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25 May 2026, Monday
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Big Picture

A major heatwave has triggered a massive tourist rush to Shimla and Manali, resulting in severe traffic congestion.
The proposed Shimla ropeway project has stalled after the government scrapped the tender due to significant cost escalations.
The potential appointment of a new Chief Secretary is facing a High Court PIL and political opposition over pending corruption cases.
Campaigning has concluded for the first phase of Panchayati Raj elections, with extensive security arrangements in place for polling day.
The BJP has taken disciplinary action against 28 office-bearers for contesting local Zila Parishad elections against official party candidates.
IPL teams Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have arrived in Dharamshala for an upcoming qualifier match.
Four tourists from Haryana were arrested near Shimla for assaulting a state transport bus driver in a road rage incident.
Shimla authorities plan to construct 40 new water tanks to increase the city's water storage capacity.
The state Congress party has announced it will hold protests across Himachal on May 25 against the hike in fuel prices.
Investigations have been ordered into alleged irregularities, including dumped water pipes and illegal hill cutting in Shimla.

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Headlines

Heatwave Drives Massive Tourist Rush to Hill Stations

Shimla Police strengthens traffic management during tourist rush; over 70,000 vehicles managed in 3-days - ANI News
Heatwave triggers tourist rush to Shimla, over 70K vehicles recorded on the road - - Himachal Scape
Shimla witnesses heavy tourist rush - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Amid heatwave, tourist influx to Manali triggers severe traffic congestion, vehicles crawl for hours - The Times of India

Shimla ropeway left hanging as Himachal Pradesh Govt scraps tender after cost surges by Rs 1,200 crore - The Tribune

Hamirpur (Himachal) News: सिटी में आज - Amar Ujala

RCB and GT Arrive in Dharamshala for Qualifier

Royal Challengers Bengaluru arrive in Dharamsala for IPL qualifier clash against Gujarat Titans - The Tribune
rcb-reaches-dharamshala-ahead-of-gujarat-titans-clash News in Hindi -2 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
RCB reaches Dharamshala ahead of Gujarat Titans clash - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
gt-receives-warm-welcome-in-dharamshala-ahead-of-ipl-qualifier-against-rcb News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Prepares for Panchayat Elections

Campaigning ends for Himachal panchayati raj elections - The Times of India
Himachal: 86 Una panchayats to go to polls on May 26 - The Tribune
Campaigning concludes for first phase of Panchayati Raj elections in Mandi - The Tribune

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Polling to be held in 1,293 Himachal gram panchayats on May 26 - The Tribune
Himachal SEC completes arrangements for first phase of PRI polls on May 26 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Himachal: After candidate’s death, fresh poll ordered for ward in Mandi block - The Tribune

BJP relieves 28 office-bearers for joining fray for zila parishad polls against party candidates - Deccan Herald
Himachal BJP disciplinary action: 28 office-bearers relieved of responsibilities - The Tribune

Himachal: Two years on, Jal Shakti Dept’s pipes ‘dumped’ in the open; probe ordered - The Tribune
Shimla hill cutting shocks High Court, fresh probe ordered at Annandale site - The Indian Express

40 new tanks to boost water storage in Shimla: Mayor - The Tribune
Shimla MC to increase water storage capacity, to construct 40 new water tanks - The Tribune

On eve of panchayat polls in Himachal, BJP targets Congress over unfulfilled poll promises - The Tribune
Jai Ram accuses Congress of ‘financially exploiting’ people of Himachal, party retorts | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Indian civilisation’s strength lies in cultural continuity, says historian - The Tribune
Indian civilisation strength lies in its cultural continuity: Dr Rashmita Jha in IIAS Shimla - The Tribune

Educators trained to teach under NEP - The Tribune

Bayer to set up learning centre at Nauni varsity - The Tribune

Fortis Hospital treats 88-yr-old heart patient with ELCA - The Tribune

Expert calls for greater awareness on endocrine disorders in children - The Tribune

Students vie for top honours at DAV cluster-level sports tourney in Mandi - The Tribune

100 take part in ‘Sunday on Cycle’ in Dharamsala - The Tribune

After four-year delay, Paror-Padhar highway widening work gains pace - The Tribune

Ritual waste dumping polluting Binwa river - The Tribune

Elderly couple killed as car plunges into gorge in Shimla outskirts - Press Trust of India

Pong Dam potential untapped, locals call for eco-tourism push - The Tribune

Kangra tops in foreign tourist arrivals; ‘inflated’ domestic figures under cloud - The Tribune

2,000 police personnel deployed across Shimla for conducting peaceful elections - The Tribune
Himachal PRI poll: 800 security personnel deployed in Nurpur dist - The Tribune

Four tourists from Haryana arrested for assaulting Himachal state bus driver near Shimla - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Road rage: 4 Haryana tourists arrested for assaulting HRTC bus driver near Shimla - The Tribune

Congress to hold protests across Himachal on May 25 over fuel price hike - The News Mill
Himachal’s open power market shift may cost Punjab Rs 400 cr in paddy season - The Tribune

IIIT Una launches MSc mathematics, computing degree course - The Tribune

Fit India Campaign for Commonwealth Games-2030 organised in Dharamshala - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Political Developments in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Himachal PRI polls: Poor rural healthcare emerges as key election issue in Kasauli - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh clears Rs 1,500 aid for women in 4th year of power - The Economic Times

Himachal’s Aaryan Harnot Wins BIG Impact Award 2026 - HimbuMail

JOBS and CAREER: 355 PET Posts Rekindle Hope for Job for Unemployed Degree Holders after 21 Years - HimbuMail

Environmentalist questions ‘diversion of EC funds’ to departments ‘unrelated to environmental restoration’ - The Indian Express

In Himachals remote Pangi Valley, residents pay survival tax as fuel prices touch Rs 125 per litre - The Tribune

Congress-backed candidates’ win endorsement of govt policies: Shahpur MLA Kewal Singh Pathania - The Tribune

Heatwave set to return from May 26, yellow alert issued - The Tribune

Himachal Weather Turns Pleasant After Rain, Snowfall at High Mountain Passes - The News Himachal
Summer escape: Plains heat fuels rush to Himachal hills - The Tribune

Baddi police bust fake degree racket - The Tribune

‘Fake resignations’ claim deepens BJP infighting in Lahaul-Spiti dist - The Tribune
Himachal: Fake SC certificate row rocks Chamba MC polls - The Tribune

Eco-friendly move: Electric buses roll towards Rohtang’s snowy landscapes in Himachal - The Tribune

Road to ruin: Manali-Naggar stretch hits tourism hard - The Tribune

Power by proxy? Women’s reservation & family grip on panchayat politics - The Tribune

Himachal: French, Spanish courses in colleges from this session - The Tribune

Mandi cops issue 475 challans against illegal mining in 5 months - The Tribune

Delhi Police arrest proclaimed offender wanted in 11 cases from Manali - The News Mill

-ban-on-campaigning-and-weapons-imposed-for-kangra-panchayat-polls News in Hindi -1 News Headlines Found - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Dry days, ban on campaigning and weapons imposed for Kangra Panchayat Polls - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA