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16 May 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

Campaigning for the state's urban local body elections has concluded, with major parties like Congress and BJP making final efforts before the May 17 polls.
The Himachal Pradesh government has imposed a new ₹1 cess on various commercial power consumers and has also increased petrol and diesel prices to boost state revenue.
The Manali-Leh highway has reopened for light vehicles, while a heavy tourist influx is straining civic infrastructure in destinations like McLeodganj.
Shimla is facing a potential sanitation crisis after the administration banned a planned strike by sanitation workers over pay increments during peak tourist season.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for rain and snow, to be followed by a dry spell with rising temperatures after May 18.
A vigilance probe has been ordered by the state's Chief Secretary into alleged irregularities within the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA).
Reports indicate a 16% increase in crimes against women, raising safety concerns, alongside other criminal incidents including a tourist's death and a murder case.
In a rare wildlife event, a brown bear family was spotted at a high altitude in the Kinnaur district.
Authorities are tightening traffic rules, with new fines for unauthorized vehicles on Shimla's sealed roads and the re-imposition of fees at the Kasol barrier.
A bus traveling from Himachal to Delhi was involved in a major accident near Zirakpur, resulting in injuries to over 20 passengers.

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Headlines

Campaigning Ends for Himachal Pradesh Local Elections

Himachal civic body elections: Campaigning hits crescendo as Cong, BJP make last-ditch efforts | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Campaigning ends for Himachal urban body polls; voting on May 17 - The Times of India
Over 1,100 candidates in fray as Himachal ULBs poll campaign concludes - ThePrint

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May 17 civic body polls: Promises galore as Cong, BJP campaign reach fever pitch in Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal MC polls: BJP, Congress pull out all stops in Mandi as poll din ends - The Tribune
Himachal MC polls: Aggressive BJP blitz meets Congress ground connect in Dharamsala - The Tribune
Himachal civic body elections: Campaigning ends for 51 urban local bodies - The Tribune

Himachal still far from its pre-pandemic foreign tourist arrivals | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Garbage collectors, sweepers protest Shimla MC move to scrap annual increment - The Tribune
Sanitation Crisis Looms in Shimla as Workers Announce Indefinite Strike - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Himachal: Tourist rush exposes civic gaps in McLeodganj - The Tribune, The Tribune

Manali-Leh road reopens for light vehicles via Baralacha-La - The Tribune, The Tribune

Inder Jeet’s Monal conservation campaign promotes wildlife protection in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill

HP imposes Rs 1 additional cess on commercial power consumers - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Faces Dry Spell and Soaring Temperatures

Rain, snow likely in Himachal today; yellow alert issued - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh likely to witness dry spell after May 18, temperatures may touch 40°C: IMD | India News - Hindustan Times
Himachal Pradesh to enter dry spell after May 18 with temperatures nearing 40°C, IMD forecasts - The News Mill

Himachal Pradesh Introduces New Energy Cesses

Himachal govt expands Re 1 power cess to 10 more consumer categories - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Begins Process to Levy Welfare Cess on Petrol and Diesel - The News Himachal
Himachal Pradesh Governor announces fuel conservation measures including petrol-free Sundays - The News Mill

Sukhu’s promise to provide Rs 50 lakh each to Mandi councillors attempt to influence voters: Jai Ram - The Tribune

Exemption withdrawn, Himachal vehicles will now have to pay fee at Kullus Kasol barrier - The Tribune
Unauthorised vehicles on Shimla sealed roads to face ₹10k fine - The Times of India

Farm crisis deepens in Kangra; hundreds of acres not cultivated as agriculture cost rises - The Tribune

Cricket fever peaks as RCB arrive in Kangra ahead of Sunday thriller - The Tribune

HC allows Radha Soami chief’s helicopter to land at college ground for Rs 1L payment - MSN

Selling Matrimonial House By Itself Cannot Amount To Dowry Harassment U/S 498A IPC: Himachal Pradesh High ... - Live Law

Himachal Government Highlights Achievements, Says All Key Promises Fulfilled in Three and a Half Years - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Himachal SEC issues fresh indelible ink guidelines for ULB polls - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Missing Delhi tourist found dead in Himachal's Malana - The Tribune
Haryana Woman Murdered, Body Burnt In Himachal To Hide Evidence - NDTV

Himachal Pradesh Probes Real Estate Sector Irregularities

Himachal CM media advisor questions global recession risk amid PM Modi’s fuel appeal - The News Mill
Himachal CM cuts convoy size and reduces ministers’ salaries following PM Modi’s call - The News Mill

Trans icon Maya Thakur writes to Himachal CM to facilitate overseas jobs for community - ThePrint

Petrol, diesel prices hiked: Check latest fuel rates in your city and state after Rs 3 increase - The Times of India

Wildlife Breakthrough: Rare Brown Bear Family Spotted At 2,500 Metres In Himachal's Kinnaur - NDTV

Travel alert: 13 things every traveller must know before trekking to Himachals Churdhar peak in 2026 - The Tribune

Swarnim tops Pinegrove School with 98.8% marks - The Tribune

Dhruv Scholar’s Home topper with 95.8% marks - The Tribune

Minor among three killed in twin mishaps in Himachal’s Mandi - Hindustan Times

What’s Hot: Quick Tandoori Momos @Shimla - The Tribune

EC defers SIR in J&K, Ladakh, HP in view of weather conditions - Daily Excelsior

Woman among 2 held with heroin in Shimla - The Tribune

Phase-3 of SIR in 16 states and 3 Union Territories from May 30, says Election Commission - The Indian Express

Schoolgirl dies in mishap - The Tribune

Changing role of representatives of panchayati raj institutions - The Tribune

Mandi’s dream campaign ends in glory with state cricket crown - The Tribune

Industry-linked training benefits over 4,000 govt school students - The Tribune

131 IFS probationers begin training at Manali mountaineering institute - The Tribune

Two booked for illegal fishing in Gobind Sagar - The Tribune

Vikramaditya pitches Cong vision for urban development in Mandi campaign - The Tribune

Young artists bring Himachal's miniature art legacy to national spotlight - The Tribune

Ex-servicemen join state police; DGP stresses discipline & service - The Tribune

Himachal: 16% surge in crimes against women raises concern - The Tribune

Himachal HC questions govt move to shift services to IGMC - The Tribune

Fake alerts, remote access: Punjab cops bare 'largest-ever' cyber fraud; 132 held - The Tribune

Shot in remote village, ‘Khoonta’ to showcase HP culture at Cannes - The Tribune

misrule in palampur municipal corporation-News in Hindi | News Headlines / Breaking News : Haribhoomi.com - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

NCB seeks report to study Himachal Pradesh’s ‘anti-chitta model’, enforce it in other states - The Times of India

Explore multi-storey parking at Lakkar Bazaar amid rising traffic: HC to Shimla MC - The Times of India