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22 May 2026, Friday
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Big Picture

Himachal Pradesh is under a severe heatwave with record temperatures, though rainfall is forecast to bring relief.
The state government has launched 'Mission-32 Percent' aiming to increase its green forest cover to 32% by 2030.
CM Sukhu commented on the Congress party's victory in urban polls and paid tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary.
Himachal Pradesh has jumped seven places to achieve the 6th rank in national school education rankings (PGI 2.0).
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has made several key interventions, including staying a notification exempting the Vigilance Bureau from the RTI Act.
The process to appoint a new Chief Secretary is ongoing, with a PIL filed in the High Court challenging the current officiating arrangement.
A woman's death following surgery at a hospital in Arki, Solan, has triggered protests from her family.
Police have intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking, arresting several suppliers and demolishing a peddler's property.
Farmers are facing challenges as the stone fruit crop has failed due to extreme weather, and they await rain for Kharif sowing.
New curbs on power subsidies are reportedly causing financial strain for tenants across the state.

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Headlines

Power subsidy curbs burn a hole in tenants’ pockets in Himachal - The Tribune

Himachal targets increase in green cover by 2030 - The Tribune
HP aims to expand forest cover to 32% by 2030 - The Times of India
Himachal Pradesh Launches ‘Mission-32 Percent’ to Boost Green Cover to 32% by 2030 - The News Himachal

Himachal: Woman’s death after surgery sparks protest at Arki hospital - The Tribune
Woman dies during gallstone surgery in Solan; minister says, ‘death inevitable’ - The Indian Express

Monkey, wild boar menace looms large in Himachal panchayat poll - The Tribune

Himachal: Online bookings for dormitory at Hamirpur Circuit House start - The Tribune

Political Updates from Himachal Pradesh

Congress pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on 35th death anniversary in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Himachal urban poll results reflect public confidence in Congress; party united with no groupism, says CM Sukhu - The Hindu
Himachal CM Sukhu supports Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of PM, cites truth causing discomfort - The News Mill

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Over 800 Himachal students visit PGI under Project SARATHI - The Tribune

PIL challenges HP move to appoint Gupta as chief secy - The Times of India
PIL in Himachal HC challenges Sanjay Gupta’s officiating charge as Chief Secretary - The Indian Express

Key Rulings from the Himachal High Court

Another setback for Himachal government as High Court quashes detention order under drugs act - The Indian Express
High Court stays Himachal government notification exempting Vigilance Bureau from RTI Act - The Indian Express
Woman says in-laws compared her to shoe, Himachal Pradesh High Court refuses to quash her Rs 50 lakh dowry case - The Indian Express
Himachal Pradesh High Court quashes chargesheet against ex-faculty over ‘derogatory emails’ - The Indian Express

Himachal: 11-year-old’s body recovered from Yamuna in Paonta Sahib, probe on - The Tribune

Once bedridden, Rajasthan boy starts walking, courtesy Kangra NGO - The Tribune

Students get clarity on paths to take after school - The Tribune
The Tribune Edu Expo: Counseling session helps students choose right career path - The Tribune

Former Nepal Supreme Court judge Pradhan passes away in Dharamsala - The Tribune

Sardar Patel varsity declares B. Com-III results; overall pass percentage 90.6 - The Tribune

Hike in import duty on gold, silver likely to impact Palampur’s Sarafa market in June - The Tribune

Poor condition of roads, school building major issue in Kasauli panchayat elections - The Tribune

Himachal to study fee structures of Uttarakhand, J&K to woo filmmakers - The Indian Express

Himachal Grapples With Heatwave Amid Rain Forecast

Himachal to witness heavy rain, hailstorm from May 22 - The Tribune
Himachal Weather Update: Relief from Scorching Heat Expected as Rain Forecast - The News Himachal
Himachal sizzles: Heatwave warning issued as mercury rises 4-7°C - The Tribune

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MD sounds yellow alert for four Himachal dists amid rising temps | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
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

Himachal Education Minister Rohit Thakur Inaugurates The Tribune Edu Expo in Shimla - The Tribune

Drug pedllers’ assets worth Rs 1 crore frozen - The Tribune

60 NIT-Puducherry students tour Palampur agri university - The Tribune

Guv visits Kangra school, reviews education facilities in rural areas - The Tribune
Governor visits Kangra school, assesses ground situation - The Times of India

250 NCC cadets to take part in expedition to Mount Deo Tibba - The Tribune

HPU law students urged to preserve culture, traditions - The Tribune

SEHB society ends strike after Shimla MC accepts demands - The Tribune

Auckland pupil to represent state at national karate championship - The Tribune

Shift to CBSE may bring classrooms closer to national expectations - The Tribune

Van found in Bhakra canal after 25 years brings closure to families of three men missing since 2000 - The Indian Express

Inmate dies at Dharamsala prison, kin allege foul play - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

Himachal Pradesh Farmers Await Rains To Sow Kharif Crops - ETV Bharat

From the Hills of Himachal to the Heart of Healthcare - :: India News Calling ::

major action against illegal mining in sirmaur; drivers flee after abandoning trucks-News in Hindi - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala

Himachal Jumps to 6th in National Education Rankings

Himachal Pradesh achieves major leap in national education rankings: CM Sukhu - The Times of India
Himachal achieves major leap in National Education Rankings: CM - himachalpr.gov.in
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

These 7 Mountain Villages In Himachal Are Perfect For A Family Detox Trip - News18

Addl charge for senior officers - The Tribune

Himachal: NEET should move towards computer-based testing to prevent leaks, says Rohit Thakur | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

2 key interstate drug suppliers arrested from Chandigarh, Punjab - The Tribune
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

What's Hot: Vaishnavi live @Shimla - The Tribune

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

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

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

CM discusses natural farming with Art of Living founder - The Tribune

Drug peddler’s house in Jawali demolished - The Tribune

Missing ballot papers: Arki SDM rules out foul play - The Tribune

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

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

Come up with blueprint for success in careers of choice, says Aadi Garg - The Tribune

Himachal HC pulls up NHAI over delays in Pinjore-Baddi four-laning project - The Tribune

Infighting erupts in BJP after elections setback in Kangra - The Tribune

Mercury on rise in Himachal, Una sizzles at 44℃ - The Times of India

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

Special And Humbling: Punjab Kings Owner Mohit Burman Meets Dalai Lama In Dharamshala, Gifts Bat Signed By - Free Press Journal