The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

07 January 2026, Wednesday
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Big Picture

A dispute has arisen between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab over a 2% land revenue cess imposed by the HP government on the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).
Villagers in Baddi are protesting the state government's proposal to develop a new 'Him-Chandigarh' township near Chandigarh.
Himachal Pradesh is experiencing an intensifying cold wave, with fresh snowfall in higher reaches and temperatures plummeting to record lows in locations like Tabo.
The Kangra district administration has banned all trekking activities on routes above 3,000 meters to ensure tourist safety.
The state government is leveraging technology, including AI, to enhance public services through initiatives like the Him Seva portal for faster revenue services.
Authorities are investigating a student's death in Dharamshala amid ragging allegations, leading to parallel probes and the National Commission for Women taking suo motu cognisance.
Law enforcement continues its crackdown on drug trafficking, with multiple arrests and seizures of heroin and other narcotics reported in districts like Nurpur and Solan.
The Solan Bar Association is protesting alleged police inaction following an assault on an advocate.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that expressing a desire for peace with Pakistan does not constitute sedition.
The government has launched an exposure tour for orphaned children, termed 'Children of the state', to visit major cities and educational sites.

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Headlines

Himachal: Villagers in Baddi oppose new township proposed near Chandigarh - Daily Excelsior
Himachal Villagers in Baddi oppose new township proposed near Chandigarh - theweek.in
Himachal govt to develop world-class Him-Chandigarh township - Times of India

Punjab-Himachal Dispute Over New Water Cess

2% land revenue 'illegal': Punjab slams HP govt's ₹500-cr BBMB levy - MSN
{2% land revenue} ‘Illegal’: Punjab slams HP govt’s ₹500-cr BBMB levy | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Punjab AAP accuses Himachal govt of imposing Rs 500 crore 'illegal financial burden' on Beas Board - Times of India
Punjab AAP accuses Himachal govt of imposing Rs 500 cr 'illegal financial burden' on BBMP - theweek.in

Third batch of BRTC cadets pass out from CTC, Sapri - Tribune India

Advocate thrashing case: Solan Bar Assn protests police inaction - Tribune India
Solan Bar Association goes on strike, seeks FIR in sssault on advocate - Tribune India

Nurpur police seize 34-gram heroin, 3 held - Tribune India

Over 150 drug trafficking cases reported in Solan dist in a year - Tribune India

Women Commission disposes of five cases in Hamirpur - Tribune India

52 ‘Children of state’ begin exposure tour across 4 cities - Tribune India

Apple growers allege harassment, hold protest at HPMC office - Tribune India

HPSEBL digitisation cuts power billing costs by 46%: Himachal CM - Tribune India
Power board employees flag policy flip that could raise electricity bills in Himachal - Tribune India

Himachal Enhances Public Services with Technology

AI to power faster revenue services on Him Seva: Himachal CM - Tribune India
Himachal leading state in digital governance: CM - Times of India
Himachal leveraging IT for effective, accessible public services: CM Sukhu | India News - Hindustan Times
Citizen connect 2.0: Himachal CM pushes for tech-driven urban governance - Tribune India

Accused must get detention info in Hindi: HC - Tribune India
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala
Chamba News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala

Kangra Bans High-Altitude Trekking

Trekking on above 3,000-metre routes banned in Kangra - Tribune India
Trekking ban in Kangra: District admin issues orders - The Hindu
Himachal: Kangra administration bans all trekking activities above 3,000 metres - Telegraph India

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Kangra administration bans trekking above 3,000 m to ensure tourist safety - Tribune India
Himachal Kangra administration bans trekking above 3 000 metres - theweek.in
Himachal: Kangra administration bans trekking above 3,000 metres - ThePrint
Kangra disaster management authority bans trekking above 3,000 metres - Times of India

Steel truss bridge to connect Jasrath village in Lahaul-Spiti - Tribune India

Severe Cold Wave Grips Himachal Pradesh

Cold wave to intensify across Himachal - Tribune India
Winter woes Water pipes freeze in parts of Himachal Delhi records first cold day of year - theweek.in
Himachal Tabo experiences coldest night again as night temp dips to minus 10.8 deg C - theweek.in

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Cold wave to intensify in Himachal; temperatures to drop by few notches - Tribune India
Himachal: Tabo experiences coldest night again as night temp dips to minus 10.8 deg C - Press Trust of India
Weather update: Dense fog and cold wave grip parts of UP, Himachal and Punjab - CNBC TV18
Light snowfall in Himachal’s higher reaches, Tabo coldest at -10.2°C - MSN
Light snowfall in Himachal’s higher reaches, Tabo coldest at -10.2°C | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Cold wave sweeps Himachal as temperatures plummet; mild earthquake strikes Mandi - Times of India
Coldest night of year in Himachal's Tabo, Kashmir's Gulmarg resort; snowfall predicted - Deccan Herald

