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29 December 2025, Monday
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Big Picture

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• A statewide doctors' strike has concluded after the Chief Minister reopened an inquiry into a hospital assault case.
• A pilot was killed while saving a tourist in a paragliding accident at Bir Billing, prompting reviews of safety protocols.
• Amid a prolonged dry spell, the IMD has forecast light rain and snow from December 31 and issued a dense fog alert.
• A heavy tourist influx for the New Year is causing significant traffic congestion in destinations like Manali and Bir Billing.
• The Central government has approved over ₹601 crore in disaster relief assistance for the state's post-flood recovery.
• A new 'Green to Gold' initiative has been launched by the state government to promote the regulated cultivation of industrial hemp.
• An assault on a Kashmiri shawl seller in Kangra has raised concerns over the safety of traders in the region.

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Headlines

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Himachal Doctors End Strike After Government Assurance

• Himachal doctors’ strike called off after CM Sukhu reopens inquiry into hospital brawl - Daily Excelsior
• Himachal doctors call off strike after CM’s assurance | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• Himachal Doctors Call Off Strike After CM Sukhu Reopens Hospital Brawl Inquiry - ABP Live English

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• Himachal doctors' strike called off after CM Sukhu reopens inquiry into hospital brawl - theweek.in
• Shimla hospital assault case: Himachal CM Sukhu appeals to doctors to end their strike - The Indian Express
• Indefinite strike by Himachal govt doctors enters day two; CM Sukhu appeals for return to duty - ANI News
• Medical services hit across Himachal Pradesh as doctors go on indefinite strike - The Hindu
• 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
• Govt doctors’ strike hits healthcare across Himachal; protesters seek rollback of IGMC medico’s terminati - Times of India

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• Prolonged dry spell worries Himachal farmers amid rabi season | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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Pilot Killed in Paragliding Accident at Bir Billing

• Tourist seriously hurt in fall during paragliding in Kullu - Tribune India
• Pilot killed, tourist injured in paragliding accident in Himachal | The tourist is said to be out of danger | Inshorts - Inshorts
• He chose passenger’s life over his own: Bir-Billing pilot’s final flight - Tribune India

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• Paraglider crashes after take-off in Himachal's Bir Billing site: Pilot killed, tourist injured - MSN
• How an experienced paragliding pilot died, leaving tourist injured in the Himachal's Bir Billing site - theweek.in
• Himachal Pradesh: Pilot killed, tourist injured in paragliding accident at Bir Billing; probe ordered - India TV News
• Himachal Pradesh: Pilot Killed, Tourist Injured In Tandem Paragliding Crash At Bir Billing - Free Press Journal
• Paraglider Crashes After Take-Off In Himachal's Bir Billing Site: Pilot Killed, Tourist Injured - Times Now
• Himachal: Pilot killed in paragliding accident at Bir Billing, tourist injured - Telegraph India
• Pilot killed in paragliding accident in Himachal’s Bir Billing - The Hindu
• Himachal Pilot killed in paragliding accident at Bir Billing - theweek.in
• Pilot killed, tourist injured as tandem paraglider crashes in Himachal’s Bir Billing | India News - Hindustan Times
• Paraglider malfunctions in Bir Billing; pilot killed, tourist hurt - Tribune India
• Himachal Pradesh: Paragliding pilot dies during takeoff at Bir Billing; tourist survives - Times of India
• Himachal: Pilot killed in paragliding accident at Bir Billing | India News - Hindustan Times
• Paraglider Crashes After Take-Off In Himachal, Pilot Killed, Tourist Injured - NDTV

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Highlights from the Kangra Valley Carnival

• ‘Bollywood Night’ mesmerises audience at Kangra Carnival - Tribune India
• Cycling event flagged off on fifth day of Kangra Carnival in Dharamsala - Tribune India
• punjabi-star-night-to-light-up-kangra-valley-carnival-2025 News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• Pahari Star Night dazzles Kangra Carnival with folk fervour, drone show - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
• Punjabi star night to light up Kangra Valley Carnival 2025 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
• Cyclists explore Dharamsala on 5th day of Kangra Carnival - Tribune India
• Bollywood night enthralls crowd on fourth evening of Kangra Valley Carnival - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
• Kangra Valley Carnival 2025: Bollywood night draws huge crowd in Dharamsala - Tribune India

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• Despite surplus land, move to exclude civilian areas from Cantt towns paused - Tribune India

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• 80 open school students fail in Class X, XII despite 9 attempts - Tribune India

