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03 January 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

An explosion near a Nalagarh police station is under NIA investigation after pro-Khalistan groups claimed responsibility for the blast.
A professor and three students at a Dharamshala college have been booked for ragging and sexual assault following the death of a 19-year-old student.
Himachal Pradesh recorded its sixth-driest December in over a century, with a 99% rainfall deficit severely impacting agriculture and tourism.
Four people, including three women, were killed in a car crash in Kullu, while heavy snowfall led to tourist influx and traffic issues in Manali.
A village in the state, Tuman, received its first public bus service and road connectivity 78 years after Independence.
The state Governor has called for collective public action to combat the rising menace of drug abuse among youth.
The ruling Congress party appointed presidents for 11 districts, filling posts that had been vacant for over a year.
Opposition parties are criticizing the state government's new eligibility norms for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
Chief Minister Sukhu has directed officials to clear the backlog of revenue cases by setting a March 31 deadline.
Natural disasters are reportedly taking a heavy toll on the state, prompting experts to call for policy changes.

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Headlines

Terror Groups Claim Responsibility for Nalagarh Blast

Blast near Himachal police station draws NIA visit; pro-Khalistan groups issue online threat - Moneycontrol
Punjab police suspect ISI hand in Himachal Pradesh blast; BKI, PSA own up to it - Times of India
‘Targeted Nalagarh over supply of synthetic drugs to Punjab’: BKI claims hand in blast - Tribune India

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BKI claims responsibility for Nalagarh blast - Times of India
Himachal Police register case, NIA visits Nalagarh blast site; Probe on, Forensic report awaited - ANI News
Himachal IED blast under lens for possible Pakistan-backed plot; Babbar Khalsa claims responsibility: Repo - The Economic Times
BKI, PSA 'claim' responsibility for blast near police station in Himachal - The New Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh IED blast: Punjab cops suspect Pakistani plot; Babbar Khalsa, PSA claim responsibility - Times of India
2 terror groups claim responsibility for blast in Himachal’s Nalagarh - Tribune India
Blast near Nalagarh police station in Himachal, no casualties reported | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Blast near Nalagarh police station - Tribune India

Professor, Students Charged in Himachal Student's Death Case

Himachal Pradesh: Professor, three pupils accused of harassment, ragging after teen's death - Times of India
Dharamsala college student’s death: Police probe ragging, assault allegations; no arrests so far - Tribune India
Himachal Student Death: 3 Students, Professor Booked For Ragging & Sexual Assault - Free Press Journal

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Himachal: Professor, three Students booked in ‘ragging-to-death’ case; LoP demands high-level probe - The Statesman
Himachal Pradesh: Student dies after ragging, sexual harassment; professor, 3 seniors booked - Times of India
Himachal: 3 Students Booked For Woman's Ragging, College Professor For Sexual Harassment - Daily Excelsior
Himachal: College girl dies due to ragging, sexual harassment; accused professor, three students booked - India TV News
'Used To Touch Me...': Himachal Student's Video Surfaces After Death Due To Alleged Sexual Assault - News18
Himachal: 3 students booked for woman’s ragging, college professor for sexual harassment - ThePrint
19-yr-old college girl dies after ragging, sexual assault by professor, students in Himachal | Her health deteriorated to fear, mental distress | Inshorts - Inshorts
Himachal student dies after sexual assault, ragging; College professor, three students booked | India News - Hindustan Times
Himachal sexual assault: Dharamsala student alleges professor 'did strange things' in viral video before her death - theweek.in
Himachal 3 students booked for woman's ragging college professor for sexual harassment - theweek.in
Himachal: 3 students booked for woman's ragging, college professor for sexual harassment | Education - Hindustan Times
In Video Before Death, Student Who Died After Sex Assault Recounts Horror - NDTV
College professor, three girl students booked for ragging, sexual harassment in Himachal - The Hindu
Himachal College Student Dies After Sexual Assault, Professor Among 4 Charged - NDTV
Himachal girl dies after sexual harassment, ragging on college campus - India Today
Himachal Crime: Professor, Students Charged with Harassment - Deccan Herald
Four booked for ragging, sexual assault after student’s death in Himachal Pradesh - The New Indian Express
Himachal College Student Dies After Ragging, Sexual Harassment On Campus; Professor, Others Booked - News18
Himachal College professor three girl students booked for ragging sexual harassment - theweek.in
College prof, 3 students booked on charges of ragging, sexual assault after girl’s death - Tribune India
Dharamsala college prof, 3 students booked on charges of ragging, sexual harassment after girl’s death - Tribune India

Himachal Governor Calls for Action Against Drug Abuse

HP governor calls for collective action to protect youth from drugs - Times of India
Collective efforts needed to protect youth from drug abuse: Governor - Tribune India
Collective efforts needed to protect youth from drug abuse: Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla - The Hindu

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Congress appoints presidents for 11 districts in Himachal - Times of India
Congress appoints district presidents in 11 Himachal districts after over 13 months - theweek.in, ThePrint

