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01 May 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh continues to experience widespread rain and hail, with a wet spell forecasted to last until May 6 and a yellow alert issued for several districts.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attended a party training session in Kangra, as both Congress and BJP finalize candidates for upcoming Municipal Corporation elections.
A fatal car accident in Una, where two people died after their vehicle plunged into a gorge, has raised serious concerns about road safety.
The Director General of Police has ordered a probe against the Solan SDM in the Chester Hills project case.
The High Court has summoned the civil aviation secretary over Shimla's exclusion from a key air-connectivity scheme.
In a new initiative, products made by inmates in state prisons will now be sold online on Flipkart.
The government has notified new rules to regulate coaching centers, focusing on student mental health.
A class 5 student was tragically killed by a lightning strike in the Bani area.
The central government has issued a draft notification to declare an eco-sensitive zone around the Great Himalayan National Park.
The vital Sach Pass, a key link for the Pangi valley, is set to reopen soon.

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Headlines

Chester Hills project: Himachal DGP orders action against Solan SDM - The Indian Express
Himachal DGP orders probe into plaint against Solan SDM - The Tribune

HC summons civil aviation secretary virtually over Shimla’s exclusion from air-connectivity scheme - The Times of India

HP corrugated box industry hit by input cost surge, seeks relief - The Times of India

Wet Spell to Continue Across Himachal Pradesh

Hail, showers keep Himachal cool; temperatures stay below normal - The Times of India
Rain, hail bring respite from heat across Himachal Pradesh - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Rains in parts of Himachal, wet spell to continue till May 6 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

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Rains in parts of Himachal, wet spell to continue till May 6 - ThePrint
Rain to continue in Himachal Pradesh; yellow alert issued for six districts - Tribune India, The Tribune
Fresh Western Disturbance to Bring More Rain and Snow Across Himachal Till May 5 - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Wet spell in Himachal till May 6, yellow alert for May 3-4 - The Tribune

Rahul Gandhi Attends Congress Training in Himachal

Rahul Gandhi attends Congress training session in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Rahul Gandhi interacts with Cong’s ‘emerging’ leaders from Punjab, Himachal, J&K - The Times of India
Rahul Gandhi lands in Himachal's Kangra to attend Congress Training Session - ANI News
Rahul Gandhi pushes ideological clarity, grassroots overhaul at Kangra workshop - The Tribune

Pahadans Village: A model for rural tourism in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
A story of change in the hills: Mandi's Pahadans village emerges as rural tourism model for self-reliance - ANI News

Mental health in focus as Himachal notifies rules to regulate coaching centres - The Indian Express
Unregulated Coaching Era Ends in Himachal, Govt Notifies New Rules - The News Himachal

Hand over control of temples in Himachal Pradesh to Hindus, demands VHP - ThePrint

Two Killed as Car Plunges into Gorge in Himachal Pradesh

CCTV Shows Car Plunging Into Gorge In Una, Himachal | Tyre Burst Suspected, 2 Killed - The Times of India
VIDEO: Car Falls Into 200-Feet Gorge in Himachal Pradesh, 2 Burnt To Death - Times Now
Car flies off road into deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Una, 2 killed | India News - Hindustan Times

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Two dead after car plunges 200 metres into gorge in Himachal; tyre burst suspected - India TV News
Tyre Burst Causes Car To Fall In Deep Gorge In Himachal, Highlights Absence Of Guardrails - NDTV
Two Killed After Car Plunges Into Gorge, Catches Fire In Himachal Pradesh | Video - News18
On Camera, Car Flies Off Himachal Road Into Deep Gorge, 2 Burnt To Death - NDTV
Video: Car flies off hilly road in Himachal after tyre burst, falls into gorge - India Today
Una Car Accident: 2 dead as car plunges into 150-foot-deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh | Shimla News - The Times of India

Jasmine leads Kullu Valley; Anna tops Trinity School - Tribune India

Minister promises action on PWD payment delays - The Tribune

INTUC calls for dialogue, seeks clarity on its role in state - Tribune India

Protests intensify over KNH gynaecology OPD shift - Tribune India

Mandi MC polls: 38 stations finalised across 15 wards - Tribune India
Smart meter rollout begins in Mandi district, consumers urged to cooperate - Tribune India

Showers dampen sales, not spirit at Pipal Jatar fest - Tribune India

Charlie Villa-Shimla Club road work to finish by May 5: ADM - Tribune India, The Tribune

Bishop Cotton’s Dev Moon scores 98.8% - Tribune India
Bishop Cotton School Shimla records 100 per cent pass rate in ICSE, ISC - Tribune India

Saksham tops science at Auckland House Boys - Tribune India
Girls of Auckland House excel in ICSE, ISC - Tribune India
Auckland House School for Girls excels in ICSE and ISC board exam results - Tribune India

Mount Carmel records 100% results - Tribune India

Sacred Heart School posts stellar ICSE, ISC results - Tribune India
CISCE Declares ICSE and ISC Results 2026 - The Newz Radar

Counselling for deployment in CBSE schools to start from May 5 - Tribune India

Fish production increases by 268.67 MT in Himachal, most in Gobind Sagar Reservoir - Tribune India
Himachal sees rise in reservoir fish production | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh sees surge in reservoir fish output - The Times of India

Road caves in due to excavation work, traffic on Chamba-Bharmour stretch disrupted - Tribune India

Shimla MC to reduce annual hike in garbage collection bills to 5% from next financial year - Tribune India
Relief for Residents: Shimla Municipal Corporation Softens Garbage Fee Hike - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Wiser after 2023 mayoral seat loss, BJP bets on 15 new young faces in Dharamsala MC elections - Tribune India

800-year-old Baijnath Shiva Temple faces neglect, Archaeological Survey of India urged for repairs - Tribune India

DAV Public School, Gohju Holds Orientation-cum-PTM for Early Learners” - The Newz Radar

Three-Phase Panchayati Raj Elections Announced in Chamba District - The Newz Radar

Bar Association Elections Conclude Peacefully in Dharamshala - The Newz Radar

HP Governor Urges Scientists to Aid Farmers with Research

Scientists must focus on farmer welfare: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta - ThePrint
Governor Kavinder Gupta urges young scientists in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
"Young scientists must achieve new milestones in research": Governor Kavinder Gupta - ANI News
Himachal Governor urges innovation-driven research to boost farm economy - The Tribune

SC won’t intervene in agri varsity land row, asks Himachal govt to move HC - Tribune India

Shimla Summer Festival rescheduled, now from June 8 to 12 - The Times of India

Centre issues draft notification declaring ESZ around Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal - ThePrint

Meeting of Self-Help Groups under Van Dhan Yojana held in Bharmour - The Newz Radar

Mandi Wrestler Shauryaveer Yadav Wins Silver at National Cadet Championship - The Newz Radar

Governor Gupta addresses 17th Convocation of CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, virtually - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Governor addresses 17th Convocation of CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University, Palampur, virtually - :: India News Calling ::

HP SET Exam Date 2026 released: Check official schedule and exam dates here - India Today

War panic, wallet hit: LPG booking scam rides on West Asia tensions in Himachal - Tribune India

Himachal Pradesh government relieves IPS officer from state cadre; to join Haryana Police - The Indian Express

4 kg charas seized, 4 held - The Tribune

Parties Finalize Candidates for Himachal Municipal Polls

Himachal Pradesh Congress to finalise municipal poll candidates; voting on May 17 - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu says Congress finalising Municipal Corporation poll candidates; voting on May 17 - ANI News
Himachal MC poll: Congress announces eight candidates for Mandi - The Tribune

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Himachal civic body polls: 155 file nomination on Day 1 - Tribune India
Himachal: BJP releases candidate list for Mandi civic body polls - Tribune India
Himachal Congress deliberates on MC poll candidates - The Tribune
BJP announces 17 candidates for Mandi and Palampur civic body polls - The Times of India

For religious, charitable trusts: 30-acre exemption under Himachal land ceiling law notified by govt | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal: Flames ravage feed stock, hit gaushala operations in Jawali - The Tribune

President Murmu cultivates diverse orchard at Mashobra retreat in Shimla - The Tribune

Solan’s fire safety system stuck in files despite rising risks - The Tribune

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

Kangra bans aerial activities ahead of VVIP visits, IPL matches - 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