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21 May 2026, Thursday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a severe heatwave, with Shimla's temperature crossing 30°C and a red alert issued for several areas.
The state has significantly improved its national education standing, jumping to the 6th rank in the quality school education index.
Authorities are intensifying their crackdown on narcotics, arresting multiple interstate drug suppliers near the Punjab border and demolishing a peddler's property.
A statewide chemists' strike against e-pharmacies has disrupted medicine supplies, causing hardship for patients.
In recent panchayat elections, over 10,800 candidates were declared winners unopposed.
An investigation is underway after eight officials were booked over missing ballot papers from panchayat polls, though initial reports rule out foul play.
Chief Minister Sukhu met spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to discuss natural farming and stray cattle welfare.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued warrants against the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar of Nauni University.
To combat rising incidents, the state government has issued a toll-free number for citizens to report forest fires.
The High Court has intervened in infrastructure delays, seeking an explanation for the pending completion of the Kiratpur-Manali highway.

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Headlines

DC reviews development scenario, implementation of Mission YUVA, HADP in Basohli - Daily Excelsior

Billawar police reunites 2 missing ladies with their families - Daily Excelsior

Shimla police nab chitta supplier near Indo-Pak border in Punjab - The Tribune
Shimla cops arrest 2 drug suppliers from UP and Punjab - The Times of India
Himachal police arrests interstate drug supplier near India-Pakistan border - ThePrint

Missing ballot papers: Arki SDM rules out foul play - The Tribune
eight officials booked over missing ballot papers in himachal panchayat polls - The News Mill

HC issues warrants against Nauni varsity VC, Registrar - The Tribune

Drug peddler’s house in Jawali demolished - The Tribune

Governor urges youth to become job creators at Yuva Sangam programme - The Tribune

Medicine supply hit in state as chemists down shutters over e-pharmacy threat - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Climbs National School Education Rankings

Cong govt’s edu reforms helped HP get 6th rank: CM - The Tribune
CM credits reforms for HP’s jump to 6th rank in school education index - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh rises to sixth in national education rankings - The News Mill

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Himachal Pradesh Secures 6th Position in National School Education Rankings - The News Himachal
HP jumps to 6th place nationally in quality of school education - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal achieves major leap in National Education Rankings: CM - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal secures 3rd spot among states in national education rankings | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Heatwave Grips Himachal Pradesh

Shimla breaches 30°C mark, heatwave warning for today - The Tribune
Heat wave scorches Punjab, Haryana and Himachal; Rohtak hottest at 46.9°C - The Times of India
Shimla records hottest day of season at 30.5°C, heat wave warning issued for May 21 - The Tribune

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Shimla Temperature: Himachal Likely To Get 2-3°C Hotter This Week, Yellow Alert In 2 Districts - News18
From Chills to Heatwaves: Himachal’s Weather Takes a Dramatic Turn - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Temperatures soar in Himachal, Una sizzles at 43.4 degrees | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Feel the difference: Faridkot hottest at 47.3°C, Shimla cooler at 29.4°C - The Times of India

Himachal CM Discusses Natural Farming with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Himachal CM discusses natural farming and stray cattle welfare with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - The News Mill
CM discusses natural farming with Art of Living founder - The Tribune

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

HC asks company MD to explain when Kiratpur-Manali highway will be completed - The Times of India

HP govt issues toll-free number to report forest fires - The Times of India

Updates from the Himachal Pradesh High Court

Himachal Pradesh High Court quashes chargesheet against ex-faculty over ‘derogatory emails’ - The Indian Express
Himachal Govt Bars Employees From Directly Approaching Court With Grievance On Transfer - ETV Bharat
Himachal Pradesh High Court junks man’s custody plea for ‘close friend’: ‘No judicial sanctity to adulterous relationship’ - The Indian Express

Mercury on rise in Himachal, Una sizzles at 44℃ - The Times of India
Himachal swelters as mercury rises across tourist hotspots | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Governor visits Kangra school, assesses ground situation - The Times of India

PIL in Himachal HC challenges Sanjay Gupta’s officiating charge as Chief Secretary - The Indian Express

News from Himachal Pradesh Government

Himachal Pradesh to observe Anti-Terrorism Day with statewide pledge on May 21 - The News Mill
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal Pradesh Governor honours young Jammu shooters for national success - The News Mill

