The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

05 January 2026, Monday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a severe cold wave, with widespread snowfall and dense fog alerts issued for the coming days.
A high-level investigation is underway into the death of a college student in Dharamsala, involving allegations of ragging and sexual assault.
The state saw a massive New Year tourist influx, leading to challenges like traffic congestion and significant plastic waste.
The government announced plans for major changes in its education and industrial policies, alongside the rollout of the 'Apna Vidyalaya' program.
The Him MSME Fest was held to boost local businesses, featuring the launch of the 'HIM' brand and a Guinness World Record for a shawl display.
Multiple fatal road accidents were reported across the state, including one that led to a major highway blockade.
Authorities made several arrests, including for possession of 'chitta' (heroin), theft, and obstructing government officials.
New infrastructure projects include the introduction of prepaid smart power meters, a Rs 50 crore trauma center in Solan, and new drinking water schemes.
Concerns are growing over the impact of snowless winters on the state's vital apple economy.
Health initiatives include an anti-rabies vaccination drive in Kaza and a plan to expand robotic surgery facilities to all medical colleges by 2026.

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Headlines

Anti-rabies vaccination drive launched in Kaza - Tribune India

Prepaid smart power meters to be introduced across state - Tribune India

Hamirpur’s Bamboo artist shows the way in women entrepreneurship - Tribune India

Youth Festival a key platform for talent hunt: Sports Minister - Tribune India

Teachers’ capacity-building workshop ends - Tribune India

Paragliding operators form common body at Bir-Billing - Tribune India

NGO alleges bias in allocation of development fund in Nurpur - Tribune India

Retired music lecturer donates Rs 1 lakh to Red Cross Society - Tribune India

Tourists flock to lesser-known waterfalls of Tirthan valley - Tribune India

4 months on, disaster-hit families of Sainj valley still await govt aid - Tribune India

Cold Wave and Snowfall Grip North India

Himachal braces for snowfall - Tribune India
Weather News India: Cold Wave Grips North, Snowfall Likely - Deccan Herald
North India shivers as cold wave persists; IMD forecasts snow in Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand - Tribune India

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Himachals higher reaches to receive snow, rain on January 5-6 - Tribune India
Snow in Shimla, Manali: Himachal Pradesh braces for 'white New Year', tourist influx surges - MSN
Mercury plummets below freezing point in J-K, Himachal; dense fog grips plains - Daily Excelsior
Dense fog to continue in Punjab and Haryana till Jan 7 - Times of India

Minor killed in accident, NH-707 blocked for hours - Tribune India

Snowless winters, rising heat put apple economy at risk - Tribune India

The Gnat pilot who downed Pakistans Saber jet in 1965 war - Tribune India

New Year rush leaves Kangra valley choking on plastic waste - Tribune India

Three arrested with 31-gram ‘chitta’ - Tribune India
Three held for stealing six brass vessels worth Rs 1.30L in Fatehpur - Tribune India

Himachal Student Death Sparks Multiple Investigations

Digital clues take centre stage in Dharamsala college student’s death - Tribune India
'Prepared to face consequences if found guilty': Accused in Dharamshala college student death case - Times of India
Himachal student death: CM talks to bereaved family, pledges fair probe - The Hindu

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Himachal student death CM talks to bereaved family pledges fair probe - theweek.in
Himachal Ragging Case: Associate Professor Suspended, CM Assures Justice To Dharamsala College Student’s Family - Zee News
"Very serious matter, govt should immediately conduct high-level inquiry": Himachal BJP President Rajeev Bindal on death of college student in Dharamshala - ANI News
Parmar seeks suspension of college professor in girl student’s death case - Tribune India
UGC, Himachal Pradesh govt order separate probes into ragging-linked death of Dalit student - Deccan Herald
CPM protests over Dharamsala student’s death - Tribune India
Dharamsala college student’s death: UGC orders fact-finding probe - Tribune India
Dharamsala college student’s death: Accused teacher claims innocence, vows full cooperation - Tribune India

Winter wows: Kullu welcomes over 2L tourists in December - Tribune India

From classrooms to crops, Sukhu makes multi-sector push in Nadaun - Tribune India

MLA Rana takes stern stance on Solang-Atal Tunnel traffic chaos - Tribune India

Congress appoints youth leader Sharma as Kangra district president - Tribune India

Himachal Charts Its Future Tourism Roadmap

Hills have limits: Himachal needs tourism cap, green taxes - Tribune India
Feature-Government taking pioneering steps to establish Himachal as preferred tourism destination in all seasons - :: India News Calling ::

Jal Jeevan Mission report puts Himachal far ahead of national average - Times of India

Meet Himachal’s Women of Substance - HimbuMail

Him MSME Fest 2026 to strengthen vision of ‘atmanirbhar’ Himachal: Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Government Announces Major Policy Reforms

Himachal to bring new industrial policy soon CM - theweek.in
Himachal govt to bring major changes in education policy recruit special instructors CM Sukhu - theweek.in
State Government to bring about major changes in education policy: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu - The News Mill, ANI News
CM pushes ‘Apna Vidyalaya’ drive - Tribune India

Shirtless men dance with hookahs in snow-covered Himachal, video sparks backlash - The Indian Express

Driver Must Slow Down When Pedestrians & Cattle Are On Road; Failure Amounts To Negligence: Himachal... - Live Law

Himachal Sets World Record, Launches 'HIM' Brand

HIM MSME Fest 2026: Himachal Creates Guinness Record for Largest Handmade Shawl Display - The News Himachal
Himachal’s shawl industry enters Guinness Book for largest display of hand-woven pieces - Daily Excelsior
‘Made in Himachal’ products to reach global markets under ‘HIM’ brand: CM - Times of India

Man killed in road accident - Tribune India
Motorcyclist killed in Ronhat road accident - Tribune India

Frequent power outages irk residents in Nurpur - Tribune India

Couple killed in Chamba road accident - Times of India

Himachal: Women to head party in 2 districts as Congress appoints presidents for 11 dists | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Temp dips below zero in most parts of Kashmir - Daily Excelsior

Rudyard Kipling’s Shimla years - Tribune India

7-day NSS camp ends, youths cautioned against drug abuse - Tribune India

To curb child labour, task forces to be formed at sub-divisional level in Shimla - Tribune India

Three held for obstructing government officials from removing encroachments in Manali - Tribune India

Himachal Dy CM Agnihotri dedicates Rs 4-crore Chintpurni drinking water scheme to public - Tribune India

Natural Shivling-like formation draws attention in Sirmaur - Tribune India

Sesram Azad appointed Kullu Cong chief - Tribune India

CM announces Rs 50cr for trauma centre at Solan hospital - Times of India

Land revenue collection from hydropower developers a legitimate right of HP: CM - Times of India

‘Sir ajeeb harkatein karte the’: Himachal student recalls sex assault horror in chilling ‘video before death’ | India News - Hindustan Times

Himachal Pradesh BJP chief alleges gross irregularities in new BPL list released by state govt - theweek.in