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15 January 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

A minister's remarks targeting non-local bureaucrats have sparked a political controversy, drawing criticism from cabinet colleagues and officer associations.
The government announced it will formulate a new state nutrition policy and bar individuals accused in drug cases from contesting panchayat elections.
A major tourism expansion is underway, with plans for 77 new eco-tourism sites and the development of Pong Dam.
The death toll in the Arki market fire tragedy has risen to ten, as the state seeks more central funds for disaster recovery.
In a significant administrative move, five senior IPS officers have been promoted to the rank of Director General.
Authorities have intensified crackdowns on drug trafficking under the 'Chitta-Mukt Himachal' campaign and on illegal mining.
Key infrastructure projects, including the expansion of Kangra airport and development of Nagchala airport, are gaining momentum.
The meteorological department has forecasted a spell of light snow and rain across the state from January 16 to 20.

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Headlines

Himachal Minister's Remarks on Bureaucrats Spark Controversy

Himachal IAS, IPS bodies slam minister for ‘UP-Bihar’ remark - The Indian Express
‘Unfortunate’, Himachal panchayati raj minister on Vikramaditya’s remarks on ‘non-local’ officers | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
IAS, IPS officers associations condemn Vikramaditya’s comment - Tribune India

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Himachal IAS IPS associations express concern over PWD minister singling out officers - theweek.in
IAS And IPS Associations Slam Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh Over Controversial Remarks - ETV Bharat
IAS, IPS Bodies Blast Vikramaditya Singh over His ‘divisive’ Remarks - HimbuMail
Himachal IAS and IPS associations raises Red Flag over minister’s comments on non-local officers - Himachal Scape
War of words erupts between Himachal ministers over working of IAS, IPS officers - ThePrint
War of words erupts between Himachal ministers over working of IAS IPS officers - theweek.in
‘Attempt to hide own mistakes’: Vikramaditya’s comments on bureaucrats from outside Himachal draws rebuke from Anirudh Singh - Tribune India
Unfortunate to blame IAS, IPS officers for inability to execute work: Himachal Minister Anirudh Singh on Vikramaditya Singh's remarks - ANI News
‘Serve Himachal, don’t act like a ruler’: Vikramaditya to non-local officials | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Non-Himachali bureaucrats have little concern for Himachal: Vikramaditya - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh to Formulate State Nutrition Policy

Himachal govt to form state nutrition policy: CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal govt to form state nutrition policy: CM Sukhu - Hindustan Times
Himachal to form state nutrition policy, upgrade food testing facilities - Times of India

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Government to formulate State Nutrition Policy, says CM - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh to form ‘State Nutrition Policy’, says CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh govt to form state nutrition policy CM Sukhu - theweek.in
Himachal Pradesh govt to form state nutrition policy: CM Sukhu - ThePrint

Himachal to Bar Drug Offenders from Panchayat Elections

‘Himachal to bar drug offenders from contesting panchayat elections’ - Times of India
Persons named in chitta cases can’t fight panchayat poll: Minister - Tribune India
Contesting Himachal panchayat polls off-limits for Chitta trade-accused Minister - theweek.in

Himachal’s heartbeat tied closely to military fraternity: Lt Gen Dahiya - Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Overhauls Tourism Sector

CM highlights tourism transformation in Himachal Pradesh - Times of India
Will open 77 new eco-tourism sites to generate Rs 200 crore over 5 years: Himachal CM - The Indian Express
Himachal govt developing Pong Dam Lake as major bird-watching destination CM Sukhu - theweek.in

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‘Vyavastha Parivartan’ driving historic tourism transformation in Himachal: CM Sukhu - The News Mill
'Vyavastha Parivartan' driving historic tourism transformation in Himachal: CM Sukhu - ANI News

Himachal Police Seize Charas, Arrest Traffickers

852-gram charas seized in Kangra, three arrested - Tribune India
Manikaran police bust inter-state charas racket, woman held in Pune - Tribune India
Kangra police recovers 852 gm charas, 3 arrested - Tribune India

Veterans’ Day: Ex-servicemen can drive social change, says Sujanpur MLA - Tribune India
Veterans Day celebrated with fervour in Dehra - Tribune India
Five Shimla veterans felicitated on Veterans’ Day - Tribune India

Rs 1.5-crore project to boost connectivity in Kotkhai - Tribune India

Gandharva assumes charge as Hamirpur DC - Tribune India

Zero tolerance for ‘chitta’ nexus in police: Himachal DGP - Tribune India

Minister’s remark that officers don’t know state’s interests exposes weak govt control, says Parmar - Tribune India

Foreign cultural troupes to be invited to take part in Shivratri Fest in Mandi - Tribune India

Police claim theft case solved, Army veteran yet to get goods back even after three years - Tribune India

