The Himachal Daily

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09 May 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh Police have intensified their crackdown on drugs, detaining 19 traffickers under the PIT-NDPS Act and busting rackets in Kangra and Baddi.
The state government launched a digital gate pass system for the secretariat and plans to raise a Rs 500 crore loan for development amid fiscal stress.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for rain and hailstorms from May 11, following recent unusual weather that damaged mango crops in Kangra.
Political activity is increasing with preparations for upcoming municipal and local body elections in districts like Mandi, Una, and Kullu.
A Shimla Municipal Corporation official reportedly died by suicide, while an NCRB report highlighted a significant rise in cybercrime cases.
The government is considering downsizing the IAS and IFS cadres due to financial constraints, while rising bitumen prices are stalling road repair work.
Congress has announced key organizational appointments in the state, and Minister Vikramaditya Singh launched the party's campaign for the Mandi civic polls.
With a strong summer tourist season anticipated, Alliance Air has resumed flights to Kullu, and cultural events like the Kinnaur Bird Festival have commenced.
The agriculture sector faces challenges from climate change, prompting a focus on stone fruit exports as an alternative to apple cultivation.
The High Court has granted family pension rights to a second wife, ruling that an economically dependent spouse cannot be left destitute.

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Headlines

Shimla MC official dies by suicide - The Tribune, The Tribune

Himachal Police Intensify Crackdown on Drug Trade

Kangra police bust illegal drug racket operating from pvt clinic - The Tribune
Himachal Police Detain 19 Habitual Drug Traffickers Under PIT-NDPS Act - The News Himachal
Himachal: Illegal drug manufacturing racket busted in Baddi area - The Tribune
Himachal: 101 gm heroin seized, 1 arrested - The Tribune

Red Cross Day marked with blood donation drive in Hamirpur - The Tribune
Himachal CM Sukhu appeals for donations to Red Cross Fund on World Red Cross Day - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhu urges generous contributions towards the Red Cross Fund on World Red Cross Day - ANI News

News and Updates from Himachal Pradesh

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala
Chamba News: कार की टक्कर से महिला की मौत - Amar Ujala
Chamba News: सलूणी अस्पताल में अल्ट्रासाउंड की सुविधा नहीं - Amar Ujala

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Congress appoints key leaders in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh for 2026 elections - The News Mill
Congress announces key organisational appointments in Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh - ANI News

Himachal Pradesh Launches Digital Gate Pass System

Himachal CM launches digital gate pass to improve public access - The News Mill
Shimla: CM Sukhu launches digital gate pass system to facilitate public interaction in secretariat - The Tribune
Himachal CM launches digital gate pass system to facilitate public interaction - ThePrint
Himachal Government Launches Aadhaar-Enabled Digital Entry and Meeting Management System - The News Himachal

IMD Forecasts Rain and Hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh

himachal pradesh to receive rain, hailstorms and thunderstorms from may 11 - The News Mill
Weather alert: Rains, thunderstorms likely in Himachal, Delhi, UP; heatwave in Rajasthan, Gujarat - CNBC TV18
Himachal Pradesh witnesses light rain, thunderstorms; Met predicts another wet spell from May 11 - Daily Excelsior

Himachal govt to raise loan of Rs 500 crore to meet its developmental needs - The Tribune

Dharamshala War Memorial to Showcase Naval Models - The Newz Radar

Major Preventive Action Against Drug Traffickers under Hon'ble CM-led Anti-Chitta Jan Andolan - :: India News Calling ::
Report drug traffickers to SDMs, Shimla DC directs patwaris - The Tribune

Governor pays obeisance at Baijnath Temple in Kangra - :: India News Calling ::
Governor Gupta pays obeisance at Baijnath Temple in Kangra - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal Governor pays obeisance at Baijnath temple - The Tribune

Dharamshala Gets New Multi-Speciality ‘Motherland Hospital’ - The Newz Radar

Kinnaur Birds Fest Takes Wing as Himalayan Birds Count Sweeps Himachal - HimbuMail
Himachal: Kinnaur bird festival takes flight in Kalpa - The Tribune

HPBOSE Class 10 Result 2026: Results to be released soon? Check how to download scorecard from hpbose.org - Zee News

NCRB report flags growing threat of cyber offences in Himachal - The Tribune
Crime drops in Himachal Pradesh, but cybercrime cases surge: NCRB report - The Indian Express

Himachal Pradesh: Pune devotee donates 100-gram gold necklace to Kangra temple - ThePrint
Maharashtra family offers 100 gram gold necklace at Bajreshwari temple - The Tribune

Minister Vikramaditya launches Congress campaign for Mandi civic polls - The Tribune

Raveena Tandon Reveals She Rescued 14 Indie Puppies During Manali Trip: From Dire Straits To Being Kings & - Free Press Journal

6-Month-Old Baby Almost Dies At 15,000 Feet Altitude In Himachal Pradesh, Family Criticised For Being Careless - Free Press Journal

Rs. 73.92 lakh contributed towards Mukhya Mantri Sukh Ashray Kosh - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Rising Bitumen Prices Slow Road Repairs Across Himachal Pradesh - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Soaring Bitumen Prices Stall Road Taring Work Across Himachal - The News Himachal

Himachal govt plans downsizing IAS, IFS cadre strength amid fiscal woes | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal demands cut in IAS, IFS cadre to ease financial burden - The Tribune

0.11% of HP forest land encroached upon, Shimla worst affected, Govt tells NGT - The Indian Express

llegal mining eroded bridge base, cut off 200 villages, Punjab admits before NGT | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal: Farmers should opt for weather based crop insurance, says Negi - Hindustan Times
Himachal: Export of stone fruit under focus as apple cultivation faces climate stress - The Tribune
Himachal minister raises concern over weather impact on crops and national security - The News Mill

Unusual hail, gusty winds steal sweetness of mango season in Kangra | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Op Sindoor demonstrated nation’s unshakeable will: Himachal governor | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

101 candidates allotted symbols for municipal polls in Kullu - The Tribune

Himachal buried in debt, development halted: Bindal attacks Cong govt - The Tribune

Cong steps up preparations for MC elections, forms poll management panels - The Tribune

IPL Fan Park to bring cricket carnival to Mandi - The Tribune

Minjar Fair preparations begin in Chamba - The Tribune

Eklavya residential school entrance test results out - The Tribune

Senior scientists take charge of key posts at Nauni university - The Tribune

Strawberries spark farming makeover in Paonta Sahib - The Tribune

1,572 candidates file papers for panchayat elections in Hamirpur - The Tribune

Election observer holds meeting with returning officers in Baijnath - The Tribune

Chamba officials asked to achieve 100% coverage under health schemes - The Tribune

Himachal BJP offers Rs 20 lakh incentive for unopposed panchayats - The Tribune

Himachal: Youth found dead in Chamba district; two detained - The Tribune

Himachal: Rebels trigger multi-cornered contests in Mandi MC elections - The Tribune
Himachal MC poll: HC restores BJP candidate’s right to contest - The Tribune

Himachal: Alliance Air resumes Kullu flights ahead of tourist rush - The Tribune