The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

17 January 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

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• Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a severe cold wave with light snowfall in higher regions, following a prolonged dry spell that impacted the economy.
• A political controversy has emerged within the state cabinet over a minister's remarks regarding bureaucrats from other states.
• Chief Minister Sukhu appealed to the central government for special relaxations under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme and a 100% import duty on apples.
• A tragic house fire in Sirmaur resulted in the deaths of six family members, and multiple separate fatal road accidents were reported across the state.
• The government launched the 'PEHEL' project aimed at transforming pastoral livelihoods and is also leasing more sites for eco-tourism.
• Health reports indicate a cancer mortality rate higher than the national average and over 6,400 registered HIV cases in the state.
• Authorities are conducting statewide anti-drug drives, while police have initiated a probe into missing loan files related to the KCC Bank scam.
• Himachal Pradesh was recognized for its efforts in nurturing startups, with the government also focusing on strengthening the horticulture marketing system.
• Several fatal road accidents were reported, including incidents in Pangi, Chamba, and Solan.
• The long dry winter has sparked numerous forest fires and negatively impacted the economy in valleys like Kullu.

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Headlines

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Cold Wave and Snowfall Grip Himachal Pradesh

• Lahaul-Spiti sees light snow as cold wave grips Himachal - Times of India
• Cold wave conditions prevail in Himachal light snow rain expected - theweek.in
• Biting cold wave to continue on Saturday, snowfall likely in J&K, Himachal Pradesh - India Today

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• Cold wave conditions prevail in Himachal; light snow, rain expected - Press Trust of India
• After Repeated Forecast Misses, IMD again Predicts Isolated Snow, Rain in Himachal in Coming Days - HimbuMail
• Hisar coldest at 0.2°C, no relief expected; may snow in HP today - Times of India

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Himachal Pradesh Seeks Relaxations in PM e-Bus Scheme

• Sukhu seeks special relaxation for hill states under PM e-Bus Sewa scheme - Times of India
• PM e-Bus Sewa: Sukhu seeks special relaxation for hill states - Tribune India
• CM Sukhu calls on Khattar seeks special relaxations for hill states under PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme - theweek.in

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• PCA eves beat Himachal team by 17 runs - Tribune India

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Himachal Minister's Remarks on Bureaucrats Spark Cabinet Row

• CM Sukhu dismisses row over PWD minister’s remark on bureaucrats - Times of India
• Himachal Education Minister backs Vikramaditya, urges CM Sukhu to clear his doubts - Tribune India
• Himachal: Rohit Thakur backs Vikramaditya in IAS-IPS row, seeks CM’s intervention | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• CM should resolve Vikramaditya Singh's concerns on IAS IPS officers Himachal minister - theweek.in
• CM should resolve Vikramaditya Singh’s concerns on IAS, IPS officers: Himachal minister - ThePrint
• 'No Public Servant Is A Ruler': Amid IPS-IAS Row, Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Gives Another Warning To Officials - ETV Bharat
• Row over Vikramaditya’s remark: Issue to discussed in Jan 19 Cabinet meet, says Negi | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• Vikramaditya stands ground on his bureaucracy remarks - Tribune India
• Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh stands ground on his bureaucracy remarks - Tribune India
• Day on, another minister slams Vikramaditya’s remarks - Times of India

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• Take part in anti-chitta drives to make villages drug free, says DC - Tribune India

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• 5-day workshop on climate-smart farming in Himalayas ends at Mohal - Tribune India

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• India, Nepal can become models for sustainable hill agriculture: VC - Tribune India

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• 250 take part in district-level children’s fair in Dharamsala - Tribune India

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• Kids with special needs visit Vidhan Sabha, embark on 3-day exposure trip - Tribune India

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• Governor interacts with audit, account service trainee officers - Tribune India

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• Residents of Trans-Giri area endanger lives every day on perilous roads as officials look other way - Tribune India

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• Shivratri fest souvenir to highlight 500 years of Mandi city’s history - Tribune India

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• OBC leaders seek RS seat for community - Tribune India

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• Veer Naris honoured on Ex-Servicemen Day - Tribune India

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• 1 dies, two hurt as car falls into gorge in Pangi - Tribune India
• 2 killed as car plunges into gorge in Chamba - Tribune India

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• 600 women take part in Maha Nati rehearsal on Mall Road in Manali - Tribune India

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• Dharampur MLA inspects work on highway stretch in Sarkaghat - Tribune India

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• Chief pharmacist of Solan hospital dies in mishap - Tribune India
• Chief pharmacist at Solan hospital dies in Jabli road accident; husband, daughter injured - Tribune India

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• Deputy CM lays stone for Rs 15-crore link road in Haroli - Tribune India

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• Cong protests unconstitutional: Himachal LoP - Tribune India

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• Himachal Forest Dept gearing up to lease out 73 more eco-tourism sites - Tribune India

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• Revenue officials assaulted during land demarcation in Kullu’s Naggar - Tribune India

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• Encroachments removed in Chamba for second day - Tribune India

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• Helpless and abandoned, elderly man lives in the open in biting cold near Radha Soami dera at Parur - Tribune India

