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08 January 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government plans to introduce a new 'Senior Residency Policy' for medical colleges and expand MD/MS seats.
A major fire has destroyed the historic, centuries-old Junga Palace near Shimla.
The state is grappling with a severe cold wave, with several stations recording sub-zero temperatures and some higher reaches receiving fresh snowfall.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the 'That's You' campaign to promote immersive and diverse tourism experiences.
The deadline for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana has been extended, offering relief to farmers affected by the prolonged dry spell.
Himachal is advancing its digital governance initiatives, including the 'NAKSHA' program to digitize urban land records.
The state government is promoting planned real estate development to provide affordable and eco-friendly housing.
The High Court has fined the state government ₹50,000 for a delay in replying to a PIL concerning the Shimla mayor's tenure.
For tourist safety, the Kangra district administration has banned trekking activities above an altitude of 3,000 meters.
Shimla is on track to receive 24x7 water supply as the Shakroli water scheme nears completion.

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Headlines

Himachal to Introduce Senior Residency Policy for Medical Colleges

Himachal to introduce senior residency policy, expand MD/MS seats: CM - Times of India
‘Senior Residency Policy’ for medical colleges on the anvil - Tribune India
Senior residency policy to be framed for medical colleges: Himachal CM - ANI News

HP govt pushes planned, transparent real estate devp - Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Launches 'That's You' Tourism Campaign

Sukhu launches tourism dept’s ‘That’s You’ campaign - Times of India
‘That’s You’ initiative set to redefine tourism in state - Tribune India
Himachal CM launches 'That's You' campaign to promote immersive travel - theweek.in
Himachal CM launches ‘That’s You’ campaign to promote immersive travel - ThePrint

Updates from Himachal Pradesh

HC fines state govt Rs 50,000 for delay in reply on PIL challenging extension of Shimla mayor’s tenure - Times of India
Himachal Pradesh HC imposes Rs 50,000 cost on State Govt over delay in urgent PIL - The News Mill

Employment generation in Himachal doubles under Modi govt: Bindal - Times of India

3-centuries-old Junga Palace destroyed in fire - Times of India
Blaze ravages historic Junga Palace - Tribune India
200-year-old Junga palace gutted in fire in Shimla district - Tribune India

Contact established with terrorists in Billawar area, 3 reportedly trapped - Daily Excelsior

Fresh Snowfall and Cold Wave Grip Himachal

Freezing cold persists in Himachal as 9 stations record sub-zero temp - Times of India
Fresh snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu delights tourists - ANI News
Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon to see cold days as IMD predicts more snow in J&K, Himachal and Uttarakhand - The Economic Times

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Winter woes: Water pipes freeze in parts of Himachal; Delhi records first cold day of year - Deccan Herald
Cold wave to intensify across Himachal - Tribune India

Chamba to host literary fest in March 2nd week - Tribune India

Planned urban growth key to affordable housing: Dharmani - Tribune India
Himachal govt promoting planned development for affordable eco-friendly housing Minister - theweek.in
Himachal govt promoting planned development for affordable, eco-friendly housing: Minister - Press Trust of India

Baijnath Shivratri Fest from Feb 15 - Tribune India

Mandi boy brings laurels to state in junior national equestrian tourney - Tribune India

Business incubator of Palampur farm varsity lauded for strengthening start-up ecosystem - Tribune India

Automated testing station will make vehicle fitness checks reliable: MLA - Tribune India

NSS camp concludes at Chamba govt college - Tribune India

Baghat bank seeks Rs 35-crore aid from Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India

Forest Dept bans kashmal export licences in Churah - Tribune India

Demand to restore power board circle office at Nurpur gains momentum - Tribune India

Pensioners’ issues to be addressed in phased manner: Agri varsity sabha - Tribune India

3,470 families of Lambagaon block in Kangra district removed from BPL list after fresh survey - Tribune India
Trekking banned above 3,000 m in Himachal’s Kangra district; Triund, Kareri routes need police clearance - Times of India

Solan Bar Association calls off stir - Tribune India
Advocate thrashing case: Solan Bar Assn protests police inaction - Tribune India

