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19 May 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

Both Congress and BJP are claiming victory in the recent Urban Local Body (ULB) elections, which recorded a voter turnout of over 69%.
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced plans to develop the state as a 'skill hub' by enhancing technical education.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has introduced austerity measures, including work-from-home for staff and car-pooling for judges, to cut costs.
A sanitation workers' strike in Shimla has led to large piles of uncollected garbage across the city.
An FIR has been registered against eight officials after ballot papers for panchayat elections went missing.
Police arrested a hotel co-owner in connection with an LSD drug seizure case in Shimla.
Weather forecasts predict rain and thunderstorms for several days, with a yellow alert issued for strong winds in some districts.
Residents near Manali are protesting dangerous road conditions due to potholes causing multiple accidents.
The snow-covered Rohtang Pass is experiencing a significant rush of tourists.
In a high-profile case, the High Court quashed a sexual assault FIR after the couple involved decided to marry, citing a 'misunderstanding'.

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Headlines

Himachal Focuses on Skill Development and Technical Education

Himachal to be developed as skill hub: Minister Dharmani - The Tribune
Himachal to Integrate Horticulture, Natural Farming in Technical Education - The News Himachal
Himachal to be developed as skill hub: Rajesh Dharmani - himachalpr.gov.in

Updates from the Himachal Pradesh High Court

Himachal High Court pulls up authorities over Manali’s Rangri waste facility - The Tribune
‘Misunderstanding’: Himachal Pradesh High Court quashes sexual assault FIR after couple decides to marry - The Indian Express
Truthful Reporting Of FIR Not Defamation: Himachal Pradesh High Court Quashes Complaint Against... - Live Law

Himachal: Snow-covered Rohtang stretch draws tourist rush to Manali - The Tribune

Congress, BJP Both Claim Victory in Himachal Local Polls

Congress claims victory in Himachal Urban Local Body polls, says BJP rejected by voters - The News Mill
Cong, BJP trade claims over Himachal ULB poll results - The Times of India
In an election without party symbols, both BJP & Congress claim victory in Himachal local polls - The Indian Express

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BJP-supported candidates win majority in urban local bodies elections in Una dist - The Tribune
Congress and BJP claim victory in Himachal urban local body elections - The News Mill
'Semi-final before 2027': Congress, BJP clash over Himachal ULB poll results - ANI News
BJP’s ULB poll victory is public referendum against Congress govt: State party chief Bindal - The Tribune
Congress emerges victorious in 32 urban local bodies: Himachal CM Sukhu - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Sees Strong Polling In ULB Elections, Results For 4 Corporations On May 31 - News18
Congress urban surge in local body polls exposes BJP’s strategic miscalculation in Kangra, Chamba - The Tribune
Himachal urban local body elections: Congress claims win in 31 of 47 civic bodies - The Tribune
Himachal ULB poll results: Congress claims upper hand, calls it ‘2027 semifinal’ - The Tribune

Himachal High Court Introduces Austerity Measures

Himachal HC introduces car-pooling, work-from-home measures - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh HC Introduces Carpooling, Work-From-Home Measures To Save Fuel And Cut Costs - ETV Bharat
Himachal High Court introduces work-from-home, carpooling measures amid austerity push - ANI News

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Himachal HC judges to carpool, Registry staff to get work from home to save fuel - The Tribune
Austerity measures reach HP High Court as introduces 'Work from home', Car-Pooling - - Himachal Scape

Hotel co-owner held in Shimla LSD drug bust case - The Times of India
LSD seizure case: Shimla police arrests Kullu’s hotel partner-owner for destroying evidence - The Tribune

Region in sauna bath, HP first in queue for showers - The Times of India

Shimla Struggles as Sanitation Workers’ Strike Leaves City Piled with Trash - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal: Over 900 SEHB sanitation workers continue strike in Shimla, garbage piles up across city - ANI News
Heaps of garbage continue to pile on amid sanitation workers’ strike in Shimla - The Tribune

Officials Booked Over Missing Ballot Papers in Himachal

HP: 8 booked after ballot papers for panchayat elections go missing - ThePrint
2 ballot papers missing during inspection for Khanlag Panchayat; FIR registered against 8 staffers - The Tribune

