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28 December 2025, Sunday
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Big Picture

Healthcare services across Himachal Pradesh are severely disrupted as government doctors have initiated an indefinite strike protesting a colleague's termination.
The state has launched a 'Green to Gold' initiative to legalize and cultivate industrial hemp, aiming for a significant economic boost.
A paragliding pilot was killed and a tourist injured after their glider malfunctioned during a flight in Bir Billing.
The central government has approved over Rs 601 crore in disaster relief assistance for the state's rehabilitation efforts.
Major tourist destinations like Shimla and Manali are experiencing severe traffic congestion due to a massive influx of New Year's tourists.
Weather forecasts predict light rain and snowfall in higher altitudes, with alerts issued for fog and cold wave conditions.
Authorities are intensifying anti-drug measures, highlighted by a large charas seizure in Chamba and the launch of new public campaigns.
Attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers by alleged Hindutva groups have been reported, prompting concern and calls for action.
Experts are investigating the cause of severe dryness affecting the state's chir pine and oak forests.
An MSME festival is scheduled in Shimla to showcase traditional craftsmanship and connect local products with national markets.

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Headlines

Ex-minister seeks white paper on funds for Kangra Carnival - Tribune India

Himachal Launches 'Green to Gold' Hemp Initiative

‘Green to Gold’ initiative aims to make state global hemp leader - Tribune India
Sukhu launches ‘Green to Gold’ push to make industrial hemp Himachal’s growth engine - Times of India
Himachal eyes Rs 2,000 Crore boost with regulated hemp cultivation - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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Himachal's 'Green to Gold' plan: Regulated cannabis farming to boost economy - India Today
Himachal Hemp as 'Himalayan Gold' Remains as Shagufa So Far - HimbuMail
Hemp Cultivation Plan Targets Rs 2,000 Crore Annual Revenue - The News Himachal

Pilot Killed in Bir Billing Paragliding Accident

Paraglider malfunctions in Bir Billing; pilot killed, tourist hurt - Tribune India
Himachal Pilot killed in paragliding accident at Bir Billing - theweek.in
Himachal: Pilot killed in paragliding accident at Bir Billing | India News - Hindustan Times
Pilot dies after paraglider malfunctions at Bir Billing; ambulance delayed in traffic jam - Tribune India

Rs 70-crore loan given to minority communities in 3 years: Minister - Tribune India

Drought hits pine, oak forests, Nauni university expert team collects samples - Tribune India
Chir pine, oak forests in Himachal facing severe dryness: Forestry university team probes reasons - The Indian Express

Centre’s Rs 601-cr disaster relief will speed up rehab, says BJP - Tribune India
Centre has approved over Rs 601 cr disaster relief assistance to HP: Thakur - Times of India

Chamba cops seize over 6.5 kg charas - Tribune India

Mandi Krishi Kendra wins ‘best award’ - Tribune India
Shimla centre adjudged best Krishi Vigyan Kendra in state - Tribune India

Chamba KVK turns likes into laurels, bags dual ICAR awards - Tribune India

Centre’s move will hit rural employment: Cong leader - Tribune India

BJP seeks action, bailout or merger to rescue Baghat bank depositors - Tribune India

Traffic chaos: Baijnath-Paprola stretch grinds to a halt - Tribune India

Himachal Doctors' Strike Disrupts Healthcare Services

Statewide ambulance services hit for second day in Himachal - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh: Government doctors launch indefinite strike; healthcare services hit - Times of India
Himachal doctors on strike; minister says sorry to CM could’ve helped - Tribune India

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Govt doctors’ strike hits healthcare across Himachal; protesters seek rollback of IGMC medico’s terminati - Times of India
Medical services hit across Himachal Pradesh as doctors go on indefinite strike - The Indian Express, theweek.in
Shimla hospital assault case: Doctors’ indefinite strike cripples OPDs, surgeries across Himachal Pradesh - Times of India
Shimla Hospital Assault: Doctors’ Strike Cripples OPDs, Surgeries Across Himachal Pradesh - Times of India
"When doctors go on protest, the biggest sufferers are common people": Himachal Minister Jagat Singh Negi - The News Mill, ANI News
Himachal doctors go on strike after Shimla doctor fired for assault | CM also vowed to enhance security of doctors | Inshorts - Inshorts
Doctors go on indefinite strike after Shimla hospital brawl, medical services hit in Himachal - India Today
Himachal: Patients face hardships as doctors' strike disrupts OPD, hospital services in Shimla - ANI News
Medical services are not affected; doctors' strike won't last long: Himachal Health Minister Dhaniram Shandil - ANI News
Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Across Himachal Pradesh After Termination Of Colleague Over Viral - Free Press Journal
Why resident doctors across Himachal Pradesh have gone on strike - The Statesman
Video | Medical Services Hit Across Himachal Pradesh Amid Doctors' Indefinite Strike - NDTV
Resident doctors begin indefinite strike across Himachal Pradesh over termination of IGMC doctor - ANI News
Himachal Pradesh government hospitals halt services as doctors strike over colleague's firing - India Today
Medical services hit across Himachal as doctors go on indefinite strike - Business Standard
Medical services severely hit across Himachal Pradesh as doctors go on indefinite strike - Deccan Herald, CNBC TV18, theweek.in
Shimla doctors termination sparks indefinite strike, halting medical care in Himachals IGMC - Tribune India
OPDs Shut, Surgeries Delayed as Doctors Strike in Himachal Pradesh - Top Updates - Times Now
Brawl at IGMC Shimla: Doctors go on indefinite strike; medical services hit in Himachal - The Hindu
Medical services severely disrupted in Himachal as doctors go on indefinite strike over termination of colleague - Telegraph India
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

Ambulance employees allege 12-hour shifts without overtime - Tribune India

108 & 102 workers flag irregularities in EPF, ESI; seek govt intervention - Tribune India

Walnut saplings distributed in Dodra Kwar - Tribune India

State edu board releases examination schedule - Tribune India

Students urged to work hard during career counselling camp in Chamba - Tribune India

Himachal MSME Fest to Showcase Local Craftsmanship

Him MSME fest in Shimla from Jan 3 - Tribune India
Himachal’s traditional craftsmanship set for national spotlight at MSME Fest - Times of India
Himachal’s District-Specific Products to Connect with E-Commerce Giants at HIM MSME Fest - The News Himachal

Holiday toy train to ply on Kalka-Shimla track till Feb 28 - Tribune India

Gripping tale of human psyche: ‘Zeher’ leaves a lasting impact on audience - Tribune India

Comet Mensa Public School U-17 girls clinch basketball title - Tribune India

HPU Prof appointed member of International energy agency’s task force - Tribune India

Green power boost: SJVN’s 1,000 MW Bikaner solar project now operational - Tribune India

Paisa Khas locals urge Anurag for footbridge - Tribune India

Police nab burglary accused, recover stolen jewellery - Tribune India

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala
000-crore-boost-with-regulated-hemp-cultivation News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Justice Thakur appointed chairman of HP state selection committee - Times of India

Kashmiri Shawl Sellers Attacked in Himachal Pradesh

Winter Weather Alerts Issued for North India

Himachal Light rain snowfall forecast at higher reaches from Dec 31 orange alert for fog - theweek.in
Himachal to receive snow, rain from December 30 - Tribune India
Weather update: Red alert for dense fog in Uttar Pradesh, yellow alert in Delhi for 2 days - CNBC TV18

Himachal apple growers protest Indo-New Zealand trade deal, seek 100% import duty on foreign apples - ANI News

Scolded Girl in Himachal Found Safe After Leaving Home

Seven-year-old girl safely traced after brief disappearance in Himachal - Himachal Scape
Scolded over watching cartoons, Himachal girl, 7, walks out of home, found hours later 5 km away - Tribune India
Himachal Scolded over watching cartoons girl walks away from home found safe 5 km away - theweek.in
Scolded Over Watching Cartoons, Himachal Girl, 7, Leaves Home: Cops - NDTV

Shimla IGMC incident a symbol of state government’s failure says, Vipin Singh Parmar - The Newz Radar
HC slams Centre, State over CSR failure after 2025 rain disaster - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Indo-Tibetan friendship association holds annual meeting, elects new executive committee - The Newz Radar

Himachal Grapples with Disasters and Mounting Debt

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Year 2025: Calamities, rush to rebuild, mounting debt keep Himachal on edge - Tribune India, ThePrint
Himachal in 2025: Disasters, rush to rebuild, debt keep state on edge - Business Standard
Year 2025 Calamities rush to rebuild mounting debt keep Himachal on edge - theweek.in

Himachal Haat to sell products made by women self-help groups | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Himachal Pradesh revises school timings for Una district, due to severe cold and fog-conditions - The Indian Express
Una admin changes school timings amid bad weather conditions - theweek.in, Press Trust of India

Drug-Free Himachal Possible Only with Vigilant Citizens, Says Governor - The News Himachal
Public participation must to fight drug abuse: HP governor - Times of India

Kullu-Manali sees sharp rise in tourists; snowfall expected - Tribune India

Shimla braces for winter rush as lakhs of tourists expected for New Year celebrations - ANI News

Explainer: When apple trees got an SC lifeline - Tribune India

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

Rs 20 crore released for de-addiction centre: CM at anti-chitta walkathon - Tribune India
Sukhu leads anti-drug walkathon in Bilaspur - Times of India

CM Sukhu lays stones of Rs 110-cr projects in Bilaspur - Tribune India
Himachal CM dedicates development projects worth Rs. 110 crore in Bilaspur - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Kangra Carnival to open new tourism avenues: Dharmani - Tribune India
Kangra Valley Carnival Literature Festival held at Dharamshala - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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

Himachal govt to launch anti-chitta volunteer scheme with students as frontline warriors: Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Helpless after father’s death, two minor sisters seek govt’s help - 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

Hamirpur boy secures spot in national Innoventure Challenge - Tribune India

Woman held for supplying drugs - Tribune India

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

Kullu bans public entry near water bodies during winter tourism season - Times of India