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17 May 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

Voting is underway across Himachal Pradesh for 51 Urban Local Bodies and Panchayat elections, a significant political test for the ruling Congress and opposition BJP.
A sanitation workers' strike has left Shimla grappling with a garbage crisis, prompting the Mayor's intervention.
The state is bracing for a dry spell and rising temperatures until May 21, though recent rains have reduced forest fire threats.
Concerns are being raised by ministers about the impact of rising fuel prices on inflation, public life, and development projects.
Shimla police have successfully dismantled an inter-state drug network with key arrests made in Chandigarh and Punjab.
The government is advancing the Him-Chandigarh project through land acquisition and has announced a new policy to provide funding for startups.
A rare Himalayan brown bear was spotted in Kinnaur for the first time in seven years.
The Himachali film 'Khoonta' is set to be showcased at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Dharamshala is witnessing an unprecedented tourist rush due to a high-profile IPL cricket match.
Official data reveals a 29% increase in road accidents in the first quarter of the year.

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Headlines

Workers’ strike leaves Shimla in mess, Mayor steps in to restore cleanliness - The Tribune
Mayor takes charge to collect garbage amid SEHB Society’s workers strike in Shimla - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Holds Civic Body Elections

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3.60 lakh voters to cast ballots in 51 ULBs across Himachal Pradesh tomorrow - The Tribune
All set for high-stakes battle in Dharamsala Municipal Corporation elections today - The Tribune
Governor Kavinder Gupta urges voters to participate in Himachal Pradesh ULB elections - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh: Governor Kavinder Gupta urges citizens to exercise their franchise in ULB elections - ANI News
CM Sukhu faces test: How Himachal local body polls can shape Congress vs BJP battle in 2027 - The Indian Express
Himachal ULBs polls: 124 cops deployed across Shimla to ensure security on May 17 - The Tribune
Himachal civic body elections: Campaigning hits crescendo as Cong, BJP make last-ditch efforts | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal civic body elections: Campaigning ends for 51 urban local bodies - The Tribune
Himachal MC polls: Aggressive BJP blitz meets Congress ground connect in Dharamsala - The Tribune
Campaigning ends for Himachal urban body polls; voting on May 17 - The Times of India

Himachal: 17 panchayats in Lahaul-Spiti elected unopposed, each to get Rs 25 lakh reward - The Tribune
Voters Must Elect Honest, Visionary Panchayat Leaders for Viksit Himachal - HimbuMail

हमीरपुर से स्थानीय चुनाव समाचार

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: तैयारियां मुकम्मल... 6966 मतदाता आज करेंगे 44 उम्मीदवारों के भाग्य का फैसला - Amar Ujala
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: पंचायतीराज संस्थाओं के लिए अब 4849 उम्मीदवार मैदान में - Amar Ujala
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: पुरुष मान गए, महिला नेताओं की बगावत से भाजपा कुनबा बेचैन - Amar Ujala

Himachal Faces Rising Temperatures and Heatwave Alert

Thunderstorm alert issued for Chamba, Kullu, Kangra - The Times of India
Himachal to witness dry weather till May 21; temperatures to rise by 2°C to 6°C - The Tribune
Himachal to witness dry spell till May 21; temperatures set to rise - The Tribune
Himachal: 66 cases so far, heavy May rainfall dampens forest fire threat - The Tribune

HP targets 1L new farmer registrations under Him Parivar Register - The Times of India
HP imposes Rs 1 additional cess on commercial power consumers - The Times of India

HP CM Sukhu Should Apologize for His Remarks on HIMCARE Scheme, Demands Dr Janak Raj Citing RTI Info from Medical Colleges - HimbuMail

Himachal: Shimla Police busts inter-state drug networks, arrest key suppliers from Chandigarh, Amritsar - ANI News
Himachal police arrest two interstate drug suppliers from Punjab and Chandigarh - Press Trust of India
Shimla police arrest 2 key interstate drug suppliers from Chandigarh, Punjab - The Tribune

HIMUDA Announces Startup Funding in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal to offer up to ₹5 lakh funding for startups under HIMUDA policy - Business Standard
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
HIMUDA to double its turnover to Rs 250 crore: Himachal minister - The Tribune

Fuel Price Hike in Himachal Sparks Economic Concerns

Businesses will suffer amid tourist season with hike in petrol, diesel prices: Himachal minister - ThePrint
Fuel price hike hitting common people, contractors stopping work due to rising bitumen costs: Himachal PWD - The Economic Times
Fuel price hike disrupts sectors and halts road work in Himachal Pradesh, minister says - The News Mill

Setting a benchmark: Five Una panchayats elect representatives unanimously - The Tribune
Over 28,000 voters to decide fate of candidates in Una urban body elections - The Tribune

Canvassing not allowed within 100 metres of polling stations in Mandi - The Tribune

420 elected unopposed in Bilaspur panchayati raj elections - The Tribune
4,849 candidates left in fray for panchayati raj poll in Hamirpur - The Tribune

'Lungdu' - Himachal's treasure of health, heritage & livelihood - The Tribune
Himachal: Tourist rush exposes civic gaps in McLeodganj - The Tribune

River conservation is collective responsibility, says Himachal Guv at IFOR-2026 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Only five RERA-registered JDA projects involve non-agriculturist partners: HPRERA - The Tribune

2 dead as pickup truck plunges into gorge in Shimla - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh: A Top 2026 Travel Destination

Manali, Spiti, Dharamshala & more: Himachal's hottest travel spots in 2026 - The Tribune

Teachers learn about innovative teaching practices at district-level workshop in Shimla - The Tribune

Himachal targets procurement from 63,000 natural farming growers this year - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Natural Farming Gains Momentum, Boosting Rural Economy in Himachal Pradesh - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Rare Himalayan brown bear spotted in Kinnaur after seven-year gap. Watch - India Today

'Khoonta' set to be first film from Himachal showcased at Cannes | Tap to know more | Inshorts - Inshorts
Shot in remote village, ‘Khoonta’ to showcase HP culture at Cannes - The Tribune

Woman attacked by unidentified assailants in Shimla, FIR registered - The Tribune

Nepal man arrested for attempting to murder fellow native in Shimla’s Rohru - The Tribune

IPL Frenzy in Dharamshala for PBKS-RCB Clash

From sold-out hotels to Rs 50,000 IPL seats: Scenic Dharamshala sees unprecedented ticket rush for PBKS and RCB clash - The Tribune
From sold-out hotels to Rs 50,000 IPL seats: Scenic Dharamshala sees unprecedented ticket rush - The Tribune
From sold-out hotels to Rs 50,000 IPL seats: Dharamshala gripped by PBKS-RCB frenzy - The Tribune

Himachal SEC issues voting guidelines for advocates with indelible ink marks - The News Mill

Inside Tenfa, a Magical Realist Story Set in the Fragile Landscape of Kinnaur - The Indian Express

Campaigning for ULBs elections ends | ‘Will win municipal corporations’: Sukhvinder Sukhu in Solan, Jai Ram Thakur holds road show in Mandi - The Indian Express

Hardik Pandya's absence to continue? MI camp drops hint ahead of Dharamsala clash - MSN

Jasrotia meets Union Rly Minister, pushes for strategic Kathua-Billawar-Bani-Bhaderwah Rail Corridor - Daily Excelsior

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

13 Mandi wards all set for voting, 42 candidates in fray - The Tribune

High-stakes contest in Solan as Congress, BJP battle rebels - The Tribune

MS Randhawa — a vigilant guardian of Kangra paintings - The Tribune

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

Himachal: NGT panel inspects disputed Kullu material recovery facility site - The Tribune

Himachal: Road accidents up 29% in 1st quarter, most in Mandi - The Tribune

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

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

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

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