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02 January 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

Chief Minister Sukhu announced plans to boost religious tourism and a three-step strategy against drugs.
An explosion near a police station in Solan is under investigation, with terrorism initially ruled out.
Fresh New Year's snowfall in higher altitudes cheered tourists, though many popular towns remained dry.
A tragic car accident in Kullu claimed the lives of four people returning from celebrations.
The government plans to expand robotic surgery facilities and create a new teaching cadre for 100 schools.
A remote village received its first road connectivity, 78 years after independence.
A college professor and students were booked in a fatal ragging case, while police recovered ₹17.5 lakh in a cyber fraud.
The death of migratory birds at Pong Dam from suspected poisoning raised wildlife safety concerns.

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Headlines

Himachal CM Sukhu Outlines Plans for the State

Sukhu says religious tourism to get boost in Himachal - Daily Excelsior, theweek.in
Himachal: CM Sukhu, his wife visit Tara Devi Temple; prays for peace and prosperity in state - The News Mill, ANI News
Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu explains three-step plan to tackle 'chitta' circulation - ANI News
CM Sukhu offers prayers at Tara Devi Temple on New Year, says Himachal overcame economic, political and natural challenges - ANI News

New Year Brings Cold Weather and Snow to North India

No snowfall in many tourists spots of Himachal on New Year - Daily Excelsior, theweek.in
Colder than Kullu at 14.4°C, Ludhiana rings in New Year - Times of India
Fresh snowfall at Atal Tunnel, Rohtang Pass, Sissu on New Year’s Day cheers up tourists - Tribune India

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New year snowfall boosts tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as Himachal, Uttarakhand stay dry - MSN
Cold New Year: North India shivers, snow blankets Kashmir, rain sweeps Mumbai - India Today
Light snow in higher reaches of Himachal brings cheer to tourists, locals - MSN
Light snow in higher reaches of Himachal brings cheer to tourists, locals | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
No white New Year in Manali, but Rohtang snow uplifts tourists - Times of India
Snowfall eludes Shimla as revellers ring in New Year - Tribune India

Old-age home launched for destitute in Fatehpur - Tribune India

MLA Bikram opposes new BPL norms, labels Cong ‘anti-poor’ - Tribune India

Nurpur district police recover Rs 17.5 lakh in cyber fraud case - Tribune India

Blast Near Police Station in Solan Under Investigation

Blast near Nalagarh police station - Tribune India
‘No terror angle’, says Himachal CM Sukhu after blast near police station in Solan - The News Mill
'No terror angle', says Himachal CM Sukhu after blast near police station in Solan - ANI News

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Himachal's Solan wakes up to powerful blast on New Year, Army canteen damaged - India Today
Massive blast near police station in Himachal Pradesh, probe underway | A forensic team has been dispatched to the site | Inshorts - Inshorts
First one in junkpile, now near police station: Two explosions in 4 days rock Himachal’s Solan - The Statesman
Blast Near Nalagarh Police Station In Himachal Pradesh Triggers Panic On New Year Day - ETV Bharat
Blast near police station triggers panic in Himachal’s Nalagarh; No casualties - CNBC TV18
Blast near Nalagarh police station in Himachal, windows of nearby buildings cracked, probe underway - India TV News
Explosion just metres from Nalagarh police station in Himachal; no one hurt - The Indian Express
Blast near Nalagarh police station in Himachal no casualty reported - theweek.in
Blast Near Nalagarh Police Station In Himachal; No Casualty Reported - Daily Excelsior
Powerful blast near Himachal Pradesh police station shatters windows | India News - Hindustan Times
Blast near Nalagarh police station in Himachal; no casualty reported - The Hindu, Moneycontrol
Breaking: Blast near Nalagarh Police Station in Himachal Pradesh's Solan - Times Now
Video | Powerful Blast In Himachal's Solan; Area Cordoned, Probe Underway - NDTV
Blast near police station triggers panic in Himachal Pradesh's Solan - Times of India
Suspicious blast near Nalagarh police station shatters windows, damages wall - Tribune India

Dual triumph! Nauni alumni shine in HPAS exam - Tribune India
Sirmaur girls shine in HPAS exam - Tribune India

