Ashwani Sharma is a Shimla based journalist and a former correspondent with The Indian Express

February 07, 2016 09:22 IST
Investigations have revealed that IPH department ignored the issue of sewage discharge into the Ashwani Khad, which was the main source of water for supply to major parts of Shimla.
Sun, Feb 07, 2016
February 07, 2016 00:10 IST
An official said the currency seized belong to China (yuan) and some US dollars besides Indian rupee.
Sun, Feb 07, 2016
February 06, 2016 19:21 IST
The book covers rich tradition and achievements of the Himachal Police in controlling law and order, crime, drug menace, ensuring safety and security of all.
Sat, Feb 06, 2016
February 06, 2016 10:04 IST
There are three Rajya Sabha seats, besides the four Lok Sabha seats in Himachal.
Sat, Feb 06, 2016
February 06, 2016 03:02 IST
The release of contaminated water into the main source of drinking water had resulted in a jaundice outbreak with seven deaths and over 1,100 cases.
Sat, Feb 06, 2016
February 05, 2016 01:00 IST
Over 1,100 cases, seven deaths reported so far, hill station tourism hit.
Fri, Feb 05, 2016
February 02, 2016 09:52 IST
Irani said that Rahul Gandhi has taken the politics to the campus and institutions.
Tue, Feb 02, 2016
January 31, 2016 00:43 IST
A three-time MLA, who was state minister for revenue and biotechnology in the previous BJP government led by Prem Kumar Dhumal, Sushant was elected to the Lok Sabha from Kangra in 2009 on BJP ticket.
Sun, Jan 31, 2016
January 30, 2016 20:06 IST
During the day, police interrogated Chief Engineer R M Mukul at Dhalli police station regarding the case. On his failure to get satisfactory replies, he was summoned along with his advocate to the police station once again on Sunday.
Sat, Jan 30, 2016
January 30, 2016 07:43 IST
The contractor was running the sewage treatment plant (STP) that was found to be discharging untreated sewage directly to drinking water source (Ashwani Khad).
Sat, Jan 30, 2016
January 28, 2016 19:43 IST
The town is being supplied drinking water mixed with its own sewage as its treatment plant at Malyana, located 1.5 km below the Mehli-Dhalli bypass road, is in shambles.
Thu, Jan 28, 2016
January 28, 2016 00:17 IST
A former Gurukul principal at Kurushetra, Dev Vrat seems to be keen on changing the way Raj Bhawan functions in the state.
Thu, Jan 28, 2016
January 24, 2016 20:54 IST
"It's absolutely shocking and intriguing how the chief minister has suddenly changed his stand for setting-up university campus near Dharamshala –when it is already approved that 75 per cent of university will be located at Dehra and rest 25 per cent in Dharamshala," said Rajya Sabha member Viplove Thakur.
Sun, Jan 24, 2016
January 24, 2016 20:36 IST
The Congress leader, however, evaded questions about an absconding contractor of the sewerage treatment plant at Malyana, who had not taken any step for months to run the treatment plant.
Sun, Jan 24, 2016
January 24, 2016 11:10 IST
The jaundice outbreak, with over 1,000 reported cases so far, has affected all sections of society from doctors and bureaucrats to students and tourists.
Sun, Jan 24, 2016
January 24, 2016 00:40 IST
Investigations were started by the Shimla police after Mayor Sanjay Chauhan and Deputy Mayor Tikender Panwar had lodged an FIR.
Sun, Jan 24, 2016
January 23, 2016 02:40 IST
The cab driver was found dead in Kangra on January 20.
Sat, Jan 23, 2016
January 22, 2016 15:59 IST
"Right now, investigations don't suggest any terrorists angle. Yes, there could be a drug angle as the deceased had two cases of trafficking at Chamba, though he was acquitted some time back for lack of evidence," Dular said.
Fri, Jan 22, 2016
January 21, 2016 20:30 IST
The India-Pakistan World T20 match is scheduled to be held in Dharamsala on March 19.
Thu, Jan 21, 2016
January 11, 2016 19:55 IST
Dr Negi, a doctor from Shimla, has been crowned thrice in three months in national and international beauty pageants.
Mon, Jan 11, 2016
January 07, 2016 00:14 IST
Azad had held a press conference, highlighting alleged corruption in the DDCA which Jaitley headed for 13 years until 2013.
Thu, Jan 07, 2016
January 06, 2016 18:53 IST
A third-time MLA, Satti had the backing of top party leadership - former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, Union minister for Health J P Nadda, party veteran Shanta Kumar and organising secretary Pawan Rana.
Wed, Jan 06, 2016
January 05, 2016 20:26 IST
HP transport minister G S Bali said that during Havaldar Sanjeevan Rana's cremation, he noted anger against Pakistan.
Tue, Jan 05, 2016
January 05, 2016 18:13 IST
Speaking to The Indian Express over phone from Mumbai, the Brigadier said that unlike Mumbai attack, the security forces and army had an advantage since there was prior inputs.
Tue, Jan 05, 2016
January 05, 2016 03:50 IST
Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has announced financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh each to the families of Chand and Rana.
Tue, Jan 05, 2016



