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22 April 2026, Wednesday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh has scheduled Urban Local Body elections for May 17, prompting political activity from parties like the BJP.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated development projects worth over ₹153 crore in the Fatehpur constituency.
The education sector saw the launch of '360-degree' digital report cards for students and HPU's decision to adopt a semester system.
In a major quality check, 47 drug samples from various pharmaceutical firms failed to meet quality standards.
A bitumen shortage, linked to the Iran-Israel conflict, is reportedly stalling road construction projects across the state.
The state government is investigating alleged irregularities in the Himcare health scheme and a major benami land deal.
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to attend the convocation ceremony at the Palampur agricultural university.
A workshop on the preservation of ancient scripts and manuscripts of the Western Himalayas commenced at IIAS Shimla.
The weather department has issued a yellow alert for snowfall and rain expected from April 24 onwards.
The High Court quashed a notification declaring an eco-sensitive zone around Simbalwara National Park.

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Headlines

Local polls to set tone for 2027: BJP - The Tribune

Himachal CM Launches ₹153 Crore in Projects for Fatehpur

Sukhu announces Rs 10-cr industrial area for Fatehpur, rolls out development push - The Tribune
Sukhu inaugurates and lays foundation stones for projects worth ₹153.81 crore - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal Pradesh CM inaugurates projects in Fatehpur constituency - The News Mill

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Himachal CM unveils projects of over Rs 153.81 crore for Fatehpur assembly constituency - ANI News
Himachal CM Sukhu launches projects worth ₹153 crore in Fatehpur | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Pharmaceutical firms under lens as 47 drug samples fail quality test - The Tribune

Kolkata to Ladakh: One man, many miles & a desire to explore - The Tribune

‘360-degree’ digital report card unveiled in Shimla & Kangra - The Tribune
HP school board launches ‘360-degree’ student assessment with digital holistic progress cards - The Tribune

2-day workshop on ancient scripts, manuscripts begins at IIAS Shimla - The Tribune
Scholars at IIAS Bat for Preservation of Ancient Scripts and Manuscripts of Western Himalaya - HimbuMail
Two-Day Workshop on Conservation of Ancient Scripts and Manuscripts Inaugurated at IIAS - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Bhuttico chief flags nationwide dip in count of weavers - The Tribune

Local participation takes centre stage in Kullu eco-tourism push - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Announces Local Body Elections for May 17

Hill view: Party-based elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions in Himachal can strengthen accountability - The Tribune
Himachal Gears Up for Local Body Elections: Citizens Set to Shape Urban Governance - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal Pradesh urban local body elections on May 17, 2026 - The News Mill

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Urban local body elections to be held on May 17 in Himachal Pradesh - The New Indian Express
Urban Local Body Polls on May 17 in Himachal; Model Code Comes into Force - The News Himachal
Election Dates For Four Municipal Corporations, 51 Urban Local Bodies of Himachal Announced - HimbuMail
Himachal Pradesh ULB poll on May 17; MC results on May 31: State Election Commissioner - The Tribune

Reconsider holding Solan MC election on May 17: BJP to Election Commission - The Tribune

President Murmu to attend Palampur farm varsity convocation - The Tribune
Palampur farm varsity centre gets award for outstanding research in soil science - The Tribune

Sumeha from Himachal Crowned as Mrs Intelligent India 2026 at National Pageant - HimbuMail
Daughter of Himachal Shines on National Stage – Crowned Mrs Intelligence India 2026 - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Who is Kanak Agrawal? IITian who left McKinsey job for the hills of Himachal and a soothing life - The Times of India

Global Tensions Hit Home: Himachal’s Roads Stalled by Bitumen Shortage - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
No shortage of petrol, diesel in Punjab, Himachal, J&K, Ladakh; LPG supply normal despite West Asia crisis: IOCL - The Tribune
Iran-Israel War Impact: Bitumen Crisis Stalls Road Projects Across Himachal - The News Himachal

