The Himachal Daily

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13 May 2026, Wednesday
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Big Picture

The Himachal Pradesh government has directed the Health Department to formulate a Nutrition Policy by May 31.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has successfully reopened the Manali-Leh National Highway after a 42-day snow-clearing operation.
In a major crackdown on drugs, the state plans to make anti-chitta tests mandatory for all government job recruitments.
Political activity is increasing with the BJP releasing its manifestos for upcoming Municipal Corporation polls in Solan, Dharamsala, and Palampur.
Chief Minister Sukhu reviewed the Rs 2,687 crore 'READY-HP' project aimed at strengthening the state's disaster resilience.
A central government team has begun a cleanliness audit across all 34 wards of Shimla.
Severe weather, including thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, has caused disruptions and damage in several districts.
Over 79,000 nominations have been filed for the upcoming Panchayati Raj institution elections across the state.
The Ministry of Defence has rejected Himachal's plea for land ownership rights in areas excised from cantonments.
IPL cricket matches are being hosted in Dharamshala, drawing large crowds and attention to the region.

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Headlines

Himachal Pradesh to Formulate Nutrition Policy

Nutrition policy by May 31, says Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu - The Tribune, The Tribune
Health dept told to prepare nutrition policy for HP by May 31 - The Times of India
Himachal to Prepare Nutrition Policy by May 31 - The News Himachal

Himachal: Cleanliness audit begins in Shimla - The Tribune
Survey to evaluate cleanliness in Shimla begins for all 34 wards - The Tribune
Survey to evaluate cleanliness in Shimla begins; Central govt teams to assess cleanliness in all 34 wards - The Tribune

BRO restores Manali-Leh highway after 42-day snow-clearance operation - The Tribune
BRO reopens Manali-Leh National Highway after 42-day clear up - The Tribune

Himachal: Truck runs over man at Sirmaur village - The Tribune, The Tribune
Sirmaur's incident has exposed deteriorating law and order conditions in Himachal: Bindal - Press Trust of India

Himachal Intensifies Drug Control Measures

Drug quality case: Mere partner tag not enough for prosecution, says Himachal HC - The Tribune
Himachal to link DC, SP performance ratings to drug control efforts - The Hindu

MoD rejects Himachal’s plea for land ownership rights in cantonment excision - The Times of India

Himachal’s push for tobacco-free future - The Times of India
Governor launches 'Tobacco-Free Himachal' Campaign - :: India News Calling ::

BJP Releases Vision Documents for Municipal Polls

BJP releases ‘Sankalp Patra’ for Solan MC polls - The Times of India
BJP releases 'sankalp patra' for Solan MC elections, Bindal vows to make city clean, safe - The Tribune
MC elections: BJP promises better infrastructure, parking, ‘doctor on call’ app in Dharamsala - The Tribune
BJP Releases Vision Document for Palampur MC Polls, Focuses on Tourism, Traffic and Martyrs’ Memorial - The News Himachal

Himachal Pradesh Reviews READY-HP Disaster Resilience Project

READY-HP key to strengthening disaster resilience: Sukhu - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh CM reviews READY-HP project to enhance disaster resilience - The News Mill
Himachal CM reviews READY-HP, lays stress on disaster resilience - ANI News

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Himachal CM Sukhu reviews Rs 2,687-crore 'READY-HP' disaster recovery project - The Tribune
CM reviews READY-HP, emphasises resilient infrastructure and livelihood protection - Press Trust of India

Nominations Filed for Himachal Pradesh Panchayat Elections

10,060 file papers for civic body polls in Hamirpur, Bilaspur districts - The Tribune
14,648 file nominations for elections to panchayati raj institutions in Mandi - The Tribune
Over 19,700 nominations filed for Panchayati Raj polls in Kangra - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

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Himachal Panchayat Elections: 79,676 Candidates File Nominations - The News Himachal
79,676 nominations filed for Himachal panchayat polls | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
over 79,000 nominations filed for Himachal Pradesh panchayat elections - The News Mill