Drainage woes fuel landslide fears in Kullu’s Akhara Bazaar - Tribune India

Negi’s birthday gesture to Jai Ram strikes a chord - Tribune India

Dharamsala college student’s death: 2 inquiry teams begin parallel probes - Tribune India
11 days after Dharamshala ‘ragging’ death, expert panel visits college - The Indian Express
Dharamshala teen’s death: Fact-finding panel speaks to college staff & students - Times of India

Fake degree scam: Mother-son duo declared fugitive economic offenders - Tribune India
Fake degree scam: Shimla court declares woman, son ‘fugitive economic offenders’ - Times of India

Medical college suspends 2 students over ragging in HP - Tribune India

Dharamshala: Missing Israeli trekker found after week-long search - MSN

Mercury slumps as HP records fresh snowfall - Times of India
Snowfall in higher reaches of HP, dense fog in plains - Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Advances Development and Policy Initiatives

Himachal Pradesh to monetise free hydropower - Tribune India

HPU approves data science, AI UG courses in affiliated colleges - The Indian Express
HPU seeks feedback on revised UG curriculum - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh CM orders local audit of Sahara scheme - theweek.in, ThePrint
HP CM Reviews Himcare and Sahara Schemes in Himachal - HimbuMail

Shreyas Iyer Stars on Comeback in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Shreyas Iyer marks comeback with win over Himachal Pradesh, Aman Mokhade’s 147 goes in vain - The Indian Express
Mumbai Vs Himachal Pradesh Live Cricket Score, Vijay Hazare Trophy: Toss At 11:30 AM IST - News18
Mumbai vs Himachal Pradesh Highlights: Shivam Dube's Clinch 4-Fer After Shreyas Iyer's 82 Help MUM Beat HP By 7 Runs In High Scoring Thriller - Times Now
Shreyas Iyer back in action with fifty vs Himachal in Vijay Hazare Trophy - Business Standard

Himachal CM Launches Exposure Tour for 'Children of the State'

HP CM Sukhu Heralds New Hope for Children of the State, Sends them on Education Tour - HimbuMail
Himachal CM Sukhu flags off 10-day exposure tour for ‘Children of the state’ - The News Mill

Ayushman reality check: Hospitals deny cashless care in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Himachal - India Today

HP implements school cluster system to strengthen rural education - Times of India

Ad-Hoc Promotion Beyond Prescribed Quota Confers No Right To Seniority Or Service Benefits: Himachal... - Live Law

Himachal Pradesh High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 28, 2025 To January 4, 2026 - Live Law

6 women injured after SUV falls into deep gorge in Hamirpur - Tribune India
Himachal Six women injured after SUV falls into deep gorge in Hamirpur - theweek.in
Himachal: Six women injured after SUV falls into deep gorge in Hamirpur - ThePrint

Postal Dept Cannot Deny Pension To Temporary Employee After Decades Of Service For Want Of Formal... - Live Law

Family Court Retains Jurisdiction To Decide Property & 'Stridhan' Claims Even After Divorce Decree: HP... - Live Law

Major Accident Narrowly Avoided On Chandigarh–Manali Highway - Times of India

Yami Gautam And Aditya Dhar Seek Blessings At Himachal's Maa Baglamukhi Temple After Dhurandhar's Success - NDTV

Mandi district admn releases heritage publications showcasing legacy of Shivratri Festival, 2 other topics - The Newz Radar

Nurpur Public School student Anvit Thakur secures admission to prestigious military institute - The Newz Radar

MSME Facilitation Council Cannot Assume Civil Court Powers; Reference Cannot Be Rejected On Limitation At ... - Live Law

Himachal Pradesh HC Grants Bail To Arvind Rajta In Rs 200 Crore Scholarship 'Scam' Case - ETV Bharat

Nerwa Sports Club demands metalling of Kuthar-Auli road - Tribune India

India-NZ pact will destroy apple economy: Mungta - Tribune India

15-year-old girl goes missing in Shimla - Tribune India

Himachali shawls create Guinness World Record - Tribune India

Only 5 water samples out of 2 lakh have failed test in Himachal: Officials | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Mahanpur residents hold protest against bovine smuggling, block road - Daily Excelsior

BJP research cell to boost policy work: Dhumal - Tribune India

Public safety Dehra sets benchmark in decentralised model for policing - Tribune India

Palampur varsity students embark on tour to Rajasthan Rajasthan - Tribune India

Will work to strengthen Cong at grassroots level, says Suman - Tribune India

CITU demands immediate release of Venezuela Prez - Tribune India

Farmer ID made mandatory to access government schemes in Himachal - Tribune India