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Ashwani Sharma
Ashwani Sharma is a Shimla based journalist and a former correspondent with The Indian Express
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Himachal bypolls a test for CM Thakur, but Congress troubles only helping BJPSubscriber Only
October 10, 2019 11:26 IST
The two seats, Pacchad in Sirmaur and Dharamsala in Kangra, had fallen vacant after MLAs Suresh Kashyap and Krishan Kapoor got elected to the Lok Sabha from Shimla (Reserve) and Kangra seats.
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
Apple farmers in Himachal are currently reaping disappointment: Here’s whySubscriber Only
October 10, 2019 04:20 IST
Bumper crop, higher tariffs on US fruit and ban on Chinese imports haven’t brought cheer to Himachal Pradesh’s growers.
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
Himachal’s new anti-conversion law has an old provision quashed by high courtSubscriber Only
September 19, 2019 12:35 IST
In 2006, the Himachal Pradesh government led by Virbhadra Singh became the first Congress-ruled state to pass an anti-conversion law.
Thu, Sep 19, 2019
Why Himachal is up in arms over move to raise one allowance of its MLAsSubscriber Only
September 06, 2019 20:18 IST
The travel expenses for MLAs have now been raised to Rs 4 lakh from Rs 2.50 lakh per annum for one-time domestic of foreign travel.
Fri, Sep 06, 2019
In Himachal Pradesh, this jail experiment takes inmates beyond correctionsSubscriber Only
August 31, 2019 14:55 IST
With more than 70 per cent of these inmates sole bread–earners, they have managed to send Rs 6,500 to Rs 8,500 home every month to feed their families and send their children to school.
Sat, Aug 31, 2019
Woman dies of shock after learning she is HIV+, probe ordered into wrong reportSubscriber Only
August 29, 2019 08:27 IST
At the Shimla hospital, seeing the HIV+ report, the doctors asked her husband too to get tested. The Woman overheard this conversation and slipped into a coma. Later, a new round of tests had ruled out HIV. But by then the woman’s condition was quite critical and she died at the IGMC Hospital.
Thu, Aug 29, 2019
Cracks appear on Shimla’s ridge, experts say disaster waiting to happenSubscriber Only
August 20, 2019 20:17 IST
Few know that beneath the Ridge lies a 9.7 million litre water storage tank which was built in 1880 for meeting Shimla‘s drinking water needs.
Tue, Aug 20, 2019
One dead in Lahaul-Spiti; unseasonal snowfall after 11 yearsSubscriber Only
August 19, 2019 11:03 IST
Over 150 tourists were stranded in Spiti and Chandertal while around 200 were stuck in Lahaul. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) teams rescued 150 people, including foreign tourists and labourers.
Mon, Aug 19, 2019
After several years, Shimla witnesses early December snowfallSubscriber Only
December 12, 2018 10:36 IST
Shimla snowfall: For the city's hotel industry, which had been experiencing hard days after the town witnessed its worst-ever drinking water crisis in June 2018, pre-Christmas snowfall has come as a blessing.
Wed, Dec 12, 2018
‘Atal ji understood Himachal’s problems… thinking of naming Rohtang Tunnel after him’Subscriber Only
August 20, 2018 01:01 IST
It was in 2006 that he visited Prini last. He had ceased to be Prime Minister. We all had lined-up to see him off to Delhi. He shook hands with then CM Virbhadra Singh.
Mon, Aug 20, 2018
Imported from Italy, apple saplings dry up, turn into wasteSubscriber Only
August 18, 2018 04:10 IST
Approximately 1.39 lakh saplings were imported from Italy and sent to Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticture and Forestry for mandatory quarantine to check if the plants were not infected with any disease.
Sat, Aug 18, 2018
Rs 8 Crore Restoration: Shimla Town Hall comes alive againSubscriber Only
August 04, 2018 00:43 IST
State tourism department, which had taken the task of conservation in its hand with funding from Asian Development Bank, says this is a gift to the citizens and going to be an attraction for tourists taking an evening stroll on the Mall Road.
Sat, Aug 04, 2018
Himachal Pradesh drug menace: mere seizure will not help, frame policy, tells HC to govtSubscriber Only
August 02, 2018 21:01 IST
The order also said chapters like ‘ill-effects of use of Psychotropic Substances’ may be introduced in curriculum of the school going children and at least twice a month, there should be expert counseling on the matter in educational institutions.
