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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicHimachal Pradesh

Topic: Himachal Pradesh

Over 50 dead, dozens missing in Himachal as rain triggers landslides

Schools and other educational institutes were ordered to close in the state and people in vulnerable areas were being moved to relief shelters, officials said.

29 killed in Shimla temple collapse as fresh rains hit Himachal Pradesh

The recent showers in Himachal and neighbouring Uttarakhand are due to a fresh spell of western disturbances, the Met office has said.

Himachal IAS officer whom Sukhu had accused of graft last year is now his principal advisor

When in opposition, Sukhu made corruption allegations against Ram Subhag Singh. 1987-batch IAS officer was made special chief secretary soon after Congress came to power in Himachal.

Amid opposition from Punjab & Haryana, Himachal forms commission to levy water cess on hydel projects

Those drawing water for power generation must now register with 'State Commission for Water Cess on Hydropower Generation'. Some companies have challenged state's water cess bill in HC.

Himachal asserts ‘7.19% stake’ in Bhakra-Nangal & Beas projects, Chandigarh, amid tussle with Punjab

Cabinet sub-committee formed by Himachal Pradesh government on 1 July to study the matter. Panel has asked state power department to prepare memorandum to be submitted to central govt.

Like father, like son? PWD minister Vikramaditya puts Himachal Congress in a spot with ‘illegal mining’ remark

Shimla: The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, finds itself in an embarrassing spot after Public Works Department...

60,000 evacuated from rain-hit Himachal, 10,000 still stuck in Kasol, Tirthan Valley: CM Sukhvinder Sukhu

Heavy rains have lashed the state over the past week, leading to landslides & flash floods. 255 rescued after 5 days from Chandra Taal. Another 118 evacuated from Sangla & airlifted to Raksham.

‘Will always toe party line,’ says Himachal minister Vikramaditya after remarks favouring UCC

Shimla (Rural) MLA says remarks on UCC blown out of proportion & BJP is using issue to 'divert attention'. Congress minister calls Vikramaditya Singh's remarks 'personal opinion'.

After water cess, another Himachal-Punjab row. All about tussle over British-era hydel plant

Ownership of Shanan Power House was given to Punjab during 1966 reorganisation, but it is located in Himachal Pradesh. HP govt has said it 'won't renew' land lease.

Himachal’s Chamba tense after Muslim family allegedly kills Hindu boy over affair

The boy’s dismembered body parts were found under boulders in a stream; 8 arrested of Bhandal’s Hussain family.

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The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.