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23 January 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh is on high alert for heavy snowfall and rain, with orange and yellow warnings issued across several districts.
Security has been heightened after Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu received a bomb threat ahead of Republic Day.
The government announced plans to harness geothermal energy, aiming for a 'Green Energy State' by 2026, and launched new heli-taxi services from Shimla.
The Centre sanctioned over 10,000 km of rural road projects for the state under the PMGSY-IV scheme to boost connectivity.
A tragic road accident on the Kullu-Manali highway resulted in the deaths of three tourists from Delhi.
Approximately 50 drug samples manufactured in Himachal, including cough syrups, failed to meet quality parameters.
A chargesheet under the POCSO Act has been filed against a BJP MLA from Churah following sexual exploitation allegations.
Concerns are growing for the state's apple economy due to snowless winters and the impacts of climate change.
Cultural activities were prominent, with the Manali Winter Carnival featuring a Mahanaati dance by 1,500 women.
Authorities are cracking down on crime, with several drug peddlers arrested in multiple districts.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh to Harness Geothermal for Green Energy

Power from Manikaran, Tattapani? Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says HP to harness geothermal energy - Times of India
Geothermal energy to power state’s ‘green future’: Sukhu - Tribune India

Delhi Tourists Killed in Himachal Car Crash

Car crash kills 3 Delhi tourists near Himachal’s Kullu - Times of India
3 Delhi tourists killed, 3 hurt in Kullu-Manali highway crash - Tribune India
Three Delhi Residents Killed In Car Crash On Kullu-Manali Highway In Himachal Pradesh - ETV Bharat
3 tourists from Delhi killed as vehicle loses control, crashes on Kullu-Manali highway - Tribune India

Caught on Shimla cam: Leopard enters residential building, leaves without prey - Times of India

50 drug samples made in Himachal Pradesh marked ‘sub-standard’ - Times of India
51 drugs fail quality test - Tribune India
51 medicines, including cough syrups, manufactured in Himachal fail to meet quality parameters - Tribune India

Private bus plunges down gorge in Chamba, several injured - Times of India

5G lab at NIT to boost innovation: Telecom official - Tribune India

Kinnaur filmmaker feted at Women Prestige Awards - Tribune India

Sundernagar’s Lovekesh appointed Head Coach of Rajasthan for Santosh Trophy - Tribune India
Rajasthan aim to beat Himachal Pradesh in pursuit of Ranji Trophy knock-out qualification - The Times of India

IGMC holds family adoption programme - Tribune India

Eco Task Force quells forest fire in Kullu - Tribune India
Forest fire along Triund in Dhauladhar mountains put out - The Times of India

Rs 3.24-crore infra built in Una for youth development under ‘Samarth’ initiative - Tribune India
Rs 20-crore World Bank project to upgrade power infrastructure in Una city - Tribune India

Town Hall in Hamirpur to become hub of cultural activities: MC chief - Tribune India

Beauty pageant marks 2nd cultural evening of Manali Winter Carnival - Tribune India
Maha Nati by 1,500 women steals the show at Manali Winter Carnival - Tribune India

Students made to miss classes to attend Sukhu’s rally in Sulah - Tribune India

Fleecing in name of parking in Manali; Rs 100 compared to Rs 14 in Chandigarh - Tribune India

Farmers, traders protest smart power meters in Jogindernagar - Tribune India

Senior Congress leaders clash at party function in Mandi - Tribune India

Heavy Snowfall and Rain Alert for Himachal Pradesh

Heavy snowfall, rain predicted today; orange, yellow alerts issued - Tribune India
Heading To The Hills This Long Weekend? MeT Issues Heavy Snowfall Alert Across Himachal - News18
Himachal to witness heavy snow on January 23; orange & yellow warnings issued - Tribune India

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Himachal braces for heavy snow on January 23; orange & yellow warnings issued - Tribune India
MeT predicts heavy snowfall, rainfall in Himachal on Jan 23 - ThePrint
Orange alert for heavy rain & snow in Himachal tomorrow - The Times of India

AICC irked over indiscipline, Vinay warns ministers, MLAs - Tribune India

Smart meters won’t affect free power subsidy or increase bills - Tribune India

BJP examining legal options against MLA Hans Raj amid abuse allegations: Ex-CM - Tribune India
Chargesheet filed against Churah MLA in sexual exploitation case - Tribune India

Perform or perish, HPCC president warns district heads - Tribune India

Sunday Market, roadside vendors in Kullu causing problems, Deputy Commissioner told - Tribune India

2 drug peddlers held with charas in Jawali, Nurpur - Tribune India
Seven drug peddlers arrested in Hamirpur - Tribune India

Cabinet sub-committee reviews steps to decongest Shimla - Tribune India

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

Govt sanctions 10,000 km of road projects in J-K, Himachal, Chhattisgarh under PMGSY-IV - Tribune India

Co-Sharer In Separate Possession Can't Be Restrained From Construction On Joint Land In Absence Of Proven ... - Live Law

Himachal Pradesh Launches New Heli-Taxi Services

Himachal Pradesh launches Shimla heli taxi to Kullu, Kinnaur and Chandigarh; fares, routes and key details - Moneycontrol
Heli taxi from Shimla to Kullu, Chandigarh begins - Tribune India
Helicopter services launched from Sanjauli to boost Himachal tourism - The Times of India

Himachal CM Receives Bomb Threat Ahead of Republic Day

Himachal CM gets suicide bomb attack threat for Republic Day | Extra vigilance is being maintained now | Inshorts - Inshorts
Himachal CM Sukhu receives bomb threat ahead of Republic Day; email threatens suicide bomb attack - Zee News
Threat email over R-Day programme puts Shimla administration on alert - The Times of India

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Climate Change Threatens Himachal's Apple Economy

Himachal: Snowless winters, rising heat put apple economy at risk - Tribune India
Dry winter leaves Manali apple farmers anxious - Tribune India

No scope for Operation Lotus in upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in HP: Mukesh Agnihotri - ANI News

Construction of new govt college in Himachal faces fund shortage | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts

Chamba district is placed on high alert as border surveillance is intensified along Jammu and Kashmir bou - Times of India

Jai Ram Thakur meets parents of ‘abducted’ sailor in Kangra - The Indian Express

Chamba DAV bags medals in National Sports Meet - Tribune India

Anshulesh, Bhabhika shine in ‘Brain of Himachal’ - Tribune India

IIT-Mandi organises summit on AI-driven business transformation - Tribune India

Power board holds public meet in Manali, highlights consumer benefits of smart meters - Tribune India

HP gets clearance for Rs 2,247 cr rural road projects under PMGSY - The Times of India
Centre nod to Rs 2,247 cr rural road projects across state - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh University to provide reservation in Class I to IV posts to eminent sports persons - Tribune India

Power outages bane of Nurpur town residents - Tribune India

Nutrition Policy to ensure holistic benefits to people: CM - Tribune India

Seasonal migration from snow-bound areas endangers wild animals’ lives - Tribune India

Man loses Rs 11L in fake Elon Musk gift scam - Tribune India

Gear up for panchayat polls: Cong chief to party workers - Tribune India

Kangra to get over 50 modern libraries in Zila Parishad constituencies - Tribune India

Stakeholders discuss Himalayan agroecology roadmap to boost sustainable farming in state - Tribune India

I-T Dept officials hold awareness programme at Lawrence School - Tribune India

Sincere efforts needed to make state TB-free: Governor Shukla - Tribune India

From Koksar to Keylong, waste trails tourist rush in eco-sensitive Lahaul-Spiti - The Times of India