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23 May 2026, Saturday
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Big Picture

The BJP has accused the ruling Congress government of violating the Model Code of Conduct during Panchayat polls, a charge the Congress has rejected.
A forensic investigation confirmed the tampering of Class X board exam answer sheets, prompting the education board to order compensatory marks.
Widespread rain, thunderstorms, and fresh snowfall in higher reaches like Rohtang Pass have brought relief from a severe heatwave across the state.
Health authorities are tackling a jaundice outbreak in Mandi district, while a statewide check found 31 drug samples, including a spurious injection, to be substandard.
The Himachal Pradesh government has ceased its 'electricity banking' arrangement, a move expected to impact neighboring states like Punjab and Haryana.
To enhance urban infrastructure, the state government is studying Bengaluru's development model.
A new prison reform initiative named ‘Akshar se Atmabodh’ has been launched to provide books to inmates.
Urban local body elections concluded with a high voter turnout, which the ruling Congress party has claimed as a victory.
Heavy tourist traffic has exceeded the capacity of the Atal Tunnel, prompting a safety audit, while a blizzard stranded tourists at Rohtang Pass.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has questioned the government's outsourcing policy and stayed an order that excluded the Vigilance Bureau from the RTI Act.

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Headlines

Himachal Faces Exam Scandal and Election Disputes

BJP alleges MCC violation over Himachal cabinet meeting during PRI polls - The News Mill
Himachal: BJP alleges MCC violation over state cabinet meeting amid PRI polls; Congress rejects charges - ANI News
Himachal: Probe confirms tampering of Class X answer sheets - The Tribune, The Tribune

Himachal: Spurious injection among 31 failed drug samples - The Tribune, The Tribune
Jaundice outbreak triggers panic in Himachal's Mandi district, 17 cases reported - The Tribune

Book Releases and Literary Initiatives in Himachal

Himachal: Books become tools of reform in state’s new prison initiative - The Tribune
Governor releases Ex-IAS officer’s book - The Tribune
Governor releases book 'My Himachal, My Journey' - himachalpr.gov.in, :: India News Calling ::
Inmates in Himachal to be provided with books under ‘Akshar se Atmabodh’ programme - Daily Excelsior

Rain Brings Relief from Heatwave in Himachal Pradesh

Overcast skies, light rain break heatwave grip in Himachal - The Tribune, The Tribune
How to beat heatwave: 5 Himalayan towns in India where summer is pleasant - The Times of India
rainfall expected in parts of Himachal Pradesh due to western disturbance - The News Mill

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Rainfall to lash parts of Himachal: IMD - ANI News
Shimla gets relief from stifling heat as light rain lashes Himachal capital - The Tribune
Himachal: Rain, thunderstorms bring relief from heat; fresh snowfall in Rohtang Pass - Press Trust of India

Blizzard triggers traffic snarl, tourists stranded for hours at Rohtang Pass - The Tribune, The Tribune

Biodiversity alert: Climate change fuelling frequent forest fires in western Himalayas - The Tribune, The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Studies Bengaluru's Urban Development Model

Himachal Pradesh studies Bengaluru’s urban model to enhance smart infrastructure - The News Mill
Himachal’s Singh Eyes Metropolitan Bengaluru Model for Hill Towns - HimbuMail
Himachal studying Bengaluru urban development model for smart infrastructure push: PWD minister Vikramaditya Singh - ANI News

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala
Himachal: Online bookings for dormitory at Hamirpur Circuit House start - The Tribune

Fuel burn: PGI ferries 800 by bus from remote spots in Himachal Pradesh for outreach, parks telemedicine. - The Times of India
Over 800 Himachal students visit PGI under Project SARATHI - The Tribune

HC pulls up HP govt over outsourcing policy, seeks presence of top officials - The Times of India

Himachal Pradesh Government Updates

Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta presents annual report to Governor Kavinder Gupta - The News Mill
Door-to-Door Census with Mobile App: Himachal Prepares for Digital 2027 Census - The News Himachal
Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in

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Himachal Lokayukta presents annual report to Governor Kavinder Gupta - The Tribune
Himachal targets increase in green cover by 2030 - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh: Justice (Retd.) Chander Bhushan Barowalia calls on Governor - ANI News

Himachal Halts Electricity Banking with Neighboring States

Himachal’s big power shift: Why Sukhu government is ending ‘electricity banking’ - The Indian Express
Himachal Halts Electricity Banking with Neighbouring States; Board Ends Long-Standing Arrangement - The News Himachal
Himachal diverts power to open market, Punjab, Haryana to feel heat - The Tribune
Power subsidy curbs burn a hole in tenants’ pockets in Himachal - The Tribune

Political and Social Updates from Himachal Pradesh

Hakim Dina Nath — Kangra’s last Kangharia Kangra - The Tribune

Shimla DC reviews preparedness ahead of panchayat poll - The Tribune

Dharamsala institute opens admission to hotel mgmt, culinary arts courses - The Tribune

NHAI begins tarring Ghiyagi-Jalori Pass stretch of Aut-Luhri highway in Kullu - The Tribune

Parents must ensure daughters get HPV vaccine: Bilaspur DC - The Tribune

Power board held responsible for death of lineman in Palampur - The Tribune

Nauni varsity project wins national agroforestry honour - The Tribune

Subedar Baldev Sharma remembered in Bilaspur - The Tribune

Former minister Pathania refutes MP’s charge of having interfered in Nurpur MC elections - The Tribune

28 dog bite cases reported in Kangra every day, Indora worst-affected - The Tribune

Abhilashi Group marks silver jubilee - The Tribune

Central university VC honours 44 students for securing placements - The Tribune

Mandi students excel at International coding event - The Tribune

Desh Bhagat University reserves 5 seats for Kullu girls, offers 100% scholarship - The Tribune

Five-day teacher training at Yol Cantt Army Public School - The Tribune

IIM-Sirmaur invites applications for 4-year online management course - The Tribune

HPU installs system to strengthen energy storage, materials research - The Tribune

Massive tourist rush pushes Atal Tunnel traffic beyond capacity; safety audit ordered - The Tribune

2025 landslide in Shimla an 'act of God', NHAI tells NGT, rejects compensation claim - The Tribune

Father-son duo held with 883 gm charas in Kangra’s Dehra - The Tribune

HP Home Guard Admit Card 2026 at himachal.nic.in soon, Check Download Link And Other Details Here - Jagran Josh

Congress pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on 35th death anniversary in Himachal Pradesh - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on death anniversary - The News Mill
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu pays tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary - ANI News

Himachal High Court stays order excluding Vigilance Bureau from RTI ambit - The Tribune

Himachal Pradesh Police Tell People How the Smartphones Can be Used Smartly to Prevent Cyber Frauds - HimbuMail
AI eyes on roads: Tech-driven policing gains momentum in Himachal - The Tribune

Hina Khan thanks bestie Rubina Dilaik for sending mangoes & ghee from Himachal - The Times of India

Underpasses to be built at several locations to ease congestion: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Govt orders inquiry after woman dies following kidney stone operation in Himachal’s Arki | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Himachal: Probe ordered after woman dies following surgery in Arki - The Tribune

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

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