursday
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Big Picture

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• A prolonged dry spell and above-normal temperatures are raising concerns for farmers and have led to a surge in respiratory infections.
• The Supreme Court has stayed a Himachal High Court order that mandated the removal of apple orchards from forest lands.
• The survey for the strategic Bilaspur-Leh railway line is complete, with the Detailed Project Report (DPR) now prepared.
• Police are investigating multiple sightings of balloons with Pakistani markings, coordinating with Punjab and Rajasthan authorities.
• Heavy tourist traffic is causing chaos on the Manali-Rohtang route despite the absence of snow.
• The state government is actively promoting an anti-drug campaign, with the Chief Minister leading awareness marches.
• Financial matters are in focus, with the government spending Rs 2,155 crore on employee and pensioner arrears, while some pensioners report delayed payments.
• In Chamba, 1,450 artisans have been registered under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana.
• A tourist vehicle mishap in Dalhousie and a fatal accident involving a pick-up truck have highlighted road safety concerns.
• The Chief Minister has dedicated development projects worth Rs 69 crore in the Ghumarwin constituency.

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Headlines

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• J&K defeats HP by 3-0 in Santosh Trophy - Daily Excelsior
• India breaks Australia’s record with win over South Africa in Dharamsala T20I - MSN

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• Chief Justice interacts with KLM International School students - Daily Excelsior

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• DIG JSK range reviews security preparedness in Billawar, Kathua - Daily Excelsior

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• 1 dies as pick-up vehicle falls into gorge - Tribune India

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• Power staff oppose Electricity (Amendment) Bill at Una meet - Tribune India

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• HPU hosts 3-day workshop for non-teaching staff - Tribune India

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• 1,450 Chamba artisans registered under PM Vishwakarma Yojana: DC - Tribune India

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• NIT Assistant Prof gets Rs 1.5-crore for research - Tribune India

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• Dry weather over two months leads to surge in respiratory tract infections in Kangra valley - Tribune India
• Continuous dry spells in December above normal winter temperatures worry Himachal farmers - theweek.in
• Continuous dry spells in December, above normal winter temperatures worry Himachal farmers - ThePrint, Press Trust of India

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• Houses develop cracks due to blasting by Ambuja Cement plant - Tribune India

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Legal Scrutiny Over Himachal Pradesh Forest Land

• Ahead of Chief Minister’s visit, trees on goverment land in Indora axed without Forest Departments clearance - Tribune India
• Himachal Pradesh leads in cutting forests since 2021, tree planting lags behind - India Today
• Supreme Court Stays HP High Court Order on Cutting of Green Apple Trees in Himachal - HimbuMail

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• Supreme Court sets aside Himachal HC order on removal of orchards from forest land | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• SC sets aside Himachal Pradesh HC order for removal of orchards from forest land - Tribune India

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• Tourist influx, lane jumping cause chaos on Manali-Rohtang Pass route - Tribune India
• No snow, no holidays, yet Rohtang Pass traffic leaves internet stunned. Viral video - India Today
• Video Of Tourist Activities On 'Fake Snow' In Manali Goes Viral, Internet Can't Stop Laughing - NDTV

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• HP stops schools from holding annual functions in Dec - Times of India

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Tourists Injured in Dalhousie Vehicle Mishap

• On cam | Narrow escape for passengers as traveller starts rolling back on hill road in Himachal's Dalhousie | India News - Hindustan Times
• 4 tourists injured in a freak road mishap in Dalhousie - Tribune India
• Tourist vehicle rolls backwards on Dalhousie hill road, minor injuries reported - Press Trust of India

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• Himachal govt owes Rs 17 000 crore to pensioners says association - theweek.in
• 94-year-old man going without pension for last 5 months due to in Himachal govt's apathy - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• Spent Rs 2,155 crore so far on clearing salary, pension and gratuity arrears of employees, pensioners: Sukhu - The Indian Express
• Government incurs Rs. 2,155 Cr on arrears of employees and pensioners: CM - himachalpr.gov.in

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• Himachal HC quashes Health Dept’s order to withdraw nurse’s appointment - The Statesman
• Motherhood Doesn't End With Birth Of Third Child: Himachal High Court Upholds Single Judge Bench Order On Maternity Leave - ETV Bharat

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• Himachal CM calls for public participation in anti-drug fight | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Himachal Pradesh High Court says harsh social reality, grants bail to man who married minor girl - The Indian Express

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• Sukhu dedicates development projects worth Rs 69 cr in Ghumarwin - The Times of India

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• India’s 10 Coldest Cities This Winter: Manali, Kulgam Lead the List; Is Delhi Included? - Times Now

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• Royal Orchid Hotels shares gain as firm enters Himachal with 43-key hotel signing in Baddi - CNBC TV18

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Himachal Government News and Updates

• Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
• Himachal govt invites nominations for state awards - Tribune India
• 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

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• MPs flag Kolkata's lack of direct international flights, Himachal's grounded UDAN routes - Telegraph India

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Himachal Pradesh Investigates Pakistani-Marked Balloons

• Himachal Police in touch with Punjab, Rajasthan counterparts over ‘Pak’ balloons’ spotting - Daily Excelsior, Tribune India
• Pakistan-flag balloons spotted in Himachal; police seek answers from border states, IAF - Telegraph India
• 'Pakistan’ balloon mystery: Himachal Police in touch with Punjab, Rajasthan after repeated sightings - Moneycontrol
• Mystery Balloon With 'Pakistani' Markings Found In Himachal Village, Probe Underway - News18

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• IIT Mandi–ISRO Project to Develop Early Earthquake Warning Model for Himachal - The News Himachal
• Leakage, tunnel vibrations led to Bhattakufar subsidence: GSI report - Tribune India

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Himachal Pradesh Winter Weather and Holiday Updates

• Will Himachal hill stations witness white Christmas? Here’s what weather experts say - The Newz Radar
• Himachal Pradesh School Winter Vacation 2025-26: Expected Holiday Dates, School Closure & Reopening Updates - Jagran Josh
• Changing Weather Pattern May Bring Rain and Snow to Himachal on Dec 20–21 - Himachal Scape

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• Himachal weather: Una, Hamirpur plains colder than Shimla as chill tightens grip - The Newz Radar

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• All India Postal, RMS and other pensioners hold protest in Shimla demanding Pension Revision - ANI News

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• congress-to-announce-new-himachal-dcc-chiefs News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• Himachal Cong chief hails Delhi court decision in National Herald case - The Indian Express

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• ₹50 crore in assets seized under NDPS Act, four times BJP-tenure figure: Himachal CM Sukhu - The Hindu

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• HP: Mid-Day Meal Scheme faces funding crunch, schools run on credit as grants remain unreleased - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• Hamirpur: CM Sukhu leads Anti-Chitta walkathon, says will wipe out network - The Indian Express

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• Himachal Pradesh officials visit YB Patil Polytechnic to study operational excellence - Times of India

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• Merger of DPE Posts Stalls Promotions for Physical Education Teachers in Himachal - The News Himachal

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• Government Pushes State Cadre Patwari System to Streamline Revenue Services - The News Himachal

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• CSIR-IHBT to join Smart Village Mission to transform rural livelihoods - Tribune India

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• Hotel owner fined Rs 1L for illegal muck dumping - Times of India

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• Centre released Rs 62,685 cr to Himachal in 3 years: Minister - Times of India

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• Is Trump’s Tariff The Trigger? India-China Border Trade To Resume After Six Years - Zee News

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

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• Veterans India confers Pride of Nation Award on Nauni varsity - Tribune India
• Veterans India confers pride of nation award on Parmar varsity - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• Himachal Dy CM inaugurates Haroli health centre building - Tribune India

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

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

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• Edu Department bans use of guides in classrooms - Tribune India

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

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• Nadaun to Delhi Volvo bus service flagged off - Tribune India

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• Agriculture Minister inspects under-construction Agriculture office in Dharamsala - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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

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• Centre must apologise to nation for defaming opposition leaders Himachal ministers - theweek.in

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