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• At 9.5 per cent, cancer deaths in Himachal higher than national average of 7.7 per cent - Tribune India
• Over 6,400 HIV Cases Reported in Himachal Pradesh, Youth Most Affected - The News Himachal

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• Dry winter chokes Kullu valley economy - Tribune India

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Himachal Launches PEHEL Project for Pastoral Livelihoods

• PEHEL project to transform pastoral livelihoods: Himachal CM Sukhu - Tribune India
• PEHEL project to transform pastoral livelihoods in Himachal: CM Sukhu | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• Himachal clears PEHEL project to boost pastoralist livelihoods - The Hindu

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• State government must account for huge disaster aid provided by Centre: Parmar - Tribune India

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• Smoke engulfs apple belt as Himachal growers burn waste - Tribune India

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• Vehicles older than 50 yrs to be classified as vintage: Himachal Deputy CM Agnihotri - Tribune India

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• Newborn’s body found on roadside in Mandi district - Tribune India

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• KCC Bank scam: Police begin probe into missing loan files - Tribune India

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• Kangra former MP Rajan Sushant seeks BJP ticket for son from Fatehpur Assembly seat - Tribune India

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

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Fatal Car-Truck Collisions in Himachal Pradesh

• Car crashes into truck in Himachal's Jabli; 1 dead, 2 injured | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
• Woman killed after truck rams into car in Himachal’s Bilaspur | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• Woman killed after truck hits car in Himachal’s Bilaspur | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• State working on strengthening marketing system, says Himachal horticulture minister | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Himachal education minister reviews HP FUTURES project urges focus on innovation - theweek.in
• Himachal education minister reviews HP FUTURES project, urges focus on innovation - ThePrint

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• Anurag Thakur Seeks Expansion of PMGSY Roads for Rural Himachal - The News Himachal

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• J&K | Security Forces Busted Terrorist Hideout Near Kamad Nallah In Billawar - Daily Excelsior

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Himachal Pradesh Government Administrative Updates

• Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

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• Himachal Pradesh’s First Woman Truck Driver Is Quietly Breaking Gender Stereotypes With Her Family’s Suppor - News18

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• HP Patwari 2025 application window closes today; apply for 530 vacancies now - India Today
• HP Patwari Recruitment 2025: Registration ends today for 530 posts, direct link to apply here - Times of India

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• Dry spell to end, snowfall, rain expected from today - Tribune India

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• Himachal CM seeks 100 pc import duty on apples to save state’s economy - Daily Excelsior
• Impose 100 pc import duty to save HP’s apple economy: CM - Tribune India

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• Date Of Appointment Letter, Not Date Of Joining, Decisive For Pay Fixation Benefits: Himachal Pradesh... - Live Law

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Himachal CM Seeks Central Support for State Development

• Himachal CM meets FM Sitharaman, seeks financial support | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
• CM raises Himachal’s fiscal concerns with Union finance minister - Times of India

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• Vague Dowry Harassment Allegations Not Sufficient To Prove Cruelty, Abetment Of Suicide: Himachal High Court - ETV Bharat

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• First Preparatory Meeting Held for State-Level Nalwari Fair 2026; Event to Be Organized from March 17 to 23 - :: India News Calling ::

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Six Family Members Killed in Himachal House Fire

• Sirmaur Fire: How Maghi Festival Turned Tragic For Himachal Pradesh Family? - ETV Bharat
• Six of family burnt alive in house fire in Himachal; 1 injured - Times of India

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• Medical milestone: Mandi doctor removes 5.21-kg fibroid uterus through purely laparoscopic procedure - Tribune India

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• Lohri celebrated at Shivalik International Convent School - Tribune India
• Minerva Study Circle, Ghumarwin, celebrate Lohri - Tribune India
• PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dharamsala Cantt, celebrate Lohri - Tribune India

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• Bagi panchayat takes township land acquisition protest to Himachal guv, CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Nepalese man hit on head, killed by roommate in Kufri - Tribune India

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• Manali Winter Carnival loses shine amid shrinking scale & outreach - Tribune India

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• 48 posts lying vacant in Shimla temple trusts to be filled soon: DC - Tribune India

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• Man held with 11-gram heroin in Kinnaur dist - Tribune India

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• Centuries-old ritual marks Makar Sankranti at Brajeshwari Temple - Tribune India

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• Modern tech transforming learning in rural govt schools of Kullu district - Tribune India

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• Spiti, Kandaghat KVKs conferred awards - Tribune India

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• Anti-chitta gram sabhas across state on Jan 21-22 - Tribune India

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• Unlicensed clinic raided in Chamba, expired injections and medicines seized - Tribune India

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• Schedule M enforcement bares pharma fault lines - Tribune India

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• Sukhu demands separate Green Fund for hill states - Tribune India

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• Crumbling school building in Baijnath poses a risk to students’ lives - Tribune India

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• Ministers, officials should avoid spat in public, says Negi - Tribune India

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• Halda fest: Traffic, tourism curbs imposed in Sissu - Tribune India

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• Education Minister inaugurates panchayat building at Rohru village - Tribune India

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• Bad roads force Himachal to dump one-third of 98K MT procured apple - Tribune India

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• Long dry spell sparks forest fires in HP, 104 incidents reported - Times of India

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• 2 held with 104gm chitta in Bhuntar hotel - Times of India

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