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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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Far away from Doklam, traders who went to Tibet are welcomed, asked, ‘Bhai, late kyun?’Subscriber Only
September 01, 2017 00:58 IST
Shipki La in Himachal is the second border outpost for trade with Tibet, apart from Nathu La in Sikkim
Fri, Sep 01, 2017
Shimla rape-murder and custodial death probe: CBI summons addl SP, DSP, 3 other police officers to DelhiSubscriber Only
September 01, 2017 00:17 IST
On Tuesday, the CBI had arrested Zaidi and eight other cops in the case and taken them to Delhi. Those arrested included DSP (Theog) Manoj Joshi, SHO (Kotkhai) Rajinder Singh, ASI Deep Chand Sharma —who was the investigating officer — and four others.
Fri, Sep 01, 2017
Shimla rape: IGP among eight cops held over death of accused in custodySubscriber Only
August 30, 2017 05:32 IST
The SIT team formed on July 9 and was headed by Zaidi, had arrested six persons on July 13 in connection with the rape and murder of the girl. But five days later, one of the suspects, Suraj Singh, a Nepali national, was killed inside the police station.
Wed, Aug 30, 2017
In Delhi for Sukhwinder Sukhu’s ouster, Virbhadra Singh gets a big blow with arrest of IG, other copsSubscriber Only
August 30, 2017 00:22 IST
The policemen were arrested Tuesday by the CBI in connection with the custodial death of one of the accused in the gruesome rape-murder case, which had sparked off widespread protests and outcry in the hilly state.
Wed, Aug 30, 2017
This Himachal teenager is bringing the forests back, his dream is 1 billion treesSubscriber Only
August 28, 2017 03:35 IST
Jai Chand, 17, is a resident of Bhangadi village, 90 km from Nahan, the district headquarters. Getting there requires a journey by road, and a 30-minute climb up a steep mountain.
Mon, Aug 28, 2017
Himachal Pradesh government waives Rs 14 crore in tax owed to it by two gold tradersSubscriber Only
August 24, 2017 00:33 IST
Insiders say some of the cabinet ministers were opposed to the waiver while an excise official said the “cabinet memorandum had put all in black and white about objections of the various departments and serious illegalities”.
Thu, Aug 24, 2017
No threat to Constitution as long as Judiciary is independent: Justice KurianSubscriber Only
August 19, 2017 22:02 IST
"The judiciary should reach to the periphery where a large section of society needs justice. Even after 70 years of independence, 2/3rd of the citizens of India having legal grievances do not have access to justice", Justice Kurian said.
Sat, Aug 19, 2017
Mandi Landslide: Search operations continue, officials say 1 person missingSubscriber Only
August 15, 2017 04:44 IST
Meanwhile, locals of a village close to the spot have moved to safer places with their cattle and other belongings. The village had survived the tragedy as a hillock blocked the movement of the landslip towards it.
Tue, Aug 15, 2017
Himachal Pradesh: 46 killed after landslide hits two busesSubscriber Only
August 14, 2017 02:53 IST
Himachal landslide: The incident, which happened a little after midnight, was a fallout of heavy rain in the area and a suspected cloudburst on the other side of the mountainous region, sources said. In a large-scale search operation, 46 bodies were recovered by late evening on Sunday.
Mon, Aug 14, 2017
My job is to see that public anger against Virbhadra govt is reflected on the streets: Mangal PandeySubscriber Only
August 12, 2017 01:40 IST
"Right now, the party’s focus is only on ground work to expose the Congress government, its corruption, mafia raj, nepotism in jobs at many levels, law and order situation, insecurity among women and citizens because of collapse of administrative machinery", said HP BJP chief Mangal Pandey.
Sat, Aug 12, 2017
Landslide on Parwanoo-Shimla national highway blocks essential supplies for ShimlaSubscriber Only
August 05, 2017 08:10 IST
People in Shimla are facing troubles in getting regular supply of newspaper, milk and bread supply, the report says.
Sat, Aug 05, 2017
Tissa: Uneasy calm after communal flare-up over schoolgirl’s rapeSubscriber Only
August 02, 2017 03:07 IST
The last few days have seen clear communal fault lines emerge in Tissa and Khushinagar, with VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) and political activists - both from Congress and BJP, attacking police for shielding the those who attacked the teachers.
Wed, Aug 02, 2017
Himachal BJP executive meet: Shanta Kumar attacks CM Virbhadra Singh, says time for him to exit gracefullySubscriber Only
July 30, 2017 05:06 IST
“This period of Virbhadra Singh's rule will be written as a black chapter in the state's history. Today , we are feeling ashamed for the state's severely damaged image in the eyes of the rest of the country," said BJP leader Shanta Kumar.