Transparency, accuracy in voter list revision stressed - The Tribune

Paonta Sahib youth gets life term for man’s murder - The Tribune

Man, son among 3 hurt in Sirmaur sword attack - The Tribune
Man, son among 3 injured in Sirmaur highway attack, 1 accused held - The Tribune

Shimla sanitation workers to go on strike over MC move to abolish annual salary hike - The Tribune
Himachal: Heritage society workers to go on strike over Shimla MC’s decision to abolish 10% pay hike - The Tribune

Martyr’s family builds memorial in Sullah, invites social worker for inauguration - The Tribune

Mumbai Indians arrive in Dharamsala, Rohit avoids mingling with fans - The Tribune
Cricket carnival in Dharamsala as fans flock to HPCA Stadium for IPL opener - The Tribune

Power board lineman’s electrocution exposes lack of safety equipment - The Tribune

Congress targets BJP over NEET paper leak in Dharamsala - The Tribune

To retain Municipal Corporation control, Congress promises lower water tariff in Solan - The Tribune

Seminar on ‘enriching spiritual quotient’ ends at Pinegrove School - The Tribune

Nauni institute acting VC calls on Governor Gupta - The Tribune
NABARD delegation calls on Governor - :: India News Calling ::

Chandigarh varsity to offer Rs 250-cr grants to poor, meritorious students - The Tribune

Rs 2.5-crore bridge in final construction stage collapses in Kangra’s Shahpur - The Tribune

Himachal: CITU protests against new labour codes in Shimla, burns copies of central laws - ANI News

Severe Weather and Storms Impact Himachal Pradesh

7 Himachal districts record over 100 per cent surplus rainfall in first 11 days of May - The Tribune
Weather today: Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Bihar on IMD's orange alert for thunderstorm and hailstorm - Mint
Thunderstorms, gusty winds wreak havoc across Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal: Kangra’s mango orchards reel under weather assault - The Tribune

Shimla police invoke PIT-NDPS against habitual drug trafficker - The Tribune

6 hill stations in India perfect for a summer escape - The Economic Times

Shop was closed, yet Rs 17,000 bill: Inflated bills trigger unique protest against smart meter in Shimla’s village - The Tribune

Bahra University Pushes for Better Higher Education Access in Himachal Pradesh - The News Himachal

Bird Watching: Himachal Ecosystem Emerging as A Safer Haven for Birds - HimbuMail

Punjab Kings' Thrilling Match in Dharamshala

"We can just turn it around": Sairaj Bahutule stays positive on Punjab Kings' playoff hunt after Dharamsala thriller - The Tribune

HImachal High Court Quash Criminal Proceedings against Baddi-based Firm - HimbuMail

NEWS RECEIVED FROM BJP H.P. SHIMLA - :: India News Calling ::
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala

Himachal to Mandate Drug Tests for Government Jobs

Himachal to make chitta test must for all govt jobs - The Tribune
Himachal to make dope tests a must for govt jobs, professional courses | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

IIT Student Takes a Plunge to Death into Rushing Khad in Himachal, IIT Admin Caught Napping - HimbuMail

World-class commercial hubs to decongest cities, says Sukhu - The Tribune

Himachal Advances Urban Projects in Shimla and Hamirpur

Upcoming commercial complex at sabzi mandi, Shimla to be built in two phases: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
HP CM Sukhu reviews upcoming commercial complexes in Shimla Hamirpur - theweek.in

Police destroys 115 Opium plants in Bani - Daily Excelsior
Himachal: Police uproot over 5,900 opium plants in Mandi district - The Tribune

3 houses of drug peddlers demolished under anti-drug campaign - Daily Excelsior

Man found dead near Jalal Bridge in Renuka Ji area - The Tribune

Unscientific blasting, illegal debris dumping threat to Kinnaur’s ecology - The Tribune

Himachal: Mandi MC poll hots up as Congress, BJP trade charges - The Tribune

Post-midnight storm wreaked havoc, 886 transformers affected in Una - The Tribune

5 Gujarat tourists among 6 dead as taxi falls into gorge in Chamba - The Times of India

Windstorms, lightning wreak havoc in several parts of HP - The Times of India