Mandi school alumnus bags Rs 70 lakh package at Deutsche Bank - Tribune India

NHAI connects Tunnel No. 4 on Shimla bypass - Tribune India

Trade union protests rural job scheme overhaul - Tribune India

Manufacturing plants of HPGIC to be upgraded: Industries Min - Tribune India

Complete renovation of HPU hostels at earliest: VC to officials - Tribune India

Drive to tackle traffic jams in Palampur - Tribune India

Pong migratory birds die of suspected poisoning; ecologists flag wildlife lapses - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Leaders Exchange New Year Greetings

CM greets Governor on New Year, reiterates commitment to making Himachal self-reliant - Tribune India, Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu exchanges New Year greetings with Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla - The News Mill
Governor, CM extend New Year greetings to people - Times of India

Audit exposes Rs 62L irregularities in MGNREGA works in Solan - Tribune India

College prof, 3 students booked on charges of ragging, sexual assault after girl’s death - Tribune India
College teacher, 3 women students booked on charges of ragging, sexual assault after girl student’s death - Tribune India

Shimla witnesses cloudy day, slight drizzle - Tribune India

Himachal Prepares for MSME Fest 2026

MSME Fest will strengthen vision of ‘Atmanirbhar’ Himachal, says Sukhu - Tribune India
Punjabi beats to Pahadi tunes: MSME Festival to celebrate ‘Music of the Hills’ - Tribune India
Him MSME Fest 2026 to open with Startup Awards and felicitation ceremony in Shimla - Times of India
MSME Fest 2026 Promises Big Hope, Faces Big Questions in Himachal - HimbuMail

Four Killed in Himachal Pradesh Car Accident

Three girls among 4 killed in Kullu mishap - Tribune India
Four friends, including three women, killed in Kullu car crash after New Year-birthday party - Times of India
4 Killed As Car Collides With Truck Near Bridge In Himachal Pradesh: Cops - NDTV

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4 including 3 women killed as car rams into truck in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu - theweek.in
Returning From Birthday-Cum-New Year Party, Four Killed In Car Accident In Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat
New Year outing turns tragic as 3 friends die in Kullu accident - Tribune India

Himachal pharma industry on edge as Schedule M deadline ends - Tribune India

Slew of events lined up as road safety month kicks off - Tribune India

Sainj cops rescue two after car plunges into Pin Parvati - Tribune India

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: एचआरटीसी हमीरपुर मंडल के तहत 5275 हिम बस कार्ड बने - Amar Ujala

Light snowfall continues in Himachal; avalanche strikes near Sissu - Times of India

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Plans Statewide Expansion Of Robotic Surgery And Advanced - Free Press Journal
Himachal govt working to expand robotic surgical facilities to all medical colleges by early 2026: Sukhu - Daily Excelsior

Himachal Pradesh Welcomes the New Year

Manali rings in New Year with bonfires, DJ nights, packed hotels - Tribune India

Himachal receives sixth lowest rainfall in December 2025 in past 124 years - theweek.in
Himachal: Dry spell ends as rain lashes Una - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Cabinet Clears Dedicated Teaching Sub-Cadre for 100 CBSE Schools - Times Now
Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu distributes 202 job appointments on compassionate grounds | Education - Hindustan Times

NEWS RECEIVED FROM DPRO BILASPUR FOCUSING उपायुक्त बिलासपुर SH. RAHUL KUMAR AND OTHER NEWS - :: India News Calling ::

Farewell Ceremony Held at Superintendent of Police Office, Nurpur - The Newz Radar

Right to life v. right to livelihood: Why Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered immediate closure of Kangra poultry farm - The Indian Express

'Horrible, no sense of cleanliness': Garbage dump at 13,000 feet in Himachal Pradesh; viral video sparks outrage - Times of India

As cases rise 28%, govt launches decisive battle against narcotics - Tribune India

Year marked by breakdown of law & order, governance failure in state: Rajeev Bindal - Tribune India

Rs 30 crore approved for education infra in Rampur: Rohit Thakur - Tribune India

A new township for Baddi - Tribune India

Schools play crucial role in shaping students’ future: HP Vice-Chairman of Tourism Development Board - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Timings of 2 trains plying on Kalka-Shimla track changed - Tribune India

Tractors used in illegal mining, cops crack whip - Tribune India

Three held with 1.5-kg ‘charas’ in Chamba - Tribune India

State govt putting Himachal ‘on sale’ in name of townships: LoP Jai Ram Thakur - Times of India

Bear attacks spread fear in Bharmour villages; patrolling intensified, says forest officer - Times of India