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30 April 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

Political parties are actively preparing for upcoming municipal and panchayat polls, with nominations filed and candidates being announced.
President Droupadi Murmu's visit to the state has prompted heightened security measures, including a temporary ban on aerial activities in Kangra.
Widespread rain, hail, and snow are affecting Himachal Pradesh, with the IMD issuing weather alerts as temperatures drop across the region.
Several fatal and injury-causing road accidents were reported, alongside significant police seizures of illegal liquor and drugs like heroin and charas.
The education sector is set for technological upgrades, including blockchain-backed certificates and a new education management system.
In political developments, the Mahila Congress is pushing for the women's reservation bill, while reports indicate Congress workers have joined the BJP in Dharamsala.
The Supreme Court has directed the state government to approach the High Court regarding a land dispute involving an agricultural university.
An initiative will see handicrafts made by jail inmates sold on the e-commerce platform Flipkart.
Concerns have been raised by apple growers regarding the potential impact of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement on the local economy.
An online scam involving fake LPG booking links, exploiting geopolitical tensions, is reportedly targeting residents.

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Headlines

Himachal civic body polls: 155 file nomination on Day 1 - Tribune India
Only one nomination filed for Mandi Municipal Corporation elections on Day 1 - The Tribune

War panic, wallet hit: LPG booking scam rides on West Asia tensions in Himachal - Tribune India
Scammers target people by sending fake LPG booking links - The Tribune

2 killed as car plunges into gorge near Chintpurni shrine - Tribune India

SC won’t intervene in agri varsity land row, asks Himachal govt to move HC - Tribune India, Tribune India
Himachal HC upholds charges against woman in blackmail case, says Una Court has jurisdiction - ANI News

BJP Prepares for Himachal Municipal Elections

Himachal: BJP releases candidate list for Mandi civic body polls - Tribune India
BJP announces 17 candidates for Mandi and Palampur civic body polls - The Times of India
BJP declares candidates for Mehatpur-Basdehra civic body elections - The Tribune

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BJP Fields Candidates in All 15 Wards for Mandi Municipal Corporation Polls - The Newz Radar
Youth and Relief: CM Sukhu sets strategy for Himachal local body polls - ANI News
BJP outlines strategy for Himachal municipal corporation elections - The News Mill
Himachal BJP chalks out strategy for Municipal Corporation polls - ANI News

Himachal education board to issue blockchain-backed, QR-coded certificates for Class X, XII - Tribune India

Security Tightened in Himachal for Presidential Visit

Kangra bans aerial activities ahead of VVIP visits, IPL matches - The Times of India
Paragliding, drone flights to remain suspended during President Murmu’s visit to Palampur - The Tribune
President Murmu's Atal Tunnel visit cancelled due to inclement weather - Business Standard

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Aero sports activities banned in Kangra ahead of President Murmu’s visit | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Aero sports banned in Palampur, Baijnath ahead of President Murmu’s visit - The Tribune
Ahead of Prez visit, Kangra admin bans paragliding - The Times of India
President Murmu cancels Atal Tunnel visit in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

Himachal Pradesh sees surge in reservoir fish output - The Times of India

HP HC sets aside order passed by chief secretary - The Times of India

Himachal V-C: Difficult to offer diverse choices, specialised teachers under NEP - The Indian Express
NEP to be implemented in phased manner: Edu Secy - The Tribune

Mahila Congress seeks Rahul Gandhi's support for women reservation bill - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh: BJP stalling women's reservation bill, alleges Mahila Congress; seeks Rahul Gandhi's support - ANI News

Congress Activity Increases in Dharamsala Ahead of Polls

Security beefed up for Rahul Gandhis visit to Dharamsala today - The Tribune, Tribune India
Dharamsala MC poll battle hots up, 6 Congress nominees file papers - The Tribune
Congress announces first list for Dharamsala MC polls - The Tribune
Rahul Gandhi to address Congress district chiefs at Dharamsala on April 30 - Tribune India

For better osteoporosis treatment, DEXA machine installed at Hamirpur village hospital - The Tribune

As panchayat elections near, Shimla residents told to deposit firearms - The Tribune