HPU set to introduce part-time PhD courses - Tribune India

Capt Mridul Sharma paid rich tributes in Hamirpur - Tribune India

65 persons take free consultation at ENT health camp - Tribune India

Solan youth clears HAS - Tribune India

Tourist car trapped as wooden bridge planks collapse in Sainj Valley - Tribune India

Tourists chose Pong Lake for New Year celebrations - Tribune India

Dharmani inaugurates youth festival in Bilaspur - Tribune India

Govt committed to providing quality education: Minister - Tribune India
State witnessed all-round development in three-year Congress rule: Education Minister - Tribune India

DC visits women-run food processing plant in Chamba - Tribune India

Hindi play ‘Dedh Inch Upar’ leaves audience spellbound - Tribune India

Kullu scientist delivers Pran Nath Vohra lecture at PU - Tribune India

Natural disasters taking heavy toll on Himachal, says report; experts seek policy changes - The Hindu

Approved 99,789 social security pension cases in three years, says Himachal CM - Tribune India

2% land revenue on hydel projects sparks pushback - Tribune India

Bindal slams Cong govt over new BPL rules - Tribune India
MLA Bikram opposes new BPL norms, labels Cong ‘anti-poor’ - Tribune India

Himachal CM sets March 31 target to clear revenue backlog - Tribune India
Himachal pharma industry on edge as Schedule M deadline ends - Tribune India

Sarkaghat farmer takes up dragon fruit farming, reaps higher income - Tribune India

Manali struggles to cope as snowfall triggers tourist rush - Tribune India
Rohtang Pass closed due to heavy snowfall, Solang Nala emerges as top attraction - Tribune India

Updates from the Himachal Pradesh Government

CM Sukhu launches official website of Himachal Pradesh Scheduled Castes Commission - Tribune India
Release pending Pyari Behna scheme funds in tribal areas Himachal CM Sukhu - theweek.in
Release pending Pyari Behna scheme funds in tribal areas: Himachal CM Sukhu - ThePrint
Sukhu says religious tourism to get boost in Himachal - Daily Excelsior

Farmers must register on Agri-Stack portal to avail of benefits of govt schemes: Kangra Deputy Commissioner - Tribune India

Chief Justice inaugurates second Additional District and Sessions Court at Nurpur - Tribune India

Lahaul valley’s winter wonderland turns into a hotbed of rowdyism - Tribune India

HC slams Shimla MC over parking woes at carnival - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Faces Historic December Dry Spell

With 0.1 mm rain, state logs sixth driest December since 1901 - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh witnesses sixth driest December in 125 years; farming and tourism affected - ANI News
Himachal receives sixthlowest rainfall in December - MSN

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Himachal Witnesses Historic Dry Spell as December Rainfall Drops by 99% - The News Himachal
Himachal receives sixthlowest rainfall in December | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Agri varsity issues advisory for winter crops, livestock care - Tribune India

Dry spell puts wheat crop at risk in Kangra - Tribune India

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

Himachal Pradesh Launches Road Safety Month

Road safety month begins in Himachal Pradesh - theweek.in
Slew of events lined up as road safety month kicks off - Tribune India

Employee Who Forgoes Earlier Promotion Can't Claim Reconsideration Within One Year: HP High Court - Live Law

3 arrested for murder of woman near Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh - theweek.in

Himachal Village Gets First Road Since Independence

Himachal CM orders hearing of land partition cases thrice a week from Jan 5 - theweek.in, ThePrint
Himachal Pradesh High Court Annual Digest 2025 - Live Law

Updates from the Himachal Pradesh High Court

Negligence Not Bona Fide: Himachal Pradesh High Court Rejects Plea To Extend Time For Depositing... - Live Law

Shirtless ‘Desi Boys’ Block Road, Dance To Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Born To Shine’ In Snowy Himachal Pradesh: ‘Rum - News18

Himachal: CM Sukhu releases calendar of State Secretariat Employees Society - ANI News

HP TET 2025 November results declared at hpbose.org: Direct link, qualifying details here - Times of India
HP TET Nov 2025 Result OUT: Download HPBOSE TET Scorecard at hpbose.org - Jagran Josh

HP High Court Backs Chancellor’s Discretion in Appointing Officiating VC - HimbuMail

Himachal MSME Fest to Promote Self-Reliance

Him MSME Fest 2026 to strengthen vision of 'Atmanirbhar' Himachal Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - theweek.in
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

Himachal Pradesh colleges to integrate robotic surgery and artificial intelligence labs - India Today

HP Police Apprehend College Professor after a 19-year-old Girl Student Dies - HimbuMail

Four Killed in Himachal Car Crash

Three women, among four killed after their car collides with truck in Himachal’s Kullu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
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

One arrested with 1.54 kg of cannabis - Tribune India

Will write to PM on issue of reduction of import duty on NZ apples: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Making Himachal self-reliant: State to focus on green, sustainable energy, says CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
CM greets Governor on New Year, reiterates commitment to making Himachal self-reliant - Tribune India

No snowfall in many tourists spots of Himachal on New Year - Daily Excelsior
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

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

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

Dual triumph! Nauni alumni shine in HPAS exam - 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

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

Shimla witnesses cloudy day, slight drizzle - Tribune India

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

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