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31 December 2025, Wednesday
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Big Picture

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• FIRs have been registered following assaults on Kashmiri shawl sellers in the state, drawing condemnation and calls for action.
• Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a massive tourist influx for the New Year, with hotel occupancy reaching 80-90% amid snowfall forecasts.
• The state cabinet approved major initiatives, including the creation of 600 nursing posts and a sub-cadre for 100 CBSE schools.
• A widely reported conflict between a doctor and a patient's relative at IGMC Shimla was amicably resolved.
• A fatal paragliding accident in Bir Billing and an industrial accident in Gagret that killed two workers have raised safety concerns.
• The IMD has issued a cold wave alert with forecasts of rain and snow across the state.
• The government announced a shift to prepaid electricity meters for its offices and the Chief Minister released the official 2026 calendars.
• Apple growers have protested against the central government's decision to reduce import duty on apples from New Zealand.
• Environmental concerns have been highlighted due to extensive littering by tourists and scanty rainfall causing rivers to run dry.
• New infrastructure projects were announced, including a Rs 72.76 crore ice-hockey rink and a Rs 10.17 crore power project.

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Headlines

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Kashmiri Shawl Sellers Attacked in Himachal and Haryana

• FIR registered after Kashmiri shawl seller assaulted in Himachal’s Bilaspur | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• ‘Assault’ on Kashmiri shawl sellers in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh: FIRs registered, manhunt on to nab the accused - The Indian Express
• J&K Congress chief condemns attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Increasing vulnerability hitting state economy - Tribune India

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• Despite push to lure investors, exit of units continues - Tribune India

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• Focus on upgrading facilities; staff shortage a concern - Tribune India

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• Looking back: Year of promise, protest for capital’s civic body - Tribune India

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Tourists Flock to Himachal for Snowy New Year

• Hotel occupancy in Himachal hits 80-90% ahead of New Year | Snow forecast at many places on Dec 31 & Jan 1 | Inshorts - Inshorts
• Manali braces for white New Year as tourist influx increases - Times of India
• Shimla awaits snowfall as New Year enthusiasts pack the hills - Tribune India

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• Hotel occupancy hits 80 to 90 per cent in Himachal Pradesh ahead of New Year - Tribune India
• Hotel occupancy hits 80-90 pc in Himachal Pradesh ahead of New year - ThePrint
• Tourists throng Shimla ahead of New Year as snowfall forecast raises excitement - ANI News
• New Year Snowfall Boosts Tourism In Jammu And Kashmir As Himachal, Uttarakhand Stay Dry - ABP Live English
• Snowfall in Shimla, Manali: Himachal Pradesh braces for white New Year, tourist influx surges - Tribune India

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• Central varsity hosts state-level Young Leaders Dialogue-2026 - Tribune India

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• Sirmaur to observe road safety month from January 1: DC - Tribune India

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• Chamba DC stresses quality, timely supply of grains under Public Distribution System - Tribune India

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• Parmar targets Cong at Atal centenary meet in Sulah - Tribune India

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• Baghat bank’s case to be forwarded to union minister - Tribune India

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Himachal Government News and Updates

• Chief Minister releases government calendars for 2026 - Tribune India
• Chief Secretary reviews progress of upcoming HIM MSME Fest 2026 - theweek.in
• Chief Minister release State Government Celenders-2026 - himachalpr.gov.in

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Himachal Doctor and Patient Reconcile After Hospital Brawl

• Shimla doctor-patient row settled amicably - Tribune India
• Assault row: Sacked Himachal doctor, patient patch up with a hug - Times of India
• Dr Raghav and Arjun Hugged Each Other Ending the IGMC Assault Case on a Humane Note - HimbuMail

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• Himachal Hospital Brawl Ends With Hug As Doctor, Patient Apologise - NDTV
• Himachal hospital brawl: Doctor, patient apologise to each other - Tribune India
• Doctor, patient apologise to each other after hospital brawl in Himachal Pradesh - Deccan Herald
• From punches to hugs: IGMC Shimla crisis ends as doctor and patient apologise to each other - The Indian Express

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• Himachal Cabinet clears sub-cadre for 100 CBSE schools, expands Sukh Aashray Yojana - Tribune India
• Himachal Cabinet Sanctions 600 Nursing Posts, Incentives for Specialist Doctors - The News Himachal

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• Stalled Nahan medical college project under review: Shandil - Tribune India

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Cold Wave and Snowfall Alerts Issued for North India

• Himachal to witness rain, snow till Jan 2 - Tribune India
• Himachal Pradesh braces for snow, rain; cold wave alert issued till January 2 - Tribune India
• Weather warning: Delhi on red alert, Mumbai breathes 'poor' air, IMD issues cold wave alert for Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, UP - MSN

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• IMD New Year forecast: Cold wave alert for north India; rain and snowfall likely in J&K, Ladakh,... - Moneycontrol
• Rain, snowfall expected in Himachal, mercury to dip in Himachal - Hindustan Times

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• Rs 10.17-crore power project launched in Dehra - Tribune India

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• Short film Crossings bags top award - Tribune India

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• Hotels packed to the brim as record number of tourists throng Kangra valley - Tribune India

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• Pilot’s assistant succumbs to injuries in Bir Billing paragliding accident - Times of India
• Paragliding accidents continue unabated in Bir Billing - Tribune India

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• Looking back: Women athletes lead states charge to global recognition - Tribune India

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• HP Cabinet clears major push for health, education, livelihoods; 600 nursing posts, new university, milk plants approved - ANI News

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• IFS officer shares video of littered Himachal mountains, slams tourists in angry post - India Today

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• Himachal Pradesh HC dismisses IIT Mandi plea seeking impleadment in CPWD-pvt contractor arbitration - The Indian Express

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• Himachal apple growers oppose reduced import duty on New Zealand apples - The Hindu

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• No Rational Nexus In Restricting Hospital Sanitation Tenders To Those With In-State Experience: Himachal Pradesh High Court - Live Law

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Himachal Government Adopts Prepaid Electricity for Offices

• Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
• Himachal Pradesh at a crossroads: Turbulent 2025 leaves Sukhu govt facing fiscal stress, political churn and governance tests in year ahead - The Indian Express
• Government Offices First as Himachal Moves to Prepaid Electricity - The News Himachal

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• ITI wins Rs 72.76 cr Ice-Hockey Rink Project in Himachal Pradesh - Business Standard

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New Committee to Re-examine Himachal Hospital Brawl

• Himachal hospital brawl: Sukhu orders constitution of new committee to re-examine incident - The Hindu
• Himachal CM directs to constitute new panel tore-look into IGMC incident | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• IGMC doctors’ committee to re-inquire into scuffle: Sukhu - Tribune India
• Himachal hospital brawl Sukhu orders constitution of new committee to re-examine incident - theweek.in

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• Mayor invites Governor to be chief guest at Shimla Winter Carnival closing ceremony - Tribune India

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• Two Workers Killed, Three Injured As Crane Topples At Steel Bar Unit In Himachal Pradesh’s Gagret - ETV Bharat
• Industrial accident leaves two dead, three injured - Tribune India
• Two workers killed, 3 injured in Gagret industry accident - The Times of India

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• royal-fc-chandigarh-win-winter-cup-football-championship-in-kangra News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• Cold flip: Chandigarh out-chills Shimla - Times of India

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• The women’s academy in the Himachal hills that produced two cricket World Cup winners - The Indian Express

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• Rap night, Dheeraj Sharma to headline seventh evening of 'Kangra Valley Carnival' - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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• Theatre events mark first day of inter-college fest - Tribune India
• 2-day cultural event begins at Rajpur college - Tribune India

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• DC directs officials to dispose of Forest Act-related cases at earliest - Tribune India

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• Mumbai tourist falls of mid-air, paragliding suspended at Kullu site - The Times of India

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• Scrapping MGNREGA is severe blow to rural poor: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Himachal CM slams Centre over ‘limited, delayed’ assistance under PDNA | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Woman dies after consuming cough syrup in Barotiwala - Tribune India

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• Substantial increase in rape, molestation, drug cases - Tribune India

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• BSc students showcase presentations at zoology seminar - Tribune India

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• Nerwa college hosts skill development workshop, job fair - Tribune India

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• All-round development of students important, says Baijnath MLA - Tribune India

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• Folk tunes, drone show enthrall audience on Day 5 - Tribune India

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• Do not break trust of investors, Dy CM tells cooperative banks - Tribune India

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• Municipal Corporation to promote sports amongst youth, hold cricket tourneys in Shimla - Tribune India

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• New Year bash: Bars, clubs in Una to open till 1 am - Tribune India

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• Nil turnout at MC’s grievance camps reflects public disillusionment in Solan - Tribune India

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• BRO begins blacktopping of key stretches on road connecting Pangi valley - Tribune India

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• Scanty rainfall in recent months means rivers are running dry - Tribune India

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• Career-saving review promise sends HP docs back to wards; sacked doc repents hitting patient, says CM - The Times of India

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