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02 June 2026, Tuesday
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Big Picture

The BJP dominated Himachal Pradesh's local body polls, winning three of four Municipal Corporations and a majority in several Zila Parishads, while the Congress retained Palampur.
Senior IAS officer K.K. Pant has been appointed as the new acting Chief Secretary for the state.
The government launched the 'HP-READY' project to enhance disaster resilience in the state.
A wet spell with a yellow warning for thunderstorms is forecast across Himachal until June 7.
The self-enumeration drive for the Census-2027 has officially commenced in the state.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the demolition of a historic gate in Shimla.
Protests and highway blockades have been reported in response to a new entry tax imposed by Himachal Pradesh.
The Governor flagged off an NCC expedition to Mount Deo Tibba.
A bus accident in Mandi resulted in 14 injuries, and Shimla police arrested a major drug supplier.
The India-China trade route via the Shipki La Pass has been reopened for the next six months.

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Headlines

BJP Secures Major Wins in Himachal Local Elections

LoP Jai Ram claims BJP wave across Himachal - The Tribune
BJP retains clear majority in Sirmaur zila parishad polls - The Tribune
Congress takes edge over BJP in Lahaul-Spiti zila parishad polls - The Tribune

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BJP dominates Kullu zila parishad elections - The Tribune
BJP gets majority in Una zila parishad polls - The Tribune
Sanjay Tandon hails BJP’s resounding victory in Himachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation, Zila Parishad polls - The Statesman
BJP Upbeat In Himachal Pradesh After Winning Three Of Four Municipal Corporations - ETV Bharat
Himachal civic body polls: Women dominate across four wards, Palampur’s 29-year-old emerges as youngest councillor - The Indian Express
BJP Scores Big in Himachal Civic Polls, Gains Momentum Ahead of 2027 Elections - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
BJP sweeps Mandi, Dharamshala, Solan; Congress holds Palampur - MSN
'People have decided to uproot Congress govt': Jairam Thakur hails BJP's victory in Himachal municipal cor - The Economic Times
BJP wins three of four Himachal municipal corporations, Jairam Thakur says people want to uproot Congress - The News Mill
BJP Dominates Himachal Civic Elections, Captures Three Municipal Corporations - The News Himachal
BJP wins three municipal corporations in Himachal Pradesh local elections - The News Mill
'Clear message for 2027 Assembly polls': BJP's Surat Negi hails victory in Himachal local body polls, party workers celebrate - ANI News

Himachal: At 22, Samriti Atri scripts electoral debut - The Tribune

Himachal: Political dynasties face setback as voters redraw Mandi’s power map - The Tribune
Young villages, mature cities: A tale of two ballots in hill state local body poll - The Tribune
Schools Everywhere, Education Nowhere in Himachal? Crisis in Primary Education System - HimbuMail

Himachal Pradesh University expands focus on skills and innovation - The Tribune

Palampur MC: Newly elected councillors receive election certificates - The Tribune

Public rejected Cong in CM’s stronghold: BJP - The Tribune

HP-READY project to build disaster-resilient Himachal - The Tribune
HP-Ready project to build disaster-resilient Himachal: CM - The Times of India

Himachal: Baglehar ZP election result row deepens as BJP demands probe - The Tribune

14 injured in bus accident in Himachal’s Mandi - The Tribune

Governor Flags Off NCC Mt Deo Tibba Expedition

Himachal Governor launches NCC Deo Tibba expedition with 24 cadets trekking 50 km - The News Mill
Governor flags off NCC Mt Deo Tibba Expedition-2026 - :: India News Calling ::
Governor Gupta flags off NCC Mt Deo Tibba Expedition-2026 - HIMACHAL HEADLINES
Himachal governor flags off NCC Mt Deo Tibba expedition 2026 from Lok Bhavan - The News Mill, ANI News

K.K. Pant Appointed New Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh

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KK Pant gets additional charge as Himachal Pradesh chief secretary | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Senior IAS officer Kamlesh Kumar Pant given additional charge of Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary - The News Mill
Gupta Out, Pant in as Additional Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh - HimbuMail
KK Pant gets additional charge of Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary - The Tribune

Shimla police arrest Punjab-based drug supplier, 2 others with 196 g chitta, 47 g ice - The Tribune

I came to know about my brother’s death only through Google search: Himachal Pradesh accident victim’s sister - The Hindu

Himachal Pradesh High Court takes suo motu action on demolition of US Club gate in Shimla - The News Mill
Himachal HC takes suo motu cognisance of demolition of historic US Club gate in Shimla - ANI News

17 NCC cadets from Kullu unit selected under Agniveer scheme - The Tribune

Weather Forecast: Rain and Thunderstorms in North India

North India sees below-normal temperatures as rain, thunderstorms lash multiple states; IMD signals monsoon advance - The New Indian Express
Met forecasts wet spell in Himachal till June 7; issues yellow warning for thunderstorm - The Tribune
Met issues yellow warning for thunderstorm, forecasts wet spell in Himachal till June 7 - Daily Excelsior

Two-day MUN concludes at Shimla RKMV - The Tribune

HPNLU invites applications for research associates - The Tribune

Students of law varsity learn about RTI Act during 2-day workshop - The Tribune

APS-Dagshai hosts literary conclave - The Tribune

Palampur agri varsity gets fourth acting VC in 3 yrs, regular appointment elusive - The Tribune

More than 5K register for motivational speaker Sister Shivani’s programme in Mandi - The Tribune

Farmers encouraged to adopt sustainable farming - The Tribune

Rising demand, limited recharge: Una aquifer faces mounting stress - The Tribune

Intense hailstorms batter Shimla dist, locals blame climate change - The Tribune

Government Updates from Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh begins self-enumeration for Census 2027 with Governor registering online - The News Mill
Himachal launches Census 2027 self-enumeration drive; Governor registers online, says citizen participation key to development - ANI News
Governor launches Self-Enumeration drive for Census-2027 in Himachal - :: India News Calling ::, himachalpr.gov.in

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Himachal Pradesh Government - himachalpr.gov.in
Governor Launches Self-Enumeration Drive for Census-2027 in Himachal Pradesh - The News Himachal
Himachal gets first Pink Counting Centre in Lahaul and Spiti - The Tribune

DC bans holding protests at 10 locations in Shimla till July 31 - The Tribune

Artist from across India paint Shimla during ‘Canvas of The Hills' Art Festival - The Tribune

9 stunning places to visit in Lahaul Valley after crossing the Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh - The Times of India

Students took out a rally in Junga on Tobacco Prohibition Day - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Himachal Entry Tax Sparks Travel Disruptions

Kiratpur-Manali highway in Punjab blocked over Himachal entry tax - The New Indian Express
India-China trade resumes: Himachal's Shipki La Pass gateway opens for six-months - The Economic Times

Governor Backs Chenab-Beas River Link for National Benefit

Supercars set to roar in Himachal - The New Indian Express

Sukhu Counters BJP Claims, Sparks Debate with Unexpected Praise for Bindal - HIMACHAL HEADLINES

Everyone had the same idea: escape the heatwave. Now India’s hill stations are paying the price - The Statesman

Local body polls can’t be directly equated with state-level electoral contests: Himachal CM | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times

Solan MC Polls: BJP clinches 10 seats, deals heavy blow to Congress - The Tribune