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

November 27, 2015 21:57 IST
Confirming this development, a senior official of the Directorate of Health Safety and Regulation said the government has allowed the company to start production and distribution of Maggi noodles in the state.
Fri, Nov 27, 2015
November 26, 2015 00:20 IST
After the meeting, Dhumal went to Delhi to meet party president Amit Shah. Virbhadra flew to his native town of Rampur for a two-day tour.
Thu, Nov 26, 2015
November 15, 2015 00:28 IST
When contacted, Singh said, “It’s all political. I am aware the ED has registered a case. There is a senior central minister at the root of it.”
Sun, Nov 15, 2015
November 13, 2015 00:31 IST
The sports Bill, which was passed by the Assembly in April 2015 amid vehement protests by the Opposition, has been pending with Raj Bhavan since May 2015.
Fri, Nov 13, 2015
November 04, 2015 02:46 IST
The Governor, who rolled out his plan to hold such meetings once every three months, also pulled up officials for “failing” to check illegal sale of banned drugs and cultivation of cannabis in Kullu district.
Wed, Nov 04, 2015
October 26, 2015 01:47 IST
This is the second time in a month when the ministers, including Kaul Singh Thakur,a contender for the CM chair, and G S Bali, another high-profile minister, have expressed faith in Singh.
Mon, Oct 26, 2015
October 22, 2015 01:15 IST
‘Shah’s reprimand to BJP leaders for controversial remarks came too late’
Thu, Oct 22, 2015
October 19, 2015 00:29 IST
Sirmaur SP Somuya Sambasivan told The Indian Express over phone that the arrest was made on the basis of electronic evidence, rigorous investigations during the past 48 hours and statements of the eyewitnesses.
Mon, Oct 19, 2015
October 18, 2015 20:57 IST
The SP told The Indian Express that the arrest was made on the basis of electronic evidence, rigorous investigations during past 48 hour and statements of the eye-witnesses.
Sun, Oct 18, 2015
October 17, 2015 00:13 IST
Noman, a youth from Saharanpur who was allegedly involved in inter-state cattle smuggling was lynched by irate villagers at Sarahan in Himachal Pradesh
Sat, Oct 17, 2015
October 15, 2015 18:45 IST
The Bill will have stringent legal provisions to impose punitive action as well as penalties against the violators, including promoters of hydro-power sector .
Thu, Oct 15, 2015
October 15, 2015 00:04 IST
The HC order came on a writ petition filed by Bhartiya Govansh Rakshan Sanverdhan Parishad, a local NGO. In a plea filed last year, the NGO had sought directions to save cows from being slaughtered.
Thu, Oct 15, 2015
October 13, 2015 08:37 IST
One of the four madrasas in Himachal is working on a plan to start a separate madrasa that will impart both Islamic and basic education to girl children.
Tue, Oct 13, 2015
October 05, 2015 15:59 IST
In a memorandum submitted to the state Governor, Archarya Devvrat at Raj Bhawan after the meeting, the party demanded dismissal of the Congress government to ensure a free and fair probe into the charges against Virbhadra Singh.
Mon, Oct 05, 2015
October 03, 2015 11:01 IST
Sonia met the visitors briefly and when PCC president Sukhwinder Sukhu tried to explain to her as how the party was agitated over the CBI raids against the Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
Sat, Oct 03, 2015
October 02, 2015 00:00 IST
Senior Supreme Court lawyer Kapil Sibal appeared in court on behalf of Virbhadra Singh.
Fri, Oct 02, 2015
October 01, 2015 01:40 IST
As he approaches the end of his third year as CM, the 81-yr-old Cong veteran of many battles faces serious questions on his alleged disproportionate assets. ASHWANI SHARMA explains the multiple charges against Singh, and their political fallout.
Thu, Oct 01, 2015
September 29, 2015 03:30 IST
A sitting MLA close to the chief minister said, “It’s only after studying the contents of the FIR and other documents submitted relating to the charges, that the chief minister will take a final decision."
Fri, Dec 25, 2015
September 28, 2015 17:01 IST
The 81-year old politician is under a cloud once again with a CBI FIR lodged against him and his family including wife Pratibha Singh, a former Congress MP.
Fri, Dec 25, 2015
September 28, 2015 03:20 IST
The CLP while affirming its unstinting support to the Chief Minister, claimed that the raids were not an attack on the Chief Minister but the Congress party as a whole.
Mon, Sep 28, 2015
September 27, 2015 03:11 IST
Cabinet spokesman Mukesh Agnihotri, a staunch Virbhadra loyalist, said the chief minister will not resign over the issue.
Sun, Sep 27, 2015
September 27, 2015 01:28 IST
13 premises searched in Himachal, Delhi on CM daughter’s wedding day.
Sun, Sep 27, 2015
September 26, 2015 03:03 IST
The Cabinet Ministers claimed that the BJP-led government was resorting to pressure tactics o destabilise a democratically elected government in Himachal Pradesh.
Sat, Sep 26, 2015
September 25, 2015 04:32 IST
On his part, Bali says towns like Solan, Kullu and Mandi have a case to seek municipal corporation status on the lines of Dharamshala.
Fri, Sep 25, 2015
September 24, 2015 07:14 IST
The Governor directed the administration to facilitate the family’s stay at the site and their visits till there is a final word on Hriday Ram’s fate.
Thu, Sep 24, 2015