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himachal cm hails udf return in keralam ahead of swearing-in ceremony - The News Mill
Young shooters from Jammu honoured by Himachal Pradesh Governor - The Tribune, ANI News

Himachal Chemists' Strike Affects Patients

Chemists across Himachal Pradesh join 24-hr nationwide strike - The Indian Express
Himachal chemists' strike: Patients, attendants face struggle; flag poor stocking at govt pharmacies | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal chemists’ strike: Patients, attendants left scrambling; flag poor stocking at govt pharmacies - ThePrint

Preserving cultural values equally important along with economic progress: Himachal guv - ThePrint

Focus on 7Cs to achieve goals in life: Navy veteran Bhogal - The Tribune

Students explore courses, career options - The Tribune

Kangra MP, Nurpur MLA blame sabotage by ex-minister for defeat of BJP-backed candidates - The Tribune
Congress, BJP MLAs failed to ensure candidates’ victory in their bastions - The Tribune

BJP gets support of 4 Independents, set to retain control over Paonta Sahib Municipal Council - The Tribune

Tirthan alters course after construction on riverbed, erodes land at Banjar village in Kullu - The Tribune

NEET paper leak injustice to students: Shanta Kumar - The Tribune

Hamirpur DC spreads awareness on HPV vaccine - The Tribune
HP: 1,377 booths will be set up for 1,376 wards across 242 panchayats in Hamirpur - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Kullu school student to represent dist at national event in Gujarat - The Tribune

Two scientists appointed Joint Directors in Nauni university - The Tribune

Cong’s Kangra win reflects people’s faith in govt : MP - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Education Minister advocates computer-based tests for NEET - The News Mill
"Computer-based tests are way forward": Himachal Education Minister on NEET - ANI News

Updates from the Himachal Pradesh High Court

Rs 700 on cars, Rs 5,000 on govt convoys: Punjab morcha submits draft seeking reciprocal toll on Himachal Pradesh vehicles - The Tribune
Himachal High Court allows consecutive civil imprisonment for multiple maintenance defaults - The News Mill
Himachal High Court upholds consecutive civil imprisonment for maintenance payment defaults - ANI News
Himachal High Court adopts work-from-home and carpooling to reduce fuel use - The News Mill

Himachal Police launch citizen-centric, welfare-driven reforms across state - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh Police Reinvents its Khaki Image - HimbuMail

Celina Jaitly Visits Maa Baglamukhi Temple In Himachal Pradesh; Gets Emotional While Praying For Reunion With Her Kids And Brother - Watch - Free Press Journal

7 Govt, semi-Govt employees face departmental action in Dehra NDPS cases - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Punjab: 26 years after plunging into Bhakra canal, van recovered | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Dalai Lama attends long life prayer ceremony at Tsuglagkhang Temple in Dharamsala - The Tribune

Thousands Elected Unopposed in Himachal Local Polls

Himachal Pradesh Panchayat Poll Results: Over 10,800 candidates elected unopposed - Zee News
Over 10k candidates elected unopposed ahead of Himachal panchayat elections | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Over 10,800 candidates elected unopposed in Himachal Pradesh panchayat polls - The News Mill

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Himachal PRI elections: 10,985 candidates elected unopposed - The Tribune
BJP claims victory in Himachal ULB polls as Congress disputes results - The News Mill
Congress claims victory in Himachal Urban Local Body polls, says BJP rejected by voters - The News Mill
Himachal government's Rs 25 lakh incentive pays off 131 panchayats elected unopposed - theweek.in

woman-robbed-of-gold-chain-near-bajreshwari-temple-in-kangra News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Returning from trek, BDS student drowns in Kangra - The Tribune

Scheme to boost rural women entrepreneurs soon: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - The Tribune

Fresh spell of rain in higher hills likely from today - The Tribune

Wrong photo of PVC hero sparks outrage - The Tribune

Going grave hunting in Shimla: Meet the man who helps British visitors find their roots, and some closure - The Indian Express

Dharamshala circle sees 83% dip in forest fires this season | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Woman dead, 4 of family injured as car falls into gorge in Solan | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Edu expo will help students make informed career choices: Minister - The Tribune

Minor girl raped by classmate, married woman attacked - The Tribune

Power corridors abuzz as state hunts for next Chief Secretary - The Tribune

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