The Himachal Daily

Resident Pahari

19 January 2026, Monday
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Big Picture

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• The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a major investment of over ₹3,000 crore to overhaul the state's healthcare system.
• Himachal is experiencing a severe cold wave with light snowfall, while reports highlight a significant long-term decline in snow cover.
• Authorities are cracking down on drug trafficking, with significant seizures of heroin and poppy husk reported.
• In sports, Himachal's cricket team has advanced to a tournament final, and trials for various state teams have been announced.
• The government plans to develop two new satellite townships, while harsh weather has delayed some road construction projects.
• A new ‘Vyavastha Parivartan’ initiative has been launched to empower women and children, as the child sex ratio shows improvement.
• Chief Minister Sukhu has raised the state's financial challenges, including GST losses and revenue issues, with the central government.
• Recent fire tragedies and road accidents have brought public safety measures and infrastructure into question.
• Political developments include criticism of the ruling government by the BJP and reports of internal discord within the Congress party.
• Environmental concerns are highlighted by the impact of unusual weather on apple farming and pollution from construction sites.

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Headlines

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• Himachal defeat city team in Atray cricket tournament - Tribune India

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• Snow cover in Himachal’s river basins fell 13.7% in 6 years: Report - Times of India
• Snow eludes Himachal, bare mountains flag growing climate stress - Tribune India

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• Kangra college to organise men’s basketball championship - Tribune India

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Himachal Pradesh Invests Heavily in Healthcare Sector

• HP to spend Rs 1,300 cr to strengthen healthcare delivery system: CM - Times of India
• Himachal to become India’s top healthcare state in 3 years: Sukhu - Tribune India
• Himachal govt to spend ₹3,000 crore to boost healthcare sector: CM Sukhu - CNBC TV18

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• Himachal govt to spend Rs 3,000 crore to boost healthcare sector: CM Sukhu - ThePrint
• Rs 1,300 crore JICA-II boost for health sector in Himachal, CM Sukhu says "historic transformation" - The News Mill, ANI News

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• Veterinary students learn about global opportunities, emerging technologies - Tribune India

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• DAV students shine at national tournament, bag medals - Tribune India

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• DC urges stakeholders to work in tandem to ensure justice prevails - Tribune India

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• Schedule for sports competitions to be released in February, says Anirudh Singh - Tribune India

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• 257 beneficiaries identified under welfare schemes in Chamba dist - Tribune India

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• Workshop on smart MSMEs for entrepreneurs held at Talwara - Tribune India

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Cold Wave and Snowfall Grip North India

• No snow despite forecast in HP, Kukumseri coldest at -2.5°C - Times of India
• Cold wave alert in Himachal; rain, snowfall likely in higher reaches - Hindustan Times
• Cold wave in north India: J&K's Sonamarg freezes at minus 8.9 degrees, light snowfall in Himachal - Deccan Herald

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• Anmol Bali reports: Delhi colder than Shimla as cold wave grips North India - MSN
• Cold wave in north India: J-K's Sonamarg freezes at minus 8.9 degrees, light snowfall in Himachal - Press Trust of India
• Himachal: Light snowfall in higher hills; heavy snowfall expected from Jan 22 - Tribune India
• Yellow alert for high hills amid snowfall forecast in Himachal - Tribune India

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• Dust from open construction sites threat to environment, public health - Tribune India

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• Tourists risk lives by venturing close to riverbeds, walking on frozen lakes - Tribune India

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• Cong promises caste-inclusive committees - Tribune India

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• HIMACHAL CALLING: Arki fire tragedy exposes crippling gaps in Solan’s fire-fighting preparedness - Tribune India
• Utrala-Holi road accident raises questions on safety measures - Tribune India

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• Inferno engulfs scrap yard in Baddi, two jhuggis destroyed - Tribune India

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• Harsh weather conditions delay Killar-Thirot-Tandi road work - Tribune India

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• Give Luhri project-hit families their due rights: Rathore - Tribune India

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• 61 kg of poppy husk seized, two arrested - Tribune India
• 104-gram heroin seized from Bhuntar hotel, two arrested - Tribune India

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• BJP alleges governance failure, infighting in Sukhu government - Tribune India

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• Forest Dept, electricity board lock horns over 11/33 kV transmission line in Pangi valley - Tribune India

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• Proposal for making Kasumpti new tehsil sent to state govt: DC - Tribune India

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Updates from North India

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

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• Himachal Pradesh plans two satellite townships like Gurugram and Noida - The Economic Times

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• Snowfall shuts Darcha-Shinkula road | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
• Snow shuts Darcha-Shinkula road - Tribune India

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• Disturbing Trends in Drug Abuse in Himachal: Shoddy Investigation, Low Conviction Rates Let Traffickers Walk Free - HimbuMail
• Kullu Police Tighten Noose on Drug Trade with Major Heroin Seizure in Manali - The News Himachal
• Habitual drug peddlers being taken into preventive custody in Solan - Tribune India

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Himachal Pradesh Initiatives Empower Women and Children

• Himachal embarks on 'Vyavastha Parivartan', bold initiatives empower women and children - ANI News

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• Bad weather, blight upsets Himachal's apple cart - The New Indian Express

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• 256 New Doctors Alone Can't Cure Himachal’s Ailing Healthcare System - HimbuMail

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• Dhauladhar Kahani Mela creates reading habits and helps to stay away from screens - Tribune India
• 'Dhauladhar Kahani Mela' creates reading habits and helps to stay away from screens - ANI News

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• Political Storm in Himachal: Vikramaditya Singh vs ‘Outside’ Bureaucrats | Tribune Explainer - Tribune India
• Congress in Himachal is falling apart: Anurag | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Ban Haryana Bachelors From Hill Stations: Video Of Shirtless Drunk Men Dancing & Creating Chaos In Himachal - Free Press Journal

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• From Foundations to Flight: Remembering the Journey of Central University of Himachal Pradesh - The Newz Radar

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• BJP launches awareness drive on SIR, VB-G RAM G in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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• Productive talks with Centre on finances, apple imports & power issues: Himachal CM - Daily Excelsior
• After Delhi meetings, CM Sukhu flags fiscal stress, GST losses and revenue challenges for Himachal - The News Mill, ANI News

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• Chandigarh eves log 27-run victory over PCA - Tribune India

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• 7-day NSS camp ends at Rajpur college - Tribune India

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• 7 hurt as bus skids off road near Sarkaghat - Tribune India
• 7 injured in Sarkaghat bus accident - Times of India

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• Dharamsala student’s death: Court extends interim bail of teacher, 3 others - Tribune India

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• Anurag reviews Central schemes, sets deadlines for key infra projects - Tribune India

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• Transparent legislatures key to strong democracy: Speaker - Tribune India

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• Retired revenue officials to be re-appointed to fill vacancies - Tribune India

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• Minister reviews ‘HP Futures’ project progress - Tribune India

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• Negi for time-bound, transparent rollout of Forest Rights Act - Tribune India

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• Law and order collapsed, mafia rule prevailing, says LoP Jai Ram - Tribune India

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• Homestay, Bed and Breakfast units in Shimla told to register under new rules - Tribune India

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• Former CM Shanta Kumar flays raids on offices of Punjab Kesari - Tribune India

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• ARTRAC playing key role in shaping future-ready Army leadership: HP governor - Times of India

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• Twin western disturbances to bring rain, snow across HP - Times of India

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