The Election Commission of India has set the timeline for municipal and panchayat polls in Himachal Pradesh. Voter lists for new panchayats will be finalized by April 27, while the election schedule is expected by April 28. The move aims to strengthen grassroots democracy.
HP Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu pledged to fill all CBSE teaching posts by June 30, 2026, and announced a ₹10 crore industrial revival package in Kangra. He also committed to ₹150/kg turmeric procurement and ₹3,500 compensation for affected fishermen.
Himachal Pradesh will hold urban local body elections on May 17, 2026, for 51 bodies including Solan, Mandi, Dharamshala, and Palampur. Around 36,000 rural panchayats will also elect representatives in coming months.
Himachal Pradesh government has started the recruitment process for 870 PET posts under job trainee policy, offering a monthly stipend of ₹21,500.
Four STF personnel in Himachal Pradesh have been suspended after suspicion of involvement in an LSD trafficking case, with authorities initiating a detailed investigation.
The Himachal Pradesh government has scrapped all cabinet rank posts, affecting advisors and board chairpersons including Naresh Chauhan and Gokul Butail, with immediate withdrawal of perks.
Around 60 sheep and goats were killed after being struck by a train in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district while the animals were crossing near the railway track.
Himachal Pradesh has approved 64 new panchayats created by reorganising existing units; the Panchayati Raj Department has ordered ward delimitation across affected areas.
Fresh snowfall on high-altitude peaks including Narkanda and surrounding hills in Shimla district has lowered temperatures and revived winter conditions in parts of Himachal Pradesh.
Heavy snowfall across Himachal Pradesh has blanketed several districts including Lahaul–Spiti, Kullu, Manali and Shimla, disrupting transport, tourism and daily life while authorities issue alerts.