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• As Beas welcomes winged guests, Forest Dept ups vigil - Tribune India

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• Drinking water supply in Sarkaghat safe, regular monitoring, testing done: Officials - Tribune India

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• Jawali residents protest animal cruelty in Pong Wetland area, submit memo to SDM - Tribune India

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• Govt failed to handle IGMC assault issue, says Leader of Opposition - Tribune India

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• Central team assesses flood destruction in Mand region - Tribune India

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• Congress to launch drive over ‘weakening’ of rural job scheme - Tribune India

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• Shimla losing its winter charm without snowfall, trend worries locals - Tribune India
• ‘Missing Winter’ finally shows signs of return in Himachal - Himachal Scape

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• Youth in Vigilance net for landing govt job by using forged papers - Tribune India

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• Development has come to halt: BJP - Tribune India

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• Tourism corporation to tie up with IRCTC to design packages - Tribune India

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• Not held for 12 yrs, Hamir Utsav set for grand relaunch: Bittu - Tribune India

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• Opposition politicising doctors’ issue, says Negi - Tribune India

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• Baijnath SDM chairs review meeting on welfare schemes - Tribune India

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• Legal literacy camp held in Rohru - Tribune India

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• Forest Dept cracks down on illegal felling in Dehra range; 1 arrested - Tribune India

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• Illegal mining in Jaisinghpur ravages ecology, disrupts life - Tribune India

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• Tourist rush chokes roads in Bir Billing - Tribune India
• Tourist surge chokes Manali as over 33,000 vehicles enter, snowfall forecast from December 30 - The New Indian Express

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• From maize to turmeric: Farmer’s income soars with natural farming - Tribune India

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• Teachers trained in AI-use, stress management at APS, Yol - Tribune India

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• Foggy weather conditions to prevail in Punjab, Haryana & HP till Dec 31 - Times of India
• IMD issues dense fog, cold wave alert across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, UP - CNBC TV18
• Himachal: Light rain, snowfall forecast at higher reaches from Dec 31; orange alert for fog - Moneycontrol

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• HP may welcome New Year with rain, snow - Times of India
• HP to receive snow, rain from Dec 30 - Tribune India

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• Doctors must shed their ego and resume duty: CM Sukhu - Tribune India

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• Kashmiri Shawl Seller Assaulted in Himachal Pradesh, Told to Leave State - What Exactly Happened - Times Now

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• Nauni University team studies drying of Pine and Oak trees in Himachal - Himachal Scape

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• ‘Our politics is organisation-driven now’: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh CM - theweek.in

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• 45,000 Crore Debt, Taxes and Inflation Have Pushed Himachal into ‘No Return Zone’: Dr Rajeev Bindal - The News Himachal

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Himachal MSME Fest to be Held in Shimla

• Him MSME Fest 2026 to begin in Shimla on January 3 - The Newz Radar
• Him MSME fest in Shimla from Jan 3 - Tribune India
• Himachal’s traditional craftsmanship set for national spotlight at MSME Fest - Times of India

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• Former WWE star Great Khali wins major breakthrough in Himachal land dispute - Himachal Scape

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• Sukhu government’s inexperience has pushed Himachal’s health system onto ‘Ventilator’ says, BJP spokesperson Trilok Kapoor - The Newz Radar

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• “Dialogue and compassion alone can save humanity” says, neurosurgeon and Bharmour MLA Dr. Janak Raj - The Newz Radar

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• HP Education Board Chairman Dr. Rajesh Sharma urges students to take 5 life-changing resolutions for the New Year - The Newz Radar

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• Himachal Tourism charts expansion, digital push and revenue growth - Times of India
• HP Tourism Ambassador Vanshika Parmar lays out youth-led, sustainable and global vision for Himachal Tourism - ANI News

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Centre Provides Disaster Relief Funds to Himachal Pradesh

• Centre releases ₹601.9 crore to Himachal for disaster relief | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• 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

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• Mercury levels remain above normal across Himachal Pradesh - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• Sukhu pushes for regulated cultivation of industrial hemp | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• ‘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

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

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

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• Chamba cops seize over 6.5 kg charas - Tribune India

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• Mandi Krishi Kendra wins ‘best award’ - Tribune India

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

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

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

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

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

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• State edu board releases examination schedule - Tribune India

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

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• Annual sports meet at Nalagarh school - Tribune India

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

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

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

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

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• Paisa Khas locals urge Anurag for footbridge - Tribune India

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• Police nab burglary accused, recover stolen jewellery - Tribune India

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

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

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