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Resident Pahari

12 January 2026, Monday
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Big Picture

Chief Minister Sukhu has directed Shimla's Municipal Corporation to enhance tourist facilities, while separate tunnel blasting work has damaged homes, forcing evacuations.
A snowless winter and ongoing dry spell are posing a significant threat to the state's apple harvest.
The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board has announced a record profit of Rs 300 crore in the current fiscal year.
A political conflict has emerged between the BJP and the state government over the Chief Minister's remarks on court orders concerning panchayat elections.
The government reports that over 8.42 lakh individuals are currently receiving social security pensions across the state.
A tragic bus accident in Sirmaur has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting an official investigation.
The family of a Himachal youth detained on a Russian tanker seized by the US has appealed to the Prime Minister for his safe return.
Police in Nurpur have intensified their crackdown on illegal mining and drug smuggling, with multiple seizures and cases registered.
Sissu Valley in Lahaul and Spiti will suspend all tourism activities for 40 days to observe local religious rituals.
The Congress party has initiated protests against the central government's modifications to the MGNREGA employment scheme.

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Headlines

Himachal CM Directs Shimla to Improve Tourist Facilities

Sukhu directs MC Shimla to improve tourist facilities, ensure cleanliness - Times of India
Ensure comfort and safety of tourists, CM Sukhu tells Shimla MC - Tribune India
Himachal CM directs MC Shimla to improve tourist facilities | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Four-lane project: Villagers flag safety concerns, meet MLA - Tribune India

Police issue advisory on fake customer care numbers - Tribune India

Two-week NSS camps reinforce values of community service, social responsibility - Tribune India

Baloh pradhan to be special guest at R-Day function in New Delhi - Tribune India

Perils of drug menace highlighted during legal literacy camp in Jawali - Tribune India

Principal shares insights on transformative changes in school leadership at national forum - Tribune India

Agri dept begins app-based girdawari of crops in Kangra - Tribune India

Advanced study institute stall big draw at World Book Fair in Delhi - Tribune India

Winter without snow puts Himachal’s apple harvest in jeopardy - Times of India
Dry weather to persist in Himachal till Jan 16 - Times of India

Fake govt calendar circulated on social media, case registered - Tribune India

Cong holds protest against renaming of MGNREGA - Tribune India
Negi flays Centre for repealing MGNREGA - Tribune India

Only 20% BPL beneficiaries genuine in Himachal: Survey - Tribune India

Brothers among 3 held in theft case - Tribune India

Synthetic drug trade expands into state - Tribune India

State’s groundwater rebound masks deepening stress in key valleys - Tribune India

Unfortunate that CM opposed court orders on PRI poll: Jai Ram - Tribune India
CM’s remarks undermine dignity of judiciary; Bindal - Tribune India
Himachal panchayat elections CM's remarks amount to contempt of court says state BJP chief - theweek.in

64 yrs of neglect: When governance fails, roads kill - Tribune India

Solan MC’s water liability soars to Rs 137.79 cr - Tribune India

HP Electricity Board Reports Record Rs 300 Cr Profit

State electricity board records Rs 300-crore profit - Tribune India
HP power board earns Rs 300cr profit, CM credits ‘smart policies’ of govt - Times of India
HPSEBL records Rs. 300 crore revenue from power sale in current fiscal: CM Sukhu - ANI News
Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board earnings hit record of Rs 300 cr in this fiscal so far - theweek.in

Minister bats for balanced development - Tribune India

Tunnel Work in Shimla Cracks Homes, Forcing Evacuations

Tunnel blasting: NHAI to acquire cracked buildings in Shimla area - Tribune India
Tunnel Blasting Leaves Families Homeless in Shimla's Chalaunthi - ETV Bharat
Tunnel work cracks Shimla homes; 15 families evacuated at 10pm in 1°C - Times of India

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Himachal: 15 families evacuated buildings develop cracks in Shimla | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Cracks appear in building due to blasting for tunnel in Shimla, 15 families evacuated - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Expands Social Security Net

