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23 April 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

A Himachal student's speech in Parliament emphasizing Ambedkar's secular vision for India has gone viral.
A political debate has intensified between the BJP and Congress over the Women's Reservation Bill.
Elections for 51 urban local bodies are scheduled for May 17, with new incentives for unopposed Panchayat elections.
The state inaugurated its first automated driving test track and achieved a milestone with its first robotic kidney transplant.
Himachal has opened 20% of its government guest house rooms for online public booking.
A yellow weather alert for thunderstorms has been issued for the state following a period of excess rain.
Shimla police have cracked down on drug trafficking, arresting 27 kingpins and busting 19 networks this year.
Balloons with Pakistani flag imagery were discovered in a village, prompting security attention.
While apple growers face climate stress, a new farmer-developed apple variety has received official approval.
The Chief Minister launched development projects worth over ₹153 crore in the Fatehpur constituency.

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Headlines

Himachal Student's Parliament Speech on Unity Goes Viral

Political Row Over Women's Reservation Bill in Himachal

HPCC chief Vinay Kumar questions timing of women’s reservation Bill - The Tribune
Himachal BJPs march over women’s quota row on April 23 - The Tribune
Una MLA flays opposition parties for derailing Women’s Reservation Bill - The Tribune

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Opposition to Nari Shakti Bill reflects Cong’s anti-women mindset, says BJP - The Tribune
Himachal BJP leader criticizes Congress for opposing Women's Reservation Bill - The News Mill
Congress betrayed women by opposing reservation bill: Himachal BJP president Rajiv Bindal - ANI News
Himachal minister critiques BJP on Women's Reservation Bill - The News Mill

Himachal apple growers flag climate stress - The Tribune
Grower-developed apple variety gets approval from Farmers’ Rights Authority - The Tribune
Farmer’s Keen Eye Leads to Development of New Apple Variety in Shimla - The News Himachal

Earth Day Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Rose Public School, Sulyali - The Newz Radar
Students of Govt. Senior Secondary School Bharmour Held Earth Day Awareness Rally - The Newz Radar
JUIT Students Plant Hope on Earth Day in Himachal - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

All India Inter-University Handball Men tournament: University of Rajasthan beat Himachal Pradesh Univ, S - The Times of India
Himachal Student Rohit Sharma Becomes JEE Main State Topper With 99.95 Percentile - ETV Bharat

Himachal Pradesh Opens Govt Guest Houses for Public Booking

Himachal opens 20 pc rooms in state Bhawans, circuit house for public booking online - ThePrint
Himachal Govt puts guest house tariff hike on hold - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh opens 20% of government guest house rooms for public booking - The News Mill

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Himachal Pradesh administration opens 20% of govt guest house rooms for general public - ANI News
HP govt hikes room tariff at guest houses in Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla to Rs 4,000 - The Tribune

27 persons held, 19 drug networks busted so far in 2026: Shimla police - The Times of India
27 interstate drug trafficking kingpins arrested in Shimla in over 3 months, highest in five years - The Tribune

Himachal gets first automated driving test track in Una - The Times of India
In a first in Himachal, robotic kidney transplant milestone at Tanda hospital - The Tribune
Himachal gets first automated driving test facility at Haroli - The Tribune

After 28% excess rain, more wet weather forecast in Himachal - The Times of India
Himachal: Yellow warning for thunderstorm, lightning from Apr 25 - ThePrint
Meteorological Department issues yellow alert for April 25 and 26 in Himachal - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Two balloons bearing image of Pakistan flag, 'PIA' inscription spotted in Haryana, Himachal village - Deccan Herald
Balloon bearing image of Pakistan flag, PIA inscription spotted in Himachal village - The Economic Times
Balloon with Pakistani Flag Found Near Dalhousie - The Newz Radar

Himachal Pradesh Gears Up for Local Body Elections

Himachal offers ₹1 cr incentive for unopposed Panchayat elections | Earlier highest incentive was of ₹15 lakh | Inshorts - Inshorts
Congress appoints election in-charge for four Himachal municipal corporations - The News Mill
Election process begins for four urban local bodies in Bilaspur dist - The Tribune

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Himachal Pradesh offers financial incentives for Panchayat elections - The News Mill
Himachal govt announces incentives up to Rs 1 crore for unopposed Panchayat elections - ANI News
BJP Appoints In-Charges Across Districts for Urban, Panchayat Elections - The News Himachal
51 Urban Local Bodies in Himachal go to polls on May 17: SEC; MCC imposed - The Indian Express
Himachal to hold polls in 51 urban local bodies on May 17 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Hill view: Party-based elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions in Himachal can strengthen accountability - The Tribune

Adani enhances digital mandis for Himachal Pradesh apple economy - The News Mill
Digital Mandis, tech integration: Adani, CII chart future of Himachal's apple economy - ANI News

Himachal: Probe ordered against govt school teacher in Shimla for slapping toddler - ThePrint

Sarkaghat youth killed in air conditioner blast at Baddi factory - The Tribune

Civic body poll code in place, fate of Nurpur boys’ school hangs in balance - The Tribune

Chamba man slips into Sal stream, drowns - The Tribune
16-year-old Chandigarh boy drowns in Baddi stream - The Tribune

SC/ST entrepreneurs to be apprised of govt schemes in Dharamsala - The Tribune

Women protest shifting of gynaecology OPD from Shimla’s Kamla Nehru Hospital - The Tribune

After 8-month delay, pedestrian path work completed at Solan’s Saproon - The Tribune

Tanda hospital sets benchmark in managing childhood diabetes - The Tribune

Shimla’s iconic Town Hall building to get makeover - The Tribune
Shimlas iconic Town Hall building to get makeover before summer festival: MCs Mayor - The Tribune

Una institute’s students shine in JEE (Main) - The Tribune
70 students from Minerva qualify for JEE (Advanced) exam - The Tribune

U-17 Sujanpur girls bag trophy at Sainik Schools Football Tournament - The Tribune

Free health camps held in Shimla villages - The Tribune

HPU to research cultural, historical ties along Himachal-Tibet border - The Tribune

World Earth Day marked at HPU with cleanliness drive - The Tribune

Dalai Lama attends long-life prayer ceremony in McLeodganj, 5,000 devotees participate - The Tribune

History, Architecture And More: The Retreat In Himachal That Will Serve As President Murmu’s Office For 6 Days - ETV Bharat

Road Cave-In Sparks Protest in Dharampur; BJP Leader Rajat Thakur Confronts PWD Officials - The Newz Radar

Sukhu announces Rs 10-cr industrial area for Fatehpur, rolls out development push - The Tribune

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

Planning a Trip to Shimla? Best Time to Visit, Weather Updates and Travel Tips - Times Now

UGC fact-finding panel calls for tougher safeguards, active oversight at Dharamsala College Campus - The Tribune
Dharamsala college student’s death: UGC panel flags safety gaps, pushes campus overhaul - The Tribune

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

Shimla’s Dream Ropeway Faces Delays Amid Rising Costs - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Anganwari centre hosts Poshan Pakhwada event - The Tribune

At IIAS workshop, experts stress need to conserve ancient scripts and manuscripts - The Indian Express
Himachal: IIAS proposes research hub for western Himalayan manuscripts | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
2-day workshop on ancient scripts, manuscripts begins at IIAS Shimla - The Tribune

‘360-degree’ digital report card unveiled in Shimla & Kangra - The Tribune

Himachal civic elections: No last-minute voter enrolment, Solan residents protest - The Tribune

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

Campus placement drive at Sundernagar ITI today - The Tribune

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

2 die as car plunges into gorge in Mandi - The Tribune