Deodar trees illegally felled in Himachals Pangi, forest officials under scrutiny - The Tribune
Himachal govt suspects ₹300-crore benami violations in Chester Hills project | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

2 dead as car falls into 500-m-deep gorge in Mandi district - The Tribune

Denied bail, two illegal mining accused sent to judicial custody - The Tribune

Dialysis unit opened in Nagrota Bagwan; gynaecologist to visit Community Health Centre every Wednesday - The Tribune

Three from Hoshiarpur held with 70 gram heroin at Kangras Damtal - The Tribune

Stadium to come up at Baijnath; Khir Ganga Ghat to be beautified - The Tribune

HP to witness snowfall and rain from April 24 onwards; yellow warning issued - The Tribune

MUN training session held at KK Blossoms School, Solan - The Tribune

HPU to switch to semester system for all UG courses from 2026-27 under NEP - The Tribune

Teachers will be available in all CBSE schools by June 30 this year: Sukhu - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Teachers will be available in all CBSE schools by June 30 this year: CM - :: India News Calling ::
Teacher posts in schools being filled on priority: Himachal Education Secretary - The Tribune

Max Hospital Mohali re-empanelled with Himachal government - The Tribune
Himachal Government re-empanels Mohali hospital - The Tribune

Ahead of President Murmu’s visit, Rashtrapati Niwas in Mashobra closed for visitors till May 2 - The Tribune

Shoja, Himachal Pradesh - 7 cold hill stations near delhi to escape the summer heat - The Economic Times
Chail, Himachal Pradesh - 7 cold hill stations near delhi to escape the summer heat - The Economic Times

St Luke’s School Solan wins best delegation in the YMUN 2026 organised by AHS Shimla - The Tribune
YMUN 2026 Concludes at Auckland House School for Boys, Shimla; 350+ Students Participate - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Across Himachal's Sainj Valley, The Diktat Of Deities Like Ringu Nag Protects Forests - ETV Bharat

Visually impaired persons protest in Shimla; give 1-week ultimatum to govt to fulfil their demands - The Tribune

Uttarakhand, Himachal agree to boost disaster management cooperation - The Times of India

Rs 14 lakh fraud: Bilaspur trader sells stolen car with fake RC - The Tribune

temperatures rise by up to 5°c in himachal ahead of light rain forecast from april 24 - The News Mill

Himachal Pradesh Slips Behind Smallest Himalayan States, Sukhu Govt's Self-Reliant Pitch Remains a Hype - HimbuMail

Himachal minister critiques BJP on Women's Reservation Bill - The News Mill
BJP politicised Women's Bill, 850-member plan for Lok Sabha not practical: Himachal Minister - ANI News

From isolated Pangi Valley to JEE Advanced: Chamba girl scripts rare academic feat - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Technical University Sets Rs 76 Crore Budget for Academic Excellence - Jagran Josh
Himachal Pradesh Technical University approves Rs 76.07 crore budget for 2026-27 - The News Mill
HPTU approves Rs 76-cr budget, focus on research and innovation - The Times of India

Relief for Nurpur tractor owners as police stop impounding vehicles for mining violations - The Tribune

Auramah Valley by Imperial Holding Group Redefines Luxury Mountain Living in Himachal Pradesh - The Tribune

Eco-sensitive zone around Himachal Pradesh national park quashed: What the high court said and why it matters - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Notification around Simbalwara Eco-Sensitive Zone - HimbuMail

Para commando from Haryana dies in boxing accident in Himachal Pradesh - The Times of India

Himalayas at a Crossroads: Report Calls for Urgent Action on Waste and Resilience - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

31 candidates to undergo physical test for posts in Vet Dept in Lahaul-Spiti on April 23 - The Tribune

Execute exams related works with utmost caution: HPU VC tells officials | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Cultural extravaganza to mark Baisakhi Utsav at Billawar - Daily Excelsior

Campus placement drive at Sundernagar ITI today - The Tribune

Rs 20 crore being spent on rainwater conservation in Haroli: Agnihotri - The Tribune

Shimla Summer Fest aims for ‘grand’ return - The Times of India