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27 December 2025, Saturday
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Big Picture

Doctors across Himachal held a mass strike over a colleague's dismissal, severely affecting health services, but called it off after the Chief Minister assured a fresh investigation.
The state government has intensified its anti-drug campaign, with CM Sukhu leading a walkathon and launching a new volunteer scheme involving students.
A massive year-end tourist surge has led to severe traffic congestion on major routes to Shimla and Manali.
Chief Minister Sukhu inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs. 110 crore in the Bilaspur district.
The state government expressed concern over the Centre's decision to cut apple import duty, calling it a blow to local orchardists.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to provide essential winter gear to laborers on the Indo-China border.
Tourist destinations like Kullu and Manali saw a sharp rise in visitors, though a lack of snowfall disappointed many during Christmas.
Registration for the 2026 Tibetan elections has concluded with 91,000 voters enrolled.

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Headlines

Himachal Doctors' Strike Disrupts Health Services

Himachal Pradesh: Doctors launch indefinite strike after colleague sacked over assault; demand immediate - Times of India
Doctors proceed on mass casual leave, health services in Shimla hospitals hit - Tribune India
‘Assault’ on patient at IGMC Shimla: Govt docs in Himachal to proceed on indefinite strike from December 27 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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Ambulance services disrupted in Himachal as workers go on two-day strike - Tribune India
Doctors at IGMC Shimla announce indefinite strike from December 27 over termination of colleague - Tribune India
Patients in distress as doctors proceed on mass casual leave in Shimla - Tribune India
Shimla doctor’s dismissal sparks mass leave protest; IGMC services hit - The Indian Express
Himachal IGMC assault case takes new turn as FIR surfaces against patient whose complaint led to doctor’s termination - The Newz Radar
Himachal doctors announce mass leave today, threaten strike over Shimla doc’s termination for assaulting... - Moneycontrol
Shimla hospital assault case: Docs protest sacking of colleague, go on mass leave; CM says no situation c - Times of India
‘Assault’ on patient at IGMC Shimla: Seeking reinstatement of senior resident, doctors to go on mass leave today - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh doctors on mass leave today over termination of colleague - The Indian Express
Medical body warns of strike from Dec 27 over doc’s termination order - Tribune India

Kullu-Manali sees sharp rise in tourists; snowfall expected - Tribune India
Kullu bans public entry near water bodies during winter tourism season - Times of India
No white Christmas in Manali, tourists head for high passes - The Times of India

91,000 voters register for Tibetan elections in 2026 - Tribune India

HP Governor Calls for Public Action Against Drug Abuse

Youth participation key to drug-free state: Governor - Tribune India
Public participation must to fight drug abuse: HP governor - Times of India
Public awareness key to combating drug abuse Himachal Governor - theweek.in
Public awareness key to combating drug abuse: Himachal Governor - ThePrint

CM Sukhu Announces Projects, Anti-Drug Drive in Bilaspur

Rs 20 crore released for de-addiction centre: CM at anti-chitta walkathon - Tribune India
CM Sukhu lays stones of Rs 110-cr projects in Bilaspur - Tribune India
Sukhu leads anti-drug walkathon in Bilaspur - Times of India
Himachal CM dedicates development projects worth Rs 110 crore in Bilaspur - ANI News

Kangra Carnival to open new tourism avenues: Dharmani - Tribune India
Kanwar Grewal mesmerises crowd at Kangra Valley Carnival’s Sufi evening - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Kangra carnival expected to boost tourism, says minister Rajesh Dharmani - Tribune India

Sukhu promises fresh probe into Shimla doc’s dismissal - Tribune India

Himachal Launches Anti-Drug Campaign with Student Volunteers

Himachal govt to launch anti-chitta volunteer scheme with students as frontline warriors: Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal govt to launch anti-drugs campaign against 'Chitta' students to be frontline volunteers CM - theweek.in
Himachal CM sounds clarion call against 'Chitta' to make 'Himachal drug-free' - ANI News
Himachal govt to launch anti-drugs campaign against 'Chitta', students to be frontline volunteers:CM - Press Trust of India

Reforms in education strengthening state’s academic landscape: Speaker - Tribune India

Helpless after father’s death, two minor sisters seek govt’s help - Tribune India
Kangra orphaned siblings seek government aid after father’s death - Tribune India

Markets in Paonta Sahib partially closed, protesters seek IGMC doctors reinstatement - Tribune India

Nagrota couple keeps Kangra’s fading bamboo craft alive - Tribune India

Shoppers elude markets in lower Kangra region during ‘inauspicious’ period till January 31 - Tribune India

Hamirpur boy secures spot in national Innoventure Challenge - Tribune India

Woman held for supplying drugs - Tribune India

Women doctors honoured - Tribune India

Shimla centre adjudged best Krishi Vigyan Kendra in state - Tribune India

Why doctors have gone on mass leave after a medico hit a patient - Tribune India

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala
NEWS RECEIVED FROM DPRO HAMIRPUR SOLAN - :: India News Calling ::

Holiday Season in Himachal Marked by Lack of Snow

Shimla braces for winter rush as lakhs of tourists expected for New Year celebrations - ANI News
Snow eludes Rohtang; roads shut, thin tourist footfall marks Christmas in Himachal - Daily Excelsior
Shimla comes alive on Christmas, lack of snow disappoints tourists - Tribune India

Woman commits suicide in Himachal's Hamirpur husband in-laws booked - theweek.in

Between Breaths, I Found December Stillness In The Forested Hills Of Sirmaur - News18

FIR against anti-drugs women’s group in Himachal for ‘detaining’ 3 men during its night patrol - Tribune India
FIR against anti-drugs women's group in Himachal for 'detaining' 3 men during its night patrol - theweek.in
FIR against anti-drugs women's group in Himachal for 'detaining' 3 men during its night patrol | India News - Hindustan Times

Mehbooba urges J-K CM to send ministerial team to states amid attacks on Kashmiris - The New Indian Express
Rashid writes to HP, Uttarakhand CMs over ‘attacks’ on Kashmiris - Tribune India

Himachal Doctors End Strike After CM Assures Probe

Himachal Doctors Meet CM Sukhu, Seek Probe Into Dr Raghav Narula Case - Free Press Journal
Himachal CM Promises Fresh Probe Into Patient Assault Case; Doctors To Call Off Strike - The Economic Times
Doctor-patient scuffle: Himachal CM Sukhu assures fresh inquiry, say doctors - Tribune India

YES organises cultural and social awareness programmes in Shimla - ANI News

State & Union Failed To Enforce CSR Obligations After 2025 Rainfall Disaster: Himachal Pradesh High Court - Live Law

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Vacant Posts, Slow Recruitment Strain Government Schools in Himachal - The News Himachal

Centre’s apple import duty cut a blow to HP orchardists: State min - The Times of India
Import duty cut betrayal of apple growers: Minister - Tribune India

Necessities, not luxuries: Himachal HC orders BRO to provide winter gear for workers on China border | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Congress leader flags encroachment on Waqf Board, temple land - Tribune India

Police warn public against fake e-challan messages - Tribune India

Himachal Haat to sell products made by women self-help groups - Tribune India

Five school kids fall ill after taking iron tablets - Tribune India

‘Nation first, politics later’, Parmar recalls Vajpayee’s vision for India - Tribune India

Unregulated tourism in Kangra leads to waste mismanagement - Tribune India

Former chairman of State Bar Council Sood felicitated in Kullu - Tribune India

APG varsity, PG college sign pact to enhance cooperation - Tribune India

‘Drug Champions’ to lead campaigns against substance abuse in Chamba - Tribune India

NDRF trains 92 students in disaster preparedness - Tribune India

Man gets five-year jail for drug trafficking - Tribune India