The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

13 January 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

A major fire in Solan's Arki market resulted in several deaths, including a child, with others reported missing.
The Himachal government has dismissed 11 police personnel for their alleged involvement in the drug trade.
Amid a severe cold wave, the Met department predicts snow and rain for Himachal from January 16 after a prolonged dry spell.
Multiple fatalities were reported in separate road accidents in the Mandi and Baijnath regions.
Sissu village in Lahaul-Spiti has enacted a 40-day tourism ban to protect local traditions.
A Merchant Navy officer from Himachal is detained on a Russian oil tanker seized by the US, prompting family appeals for help.
The state government gifted Chilgoza (pine nut) saplings to Bhutan to strengthen diplomatic ties.
The state electricity board, HPSEBL, has recorded a revenue of ₹300 crore for the current fiscal year.
In an administrative reshuffle, the state government has transferred eight IAS officers.
A protest was held in Shimla following the death of an Aanganwadi worker during Pulse Polio duty.

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Headlines

Three killed in two road mishaps in Himachal’s Mandi | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
3 killed as car falls into gorge in Himachal's Baijnath - Tribune India

11 Himachal Police Dismissed Over Drug Links

Himachal govt dismisses services of 11 police personnel involved in ‘chitta trade’ | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Govt sacks 11 cops for involvement in drug trade - The Hindu
11 cops sacked over chitta links - Tribune India

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Himachal Pradesh Drug Haul: 2 Held, 11 Policemen Dismissed - ETV Bharat
HP govt dismisses 11 cops over drug links, reiterates zero-tolerance policy - Times of India
Himachal govt dismisses 11 police personnel for alleged chitta dealing - Tribune India
11 Police Personnel Dismissed in Himachal for Involvement in Chitta Smuggling - The News Himachal

India to become world’s 3rd largest economy with power of its youth: Himachal guv - Daily Excelsior

Severe Cold Wave and Fog Grip North India

At 3.3°C, UT colder than Shimla - Tribune India
Cold wave tightens grip on North India, IMD warns of freezing nights and dense fog - India TV News
Severe cold grips North India, plains colder than Shimla: What IMD forecast says - Hindustan Times

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Gurugram at 0.6°C, Amritsar 1.1°, north India shivers; IMD warns of severe cold, fog - Telegraph India
North may remain in cold wave grip for 2 more days - Times of India

Agri varsity VC assures pensioners’ sabha of resolving admn issues - Tribune India

Interim bail of teacher extended as police await medical board report - Tribune India

SDM orders inquiry into dumping of muck, debris in forest near Theog - Tribune India

Bathroom becomes death trap for 8-yr-old - Tribune India

High Court clears nearly 90% cases in 2025 despite judge shortage - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Gifts Chilgoza Saplings to Bhutan

CM flags off vehicle carrying chilgoza saplings to Bhutan - Tribune India
HP gifts chilgoza saplings to Bhutan - Times of India
Himachal govt gifts 'chilgoza' saplings to Bhutan - theweek.in
Himachal govt gifts ‘chilgoza’ saplings to Bhutan - ThePrint

Kangra DC visits school adopted under Apna Vidyalay Programme - Tribune India

Fake parcels, QR codes: New cyber scam targets unsuspecting victims - Tribune India

Better road connectivity will boost tourism in Bhattiyat area: Pathania - Tribune India

Grim Monday for Sundernagar: 3 separate tragedies claim four lives - Tribune India

Shah Nehar project canal not repaired, 26 villages in Fatehpur, Indora deprived of irrigation water - Tribune India

Gandharva Rathore Appointed New Hamirpur DC

Gandharva Rathore to be Hamirpur DC - Tribune India
Himachal transfers 8 IAS officers; Gandharva Rathore to be new Hamirpur DC - Tribune India
Himachal govt transfers 8 IAS officers Gandharva Rathore to be new Hamirpur DC - theweek.in
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala

Himachal Awaits Predicted Snowfall After Prolonged Dry Spell

Higher reaches to witness snowfall from January 16 - Tribune India
IMD Says Himachal will Get Snow and Rain from Jan 13 to Jan 15 - HimbuMail
Himachal Met predicts wet spell in high hills from Jan 16 cold wave in Chamba - theweek.in

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Himachal: Met predicts wet spell in high hills from Jan 16, cold wave in Chamba - Press Trust of India
Himachal’s higher reaches to witness snow, rain from January 16 - Tribune India
Himachal Weather Update: Severe Rain Deficit, ‘Snow Drought’ Deepens Crisis as Crops and Water Sources Face Growing Stress - The News Himachal
Mercury improves across Himachal; fresh western disturbance likely from Jan 15 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Winter without snow puts Himachal’s apple harvest in jeopardy - Times of India

Sukhu calls for studies on water evaporation, melting of glaciers - Tribune India
Himachal CM Sukhu calls for scientific study on water evaporation from reservoirs - ThePrint

Drunk Haryana tourists vandalise roadside dhaba, assault its owner in Kullu - Tribune India

Notice to govt on adherence to norms in Shimla’s core heritage zone - Tribune India

1.42-kg charas seized in Churah, mob attacks police to get peddler freed; arrested again - Tribune India

Encroachments, LPG storage hamper rescue operations in Arki bazaar fire - Tribune India

Youth urged to lead fight against TB, HIV - Tribune India

Litterateur Gyan Ranjan paid floral tributes during poets’ meet in Palampur - Tribune India

Samiti slams govt decision to challenge HC order on land relief in Supreme Court - Tribune India
Himachal govt’s SLP against High Court verdict on land compensation sparks farmers’ outrage - The Newz Radar
Sangharsh samiti to challenge HC order on shifting BDO in top court - Tribune India

Tourism corpn launches EVs at premium units for better mobility - Tribune India

Fatal Fire in Himachal's Solan Claims Lives

Himachal: Child among 3 killed in Solan fire, 6 Nepalese nationals feared trapped - ThePrint
Child Among 3 Killed, 6 Nepalese Nationals Feared Trapped In Himachal Fire - NDTV
Eight-year-old dead, two injured in massive blaze in Himachal's Solan - The New Indian Express

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Himachal Child among 3 killed in Solan fire 6 Nepalese nationals feared trapped - theweek.in
Himachal: Three dead as fire engulfs several shops, houses in Solan market; Nepali nationals missing - India TV News
Himachal: Child among 3 killed in Solan fire, Nepali nationals missing - ThePrint
Himachal Child among 3 killed in Solan fire Nepali nationals missing - theweek.in
Eight-year-old boy dies in major fire at Himachal bus stand area, shops gutted - Telegraph India
Massive Fire in Himachal's Solan: 8-Year-Old Boy Dead, 9 Nepali Nationals Missing; Terrifying Visuals - Times Now
8-Year-Old Killed, Several Trapped As Himachal Building Gutted In Fire, Rescue Op On - News18
HP CM Sukhu expresses grief over Solan's fire incident; orders district administration to investigate the incident - ANI News
Himachal Pradesh Fire Tragedy: One Killed, Nine Feared Trapped As Rescue Ops Continue In Solan - Zee News
Solan fire: Major blaze at old bus stand area in Himachal Pradesh; 8-year-old dead, several feared trapped - CNBC TV18
Himachal: One Dead, 9 Others Trapped In Solan's Fire Incident - Zee News
Himachal Pradesh Tragedy: 7-Year-Old Child Dies, Several Feared Trapped As Massive Fire Breaks Out In Solan - Free Press Journal
Himachal: One dead, 9 others trapped in Solan's fire incident - ANI News
Eight-Year-Old Child Killed, Several Trapped After Massive Fire At House In Himachal's Solan - ETV Bharat
8-year-old child killed, at least 7 people missing as major fire breaks out at house in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh: Major fire broke out near Arki old bus stand; claims life of 8-year-old - The Statesman
Boy dies in massive blaze in Himachal's Solan; firefighting on - Tribune India

Himachal's Sissu Village Bans Tourism to Protect Traditions

Tourism activities halt in Koksar & Sissu ahead of Halda festival - Times of India
Himachal’s Sissu village shuts doors to tourists for 40 days to protect traditions - Mint
Sissu village in Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti shuts doors to tourists for 40 days to protect ancient... - Moneycontrol

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Amid 40-day tourism suspension in Sissu, video of unruly tourists sparks outrage - Tribune India
Sissu bans tourists in Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti to protect local spiritual and cultural traditions - The Economic Times

Bro’s wedding in Feb, family seeks PM’s help for release of Himachal youth in US custody - Times of India

Youth should remain close to roots: Himachal Governor in Ranchi | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and CM Sukhu felicitate people occasion of Lohri, Makar Sakranti - The News Mill

Exciting Miss Dhauladhar beauty pageant to take place in Dharamshala - MSN

Himachal Pradesh: Protest erupts in Shimla after death of Aanganwadi worker during Pulse Polio duty - The News Mill, ANI News

Himachal Pradesh Civil Supplies team visits Supplyco headquarters - The Hindu

Indian Officer Detained as US Seizes Russian Tanker

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Who is Rikshit Chauhan, merchant navy officer from Himachal on Russian tanker seized by US | India News - Hindustan Times
Marinera crisis: Merchant navy officer caught up in US seizure of Russian tanker; wedding date looms, kin - Times of India
Himachal Merchant Navy Officer Detained From Russian Tanker A Month Before Wedding - NDTV
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 apple growers supplying over 100 boxes must submit land records - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Have dustbins inside Himachal’s vehicles helped the waste crisis? It’s a year of Rs 10,000 fine - ThePrint

Himachal Pradesh: Daily chopper services to connect Shimla with Kullu and Kinnaur from January 14 - Times of India

Elderly woman killed, 5 injured in Mandi bus mishap - Tribune India

Developments in Himachal's Farming Sector

Himachal Model Emerges as Gosadans Turn Pruned Apple Twigs into Cow Feeds Apple - HimbuMail
How Farmers are Quietly Dispossessed in Himachal - HimbuMail
How Farmers are Quietly Dispossessed of Himachal - HimbuMail

NEWS RECEIVED FROM DPRO BILAS PUR - :: India News Calling ::

Power Reforms Pay Off: HPSEBL Records Rs 300 Crore Revenue This Fiscal - The News Himachal
HP power board earns Rs 300cr profit, CM credits ‘smart policies’ of govt - Times of India

‘Time doesn’t matter here’: A Golden Temple restoration, and a 200-yr-old Kangra link - The Indian Express

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

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

Police issue advisory on fake customer care numbers - 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

Shimla tunnel work: NHAI says it has ‘helped’ evacuated families - Times of India
Tunnel blasting: NHAI to acquire cracked buildings in Shimla area - Tribune India

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

Cong holds protest against renaming of MGNREGA - Tribune India

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

Brothers among 3 held in theft case - Tribune India

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

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

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

Minister bats for balanced development - Tribune India

CM’s remarks undermine dignity of judiciary; Bindal - Tribune India

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

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

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