Prolonged winter dry spell takes toll on sub-tropical horticulture - Tribune India

SJVN gives Rs 10 lakh for Sukh Aashray Kosh - Tribune India

Cong misleading people on livelihood mission scheme: BJP - Tribune India

Pollution certificate expired, Sirmaur RTO fines her own official vehicle - Tribune India

Mutilated body of missing schoolgirl found in Mandi forest - Tribune India

Mandun villagers in Churah live under constant threat of devastating landslides - Tribune India
Drainage woes fuel landslide fears in Kullu’s Akhara Bazaar - Tribune India

Rs 30-cr drug laboratory fails to clean pharma mess - Tribune India

Shimla on track for 24x7 water supply as Shakroli scheme nears completion - Tribune India

Lack of clear policy has led to industry exodus from Himachal: MLA - Tribune India

Udyan cards to be withdrawn as state mulls shifting to AgriStack - Tribune India

No need for revenue papers to claim payment if less than 100 bags of apple sold to HPMC - Tribune India

Medical board to assess cause of death in Dharamsala college student case - Tribune India
Dharamsala college student’s death: 2 inquiry teams begin parallel probes - Tribune India

SC comes to rescue of student denied law degree by Manav Bharti University - Tribune India
Supreme Court directs private university to issue law degree to Himachal student - India Today
SC comes to rescue of Himachal student denied law degree by private university - Tribune India

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

Kakti, The Himalayan Village With One House In Himachal's Lahaul Spiti - ETV Bharat

Call for peace, not sedition: Himachal High Court grants bail in social media case - The News Mill
Intent matters: Court grants bail to man who posted Pak flag on social media - India Today
Why Himachal HC granted bail to man accused of sedition over remarks on India-Pakistan conflict - ThePrint

Dry Weather Spell Continues in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh School Holidays in January 2026: Complete List of Winter Vacation & Public Holidays - Jagran Josh
IMD predicts dry weather till Jan 12 in Himachal - MSN
IMD predicts dry weather till Jan 12 in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Hazare Trophy | Man in form — Mann finds a second lease on cricket in Himachal Pradesh colours - The Hindu

Father Need Not Prove Financial Dependency To Claim Compensation As Legal Representative Under MV Act:... - Live Law

Himachal HRTC Pensioners Protest Over Pending Dues, Accuse Govt Of Inaction - Zee News

Himachal Pradesh Advances in Digital Governance

himachal-launches-naksha-programme-to-digitise-urban-land-records News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal launches NAKSHA programme to digitise urban land records - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
AI based document verification system being integrated into Him Seva Portal: Himachal CM - Hindustan Times
Himachal leading state in digital governance: CM - Times of India

How Himachal goalkeeper Pravin Kumari overcame social barriers to keep football dream alive - ANI News

HP High Court reserves order on panchayat election petition - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Land without owners: How Himalayan villages govern commons beyond the state - The Statesman

Two students suspended for ragging at Himachal Medical College, details here - India Today
Medical college suspends 2 students over ragging in HP - Tribune India

Himachal Government Revises RERA Registration Fees for Real Estate Projects - The News Himachal

Congress is spreading misinformation against VB-G RAM G: Himachal BJP President Rajeev Bindal - ANI News

‘Means losing everything we have ever known’: Why 9 villages are fighting a new Rs 1,300-crore township in Shimla - The Indian Express
Himachal: Villagers in Baddi oppose new township proposed near Chandigarh - Daily Excelsior

Why This Chamba Handkerchief Costs Rs 7 Lakh, And Why It’s Worth Every Stitch - ETV Bharat

Shimla is packed — here are 5 hill destinations Indians are choosing instead - Times of India

Budget hotels in Manali: Find stunning mountain views for under Rs. 3000 - MSN

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
Himachal cess on BBMB unconstitutional: Punjab Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal - Tribune India

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

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

Accused must get detention info in Hindi: HC - Tribune India

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

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

Fake degree scam: Mother-son duo declared fugitive economic offenders - 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