Sun, Jul 30, 2017
At Shimla, police station set on fire, questions loom over a custodial deathSubscriber Only
July 30, 2017 04:34 IST
Several of these questions are being directed at the police force: where was the police station’s staff when the victim, Suraj Singh, 29, a Nepalese national and one of the six accused in the gangrape and murder of a 16-year-old schoolgirl, was attacked, allegedly by main accused Rajendra Singh alias Raju?
Sun, Jul 30, 2017
If Virbhadra Singh leads Congress to polls, we will get more than 60 seats: BJPSubscriber Only
July 29, 2017 05:41 IST
Few say elections will be fought under the leadership of Sonia Gandhi but the chief minister contradicts, saying he would lead the party to the polls. The BJP is keeping a close watch on the Congress camp.
Sat, Jul 29, 2017
Young Shimla filmmaker makes it to Oscar Qualifying Film Festival
July 27, 2017 21:04 IST
The film was primarily shot in Sunta Lodge, a beautiful wooden mansion of Village Khalwan and some parts were filmed in Village Dhanoti near Tikker. Unfolding the story of the film,Sidharth said there is a young boy (Chetan) learns about a technique of trapping birds from his old grandmother
Fri, Jul 28, 2017
CBI to set up SIT office in Shimla or Theog for further investigation in Kotkhai rape caseSubscriber Only
July 25, 2017 08:14 IST
CBI has decided to set up a temporary office, either in Shimla or Theog and summon some key suspects for interrogation over the next few days as part of its probe into the rape and murder of a Class X schoolgirl at Halaila in Kotkhai.
Tue, Jul 25, 2017
Shimla Rape and murder case: CBI to set up SIT office in Himachal, call forensic expertsSubscriber Only
July 25, 2017 04:12 IST
Sources said a CBI team had left for Halaila to visit the spot where the body of the girl and her belongings, including her uniform, were found on July 6 — two days after she went missing. Another team was in the town to study the case file.
Tue, Jul 25, 2017
Himachal govt ‘names’ school after rape victim, backtracksSubscriber Only
July 24, 2017 04:27 IST
The move apparently came after Shimla’s Deputy Commissioner Rohan Chand Thakur and SP Soumya Sambasivan visited the family of the victim for the first time after the crime, which had led to massive protests.
Mon, Jul 24, 2017
Rape, murder and custodial death: CBI team in Shimla, may rope in forensic expertsSubscriber Only
July 24, 2017 04:20 IST
The team arrived in Shimla Sunday morning and held day-long discussions with senior police officers, including Superintendent of Police (Shimla) Soumya Sambasivan to study the case and tie up any loose ends.
Mon, Jul 24, 2017
Shimla gangrape case: Revolt against CM, six MLAs write to party for changeSubscriber Only
July 24, 2017 03:07 IST
Some MLAs claim that Chief Minister’s statements after the rape case, that such incidents do happen in the country off and on, has further irked the public.
Mon, Jul 24, 2017
Shimla rape-murder: Govt names school after victim, backtracksSubscriber Only
July 24, 2017 03:07 IST
The move apparently came after Shimla’s Deputy Commissioner Rohan Chand Thakur and SP Soumya Sambasivan visited the family of the victim for the first time after the crime, which had led to massive protests. In the notification, the government also declared its intentions to made the school functional with immediate effect.
Mon, Jul 24, 2017
Shimla girl rape case: CBI files 2 FIRs, woman officer in SITSubscriber Only
July 23, 2017 02:30 IST
On July 4, a 16-year old school girl went missing while on her way back home on a forested path she had to track. Her parents lodged a missing complaint with the police and after a search, her body was recovered from Halaila forests on July 6.
Sun, Jul 23, 2017Shimla rape-murder: Cops killed him in custody, says suspect’s wifeSubscriber Only
July 22, 2017 03:54 IST
Police have said Suraj was killed by main accused Rajendra Singh alias Raju inside the police station where the two were lodged in a single cell for their interrogation, after they were remanded to police custody.
Sat, Jul 22, 2017Shimla rape-murder: Under attack, cops managed to slip out with case fileSubscriber Only
July 22, 2017 02:23 IST
Highly placed sources said some policemen, who took refuge inside the police station when it came under heavy stone pelting, fished out the file from the records and managed to give the crowd the slip.
Sat, Jul 22, 2017Journalism of Courage
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