Renuka wetland teems with migratory birds, 423 species spotted - Tribune India

Kangra airport expansion picks up pace - Tribune India

PWD has adopted new technology to improve road quality, reduce repair cost: Minister - Tribune India

Tibetan govt-in-exile budget proposals reviewed - Tribune India

Fish production to touch 19,000 MT this year: Sukhu - Tribune India

Crackdown on illegal mining, Nurpur police seize three JCB machines, 24 vehicles in 5 days - Tribune India

Bickering within Cabinet affecting governance: Thakur - Tribune India
Vikramaditya’s remarks expose fault lines in Sukhu government - Tribune India

Special inspection drive under “Chitta-Mukt Himachal” - Tribune India

Manali Civil Hospital gets new C-ARM, ultrasound machines - Tribune India

More charred remains of victims recovered from fire-ravaged Arki site - Tribune India
Himachal fire tragedy: Toll rises to 10 in Arki market blaze; 9 Nepalese nationals, 8-year-old among dead - Times of India

Kangra News: राष्ट्रीय जंबूरी में चमके धर्मशाला कॉलेज के रोवर्स एवं रेंजर्स - Amar Ujala

Himachal 3 000 people served khichri on Makar Sankranti as 97-year-old tradition lives on - theweek.in
Over 37,000 Deceased Persons Still on Pension Rolls in Himachal Pradesh - The News Himachal

Snow and Rain Forecast for Himachal

Light snow rain forecast for Himachal from Jan 16-20 - theweek.in
Light snow, rain forecast for Himachal from Jan 16-20 - Press Trust of India
Himachal likely to receive snow and rain from January 16 to 20 - Tribune India
Snow & rain expected in Himachal from Jan 16 to 18 - Times of India

Tattapani fair draws thousands for Makar Sankranti Holy bath - Himachal Scape
Makar Sankranti sees massive turnout at Tattapani’s sacred hot springs despite freezing cold - The Newz Radar

Compensation for all damage due to blasting even outside NHAI's acquired area Himachal minister - theweek.in

Striking Contrast: Plains reel under dense fog, but sunny-side up in Himachal hilly regions — scientists explain why - The Indian Express

General, Vague Allegations Of Dowry Harassment Insufficient To Prove Cruelty Or Abetment Of Suicide: HP... - Live Law

Himachal Pradesh High Court Stays Shifting Of Backward Classes Commission Office From Shimla To... - Live Law
Why Himachal’s first satellite mountain township is being opposed by residents - The Indian Express

HP minister seeks increased financial assistance from Centre for disaster recovery - theweek.in
Centre must increase financial aid to Himachal, says Dharmani - Tribune India

No Star Night And Performers From Other States At Manali Winter Carnival This Time - ETV Bharat

Sundernagar to Host Himachal Cricket Celebrity League with Strong ‘Say No to Drugs’ Campaign on January 16 - The Newz Radar

Gurgaon colder than Shimla! Minimum temperature in Gurugram drops to 0.6 degree, hill capital at 4°C - MSN

Social Media Platforms Used for Illegal Sapling Trade, Himachal Orders Inquiry - The News Himachal

Him Academy Public School organise CBSE capacity building workshop - Tribune India

Himachal Village Tonru Ends Lavish Wedding Traditions To Save Poor Families From Debt - ETV Bharat

IIM-Sirmaur invites applications for PhD programmes - Tribune India

Galgotias University Inaugurates IIT Mandi Catalyst Satellite Centre, Signs MoUs to Strengthen Indias Startup Ecosystem - Tribune India

Summer earnings lost; need to back MSMEs for year-round sustainability - Tribune India

Snowless Himalayas - The Statesman

Municipal Corporation Dharamshala conferred with ‘SKOCH Award’ - Daily Excelsior

Army enforces counter-UAS measures on LoC - Daily Excelsior

CM assures to raise apple orchardists’ concerns with Centre - Times of India
State govt to urge Centre to roll back cut in duty on New Zealand apples - Tribune India

Issue Himcare cards for all registered construction workers: HP CM - Times of India
CM directive on Himcare cards to registered workers - Tribune India

Barotiwala firm management booked over worker’s death - Tribune India

Revenue Lok Adalats to be held twice every month: Dharmani - Tribune India

Una lecturer to represent state at national event - Tribune India

Officers not belonging to HP arbitrarily distributing state funds: Minister - Times of India

Trafficking racket busted in Bhuntar - Tribune India

219 locals benefit from free eye check-up camp at Garli village - Tribune India

Dharamsala college student’s death: A promising life, cut short by trauma - Tribune India

Kangra MP proposes setting up Buddhist university in Dharamsala - Tribune India

Transfer ban for Group C, D employees lifted - Tribune India

Engineering marvel: British-era Shanan powerhouse transmission towers still stand firm - Tribune India