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24 December 2025, Wednesday
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Big Picture

The Shimla administration has implemented special law and order plans for the Winter Carnival and festive season, which is proceeding without snowfall due to a prolonged dry spell.
A doctor at IGMC Shimla was suspended after a video of him assaulting a patient went viral, prompting a high-level inquiry and calls to improve healthcare services.
The state government is promoting economic growth by focusing on natural farming, developing next-gen industries like green mobility, and planning to add 500 MW of solar power.
Infrastructure is being boosted with proposals for 1,438 km of new roads to connect 294 villages under the PMGSY scheme.
Himachal's apple growers have expressed concerns about increased market competition following a potential trade agreement between India and New Zealand.
In a major educational reform, the state government announced a ban on mobile phones for students in schools from the new year.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court suspended the life sentence of a former senior police officer in a high-profile custodial death case.
Law enforcement agencies conducted a crackdown on an immoral trafficking ring in Manali, resulting in several arrests and rescues.
The state's ruling Congress party protested against the Central Government's alleged dilution of the MGNREGA scheme.
While the state faces a dry spell, higher altitude regions like Rohtang and Shinkula passes have received fresh snowfall, attracting tourists.

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Headlines

Shimla Prepares for Snowless Winter Festivities

Shimla administration announces special law and order plan for Winter Carnival - Times of India
Shimla divided into five sectors for Christmas, New Year festivities - Tribune India
Winter Carnival, Christmas and New Year: As festival season kicks off, Shimla admn implements special law and order plan - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh faces driest December; Shimla Winter Carnival goes snowless - The Statesman

Engineering breakthrough in Shimla Bypass tunnel project - Times of India

Himachal Aims to Become a Natural Farming Hub

Agriculture is Himachal’s backbone:CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
State edges closer to becoming foremost natural farming hub: CM - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh's Development and Growth Initiatives

Himachal eyes next-gen industries to drive jobs and sustainable growth - Times of India
Himachal Eyes Green Mobility, Data Centres to Boost Industrial Growth - The News Himachal
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

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Himachal Pradesh Honoured at Deloitte’s Arohana 2025 for Him Parivar Initiative - The News Himachal
PMGSY Phase-IV: 1,438 km of Roads Proposed for 294 Villages in Himachal - The News Himachal
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

Year-end rush in Himachal likely to bring cheer to tourism | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Shimla Doctor Suspended for Assaulting Patient

‘Assault’ on patient at IGMC Shimla: Won’t tolerate indiscipline in any institution, says Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
IGMC assault case: Indiscipline won’t be tolerated, complete probe today, says CM - Tribune India
Himachal doctor seen assaulting patient in viral video at IGMC Shimla suspended; high-level inquiry ordere - The Economic Times

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Shimla doctor suspended for assaulting patient | India News - Hindustan Times
Doctor Assault Scandal: Probe Launched in Shimla Incident - Deccan Herald

Agri varsity to get regular VC soon: Min - Tribune India

NGO honoured for disaster relief work - Tribune India

150 players take part in kho-kho tournament - Tribune India

Sale of trans-fat food products banned near schools in Mandi - Tribune India

Conference of ENT specialists concludes at Tanda hospital - Tribune India

Himachal apple growers worried as India-New Zealand treaty opens up market - Tribune India

IGMC assault case: Association defends doctor, patient’s kin seek his termination - Tribune India

Test to induct 1,427 SMC teachers as Job Trainees - Tribune India

Ensuring Congress win in 2027 poll my objective: Himachal president - Tribune India

Una traders urge DC for relaxation in timing for loading, unloading of stocks - Tribune India

Parol-Bhiora link road to improve access to education, healthcare - Tribune India
Chamba: Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania lays foundation stone for Parol–Bhiora road - The Newz Radar

Two houses, four cowsheds destroyed in Tirthan valley - Tribune India

Rs 24-L science lab at Sataun school to benefit 300 students: Chauhan - Tribune India

Man nabbed with 452-gm charas, Rs 75K - Tribune India

Education, sports must go hand in hand: Anurag - Tribune India

Court defers hearing on PIL seeking timely panchayat elections - Tribune India

2 held for impersonating cop, violating arms licence norms - Tribune India

The snow falls fresh in Shinkula & Rohtang Passes - Tribune India

Haroli on path of decisive development, strong foundations being laid for future generations: Deputy CM - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Calls for Healthcare Improvements in Himachal Pradesh

Beef up healthcare services in HP Jai Ram Thakur advises state govt after ruckus at hospital - theweek.in
Need strong guidelines and SOPs in hospitals: HP Health Minister after IGMC doctor assault case - ANI News
Beef up healthcare services in HP: Jai Ram Thakur advises state govt after ruckus at hospital - Press Trust of India

Grand procession to mark opening of Kangra Valley Carnival - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Ahead of week-long Kàngra Carnival, prayer ceremony held at Indranag Temple for its successful conduct - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Belgian Waffle Co. opens new outlet at Millennium Square, Dharamshala - The Newz Radar

Himachal Congress launches talent hunt program for party spokespersons - The Indian Express

HC suspends life sentence of ex-IPS officer Zaidi in custodial death case, questions CBI’s conspiracy theory - Tribune India
HC suspends life sentence of former Himachal IG in custodial death case - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Pradesh Is A Whole Mood: State Bus Drivers Take Pause Mid-Route To Greet Each Other — ‘Social Life - News18

10 Cosy Winter Destinations in India for Christmas 2025 - Moneycontrol

Dense fog likely in Punjab till Dec 27 - Times of India

Inclusive growth, social justice, environment protection key to realise Viksit Bharat: HP Governor - Press Trust of India

Upset with husband’s third marriage, Himachal woman sets his house on fire in Kullu; 4 arrested after Rs 1 crore loss - The Newz Radar

Beyond Shimla, 7 Places You Can Visit In Himachal Pradesh - News18

Students present cultural events in annual function - Tribune India

From New Year, Himachal govt to rusticate students found carrying phone, other gadgets to school, social media curbs for teachers too - The Newz Radar
Mobile phones banned for students, teachers in schools - Tribune India

HP Patwari Eligibility 2025: Check Age Limit, Qualification - Jagran Josh

Best hostels in Manali for views, comfort, and easy stays - MSN

HP Congress protests against Centre’s move to rename MGNREGA, alleges dilution of scheme - Hindustan Times
CPM protests against Central Govt for scrapping MGNREGA - Tribune India
Central Government weakened MGNREGA before replacing it with new law: Alka Lamba - Tribune India

National heritage Trust honours artists, writers in Mandi - Tribune India

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

Himachal govt to open 100 CBSE schools from next academic session - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Pickup vehicle plunges into Chamba gorge, driver killed - Tribune India
One dead, 5 injured as vehicles plunges into gorge in Shimla dist - Tribune India

Ensure uninterrupted supply of ration at depots, Shimla DC instructs officials - Tribune India

Advisory issued to combat drought stress in horticultural crops - Tribune India

Rotary Club adopts 22 booths in Palampur - Tribune India

Indora mathematician presents research paper at Ajmer event - Tribune India

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

Ensure clean drinking water during winter in Kinnaur, Negi tells Jal Shakti Depertment XENs - Tribune India

Crackdown against immoral trafficking in Manali, 5 arrested, 4 women rescued - Tribune India

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

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