‘Kuhls’ can help tide over water crisis in Hindu Kush areas of Himachal, says expert - The Tribune, Tribune India

Wheat threshing, procurement disrupted in Kangra, courtesy unseasonal rain - The Tribune

4,000 students to take NEET at 12 centres in Kangra on May 3 - Tribune India, The Tribune

Cong workers switched sides en masse in Dharamsala: BJP - The Tribune
Over 200 Congress workers join BJP in Dharamshala, Youth Congress President Abhishek also switches sides - The Newz Radar

Shimla MC to reduce annual garbage collection bill hike from 10 per cent to 5 per cent from next FY - The Tribune

23 cases of illegal liquor seized after car crash - The Tribune, Tribune India

Thakur Dass Rathi enthrals audience on first cultural evening of Pipal Jatar festival in Kullu - The Tribune

Young author Vedant publishes debut book - The Tribune

Chamba marks World Immunisation Week, holds district-level awareness programme - The Tribune

Handicrafts, furniture, apparels made by jail inmates from Himachal Pradesh to be sold on Flipkart - The Tribune

Beyond classroom learning: NIFT students produce documentary on drug addiction - The Tribune

Rain Brings Cooler Temperatures to Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh to witness snow, hail, rain till May 5 - The Tribune
IMD weather update: Orange alert for heavy rain in 15 states; 70 kmph winds to hit Delhi, Punjab, and Himachal - Zee News
Rainfall continues in Himachal amid yellow alert; temperatures dip across state - The Tribune, Tribune India

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Mercury dips as light showers lash Himachal, more rain likely | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Rain brings down temperatures in HP - The Times of India
Rain cools Shimla, boosting tourism during heatwave in India - The News Mill
Rainfall and thunderstorm warning issued for several states, list released | Isolated hailstorm likely over Himachal, U'khand | Inshorts - Inshorts

15 Injured in Himachal Tempo Traveller Accident

15 people injured as tempo traveller overturns in Himachals Bilaspur - The Tribune
15 people injured as tempo traveller overturns in Himachal’s Bilaspur - ThePrint
15 Pilgrims Injured as Tempo Traveller Meets with Accident Near Naina Devi Shrine - The Newz Radar

Balvatika School, Kangra Celebrates International Dance Day with Joyful Expressions - The Newz Radar

Hamirpur residents celebrate local boy Bhupendra Singh Kanwar's promotion to Air Vice Marshal rank | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Officers Association has taken note of certain reports, social media posts, and unverified materials presently circulating in the public domain concerning allegations against an officer of the cadre, serving in district - :: India News Calling ::

HP Tribal Deptt. delegation visits Assam & Meghalaya - :: India News Calling ::

Himachal: 2 burnt to death in road accident in Una - ThePrint

Traffic Rules Awareness Activity – Little Steps Towards a Safe Future! - The Newz Radar

SFI opposes growing academic corruption and increasing financial burden on students in Himachal - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

4 including 1 woman arrested with 27.2 g heroin in Shimla district - The Tribune

Meeting of Van Dhan Vikas Kendra held in Holi, focus on livelihood enhancement - The Newz Radar

Narender Guleria Re-elected to Himachal Pradesh Bar Council, Secures Strong Mandate - The Newz Radar

Women Beat the Flames, Systems Still Sleep: Uttarakhand’s Pine Needle Mission Shows the Way, Will Himachal Wake Up? - HimbuMail

3-phase PRI polls in HP from May 26 - The Times of India

Himachal imposes entry fee on mineral-laden vehicles to curb illegal mining | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal Governor hosts state banquet for President Murmu - Daily Excelsior
State banquet hosted for President Droupadi Murmu in Shimla - The Times of India

India-New Zealand FTA impacts apple growers in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
India-New Zealand FTA raises alarm among apple growers; Congress flags concern over threat to hill economy - ANI News

Himachal CM Sukhu inspects under-construction Dhagwar milk plant, flags delay - Tribune India

Protests intensify against shifting of gynaecology OPD to IGMC-Shimla - Tribune India

Magisterial probe ordered into Rohru celebratory firing death - The Times of India

District Legal Services Authority Kangra organizes week-long water conservation campaign - The Newz Radar