Journalism of Courage
Advertisement
Ashwani Sharma
Ashwani Sharma is a Shimla based journalist and a former correspondent with The Indian Express
More From Ashwani Sharma - Page 13
Shimla rape-murder: Accused killed in lock-up, police station set on fireSubscriber Only
July 20, 2017 02:31 IST
The rape and murder of the 16-year-old girl, a Class X student of the Government Senior Secondary School in Mahasu, had sparked protests in the area, prompting the state home department to hand over the case to the CBI.
Thu, Jul 20, 2017
Rape and murder of 16-year-old: At protests in Gumma, Shimla, agitators want probe fast-trackedSubscriber Only
July 19, 2017 10:37 IST
With outrage mounting over the gruesome rape and murder of a Class X schoolgirl in the Kotkhai area of Shimla district, massive protests were held on Tuesday in Shimla and Gumma, 49 km from the state capital, against the administration’s alleged attempt to “shield the real culprits”. Addressing protesters from stage, father of the victim […]
Wed, Jul 19, 2017
Shimla rape-murder case: ‘Warned her about animals, wish had said men can be worse’Subscriber Only
July 18, 2017 05:40 IST
The girl and her younger brother studied at the Government Senior Secondary School in Mahasu, a journey of around 5 km that took them an hour as they walked from their hilltop village overlooking Theog town through a winding mud road with tall deodar trees on either side.
Tue, Jul 18, 2017
Shimla rape-murder case: Will go to any extent to seek justice for her, says victim’s kinSubscriber Only
July 15, 2017 08:46 IST
She was the youngest among six daughters of Keshav Ram, a small farmer of village Shirguli, and perhaps the most adorable child in the family, besides son Aman, who is also a student of same school, Government Higher secondary School, Mahasu (Kotkhai).
Sat, Jul 15, 2017
Shimla schoolgirl rape-murder: State govt orders CBI probe after mob runs riot, targets police post, vehiclesSubscriber Only
July 15, 2017 08:33 IST
After massive public protests at Theog against the SIT probe outcome in the rape and murder of a Class X school girl, the Himachal Pradesh government Friday decided to hand over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Sat, Jul 15, 2017
Shimla Rape and Murder Case: Will go to any extent for justice, say victim’s kinSubscriber Only
July 15, 2017 06:27 IST
The Himachal Pradesh girl, whose rape and murder has sparked several rounds of protests in an otherwise calm Shimla, was the youngest of six daughters of farmer Keshav Ram.
Sat, Jul 15, 2017Shimla Rape and Murder Case: Himachal to hand over probe to CBISubscriber Only
July 15, 2017 06:21 IST
The announcement came amid a five-hour protest when a mob threw stones and ringed Shimla SP D W Negi at Theog, about 30 km from the scene of crime in Kotkhai, Shimla district.
Sat, Jul 15, 2017Shimla schoolgirl rape and murder: Amid mounting pressure, govt refers case to CBISubscriber Only
July 14, 2017 14:48 IST
Amid mounting pressure from locals in Shimla, the Himachal Pradesh government ordered a CBI probe into the rape and murder of a Class X school girl, whose body was found two days after she went missing on July 4. Protesters, who resorted to violence, rejected the findings of a Special Investigation Team and the initial arrests of six people.
Fri, Jul 14, 2017
Rape-murder of shimla girl: Six suspects held; cops say they offered her liftSubscriber Only
July 14, 2017 00:30 IST
Himachal Pradesh DGP Sumesh Goyal told mediapersons that the police had “forensic, physical, technical and circumstantial prosecutable evidence” against all the arrested accused.
Fri, Jul 14, 2017Shimla schoolgirl gangrape-murder case: SIT arrests five more peopleSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 21:07 IST
The gangrape of the girl took place on July 4 when she was returning from the school. According to police, she took a lift from a private vehicle which was being driven by Rajender Singh. Other accused – Subash Singh Bisht, Surat Singh, Lokjan alias Chottu and Deepak alias Deepu were also in the vehicle.
Thu, Jul 13, 2017
Shimla schoolgirl rape-murder: One arrested after interrogationSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 04:58 IST
The post-mortem has confirmed rape, her death by strangulation and shown proof of broken limbs and deep injuries all over her face and body. Her body, which was dumped in the Halaila forests, was found on July 6.
Thu, Jul 13, 2017Shimla rape and murder case: One more suspect detained as anger grows Subscriber Only
July 12, 2017 19:45 IST
The postmortem report of the victim has already confirmed rape and her death by strangulation. The report also revealed about her broken legs and arms, and deep injuries all over her face and body.
Wed, Jul 12, 2017
Himachal polls to be fought under Sonia’s leadership, says GS BaliSubscriber Only
July 12, 2017 01:44 IST
Bali’s changed stance has come after CM’s decision to remove Major (retd) Vijai Singh Mankotia as vice-chairman of HP Tourism Board and it signals fresh trouble for him in the poll-bound state, where the BJP has already begun an aggressive campaign.
Wed, Jul 12, 2017Himachal Pradesh: After CM Virbhadra Singh rules out CBI probe, DGP sets up SITSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 14:51 IST
Inquiries revealed that the post-morten report of the girl has reached the police and it clearly shows that she was raped and then killed.
Tue, Jul 11, 2017
Rahul Gandhi a blessing in disguise for BJP: Yogi AdityanathSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 14:39 IST
Yogi Aditynath also attacked the Congress government in Himachal for mafia raj and lack of development.
Tue, Jul 11, 2017
Himachal Pradesh: G S Bali skips MLAs’ lunch with Meira, meets MankotiaSubscriber Only
July 11, 2017 14:34 IST
According to reports, Bali had recently held two to three rounds of meetings with BJP President Amit Shah. With BJP already hoping to form the next government, Bali — who is a vocal Kangra leader — can add to the ruling party’s troubles by causing it more embarrassment.
Tue, Jul 11, 2017
Rahul Gandhi is blessing in disguise for BJP: Yogi AdityanathSubscriber Only
July 10, 2017 20:38 IST
Coming down on AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi, Yogi said, “He is really a blessing in disguise for the BJP and the party wants him to lead the Congress as no one was now acknowledging or listening to Sonia Gandhi."
Mon, Jul 10, 2017
Himachal: Shimla’s new Deputy Mayor calls for clearing of poll postersSubscriber Only
June 22, 2017 09:38 IST
Shimla’s new Deputy Mayor Rakesh Sharma admitted that it was the prime responsibility of the candidates to remove their posters.
Thu, Jun 22, 2017
BJP’s Kusum Sadret elected Shimla MayorSubscriber Only
June 21, 2017 00:31 IST
Kusum Sadret is the third woman to be mayor of Shimla after Madhu Sood and Jenney Prem of the Congress. In fact, Sadret was elected from Annnadale ward by defeating Prem. She is the BJP’s first woman mayor and a Dalit.
Wed, Jun 21, 2017
Shimla Mayor election: Short of numbers, Congress councillors leave meetSubscriber Only
June 20, 2017 05:51 IST
Earlier in the day, BJP received a shot in the arm with Independent councillor Sanjay Parmar switching over from the Congress camp. He joined the party in the presence of state BJP president Satpal Satti.
Tue, Jun 20, 2017
Ram Nath Kovind was denied entry to President’s Shimla retreatSubscriber Only
June 20, 2017 04:56 IST
President Pranab Mukherjee has been a regular visitor every summer except this time when he cancelled his tour owing to the Presidential polls.
Tue, Jun 20, 2017
To prevent poaching by Cong, BJP moves 18 councillors into hidingSubscriber Only
June 19, 2017 06:19 IST
In the elections results that were declared on Saturday, the BJP won 17 of 34 seats while an Independent, who fought against the officially backed candidate, had also reached the party office to extend his support to the BJP. Congress-backed councillors won in 12 wards.
Mon, Jun 19, 2017
Shimla Civic Polls: Poaching fear prompts BJP to hide 18 councillors it supportedSubscriber Only
June 19, 2017 04:02 IST
The councillors are likely to be brought to Shimla only at the time of the election of the mayor and deputy mayor.
Mon, Jun 19, 2017
In a first, BJP wrests control of Shimla Municipal CorporationSubscriber Only
June 18, 2017 03:04 IST
Results a big blow to the Congress govt in the poll-bound state.
Sun, Jun 18, 2017In Congress stronghold of Shimla corporation, BJP makes a splashSubscriber Only
June 17, 2017 16:11 IST
This is the first time that the BJP has got a majority in the Shimla Municipal Coporation polls, 17 out of 34 wards in a close contest
Sat, Jun 17, 2017Journalism of Courage
Install the Express App for
a better experience
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us