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Civic polls in Himachal: 3.6 lakh voters to decide fate of 1,147 candidates on Sunday

Election duty employees on the way to polling stations with EVMs for the urban local body polls in Mandi on Saturday. (Birbal Sharma/HT)

Published on May 17, 2026, 4:42 AM IST

Only 5 RERA-registered JDA projects involve non-agriculturist partners: HPRERA

The Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HPRERA) has clarified that only five out of 17 real estate projects registered under the Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) since 2020 involve non-agriculturist partners, amid an ongoing controversy over alleged violations of Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act in housing projects across the state. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

Published on May 17, 2026, 4:28 AM IST

Vikramaditya: Bitumen price hike hits road construction activities

Spike in prices of bitumen had adversely hit road repair and tarring work across Himachal Pradesh posing challenge to the public works department (PWD) as contractors are stopping work due to fears of mounting losses. (HT File)

Published on May 17, 2026, 4:26 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh likely to witness dry spell after May 18: IMD

A general view of houses along with the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (top) as seen from Indru Nag near Dharamsala on May 15, 2026.

Updated on May 15, 2026, 5:38 PM IST

Why Election Commission left out J&K, Ladakh and Himachal from SIR rollout

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at a meeting (@ECISVEEP)

Updated on May 14, 2026, 9:23 PM IST

Himachal governor rolls out fuel- saving measures after PM’s austerity call

From announcing petrol-free Sundays to grounding helicopters, Himachal Pradesh governor Kavinder Gupta announced a comprehensive set of measures at Lok Bhavan aimed at reducing fuel consumption, promoting austerity, and positioning Himachal Pradesh as a model state in India’s collective response to global energy challenges. (ANI)

Published on May 14, 2026, 7:52 AM IST

HRTC employees threaten to boycott work if salaries not paid on time

Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) employees' union hold meeting in Shimla on Wednesday. (ANI)

Published on May 14, 2026, 7:26 AM IST

79,676 nominations filed for Himachal panchayat polls

The state election commission confirmed that all members of the Narkanda nagar panchayat have been elected unopposed, effectively completing the election process in the civic body without the need for polling. (File)

Published on May 12, 2026, 7:40 AM IST

HP to make dope tests a must for govt jobs, professional courses

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during a press conference in Shimla on Monday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)

Published on May 12, 2026, 6:04 AM IST

Thunderstorms, gusty winds wreak havoc across Himachal

Blown roof of a house after strong winds in Kullu on Monday. (HT Photo)

Published on May 12, 2026, 3:52 AM IST

Rain threat looms over Dharamshala IPL clashes

People gather at a viewpoint as clouds hover and sun rays pierce through them, in Shimla, on Sunday. (PTI)

Published on May 11, 2026, 3:44 AM IST

Kangra girl tops Himachal Class 10 board exams; girls outperform boys

Kangra girl tops Himachal Class 10 board exams; girls outperform boys

Published on May 10, 2026, 6:00 PM IST

Civic body polls: BJP cracks down on rebels, suspends former Dharamshala mayor, 5 others

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken disciplinary action against workers who are contesting the panchayati raj and urban local body elections against the party’s authorised candidates in the state. (Representational image)

Published on May 10, 2026, 4:18 AM IST

Circuit houses in Himachal now open for public

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. (File)

Published on May 9, 2026, 5:36 AM IST

Himachal sees rise in cybercrime cases: NCRB report

The NCRB data revealed that the total number of criminal cases registered in 2024 dropped to 12,071 from 13,505 cases in 2023. (File)

Published on May 9, 2026, 5:34 AM IST

Woman, daughter among six lives lost in road mishaps in Himachal

In the second accident, a couple was killed while two others sustained injuries when their car lost control and plunged 150 feet into a deep gorge in Hamirpur district on Monday, police said. (File)

Published on May 5, 2026, 5:06 AM IST

2022 constable paper ‘leak’: Probe underway, says Sukhu as Opposition alleges inaction

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. (File)

Published on May 5, 2026, 4:44 AM IST

IMD predicts above normal rainfall in Himachal in May

Uprooted trees after a storm near Jakhoo in Shimla on Sunday. (File)

Published on May 4, 2026, 3:00 AM IST

Himachal pitches for shorter Mansarovar Yatra route via Shipki La

The distance to Kailash Mansarovar from the Shipki La side is estimated to be 100 km on the Tibetan side--significantly shorter than other routes. (File)

Published on May 3, 2026, 10:51 PM IST

Himachal urban local bodies polls: Cong, BJP gear up as nominations close

The nominations will be held on May 17. (File)

Published on May 3, 2026, 3:00 AM IST

Bad weather, avalanche disrupts Sach Pass road restoration work

The India meteorological department (IMD), Shimla, has predicted wet weather in Himachal till May 7. While the middle hills and plains are expected to receive light rain, the higher reaches may witness light rain or snowfall during this period. According to the weather office, a fresh Western Disturbance is likely to affect the Western Himalayan region from May 2. (PTI File)

Published on May 2, 2026, 6:34 AM IST

Why small is beautiful in the Himalayan landscape

To conserve the Himalayas, we must embrace the idea of small, decentralised, community-led tourism with strict regulations and systemic audits. (ANI)

Published on May 1, 2026, 8:55 PM IST

President Murmu exhorts Army Training Command to enhance Army's operational preparedness

President Murmu exhorts Army Training Command to enhance Army's operational preparedness

Updated on May 1, 2026, 3:56 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi interacts with dist presidents in Kangra

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee chief Vinay Kumar welcoming Rahul Gandhi during his Kangra visit on Thursday. (PTI)

Published on May 1, 2026, 6:10 AM IST

Focus on students’ mental health in Himachal’s new coaching centre rules

Under the provisions, coaching centres are required to adopt and implement a mental health policy, drawing from national frameworks such as UMMEED Draft Guidelines, the MANODARPAN initiative, and the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. (File)

Published on May 1, 2026, 5:48 AM IST

Rains in parts of Himachal, wet spell to continue till May 6

Rains in parts of Himachal, wet spell to continue till May 6

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 7:31 PM IST

Car flies off road into deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Una, 2 killed

According to eyewitnesses, the car caught fire after the fall. The vehicle’s number plate, found at the scene, bore a Punjab registration number.

Updated on Apr 30, 2026, 4:25 PM IST

Himachal sees rise in reservoir fish production

Pong Dam Reservoir in Kangra district has emerged as a major contributor with 314.84 metric tonnes of production. (File)

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 8:26 AM IST

For religious, charitable trusts: 30-acre exemption under Himachal land ceiling law notified by govt

The Himachal Pradesh Ceiling on Land Holdings (Amendment) Bill, 2024, amends Section 5 of the Act, allowing the government to transfer land or structure for religious, spiritual or charitable purposes, subject to maximum limit of 30 acre. (File)

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 8:24 AM IST

Hamirpur residents celebrate local boy Bhupendra Singh Kanwar's promotion to Air Vice Marshal rank

Hamirpur residents celebrate local boy Bhupendra Singh Kanwar's promotion to Air Vice Marshal rank

Updated on Apr 29, 2026, 6:41 PM IST

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