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25 December 2025, Thursday
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Big Picture

An IGMC Shimla doctor was terminated after a viral video showed him assaulting a patient, leading to an FIR and a government response against indiscipline.
Winter carnivals have commenced in Shimla and Kangra to attract tourists, though the season has seen a lack of snowfall, affecting visitor footfall.
A leopard attack in Mandi district resulted in one fatality and several injuries before villagers killed the animal.
The High Court suspended the life sentence of former IGP Zahur Haider Zaidi in connection with the 2017 Gudiya custodial death case.
Apple growers expressed concerns over an import duty cut and a potential trade agreement with New Zealand, fearing it will harm their livelihood.
The state government is promoting sports, providing government jobs to 99 athletes and enhancing infrastructure.
Ambulance staff operating the 108 and 102 services have announced plans to go on strike.
The government is focusing on strengthening the rural economy, promoting agriculture, and investing in green mobility for future growth.
A major construction milestone was achieved as both ends of the Shimla Bypass Tunnel No. 5 were connected.
The meteorological department issued an orange alert for dense fog in several districts, including Bilaspur.

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Headlines

IGMC Doctor Terminated Over Patient Assault Allegations

Himachal doc, accused of assaulting patient, sacked | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
IGMC doctor’s services terminated for assaulting patient - Tribune India
Himachal sacks IGMC doctor for assaulting patient - Times of India

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After viral scuffle, Himachal govt terminates IGMC senior resident dcotor - Telegraph India
Himachal Pradesh Hospital Assault: Doctor Terminated For Attacking Patient At IGMC Shimla - ETV Bharat
Himachal govt terminates doctor who ‘assaulted’ patient at IGMC - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh: SAMDCOT seeks fair probe into IGMC Shimla doctor-patient incident amid viral videos - ANI News
‘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

Education reforms showing results in state: Shahpur MLA - Tribune India

Anti-Chitta Walkathon in Bilaspur tomorrow - Tribune India

Fulfilled 7 of 10 poll promises: Minister - Tribune India

Himachal Winter Tourism Faces Snowfall Uncertainty

Manali dons a festive glow ahead of Xmas, New Year - Tribune India
White Christmas unlikely in Shimla, other Himachal hill stations; will New Year bring snow? Read here to know - The Newz Radar
Himachal tourism: Snowfall eludes Shimla, Manali; affects visitor footfall - CNBC TV18

State eyes future-ready growth, bets on green mobility, says Chauhan - Tribune India

One-person one-post norm will be followed in HPCC, says Vinay - Tribune India

DC reviews preparedness for winter in Lahaul and Spiti - Tribune India

NSS students trained in disaster mgmt, rescue techniques at Pirdi Rafting Centre - Tribune India

100% benefits provided to TB patients in Chamba - Tribune India

108, 102 ambulance staff to go on strike - Tribune India

8-day Kangra Carnival kicks off in Dharamsala - Tribune India
Agnihotri inaugurates Kangra Carnival - Times of India
Kangra Carnival provides a strong platform to folk culture and traditions: Mukesh Agnihotri - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Import duty cut against apple producers, says Rathore - Tribune India

Power corporation ex-MD Meena gets interim bail - Tribune India

Judicially imposed costs to be used for natural disaster victims - Tribune India

Shimla Launches Winter Carnival

CM flags off Shimla Winter Carnival, vows to make HP ‘drug-free’ - Times of India
CM Sukhu inaugurates Shimla Winter Carnival, calls for drug-free Himachal - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
No snow, but Shimla dons winter look; CM inaugurates carnival - Moneycontrol

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Sukhu inaugurates Shimla Winter Carnival, says efforts on to promote HP’s cultural heritage - The Indian Express
Hundreds of women perform folk dance during winter carnival in Shimla, tourists cheer cultural spectacle - ANI News
Winter Carnival reflects Himachal’s culture, hospitality: CM Sukhu - The Statesman
Warm Winter Sunshine Steals the Chill Shimla Winter Carnival Paints Town Red, Christmas Revellers Miss White Xmas - HimbuMail
From Xmas to New Year, week-long celebrations to light up Shimla at winter carnival; find out the celebrity line-up - The Newz Radar
Shimla gears up for Winter Carnival as tourists flock to hills to escape pollution - ANI News
Shimla administration announces special law and order plan for Winter Carnival - Times of India

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala

Himachal Pradesh Boosts Sports and Youth Initiatives

Himachal Pradesh Prioritises Sports, 99 Athletes Receive Government Jobs - News18
Himachal bets big on sports to channel youth energy - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Sports given top priority in Himachal, 99 players got government jobs - Times of India, Press Trust of India

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Himachal govt boosts sports infrastructure, hikes prize money and incentives: CM Sukhu - ANI News
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal shines at National Kabaddi Championship, Garola Panchayat players lead the way - The Newz Radar

Stray dog found ‘mauling’ newborn, case registered - The Indian Express

HP Met issues orange warning for dense fog in Bilaspur till Dec 28 - theweek.in
Weather update: Rains likely in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, orange alert for fog in UP, Bihar - CNBC TV18
IMD warns of prolonged dense fog, cold days across India till end of December - CNBC TV18

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

Renowned Hotel Magnet Nakul Khullar Opens Life and Learning in Himalaya' Art Exhibition in Naggar - HimbuMail

Fatal Leopard Attack in Himachal Pradesh Kills One

Leopard attack in Himachal’s Mandi leaves one dead, nine injured; animal killed by villagers - Telegraph India
Leopard Kills Man, Injures Five Others In Himachal Pradesh; Succumbs After Being Attacked By Villagers - ETV Bharat
Leopard kills one, injures five in multiple attacks across Himachal’s Mandi district - The New Indian Express

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Leopard runs riot in three villages in Himachal's Mandi kills one injures 9 before being slain - theweek.in
Man killed, 5 injured in leopard attack in Himachal’s Mandi - Tribune India

India’s very own 'Norway': Destinations that resemble the beautiful European destination and are best visited in winter - Times of India

Court Suspends Ex-IG's Sentence in Custodial Death Case

Himachal Pradesh custodial death case: HC suspends jail term of former IGP Zaidi - The Hindu
HC suspends life sentence of ex-Himachal Police IG Zaidi in custodial death of accused in minor gang-rape case - Tribune India
Punjab And Haryana High Court Suspends Former Himachal Pradesh IG's Life Sentence In Custodial Death Case - ETV Bharat
High court suspends life sentence of Himachal IPS officer in 2017 Gudiya custodial death case - Times of India

Women from SC & ST categories, primary beneficiaries of MGNREGA in Himachal despite shrinking budget - The Indian Express

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

Both ends of Shimla Bypass Tunnel No 5 meet, key milestone achieved in 7 months - The Indian Express
Engineering breakthrough in Shimla Bypass tunnel project - Times of India

Himachal eyes next-gen industries to drive jobs and sustainable growth - Times of India

Agriculture is Himachal’s backbone:CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Did Himachal Pradesh Witness Sunlight At 9pm? Here’s The Geographic Science Amid Viral Videos - News18

Dr Shandil Who Will Put Order in Tanda, IGMC and Other Medical College in Himachal? - HimbuMail
Dr Shandil, Who Will Put Order in Tanda, IGMC and Other Medical College in Himachal? - HimbuMail

HPBOSE SOS Result 2025: September Exam Results Released at hnbesc.org, Direct Link To Check Here - ABP Live English
HPBOSE SOS Result 2025: class 8, 10, 12 Scorecard Out at hpbose.org, Get Direct Link Here - Jagran Josh
HPBOSE SOS Result 2025 Released; Check Class 8, 10, 12 Results - Times Now

PESA Mahotsav commences on a grand note in Visakhapatnam - The New Indian Express

Dharamshala Marathon 2025 on Dec 25 gets go-ahead; traffic arrangements announced - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

BJP government at Centre ‘suppressing democracy’, says Batham in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachals health system in shambles: Leader of Opposition - Tribune India

Rs 132 crore for 11 bridges in Haroli: Agnihotri - Tribune India

Nav Jyoti Century School organise workshop on Happy Classroom - Tribune India

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

Conference of ENT specialists concludes at Tanda hospital - 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

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

Inclusive growth, social justice key to realise Viksit Bharat: Governor - Tribune India

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

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

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

Chamba’s Seema clinches gold in Tata Steel World 25,000-m race | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Himachal CM directs for induction training for senior resident doctors - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA