The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

21 December 2025, Sunday
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Big Picture

Chief Minister Sukhu announced a vision for Himachal Pradesh to become self-reliant by 2027 and prosperous by 2032, highlighting increased revenue collection.
A major drug recall was ordered after 47 medicines manufactured in the state failed quality control tests, prompting public health concerns.
The state is bracing for a cold wave, with the IMD issuing a 72-hour alert for rain, snow, and dense fog from December 20.
Authorities are cracking down on illegal adventure tourism activities in the Shimla region by shutting down unlicensed operators.
Kullu-Manali is preparing for a Christmas and New Year tourist rush, with many visitors arriving to escape severe air pollution in northern plains.
The Enforcement Directorate filed supplementary chargesheets in the Himachal Pradesh scholarship scam and a case of illegal gratification against an ex-drug controller.
In Mandi district, 1,041 educational institutions and 58 villages have been officially declared tobacco-free zones.
A prolonged dry spell across the state is posing a significant threat to Rabi crops, particularly wheat production.
Residents face inconvenience due to incomplete construction on stretches of the Pathankot-Mandi four-lane highway.
The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) held protests demanding the withdrawal of four new central labour codes.

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Headlines

Inspiring ‘Shining India’ show by DPS students - Tribune India

Himachal Outlines Path to Economic Self-Reliance

Himachal will become self-reliant by 2027: CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
From resource generation towards self-reliance, Himachal will become the most prosperous State by 2032: CM Sukhu - The News Mill, ANI News

Himachal Orders Drug Recall After Quality Test Failures

47 Himachal-made medicines fail quality tests, companies asked to recall stock | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
49 medicine samples fail quality test, Himachal drug controller directs firms to recall stock - The Indian Express
Himachal orders drug recall after 47 samples fail quality tests - The Hindu

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200 Drug Samples Fail Quality Tests, 47 Manufactured In Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat
200 Drug Samples Fail Quality Tests Across India, 47 Linked to Himachal Pradesh - The News Himachal

Selection panel to ensure sanctity of examination process, says Aayog Secy - Tribune India

Attack on workers’ rights: CITU demands withdrawal of 4 labour codes, holds protest - Tribune India

DC reviews functioning of govt primary schools in Chamba - Tribune India

1,041 educational institutions, 58 villages in Mandi district declared tobacco-free - Tribune India

Over 80 chemist shops under scanner for suspicious activity - Tribune India

Himachal Tourism Dept shuts down illegal ziplines in Narkanda - Tribune India
Tourism dept cracks down on illegal adventure activities in Shimla - Times of India
4 adventure activity operators in Shimla pulled up for offering services without permission, asked to remove all equipment within 7 days - The Indian Express

Himachal Pradesh Under Winter Weather Alert

Winter chill grips Himachal: Temperatures to plummet - Tribune India
Cold wave to intensify across Himachal over next 4 days - Tribune India
Fog envelopes northern states; wet weather with snow forecast for parts of J-K, Himachal Pradesh - Tribune India

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Himachal Yellow warning for dense fog in reservoir area of Bhakra dam Balh valley - theweek.in
IMD issues 72-hour alert for rain, snowfall in Himachal Pradesh from Dec 20 | India News - Hindustan Times

Kullu-Manali ready to roll out red carpet for Xmas, New Year tourists - Tribune India

Simplifying registration, compliance norms for homestays a must for tourism growth: NITI Aayog - Tribune India

Incomplete stretches of Pathankot-Mandi four-lane highway inconvenience residents - Tribune India

ITBP constable cremated with state honours - Tribune India

Himachal Agriculture Minister reviews Jawali works, orders faster delivery - Tribune India

BJP to mark birth anniv of ex-PM Vajpayee as Good Governance Day - Tribune India

Himachal Government Reports ₹26,683 Crore Revenue

Himachal earned ₹26,683 cr revenue, ₹3,800 cr more than BJP era: CM Sukhu - Business Standard
HP earned a revenue of Rs 26,683cr in last two and a half years: CM - Times of India
We earned Rs 26 683 cr in revenue Rs 3 800 cr more than BJP govt Himachal CM - theweek.in

Delhi Pollution Drives Tourists to Himachal for Clean Air

Tourists flock to Kullu, Manali to experience Himachal's winter charm, seek a break from air pollution - ANI News
Clean air draws tourists to Himachal hills as AQI worsens in Delhi-NCR - Business Standard
Clean air, clear skies draw tourists to Himachal hills as AQI worsens in Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states | India News - Hindustan Times

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Clean air, clear skies draw tourists to Himachal hills as AQI worsens in Delhi-NCR and neighbouring states - The News Mill
Choking saga! To escape toxic air, breathless Delhiites clog Manali town, Rohtang route; 15,000 vehicles - Times of India

Ahead of Christmas, Christ Church Shimla holds candlelight prayers, attracts locals and tourists - ANI News

online applications for scholarship schemes in hp schools now open until dec 24-News in Hindi - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Online applications for scholarship schemes in HP schools now open until Dec 24 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Delhi Police cracks charas racket with roots in Himachal, nabs 4 - Tribune India
Delhi Police cracks charas racket with roots in Himachal Pradesh, nabs 4 - ThePrint

New Supreme Court Rules On Communication Of Arrest Grounds Apply Prospectively: HP High Court Dismisses... - Live Law

Himanshu Jangra scripts history with fastest Santosh Trophy goal as Punjab beat Himachal Pradesh 6-0 - Tribune India

Himachali singer Vishal Tiloria's new romantic song ‘Meri Soniyan’ released by The Newz Radar Executive Editor Sunil Chadha in Dharamshala - The Newz Radar

Khair trees felled illegally in eco-sensitive zone near Nangal wildlife sanctuary - Tribune India

The night’s watch of Laghat: Women take on drug problem in Himachal village - The Indian Express

HC quashes transfer of govt officer set up by contractor through CMO - Times of India

Career talk session held at Doon Valley School - Tribune India

RK International School, Nabahi, celebrates annual function - Tribune India

Dry spell in Himachal threatens Rabi crops, wheat production - Times of India

Only SP and DIG to interact with media: Himachal DGP | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal HC bids adieu to justice Vaidya on his superannuation | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal High Court bids farewell to Justice Satyen Vaidya on his superannuation - ANI News

Amit Shah cancels halt in Chandigarh amid dense fog - Tribune India

Workshop on wheat flour fortification held - Tribune India

Kangra carnival in Dharamsala to dazzle with drone shows, musical evenings - Tribune India

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

Congress government misusing police to target BJP: Lakhanpal - 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

Roshan Thakur elected Manali Hoteliers’ Association president - Tribune India

Govt slaps Rs 2/unit power cess on banks, insurers - Tribune India

Himachal CM voices opposition to scrapping of MGNREGA - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA