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20 May 2026, Wednesday
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Big Picture

Political parties are trading victory claims following the state's Urban Local Body elections.
Over 10,800 representatives were elected unopposed in the recent Panchayati Raj polls.
Authorities made several drug-related arrests, including a hotelier for tampering with evidence in an LSD case.
A prolonged sanitation workers' strike has caused significant garbage pile-ups in Shimla.
The Himachal High Court introduced austerity measures like car-pooling and work-from-home.
Incidents reported include a fatal car accident in Solan and a trekking mishap in Kangra.
Key high-altitude tourist routes, such as Kunzum Pass, have reopened after winter closure.
Light rain is forecast across several districts, offering potential relief from high temperatures.
Himachal climbed to 6th in national education rankings and will enforce stricter attendance rules.

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Headlines

Chamba News: चिट्टे के आरोपी को मिली जमानत - Amar Ujala
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala

Himachal: Ghost reservation leaves village without a pradhan - The Tribune
Himachal: Two ballot papers missing in Solan, eight booked | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Himachal: Class X students failing in two subjects eligible for 2nd exam - The Tribune

POCSO data for first quarter paints grim picture across Himachal districts - The Tribune

Feel the difference: Faridkot hottest at 47.3°C, Shimla cooler at 29.4°C - The Times of India

Young shooters from Jammu honoured by Himachal Pradesh Governor - ANI News

Thousands Elected Unopposed in Himachal Panchayat Polls

10,854 PRI representatives elected unopposed in Himachal - The Times of India
Over 10,800 candidates elected unopposed in Himachal Panchayati Raj polls - The Indian Express
411 panchayat representatives elected unopposed in Chamba district - The Tribune
Over 10,900 candidates elected unopposed in PRIs in Himachal Pradesh - The Tribune

BJP, Congress Both Claim Victory in Himachal Local Polls

Congress claims victory in Himachal Urban Local Body polls, says BJP rejected by voters - The News Mill
Both BJP and Congress Claim Victory in Himachal Urban Local Body Polls - The News Himachal
BJP leads in 18 of 25 municipalities in Himachal Pradesh local polls, says Jairam Thakur - The News Mill

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Claim vs counterclaim: Both BJP, Congress cite mandate in Himachal local polls | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal ULB poll results: Congress claims upper hand, calls it ‘2027 semifinal’ - The Tribune
Cong, BJP trade claims over Himachal ULB poll results - The Times of India

Untreated wastewater flowing into Haryana through Jattanwalan Nallah near Kala Amb, HP admits before NGT - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Weather: Rain Forecast and Alerts

Mercury stays above normal, but rain relief in Shimla, Kangra, Kullu - The Times of India
Light rain likely in 5 Himachal districts today, yellow alert till May 24 - The Tribune

HC pushes for larger twin-engine helicopters on Chandigarh-Shimla route - The Times of India

HP HC quashes preventive detention order under PIT NDPS Act against 2 brothers - The Times of India

Woman killed, 4 injured in Solan car accident - The Times of India
Woman dead, 4 of family injured as car falls into gorge in Himachal's Solan - The Tribune

SJVN organizes Dam Safety Awareness Program at NJHPS - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Yoga champion Atri meets Dalai Lama in Dharamsala - The Tribune

Single-teacher schools face dilemma ahead of panchayat polls - The Tribune

'ULB poll results reflect faith in Sukhu government': Congress MLA Kewal Singh Pathania - ANI News
Mandate an endorsement of governance: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The Tribune

Lt Gen Ahuja interacts with Lawrence School students - The Tribune
Lt Gen Ahuja inspires students at Lawrence School, Sanawar - The Tribune

The Tribune Edu Expo kicks off in Shimla on May 20 - The Tribune

Three arrested with heroin, cannabis in Shimla district - The Tribune
3 arrested with heroin, cannabis in separate Shimla drug busts - The Tribune

Nalagarh residents protest against waste management plant - The Tribune

IIT-Mandi harnesses AI to make climate, water data accessible across 19 languages - The Tribune

What needs to be done to stop paper leaks? - The Tribune

Alto car stolen from Nurpur recovered from Punjab - The Tribune
Pathankot man arrested for theft in Nurpur - The Tribune

Cong, BJP tied at 4-4 in Paonta MC; five independents turn kingmakers - The Tribune

Nurpur police arrest another drug peddler - The Tribune

Man accused in J-K murder case arrested in Himachal Pradesh - The Tribune, ThePrint

Law varsity student awarded scholarship - The Tribune

NIFT-Kangra’s Himalayan canvas inspires new era of fashion innovation in region - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Grapples with Rising Fuel Prices, Inflation

Rising inflation, fuel crisis troubling people; Congress performed strongly in urban polls: HPCC chief Vinay Kumar - ANI News
Himachal minister accuses Centre of failed policies causing fuel price hikes - The News Mill
Shimla residents fear rising inflation as fuel prices continue weekly hike - ANI News

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

Himachal High Court quashes FIR against scientist over alleged abusive email - The News Mill
Himachal High Court Quashes FIR Against University Scientist Over Abusive Email - HimbuMail

Himachal Pradesh climbs to 6th spot in national education rankings - The Tribune
Himachal Govt Schools Enforce 75% Attendance Rule to Boost Learning Standards - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Himachal government to launch Mukhya Mantri Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana - ThePrint

Himachal Govt Warns Employees Against Direct Court Appeals in Transfer Cases - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Himachal Pradesh University VC urges students to preserve their culture, traditions - The Tribune

HPNLU’s student awarded with Eklavya 2024 Scholarship by CAN Foundation - The Tribune

Compassionate and community oriented approach must, towards people struggling with substance abuse: Former VC, MLU, Cuttack - The Tribune

Manali civic body carries bio-waste 300kms to Ambala for treatment; HC questions logic - The Indian Express

Himachal HC Introduces Car-Pooling, Work-From-Home Measures

Himachal HC introduces car-pooling, work-from-home amid austerity drive - The Indian Express
Himachal High Court Takes a Green Turn with Carpooling and Flexible Work - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal HC introduces car-pooling, work-from-home measures - The Times of India

Shimla: Despite MC’s assurance, protesting sanitation workers refuse to budge | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Shocking! Punjab Kings Fan Sparks Controversy After Ripping RCB Jersey & Cleaning Shoes During IPL 2026 Clash - Free Press Journal

Kangra trek trip turns fatal: Guides repeated warnings ignored, youth swept away by streams strong current - The Tribune

Direct Rohtak-Shimla bus service from today at Rs 581 fare - The Tribune

Tourist Alleges Discrimination In Himachal, Claims Cafes Favouring Israelis: 'Felt Like 3rd-Class Citizen' - NDTV

CCTV footage deleted in LSD case, hotel partner arrested - The Tribune
Kullu hotel owner arrested for deleting evidence in LSD racket case Shimla Police - theweek.in
Hotel co-owner held in Shimla LSD drug bust case - The Times of India

Sports hostel admissions to be merit-based now - The Tribune

Himachal to be developed as skill hub: Rajesh Dharmani - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal to be developed as skill hub: Minister Dharmani - The Tribune

Himachal: Kunzum Pass route to Spiti opens after 6-month closure - The Tribune

Himachal: Courier network used to transport intoxicating capsules in Baddi region - The Tribune

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