8.42 lakh persons getting social security pension in state - Tribune India
8.42 lakh people currently receiving social security pensions: HP govt - Times of India
Himachal Pradesh govt strengthens social security support; over 8.42 lakh beneficiaries covered - The Economic Times
Himachal Pradesh expands social security net through inclusive pension and welfare reforms - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Soldier who stood like wall before enemy in 1971 war - Tribune India

Modi govt’s policies transformed state’s villages, says Anurag - Tribune India

BJP, Cong in war of words over job scheme overhaul - Tribune India

Trilok Kapoor hits out at Cong for opposing VB-G RAM G Act - Tribune India

Ex-MLA slams panchayats over soil row, calls for joint action on abandoned college building - Tribune India

Sangharsh samiti to challenge HC order on shifting BDO in top court - Tribune India

Paragliding pilot injured in Kullu mishap, tourist unharmed - Times of India

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

Indian on Russian Tanker Seized by US; Family Seeks Help

Himachal youth among crew aboard Russian tanker seized by US; family appeals to PM Modi for his safe return - Deccan Herald
Himachal merchant navy officer among Indians on tanker seized by US, family seeks PM’s help - Telegraph India
Himachal Merchant Navy Officer Among 3 Indians Aboard Oil Tanker Seized By US, Family Seeks Help - News18
Palampur youth among 3 Indians detained on Russian tanker by US - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu meets Nadaun Panchayat delegation, vouches for natural farming - The News Mill, ANI News

Sonuwal Lights Up Tourism, Himachal Tourism Still in the Dark Mode - HimbuMail

Nurpur Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Mining; 6 Tractors Seized - The Newz Radar
Spurt in drug smuggling in Nurpur, 96 NDPS Act cases registered in 2025 - Tribune India

Sissu panchayat bans tourist activities in valley from Jan 20 to Feb 28 - Tribune India

“Miss Dhauladhar” beauty pageant set to dazzle Dharamshala in January 2026 - The Newz Radar

Sanawar school gets shortlisted for Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating Programme - Tribune India

Himachal CM: Health institutions to have rooftop solar system | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Shimla’s Aryan Now in Big Role on Small Screen in Mumbai - HimbuMail

Himachal's fish production likely to reach 19,000 metric tonnes in FY26: CM - CNBC TV18
Himachal’s fish production likely to reach 19,000 metric tonnes in FY26: CM - Tribune India
Himachal's fish production likely to reach 19 000 metric tonnes in FY26 CM - theweek.in

Himachal deputy CM: Cause of Sirmaur mishap to be probed | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Shimla past & present and lost values in between - Tribune India

7 Hill Stations Indians Are Choosing Instead Of Manali This Winter - Times Now

anurag sharma new district president accorded warm welcome in dharamshala-News in Hindi - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Chandigarh Diary: Himachal PWD Minister dismisses missing Virbhadra Singh posters at Congress rally - The New Indian Express

Jathiya Devi mountain township: Gram Sabha Bagi passes resolution against land acquisition - The Indian Express

Shimla Ice Skating rink sees promising season, 24 sessions held so far - Tribune India

Himachal: Six arrested for assaulting a taxi driver in Solan district | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

State vulnerable to calamities, Centre must reassess financial aid pattern: Vinay Kumar - Tribune India

Banjar residents seek urgent repair of Aut-Luhri highway - Tribune India

Major from Chamba awarded Sena Medal - Tribune India

G-RAM-G will generate sustainable jobs: Parmar - Tribune India

Punjab cracks down on illegal mining in Nangal - Times of India

Forest officials told to embrace digitisation for better efficiency - Tribune India

Reel-making turns risky as tourists get trapped in frozen river ice at Koksar - Tribune India

HC directs officials to rid Pong wetland area of encroachments - Tribune India

Kasauli reels under daily power cuts - Tribune India