The Himachal Daily

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23 December 2025, Tuesday
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Big Picture

The Congress party is protesting across Himachal against the central government's move to rename and alter the MGNREGA scheme.
Himachal Pradesh anticipates snow and rain on December 28, following a prolonged dry spell, though light snowfall has been observed in higher regions.
A doctor at IGMC, Shimla, has been suspended and is under investigation following a viral video showing the assault of a patient.
Chamba athlete Seema won a gold medal and set a new national record at the World 25,000-meter race in Kolkata, receiving congratulations from the CM.
The state government aims to become a 'Green Energy State' by March 2026, with plans to install 500 MW of solar projects.
Tourist footfall has surged in Manali and Shimla, driven by light snowfall in high-altitude areas and the holiday season.
The state government has expanded a welfare scheme for small shopkeepers to urban areas and initiated the creation of six new gram panchayats.
A vehicle accident in Shimla district resulted in one fatality and five injuries after it plunged into a gorge.
The use of mobile phones by both students and teachers has been banned within school premises across the state.
Over 1,200 degrees were awarded at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Hamirpur during its convocation ceremony.

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Headlines

Himachal Congress Protests Proposed MGNREGA Changes

HP Congress protests against Centre’s move to rename MGNREGA, alleges dilution of scheme - Hindustan Times
Himachal Congress protests over law to replace MGNREGA, alleges dilution of scheme - ANI News
Himachal Congress protests MNREGA renaming, announces hunger strike - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Congress Slams Centre’s Plan To Rename MGNREGA, Stages Protest In Himachal - Zee News

Winter Weather Conditions Across North India

Dense fog likely in Punjab till Dec 27 - Times of India
light-snowfall-in-high-reaches;-minimum-temp-above-normal-in-himachal News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal to receive snowfall and rain on December 28 - Tribune India

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Light snowfall in high reaches; minimum temp above normal in Himachal - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Weather Today Live Updates: Delhi AQI plummets, Himachal gets yellow fog alert while Kashmir enters ‘Chillai-Kalan’ - The Indian Express
Weather Update: Dense Fog Disrupts Life in Delhi, Haryana as Tourists Enjoy Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh - ABP Live English
Himachal witnesses driest ever December; light snow in Lahaul and Spiti - Daily Excelsior

National heritage Trust honours artists, writers in Mandi - Tribune India
INTACH-Mandi honours artists, writers, cultural contributors for preserving local heritage - The Newz Radar

Grand pipping ceremony marks promotion of Forest Dept officials - Tribune India

Hemkant Memorial Trust gears up for Adaranjali ’25 - Tribune India

DC invites objections, suggestions over village reorganisation - Tribune India

To control jaundice, postpone NSS camp at Sarkaghat College, SDM tells officials - Tribune India

Poster presentation session organised at Shimla university - Tribune India

Indora mathematician presents research paper at Ajmer event - Tribune India

Chamba Runner Seema Wins Gold, Sets National Record

Chamba’s Seema clinches gold in Tata Steel World 25,000-m race - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh CM congratulates Seema for historic Gold at World 25K Kolkata - Tribune India
Chamba’s ‘Golden Girl’ Seema sets new national record in athletics at Kolkata games, brings laurels to Himachal - The Newz Radar

Over 1,200 awarded degrees at NIT-Hamirpur - Tribune India

Mahatma Gandhi insulted, rights of poor trampled upon: Cong - Tribune India

Shimla Doctor Investigated for Alleged Patient Assault

Doctor assaults patient at IGMC, suspended - Tribune India
Doctor Assault Scandal: Probe Launched in Shimla Incident - Deccan Herald
Doctor-Patient Clash At Himachal Pradesh's IGMC Sparks Probe - ETV Bharat

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Video | Shocking Incident At Shimla Hospital: Doctors Assault Patient In Bed - NDTV
Doctor accused of assaulting patient at IGMC in Shimla, sparks protest - Tribune India

Snowfall and Winter Season Attract Tourists to Himachal

The snow falls fresh in Shinkula & Rohtang Passes - Tribune India
Tourism Hit In Himachal Pradesh By Absence Of Rain And Snow - ETV Bharat
Freak Spells of Snowfall across Rohtang Send Tourist Footfalls Surging in Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Spiti - HimbuMail

