The Himachal Daily

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25 January 2026, Sunday
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Himachal Pradesh received its first major snowfall of the season, ending a prolonged dry spell across the state.
The heavy snowfall has caused widespread disruption, blocking over 1,200 roads, stranding tourists, and cutting off power and water supply in many areas.
Despite the disruptions, the snow has boosted the tourism sector and raised hopes for farmers and apple orchardists.
The state celebrated its 56th Statehood Day, with the Governor and Chief Minister extending greetings to the public.
The government announced plans to spend over Rs 10,000 crore on the education sector and revamped the board examination pattern for classes 10 and 12.
Citizen groups and Mahila Mandals have organized protests against the installation of prepaid smart electricity meters.
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Mandi district, while two youths went missing during a snowbound hike in Bharmour.
Authorities have taken action against illegal mining, an interstate drug mafia, and dismissed a police officer on drug-related charges.
An MoU was signed with the Inland Waterways Authority of India to explore and develop water transport in the state.
A budget of Rs 38 crore has been approved for the Maa Naina Devi temple.

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Headlines

Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Life in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh receives season's first snowfall; tourists celebrate scenic views - MSN
Snowfall’s aftermath brings life to a halt in Himachal - Tribune India
Snowfall grips McLeodganj, cold wave tightens hold on Kangra - Tribune India

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Snowfall transforms Manali into dazzling winter wonderland - Tribune India
Snowstorm brings Manali to a standstill, hundreds stranded - Tribune India
Snow brings pain in HP: Roads closed, no power & water supply; tourists stranded in Manali’s freezing wea - Times of India
Breaking news: Heavy snowfall blankets Shimla, stunning views and travel disruptions - MSN
Sharp chill sweeps north India day after snowfall, rain; major roads in hills remain blocked - Tribune India
After snowfall, trouble: 685 roads blocked, thousands of tourists stranded in Himachal - The Indian Express
After heavy snowfall in Himachal, apple orchardists issued advisory to strengthen upcoming crops - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh shivers under intense cold; 685 roads blocked due to snowfall - CNBC TV18, ThePrint
Heavy snowfall, rain disrupt life in Himachal as 683 roads are blocked; govt issues advisory - Zee News
Himachal Pradesh Comes To Halt As Snow Blocks 1,291 Roads; Tourists Stuck In Most Places - ETV Bharat
Season’s first heavy snowfall turns these 5 popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh into a winter wonderland - Times of India
Heavy snowfall disrupts life in Himachal Pradesh; more than 500 roads blocked, Atal Tunnel and Rohtang Pa - Times of India
Himachal: Dharamshala and Manali receives heavy snowfall; tourists rejoice - ANI News
Heavy snow brings life to a standstill in Himachal - Tribune India
Himachal Pradesh on snowfall alert: Manali may freeze at 0 degrees today. Check what IMD has predicted for Shimla, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti - MSN
Weather alert: Heavy snowfall hits Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand – roads closed, tourism thrives - MSN
Video | Shimla Turns Into Winter Wonderland With Season's First Snowfall; Daily Life Disrupted - NDTV
Over 500 roads, including four NHs, shut in Himachal due to heavy snowfall - Business Standard
Dry spell ends in HP, snowfall triggers traffic jams in Manali - Times of India
Festivities at Manali Winter Carnival disrupted on fourth day due to continuous snowfall - Tribune India
Snow on Dhauladhars deepens chill - Tribune India
Season’s 1st snow in Himachal, J&K; rain ends prolonged dry spell in Punjab, Haryana - Tribune India

Rogi Kalyan Samiti approves budget for 2026-27 - Tribune India

Difficult terrain major cause of road mishaps: Report - Tribune India

Solar lamps, phone chargers distributed in remote villages - Tribune India

32 civil defence volunteers receive training - Tribune India

Minerva Institute felicitates entrance exam achievers - Tribune India

Quality education, sports vital for students’ growth: Minister - Tribune India
Quality education, sports key to students’ all-round growth: HP education minister - Times of India

Legal rights camp organised on national Girl Child Day - Tribune India

Population explosion ‘global threat’ - Tribune India

Activists oppose ‘forced’ installation of smart meters - Tribune India
Mahila mandals, self-help groups protest installation of prepaid smart meters at Lunj - Tribune India

Punjab Guv releases local folk singer’s anti-drug song - Tribune India

Two youths missing after snowbound hike in Bharmour - Tribune India

Burdened slopes: Can satellite cities ease Himachal’s urban strain? - Tribune India

Yellow alert issued for all Himachal districts till Jan 28 - Tribune India

Palampur gets snow after 10 years, Kangra valley dons white mantle - Tribune India
4 years on, Kasauli finally gets its share of snow - The Indian Express

Woman’s body recovered from Beas near Mandi - Tribune India

Snow, high winds knock out power across Solan - Tribune India
Bara Bhangal cut off after heavy snowfall, power supply snapped - Tribune India

Chaos hits Lahaul-Spiti, Mandi dists - Tribune India
Heavy snow disrupts life across Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu, Mandi - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh Celebrates 56th Statehood Day

Himachal Governor, CM greet people on 56th Statehood Day eve - Tribune India
Governor Shukla, CM Sukhu extend greetings on Himachal’s 56th Statehood Day - ThePrint
Governor Shukla, CM Sukhu extend greetings on Himachal's 56th Statehood Day - Press Trust of India
Himachal Pradesh draped in white - Tribune India

Solan Mayor ‘missing’ from Parivar Register - Tribune India

Hopes of golden harvest revive in Kullu’s apple belt - Tribune India

Kasauli’s potholed roads keep tourists at bay - Tribune India

Smart meters will enhance user convenience: HPSEBL - Tribune India

3.6 magnitude quake in Mandi - Times of India
Man seriously injured in brutal assault in Mandi - Tribune India

Sukhu pushed for world class sports facilities: Bittu - Tribune India

Pangi women log 6-fold rise in hazelnut income - Tribune India

हिमाचल में बर्फबारी का असर

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala
Maharajganj News: हिमाचल से घटी आवक से महंगा हो गया कश्मीरी सेब - Amar Ujala

Uzbek Woman Arrested In Himachal's Sirmaur For Illegal Stay Without Passport And Visa - ETV Bharat

Chandigarh Man Ignores Manali Snowfall Warning, Crashes Audi Into Wagon-R On Slippery Road: ‘Kiska Damage J - News18

Himachal education minister reviews reforms, focuses on strengthening sports hostels | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

12 tourists rescued from Raghupur Fort in Kullu amid heavy snowfall - The Indian Express

After 2 feet of snow in Kufri, authorities urge tourists to skip Shimla city roads, use bypass instead - The Indian Express

Ranji Trophy Elite Group D: Rajasthan batters disappoint as Himachal Pradesh in command - Times of India

Don’t make statements that deviate from party line, warns HPCC chief | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
‘Faction-ridden’ BJP should refrain from misleading public: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Held with chitta, Himachal cop dismissed | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

14 rural roads to be built at Rs 80 cr in Chamba: MLA - Tribune India

34 trainee Range Forest Officers attend 4-day event at Nauni varsity - Tribune India

Three youths attack security personnel at Kullu hospital - Tribune India

Setback to interstate drug mafia in Nurpur; court confirms freezing of Rs 1.76 cr assets of peddlers - Tribune India

PWD Minister inaugurates Panchayat Bhawan virtually - Tribune India

Workshop on vector-borne diseases - Tribune India
Chamba: Workshop on vector-borne diseases - Tribune India

National girls’ handball tourney at Ghumarwin from February 1 - Tribune India

Una receives 70 mm rain in 24 hours - Tribune India

State premier league under consideration: Kullu cricket body chief - Tribune India

Women self-help groups to sell products online, says Addl DC - Tribune India

39 vehicles seized in Sirmaur during two-day drive against illegal mining - Tribune India

Kasauli, Chail, Dagshai don white mantle - Tribune India

Cong govt truncating BPL list, says Bindal - Tribune India
Congress govt truncating BPL list: Himachal BJP chief Rajeev Bindal - Tribune India

6 IPS officers promoted to DIG rank - Tribune India

Rain, snow bring relief to Chamba farmers - Tribune India

Policemen exempted from mandatory ‘HIMBUS’ card - Tribune India

Night mining banned in downstream area of Beas in 3 panchayats - Tribune India

No card needed, HP cops to get free ride on HRTC buses - Times of India

Himachal govt signs MoU with IWAI to boost inland waterways development - Times of India

Explainer: The impact of snow deficit in the hills - Tribune India