Fourth accident in two months near Manali, irate residents blame potholes - The Tribune
Fourth accident in two months near Aleo sparks outrage over Manali left bank road - The Tribune

Teachers learn AI integration in Shimla - The Tribune
Shoolini University Partners with Antier Solutions for AI, LLM and Blockchain Innovation - The News Himachal

High Voter Turnout in Himachal Pradesh Local Elections

Bilaspur dist records 72.91% voter turnout - The Tribune
Chamba municipal elections: At 107, Himachal Pradesh elderly man walks out to cast vote over comfort - The Times of India
Himachal MC polls: Over 69% voting recorded in civic polls - The Tribune

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Urban Local Bodies election records 69.16% turnout in Himachal Pradesh: SEC - The Indian Express
69% turnout recorded in Himachal urban body polls | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal MC polls: Mandi district voters turn out in large numbers - The Tribune

Results declared for 2 ULBs of Hamirpur - The Tribune

Educators explore digital learning - The Tribune

Ph-1 training for Panchayati Raj Election staff conducted at Kaza - The Tribune

Congress breaks 30-yr BJP stronghold in Dehra MC poll - The Tribune

SJVN employees take ‘Swachhata Pledge’ - The Tribune

Extreme Weather Alerts Across North India

Prepare for heatwaves, forest fires: Kangra DC - The Tribune
Thunderstorm alert issued for Chamba, Kullu, Kangra - MSN
Heatwave alert for North India; Delhi temperature to hit 44°C - The Tribune

Himachal villagers left vulnerable as highway protection work lags - The Tribune
Stray cattle menace on Kangra highways triggers safety crisis - The Tribune
Highway protection work slow, Himachal villagers left vulnerable - The Tribune

Ravi chokes under mounting ecological pressure in Chamba - The Tribune

No road, no vote: Nurpur villagers protest lack of connectivity, threaten election boycott - The Tribune

BJP suspends two Himachal leaders for six years over anti-party activities - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

POCSO cases surge 8 times in Himachal Pradesh during 1st quarter of 2026 - The Tribune

Deputy Chief Whip reviews progress of Naddi Zipline Project - :: India News Calling ::

Fact Check: Did Arshdeep Singh Share Post Asking PBKS To Drop Dharamshala As Home Venue? Heres The Truth - Free Press Journal

The White Nets Over the Himalayas and the Ecological Cost of Prosperity - HimbuMail

Trader stabbed over monetary dispute at Kullu’s Pipal Jatar fair - The Tribune
40-yr-old man arrested for stabbing porter in Rohru market of Shimla district - The Tribune

Emotional Strength Key to Success, Students Told at Workshop - The News Himachal

Himachal Pradesh chief minister congratulates V D Satheesan on Kerala oath - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu congratulates V D Satheesan on taking charge as Kerala CM - ANI News

Week long cattle fair at Gasota Mahadev Temple on Monday - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Updates from Hamirpur, Himachal

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
You searched for " himachal pradesh education news " - The Tribune
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: पांच वार्डों में दहाई का आंकड़ा पार नहीं कर पाई जीत - Amar Ujala

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An open-air gym will be built near Hamirpur Athletic Track - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

The best mountain escapes around the world - The Indian Express

Kisan Sabha welcome's government’s decision to reconstitute Himachal Pradesh Wildlife Board - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Jaypee University Opens Online Counselling Process for BTech Aspirants, Applications Till May 23 - The News Himachal
Army Recruitment Online Examination: June 1 to June 15 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

'Shimla Agreement Table Stays As Reminder Of Mistakes': Himachal Governor - NDTV

From The Silent Hills Of Shillai, A Remote Village In Himachal, To The Red Carpet Of Cannes: Himachal’s - Free Press Journal

Inmates assault two cops at Nalagarh jail - The Tribune

Panchyat polls: Jai Ram targets Congress government in Himachal over ‘false promises’ | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Boycotts, withdrawal reflect erosion of trust in democratic institutions - The Tribune
Boycotts, withdrawal reflect erosion of trust in democratic institutions in Himachal - The Tribune

HP: Three held with heroin in Palampur - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA