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Jan 20, 2026

Pakistani Balloon Found In Kullu, Himachal, Created Panic Among Villagers; Police Engaged In Investigation

There was a stir after a balloon of Pakistan International Airlines was found in Bashla village of Nethar area of Kullu. Seeing this airplane shaped balloon in the field, the villagers informed the police. Security agencies were alerted and the police took possession of the balloon. No spy chip has been found so far in the investigation, but such balloons have been found earlier also. Police are conducting a detailed investigation.

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Md Amir

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Jan 20, 2026

The Curtain Will Be Raised Soon On The Death Of Dharamshala College Student, The Report Of The Medical Board Reached SP Office; Father Raised Questions On Investigation

The report of the Medical Board in the case of death of Dharamshala College student has reached Kangra SP office. Police officials are analyzing it, which will be presented in the court as evidence. The student was treated in seven hospitals. The father has raised questions on the investigation, alleging ragging in the college and delay in justice.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 20, 2026

The First Mentally Handicapped Residential Institute Will Open In Himachal, The Government Will Also Fill 11 Posts, The Building Is Ready With Rs 8 Crores.

The first residential institution for mentally handicapped children in Himachal Pradesh will open in Hiranagar, Shimla. For this, Sukhu government has given approval to fill 11 posts of one principal and 10 teachers. The building is ready at a cost of Rs 8 crore, where 50 children will get education, training and care. The government has also decided to take over the Divyang School located in Dhali.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 19, 2026

A Massive Fire Broke Out In Bhadhera Village Of Mandi, The House Burnt To Ashes; Loss Of 10 Lakhs

A massive fire broke out in a two-storey house due to a spark coming from an electric pole in Bhadhera village of Karsog sub-division of Mandi. The house was completely gutted by the fire and goods worth approximately Rs 10 lakh were destroyed, rendering the family homeless. Fire brigade and villagers brought the fire under control. The administration has assured all possible assistance to the victim's family.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

More Than 300 Tableaux And Splendor Of Mahanati, Manali Winter Carnival Begins; CM Sukhu Will Inaugurate

The national level winter carnival is starting from today in Manali, which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu. In this festival which will run from 20th to 24th January, 18 teams and more than 300 women's troupes from the country will bring out tableaux. Mahanati, Winter Queen and Voice of Carnival will be the main attractions, with priority given to local artistes. However, winter sports will not be possible due to lack of snowfall.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 19, 2026

Himachal: There Will Be A Decisive Decision On Promotion Of Pump Operator, Deputy CM Said - Joint General Meeting Of Jalshakti Employees Will Be Called.

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri has assured promotion of Jal Shakti Department employees, especially pump operators, and resolution of service related problems. He said that the government will give priority to the just demands of the employees. Soon a general meeting of all categories of employees will be called, in which promotion, salary discrepancy and workplace problems will be discussed and a solution will be chalked out on the spot.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 19, 2026

B2B Supply Network Linked To Himachal, ED Raids Two Districts; Drug-money Laundering Case Related To Goa

Enforcement Directorate ED conducted raids in Kullu and Solan districts of Himachal Pradesh in a drug-money laundering case linked to Goa. ED investigated the B2B drug supply network spanning Himachal. In this action, approximately Rs 3 crore in cash, objectionable documents and digital devices were seized. ED found that the money earned from crime was being circulated through UPI, bank transfers and digital currency.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 19, 2026

Election Commission Will Decide The Outline Of Himachal Panchayat Elections, When Will The Reservation Roster Come? Important Meeting With Officials Tomorrow

The State Election Commission will hold an important meeting on January 20 regarding the Panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh. This meeting has been called under the instructions of the High Court, in which there are instructions to hold elections before April 30 and to complete the reservation roster and voter list process by February 28. Decisions on election outline, program and administrative preparations will be taken in the meeting. The tenure of the current representatives ends on January 31.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 18, 2026

Shimla: SDM Submitted Report To DC Regarding Cracks In Buildings In Chalonthi, Damage Due To Blasting; Question Again On Compensation

The SDM has submitted the investigation report of cracks in buildings in Chalunthi, Shimla to the Deputy Commissioner. The reason for this has been said to be the blasting that took place during the construction of Kaithlighat-Dhaali four lane tunnel. However, the actual property loss assessment and compensation process is yet to take place. A letter has been written to the affected families to get compensation from NHAI, but there is a possibility of recurrence of cases like Lindidhar.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 18, 2026

In Bilaspur, People Got Angry Over The Death Of The Driver When The Tipper Of The Railway Project Fell Into The Ditch, Blocked The Four Lane.

Driver Kuldeep Singh died in an accident involving a tipper of Bhanupalli-Bilaspur rail line project in Kothipura, Bilaspur. The tipper fell into a ditch near Baghchhal bridge late Saturday night. Angered by the indifference of the company management, relatives and villagers blocked the road by placing the dead body on the Kiratpur-Nerchowk four lane, which disrupted traffic.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 18, 2026

Himachal: Woman Dies Due To Negligence In Family Planning Operation, Court Orders Compensation Of Rs 24.60 Lakh

A woman died due to medical negligence during a family planning operation in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Sarkaghat Civil Judge Court, while giving an important verdict in this case, has ordered the state government and the concerned doctor to pay a compensation of Rs 24.60 lakh to the husband and children of the deceased. The woman died due to internal bleeding, and the court found the failure to provide proper treatment after the operation to be negligent.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 17, 2026

SIR Necessary Steps To Drive Out Infiltrators, Himachal BJP President Said - Playing With National Interest For Vote Bank Is Not Right

Himachal BJP President Dr. Rajiv Bindal said in Shimla that special intensive review of SIR is necessary to strengthen democracy and weed out infiltrators. He said that this process of the Election Commission ensures fair elections, and solves the problem of wrongful voting by unauthorized foreign nationals. Bindal accused some political parties of playing with national interest for vote bank and called upon everyone to support SIR.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 17, 2026

Western Disturbance Will Be Active In Himachal, Possibility Of Snowfall Along With Rain; Snowfall Expected For The First Time In Shimla-Manali

Light snowfall has occurred on the high passes including Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh, while rain is awaited in the lower areas. Shimla and Manali have not yet received the first snowfall of the season, leaving tourists, farmers and gardeners worried. The Meteorological Department has predicted rain and snowfall in the entire state including Shimla-Manali due to the activation of Western Disturbance till January 22, due to which the temperature will fall.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 14, 2026

The Ground Was Sinking... There Were Cracks In The Houses; BJP Writes Letter To Nitin Gadkari To Stop Four Lane Construction In Shimla

NHAI's four-lane construction in Chalonthi, Shimla is causing serious damage to local people, including land subsidence and cracks in houses. BJP state media in-charge Karan Nanda has written a letter to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari demanding immediate intervention. They have demanded advance compensation for the affected families, review of technical investigation and safe alternative arrangements for transportation, so that people can get justice.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 13, 2026

Arki Fire: Relief And Rescue Operations Continued For The Second Day, Remains Of 7 Bodies Recovered On Tuesday; NDRF Took Command

Rescue work is going on after the massive fire at the old bus stand of Arki. On Tuesday, remains of seven more bodies were found from the debris, taking the total number of dead to ten. Teams of NDRF, SDRF and dog squad are searching for the remaining body parts of the missing people. A neighboring building has also been declared unsafe, and the cause of the incident is under investigation.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 13, 2026

Himachal: Schedule Of Cabinet Meeting Decided, Issues Including Dharamshala Zipline, Shimla Ropeway And Panchayat Elections Will Be Discussed.

Himachal Cabinet meeting is scheduled on January 19, in which Dharamshala Zipline and Taradevi-Shimla Ropeway proposals may get approval. An important decision will also be taken on Panchayat elections. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu will meet Union Ministers during his visit to Delhi and demand financial assistance and increase in import duty on apples. Adventure tourism and the financial condition of the state will also be discussed in the meeting.

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Md Amir

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Jan 13, 2026

Big Decision Of Himachal Government, Teaching Duty Can Be Imposed In Any College If The Post Is Vacant; It Is Mandatory To Teach For 14 To 16 Hours

Himachal Government has implemented 'Functional Equivalence Model' to improve technical education. Under this, assistant and associate professors of applied science and humanities in government engineering colleges can be deployed to teach in any college in the state. This alternative arrangement will address the shortage of teachers and ensure better utilization of faculty, without affecting their cadre or salaries. This decision has been implemented after the approval of the cabinet.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 12, 2026

Major Administrative Reshuffle In Himachal, Transfer Of Eight IAS And 5 HAS Officers; Who Got Posting Where?

Himachal Pradesh government has made a major administrative reshuffle, which includes transfer and additional assignment of 8 IAS and 5 HAS officers. Gandharva Rathore has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of Hamirpur, while Amarjeet Singh has become Cooperative Secretary. After Sandeep Kadam went on deputation, the responsibility of many departments has been handed over to other officers. This change will bring new appointments to various administrative posts in the state.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 12, 2026

Himachal Government Dismissed 11 Policemen Involved In Chitta, Head Constable Sandeep Rana Also Included

Himachal government has dismissed 11 policemen under the 'Chittamukt Himachal' campaign. These include Sandeep Rana, head constable of Sakoh battalion, who was caught with 12 grams of chitta in Palampur. The police raided a house and arrested many other people. This action shows the government's strictness against drug abuse.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 12, 2026

Solan Fire Incident: Spark From Wooden House Reduced 8 Houses To Ashes, Cylinder Explosion Caused Devastation; SDRF Launched Rescue Operation

A massive fire broke out in Arki, Solan in the early hours of Monday. The fire that started from an old wooden house went out of control due to the cylinder burst, burning 7-8 houses to ashes. In this tragic incident, one child Priyansh died, while two people were saved. SDRF and NDRF are engaged in rescue operations. Investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

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Rohan Gupta

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