The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

20 December 2025, Saturday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh is facing a severe dry spell threatening Rabi crops, though the IMD has issued an alert for potential rain and snow after December 20.
The state police has restricted media interactions, authorizing only officers of the rank of SP and DIG or above to address the press.
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) is set to phase out 500 old buses, which will be replaced by 747 new vehicles.
Major tourism events are underway, with Dharamshala preparing for the Kangra Valley Carnival and the Shimla Winter Carnival being made an annual event.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed a government officer's transfer and ordered a crackdown on illegal encroachments in Shimla's Lower Bazaar.
A new electricity cess has been imposed by the state government on banking, finance, and insurance institutions.
Air quality in the industrial town of Baddi has deteriorated to hazardous levels, prompting environmental and health concerns.
The opposition BJP has accused the ruling Congress government of misusing the police for political targeting.
In disaster-related developments, Rs 8.47 crore has been sanctioned for a flood-hit village, and 28 people missing since the Mandi floods have been declared dead.
Rohtang Pass will remain accessible for 4x4 vehicles until December 28, maintaining a key connectivity route.

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Headlines

Dry spell in Himachal threatens Rabi crops, wheat production - Times of India
Himachal weather: No rain for nearly three months, drought-like conditions prevail in state, wheat fields totally dry up in several parts - The Newz Radar

Himachal Police Restricts Media Interaction to Senior Officers

Only SP and DIG to interact with media: Himachal DGP | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh: SHOs, DSPs barred from interacting with media without prior authorisation - The Indian Express
Order bans cops in Himachal Pradesh below ranks of DIG, SP from interacting with media | India News - Hindustan Times

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Order bans cops in Himachal Pradesh below ranks of DIG, SP from interacting with media - ThePrint
Himachal police officers below SP rank barred from media interactions - Tribune India

Himachal HC bids adieu to justice Vaidya on his superannuation | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Full Court Address held to bid farewell to Justice Vaidya - Tribune India
Himachal High Court bids farewell to Justice Satyen Vaidya on his superannuation - ANI News

HC quashes transfer of govt officer set up by contractor through CMO - Times of India
Himachal HC quashes HIMURJA officer's transfer, says order passed on contractor's request - ANI News

IIT-Mandi hosts conference on applied behavioural science, decision making - Tribune India

From Kangra to China: Teen girl shines at global conference - Tribune India

Workshop on wheat flour fortification held - Tribune India

Kisan Sabha activists burn copies of VB-G RAM G Bill - Tribune India

Kangra Valley Carnival Set to Launch in Dharamshala

Kangra carnival in Dharamsala to dazzle with drone shows, musical evenings - Tribune India
kangra-valley-gears-up-for-eight-days-of-culture News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Dharamshala to host ‘Kangra Valley Carnival’ from December 24- 31 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Kangra Valley gears up for eight days of culture, music and star performances - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Manali man gets 12-year jail in NDPS case - Tribune India

Air turns toxic in Baddi as AQI hits hazardous levels - Tribune India

Congress government misusing police to target BJP: Lakhanpal - Tribune India
Himachal BJP MLA accuses police of tarnishing his image after relative's arrest in drug case - theweek.in

Rohtang Pass to remain open for 4X4 vehicles till December 28 - Tribune India

Chamiana hospital docs successfully handle rare cardiovascular disease - Tribune India

Rs 8.47-cr sanctioned for flood-hit Karpat village in Lahaul and Spiti district - Tribune India

HRTC to take 500 old, low mileage buses off the road - Tribune India
500 HRTC buses to be phased out, replaced by 747 new vehicles; HRTC to emerge as model corporation for regular jobs: Himachal Deputy CM - ANI News

Roshan Thakur elected Manali Hoteliers’ Association president - Tribune India

Rain and Snowfall Alert for Himachal Pradesh

IMD issues 72-hour alert for rain, snowfall in Himachal Pradesh from Dec 20 | India News - Hindustan Times
IMD issues rain, snow alert for Himachal's higher reaches after December 20 - ANI News
Himachal weather: Two-day alert for rain, snowfall in several parts; cold wave intensifies in higher reaches - The Newz Radar

HP imposes power cess on banking, finance and insurance institutions - Times of India
Himachal Imposes ₹2 Per Unit Electricity Cess on Banks, Insurance Firms - The News Himachal

Aero sports, aerial activities temporarily banned in Jawalamukhi - Times of India

Himachal Pradesh High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 8, 2025 To December 14, 2025 - Live Law

Shimla Winter Carnival to light up holiday season every year | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

High Court Orders Removal of Encroachments in Shimla

Encroachments Choke Shimla’s Lower Bazaar, High Court Orders Strict Enforcement - The News Himachal

HC prods Himachal govt on CSR lapses after monsoon disaster - Times of India
Himachl HC issues notice on alleged misuse of temple trust - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Pradesh government to oppose scrapping of MGNREGA - The Statesman
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Himachal Bear found dead in McLeodganj - theweek.in

Vinay Kumar’s ascent & road to 2027 poll: Can Cong rebuild its fortunes in Himachal? - Tribune India

Spotlights Inter School Alumni golf tournament receives high praise from everyone - Tribune India

Manali Tourists Slap, Kick And Throw Punches At Each Other On Mall Road: 'Please Don't Break Christmas Tree' - News18

Use fog lights, avoid loud music while driving: Una district administration issues travel advisory during fog - Tribune India

Himachal’s Kullvi Whims earns global recognition with New York Times mention - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh: 28 Missing Persons Officially Declared Dead After Six Months Of Mandi Floods - ETV Bharat

Palampur Agriversity signs MoA to promote women-led agripreneurship - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

HRTC Employees to Get DA Arrears in Four Installments by March 31 - The News Himachal
3% arrears for HRTC staff by March 2026: Himachal Deputy CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
3% arrears for HRTC employees by March 31, says Himachal Deputy CM - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh: Nauni Horticulture University Staff Donates one day's salary to CM Relief Fund - The News Mill

Shimla: Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri renders langar service in memory of his late wife at IGMC - The News Mill

Indora comes alive with culture as two-day Indora Utsav begins - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Bhuttico celebrates 81st Foundation Day with grandeur, cultural fervour - Tribune India

Lahaul-Spiti admn proposes animal birth control centre to check stray dog menace - Times of India
To curb stray dog population, Animal Birth Control Centre to come up at Udaipur in Lahaul Spiti - Tribune India

‘Rs 35 cr spent so far’: Company says anti-social elements interrupting Bijli Mahadev project - Times of India

Graduation ceremony held - Tribune India

Stay calm, wash wound with soap in case of dog bite - Tribune India

All set to reach every child: Sirmaur intensifies pulse polio campaign - Tribune India

Sukhus strategy of survival amidst adversity - Tribune India

Drinking water supply in Shimla city to remain disrupted on December 20-21 - Tribune India

Naib Subedar from Rehan commissioned as Army officer - Tribune India

Deputy CM reviews progress of water supply, irrigation projects - Tribune India

Himachal govt puts price floor on key drug ingredients to curb cheap imports - Tribune India

Despite assurances from CM and Deputy CM, Manali residents get hefty water bills - Tribune India

50 NSS students complete 10-day advanced adventure course at Kullu’s Pirdi institute - Tribune India

Jai Ram accuses Sukhu govt of political vendetta against BJP MLAs - Tribune India

AIMSS-Chamiana finds its footing, daily OPD footfall surges to1,000 - Tribune India

Three girl athletes felicitated for performance in volleyball tourney - Tribune India