Thu, Aug 02, 2018
At Shimla mental rehab for two years, Mysore woman set to return homeSubscriber Only
August 02, 2018 00:56 IST
The woman was found abandoned by the police in Kangra in 2016 and was brought to the hospital as patient. Padma speaks only Kannada.
Thu, Aug 02, 2018
Himachal: Truckers’ strike hits apple producers, mandis wear a deserted lookSubscriber Only
July 27, 2018 01:06 IST
Already coping-up with hostile climatic conditions, the apple producers in Himachal Pradesh, suffered a fresh blow in the lean crop season due to truckers strike, called by the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) on July 20, adversely affected the transportation of fruits.
Fri, Jul 27, 2018
Himachal: Marriage ceremony turns into gloom as five of a family charred to death after house catches fireSubscriber Only
July 23, 2018 20:24 IST
The tragedy, which shook the entire area turning a marriage ceremony into a gloom, saw relatives and close family members in an inconsolable state as several people from the neighbourhood and Mandi town also rushed to the spot.
Mon, Jul 23, 2018
MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Kangra, pilot dead; Court of Inquiry orderedSubscriber Only
July 18, 2018 14:18 IST
IAF MiG-21 fighter jet crash today in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh: The MiG 21 aircraft reportedly took off from the Pathankot Air Base. Visuals from the scene of the crash show part of the aircraft burning.
Wed, Jul 18, 2018
Construction ban in Shimla to continue as NGT turns down review petitionSubscriber Only
July 17, 2018 04:23 IST
The order came as huge blow to the state government, which is faced with problem of massive unauthorised construction in Shimla and major tourists towns like Kasauli, Dharamshala, McLeodganj and Manali, apart from towns like Kullu and Kasol.
Tue, Jul 17, 2018
Day after Virbhadra’s Advani jibe, Himachal Cong puts up a united faceSubscriber Only
July 15, 2018 08:24 IST
Rajni Patil, who is currently on a seven-day tour to the state to hold district-level meetings, held a closed-door breakfast meeting with Virbhadra, Sukhu and CLP leader Mukesh Agnihotri in Shimla before they set out for Solan.
Sun, Jul 15, 2018
Don’t mistake me for Advani, I’m still in the game, defiant Virbhadra tells CongressSubscriber Only
July 14, 2018 08:44 IST
Sounding defiant, the former Chief Minister termed the party’s incumbent state leadership (without naming Sukhu) coward.
Sat, Jul 14, 2018
Caught up in language barrier, Mysore woman lodged at Shimla mental hospital for 2 years nowSubscriber Only
July 12, 2018 08:04 IST
For the past six months, after hospital authorities started efforts to establish contact with her family, Padma’s frustrations have only grown. She takes repeated rounds towards the hospital’s main entrance every day and keep talking to herself.
Thu, Jul 12, 2018
Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur rolls out project to set up a cow sanctuarySubscriber Only
July 11, 2018 02:30 IST
The concept of cow sanctuaries is different from that of gaushalas and gausadans where the animals are kept indoors. Here the animals will be free to roam in the fenced area.
Wed, Jul 11, 2018
Supreme Court hurdle to Himachal Pradesh plans to let out forest guest houses to private playersSubscriber Only
July 07, 2018 01:33 IST
The Himachal Pradesh government was in the process of privatising/developing 113 sites, of which five were sold out under the PPP model and 16 others were awaiting auction.
Sat, Jul 07, 2018
GPS, radio tags, drones in Shimla’s fight against tree-fellingSubscriber Only
July 02, 2018 05:09 IST
According to Forest Department officials, there are an estimated 4,00,000 trees within Shimla municipal limits. And until March 15, records show, they had tagged 2,81,780. If the project sticks to schedule, officials say all the trees will be GPS-tagged by October.
Mon, Jul 02, 2018
Khali show is on, won’t take funds from government, says Himachal ministerSubscriber Only
June 30, 2018 01:02 IST
A senior cabinet minister confirmed that several ministers had raised objections to the move to provide funds for the event as maximum budget of the department for funding to the 42 games in the official list is not more than Rs 2.5 crore.
Sat, Jun 30, 2018Journalism of Courage
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