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Light snow in Lahaul-Spiti brings cheer to tourists, locals - MSN
Cold wave sweeps Himachal Pradesh as snowfall brings cheer to tourists - Times of India
Light snow in Lahaul-Spiti brings cheer to tourists, locals | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Holiday season approaching fast, tourists start rushing to Shimla - Tribune India

One dead, 5 injured as vehicles plunges into gorge in Shimla dist - Tribune India
1 dead, 5 injured as vehicle falls into gorge in Shimla - Tribune India

Central Government weakened MGNREGA before replacing it with new law: Alka Lamba - Tribune India

Himachal Expands Governance and Welfare Schemes

Himachal Govt moves to create 6 new gram panchayats - Tribune India

Mobile phones banned for students, teachers in schools - Tribune India

Sewage discharge into Beas causes public health hazards in Bhuntar - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh's Green Energy Push

500 MW solar projects to be set up within next two years: Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh needs a financial boost - The Hindu
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

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Himachal sets March 2026 deadline to become green energy state - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal targets over 90% renewable energy; aims to become Green Energy State by 2026 - The New Indian Express
Stronger drug oversight needed in Himachal - Tribune India

Panchayats not using water quality testing kits in Shimla: Deputy Commissioner Kashyap - Tribune India

HP sets target to meet over 90% energy needs through renewable sources - Times of India

First Shiv Nuala organised in Mumbai’s Chembur, showcasing Gaddi Culture - The Newz Radar

HIM MSME Fest 2026 to Showcase Himachal Products, Connect Entrepreneurs with Global Markets: Nazeem - The News Himachal

Spiti’s Ice Cafe Goes Global - HimbuMail

Veterinary graduates take oath at Palampur Agricultural University; Minister stresses role in Rural Economy - The Newz Radar

IPS officer Aditi Singh encourages Narwana school students to aim high at TNR-Arni University ‘Udaan’ career event - The Newz Radar

Himachal artist Parul Kapoor on mission to revive 17th century dying Mandi Kalam art form - The Newz Radar

Himachal Speaker Kuldeep Pathania inaugurates community library in Chamba’s Tundi - The Newz Radar

HP High Court Grants Gratuity and Enhanced Leave to Aided Colleges in Himachal - HimbuMail
JP High Court Grants Gratuity and Enhanced Leave to Aided Colleges in Himachal - HimbuMail

una district becomes launch pad-News in Hindi | News Headlines / Breaking News : Haribhoomi.com - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Anti-chitta campaign becomes public movement, Una district becomes launch pad - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

From Sun-Kissed Beaches To Snowy Mountains: Celebrate Christmas In THESE Indian Destinations For Unforgettable Memories - Zee News

Himachal lawmaker treks to village, promises land to monsoon victims - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

2 arrested with ‘chitta’ in Shimla - Tribune India

Awareness programme on “Dog Bite” at DAV Public School, Hardaspura, Chamba - Tribune India

Dense for engulfs region, western disturbance to bring rain - The Times of India

Mahila Haat initiative strengthens STEM education in Banjar block - Tribune India

Rotary Club celebrates Xmas with underprivileged children - Tribune India

Lack of open spaces turns Baddi industrial hub into a tinderbox - Tribune India

Cong harbours hostility towards Lord Rama, says BJP state prez - Tribune India

Advanced paediatric centre to be set up at Chamiyana hospital: CM - Tribune India

Minister inaugurates Rs 3.52-cr projects in Sangla valley - Tribune India

Pay Rs 3K for paragliding at Bir-Billing from December 23 - Tribune India

Patlikuhal health centre doctors save seriously-injured Singapore woman - Tribune India

400 devotees take part in Shri Ram Yashogan Yatra in Kullu - Tribune India

Setback for patients as cancer drugs not available on Ayushman, Himcare cards - Tribune India

Workers’ board vows to launch campaign against drug abuse - Tribune India

Teachers association questions separate cadre for CBSE schools - Tribune India

PUNJAB: BBMB set for power leap with mega hydrokinetic project on Nangal canal - Tribune India