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31 May 2026, Sunday
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Big Picture

Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) elections concluded across the state, marked by a high voter turnout, with women participating in large numbers despite adverse weather.
The Himachal Pradesh government has mandated dope tests for all new government job appointments as part of its anti-drug campaign.
A surge in tourism was noted, but was overshadowed by a violent clash in Kasol involving tourists that led to four arrests, and a tragic accident in Chamba where eight tourists died after their vehicle fell into a gorge.
Heavy rain and hailstorms have provided relief from heat but caused an estimated 70% crop loss for apple growers.
The government announced new initiatives, including a student education loan at 1% interest and the promotion of yoga and wellness in tribal areas.
A major protest, a 'chakka jam,' is planned at 55 border points against the state's new entry tax policy.
Concerns have been raised over widespread forest fires, with satellite images showing large scorched areas.
In judicial developments, a Kullu court awarded a 20-year jail term in a POCSO case, and a teacher was convicted for molesting students.
The Shimla Summer Festival is promoting adventure tourism with the introduction of hot air balloon rides.
The state government has released Rs 100 crore to clear pending payments under the Himcare health insurance scheme.

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Headlines

Himachal’s uphill war against drugs - The Tribune
Opening New Doors: Skill Training Initiative to Empower Himachal’s Youth and Women - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Fake votes cast in Doon segment, allege villagers - The Tribune

High Turnout and Strong Female Participation in Himachal Panchayat Polls

Himachal PRI Polls: 91% turnout recorded in re-poll for Guwari ward in Chamba - The Tribune
Highest turnout marks final phase in Kangra, Chamba - The Tribune
Himachal Panchayati Raj elections conclude with strong voter engagement - The News Mill

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Himachal PRI polls: Shimla voters brave rain to cast ballot - The Tribune
Himachal panchayat polls: Women take the lead as turnout crosses 80 pc amid rain - The Economic Times, Press Trust of India
Himachal panchayat polls: Over 80% voter turnout in final phase - The Tribune
Himachal panchayat polls: Women take the lead as turnout crosses 76 pc amid rain - ThePrint
Himachal panchayat polls: 41% turnout till 11am in final phase | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Polling begins in final phase of Himachal panchayat elections; over 15 lakh voters to cast ballots - The Hindu
Over 19% polling recorded till 9 am in final phase of Himachal panchayat elections - ThePrint
Himachal panchayat polls enter final phase, voting underway across 1,189 gram panchayats - The New Indian Express

Firing by Punjab tourists rocks Kasol, four arrested - The Tribune
Parking dispute turns violent in Himachal's Kasol as tourist shoots local - India Today
Himachal: Firing in Kasol amid clash between tourists-locals; 4 tourists from Punjab detained - Press Trust of India

Eight Killed in Chamba Gorge Accident

Eight tourists missing after vehicle plunge into gorge in Himachal's Chamba - India Today
8 feared dead as tourist vehicle plunges into gorge near Sach Pass in Chamba - The Tribune
Eight killed as car plunges into deep gorge in Himachal's Chamba - Press Trust of India

Himachal Pradesh Mandates Drug Tests for Government Jobs

Himachal Pradesh to mandate dope tests before government employment - The News Mill
Make dope tests mandatory for individuals joining govt services: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu - The Indian Express
Himachal’s War on Chitta: Sukhu Makes Dope Test Mandatory for Government Jobs - The Statesman

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Himachal Pradesh government makes dope test mandatory for joining government service - The New Indian Express
Dope test of individuals to be made mandatory prior to joining government service: Himachal CM - The Tribune
Himachal Pradesh: Dope test of individuals to be made mandatory before joining government - ANI News
Himachal Govt to Introduce Mandatory Dope Testing for New Recruits - The News Himachal
Dope test of individuals to be made mandatory prior to joining government service: CM - himachalpr.gov.in

Chakka jam at 55 border points on June 1 against HP entry tax - The Times of India

Irregularities in Solan housing project under HC scanner - The Times of India

Sundernagar, Nihri blocks register highest polling percentage in Mandi - The Tribune

Heavy Rain and Hailstorms Lash Himachal Pradesh

Himachal apple growers stare at 70% crop loss due to heavy hailstorms - The Tribune
MeT issues weather alert for Sunday as hailstorms, rain lash most parts of Himachal | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Heavy rain lashes Himachal amid orange, yellow alerts; temperatures drop - The Tribune

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Kullu court awards 20-yr jail term in POCSO case - The Tribune

Death of infant monkey triggers tense scenes at locality in Palampur - The Tribune

Youth can shape state’s future through ballot: Min - The Tribune

Man booked for attacking truck driver in Manali road rage case - The Tribune
Police launch manhunt after violent road rage episode in Manali - The Tribune

Shimla Summer Festival Introduces New Attractions

Hot air balloon set to add colour to festival - The Tribune
Shimla fest gets intellectual twist - The Tribune
Shimla summer festival to showcase hot air balloon, adventure-tourism prospects - ThePrint
First of a kind: International Summer Festival Shimla to feature inter-school declamation competition - The Tribune

Ballot mix-up halts voting briefly in Banjar block of Kullu district - The Tribune

Himachal Govt Releases Rs 100 Crore to Clear Pending Himcare Payments - The News Himachal
Government releases Rs. 100 crore to clear the pending payment under Himcare scheme - himachalpr.gov.in

HPU directs depts to upload mandatory info on website - The Tribune

Mandi educational institutions mark World Environment Day - The Tribune

Health Dept spreads awareness among students ahead of World No Tobacco Day - The Tribune

Tanda college teachers’ assn opposes curbs in faculty academic leave - The Tribune

Palampur, Gwalior agri varsities ink pact for research collaboration - The Tribune

Who drinks the most? Arunachal tops national chart, Himachal leads North - The Tribune
Why do people in Himachal live longer than Punjabis and Haryanvis? - The Tribune

Choking Kills In Minutes: Himachal Pradesh Man’s Death Sparks Urgent Health Warning - Times Now

Forest Fires Rage Across Northern Indian States

25-year-old young man sacrifices his life to save drowning friend in Kullu - The Tribune

Himachal: Teacher convicted of molesting schoolgirls, sentenced to 7-year imprisonment - The Tribune

Breaking Barriers: Retired Himachal cadre IAS officer Upma Chawdhry becomes first woman to head the Metropolitan Stock Exchange - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Retd Himachal cadre IAS officer Upma Chawdhry 1st woman to head Metropolitan Stock Exchange - The Tribune

Chal De India: From Kashmir To Meghalaya, 6 Summer Destinations That Showcase India's True Beauty - NDTV

Congress govt. in Himachal changing election rules to hijack local body polls: BJP State chief - The Hindu

Dharamsala professor to represent India at global media research summit in Ireland - The Tribune

Khushwant Singh Litfest flies from Kasauli to shores of Thames - Hindustan Times

Hamirpur bridge collapse: Case lodged against executing agency, contractor - Press Trust of India

HP’s snow-bound areas to undergo population Census from Sept 2026 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Kangra set to test Cong, BJP’s grassroots strength - The Tribune

Counting rehearsal held at Kangra Polytechnic ahead of Zila Parishad, BDC poll results - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA
Rehearsal held for vote counting at Baijnath Savings Hall ahead of Zila Parishad, BDC poll results - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Himachal Board of School Education reschedules D.El.Ed CET-2026 exam to June 17 - UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Safe travel push: Mandi to clear encroachments along highways - The Tribune

Auckland House School Celebrates Legacy, Heritage and Lifelong Bonds At Grand 160th Founder's Day - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Sundernagar KVK named country’s best agricultural extension centre - The Tribune