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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 Pradesh: Three days before HC deadline, many apple orchards face crackdownSubscriber Only
May 08, 2018 08:17 IST
A 13-member SIT led by Additional DC, Shimla, Debasweta Banik had been supervising the drive in Kotkhai, Jubbal and Rohru areas.
Tue, May 08, 2018
Kasauli official’s murder: Accused gets five-day police custody; weapon recoveredSubscriber Only
May 05, 2018 12:02 IST
The police Friday recovered a revolver, which Singh used to allegedly kill Assistant Town Planner Shail Bala during a demolition drive undertaken to enforce a Supreme Court order on May 1. He was taken to the court under tight security.
Sat, May 05, 2018
Kasauli woman officer’s murder: In slain official’s village, anguish as father says daughter was a ‘sherni’Subscriber Only
May 04, 2018 05:07 IST
The villagers also demanded an inquiry into firing and said that responsibility should be fixed for the lapses. It was a complete failure of the law enforcement machinery, P D Sharma, a villager and retired college lecturer, alleged.
Fri, May 04, 2018Kasauli woman officer’s murder: Accused arrested from MathuraSubscriber Only
May 03, 2018 19:24 IST
The accused Vijay Thakur was on the run after the incident. Himachal Police had also announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to Thakur’s arrest.
Fri, May 04, 2018
Kasauli firing scares forest, revenue officialsSubscriber Only
May 02, 2018 01:09 IST
Last year, Hoshiar Singh, a young forest guard, was killed allegedly by the forest mafia and his naked body was hanged with a tree upside down. The CBI is probing the case.
Wed, May 02, 2018
Solan DCP sets up four teams, appoints nodal officers to demolish illegal hotels and resorts from todaySubscriber Only
May 01, 2018 12:59 IST
Acting on the Supreme Court orders for demolition of illegal hotels, unauthorised parking lots and resorts, Solan Deputy Commissioner Vinod Kumar has set up four teams, each with nine members, to carry out the demolitions.
Tue, May 01, 2018
UPSC Civil Services 2017: Shimla boy ranks 7th in third attemptSubscriber Only
April 29, 2018 00:34 IST
UPSC result 2017: n 2016, he secured the 100th rank in and joined the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). Currently, he is undergoing training in Nagpur as an Income-Tax officer.
Sun, Apr 29, 2018
Over a week after Supreme Court order, action begins against seven hotels in KasauliSubscriber Only
April 27, 2018 08:12 IST
The Supreme Court had set out a deadline of 15 days to initiate actions against the seven hotels. It has already spread panic among the hoteliers at Kasauli ahead of the tourism season.
Fri, Apr 27, 2018
Kotkhai rape case: CBI says DNA led us to suspect, High Court says hand us affidavitSubscriber Only
April 26, 2018 05:32 IST
CBI sources claimed that the agency reached the suspect, identified as Anil Kumar, by tracing the age group and lineage of samples found at the crime scene. This helped the agency zero down on his family and then trace him through call intercepts.
Thu, Apr 26, 2018
Kotkhai rape-murder case: CBI takes suspect to forest area where victim’s body was foundSubscriber Only
April 24, 2018 13:29 IST
The sudden CBI move came just two days before the central agency’s High Court deadline for submitting its status report on April 25.
Tue, Apr 24, 2018
Cabinet nod for HPCA cases withdrawal, AG to be informedSubscriber Only
April 17, 2018 14:31 IST
Highly placed sources said the Cabinet made a clarification that the decision of the Cabinet taken in January 2018 to withdraw all “politically motivated cases” registered out of “vendetta” by the earlier government also covered the HPCA cases.
Tue, Apr 17, 2018
Himachal Pradesh govt rolls out new guidlines for school buses, fixes age of driversSubscriber Only
April 16, 2018 19:57 IST
As per guidelines, the buses will have GPS system and CCTV cameras, and a speed limit of 40 km per hour has been fixed by the committee.
Mon, Apr 16, 2018
On Himachal Day, CM Jai Ram Thakur remembers Nurpur, Mosul victimsSubscriber Only
April 16, 2018 03:58 IST
Referring to achievements of the government in the past 100 days, Chief Minister said the government was trying to make new beginning in the field of development using new innovations and engaging all the people as partners in the state’s progress.
Mon, Apr 16, 2018
It’s a new lease of life, says Kangra man freed by piratesSubscriber Only
April 16, 2018 02:47 IST
Local BJP MLA Arun Sharma was present with Pankaj’s family, while Arjun Singh, BJP MLA from Jawali, was with family of Sushil when the both reached their homes.
Mon, Apr 16, 2018
Kotkhai rape case: CBI makes first arrest, suspect sent to custody till April 25Subscriber Only
April 14, 2018 19:59 IST
The arrest comes amid the closing in of the deadline set by the Himachal Pradesh High Court to submit a progress report by May 25. The probe is being monitored by the Court.
Sun, Apr 15, 2018
Three Himachal youths freed from Nigerian piratesSubscriber Only
April 12, 2018 06:08 IST
Sushil Kumar was captain of a ship, working with M/s Max Marine Services, Cortnou (Benin), a company he had joined last year. Others were also employed in the same company.
Thu, Apr 12, 2018
Himachal govt swings into action, sets up panel to frame guidelines to protect childrenSubscriber Only
April 11, 2018 04:52 IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary convened a meeting with top officials of the home department, transport, education and others to pass orders to all Deputy Commissioners to conduct random checking of school buses and private vehicles engaged in ferrying children to schools atleast once a month.
Wed, Apr 11, 2018
Amid opposition, Himachal passes Bill creating posts with Cabinet, Mos rankSubscriber Only
April 07, 2018 07:09 IST
The Salaries, Allowances and Other Benefits of the Chief Whip and Deputy Chief Whip in Himachal Pradesh Bill 2018 was passed hours before the budget session came to an end.
Sat, Apr 07, 2018
Caskets from Mosul reach home: ‘Destiny that he has to return like this… lifeless’Subscriber Only
April 03, 2018 10:22 IST
“I never knew my husband will come home like this. He had big dreams, wanted to earn well and return with riches. Everything has been shattered," says Chandresh Kumari, widow of Sandeep, one of the four from Himachal Pradesh killed in Mosul.
Tue, Apr 03, 2018
‘Thank You India’: Don’t know how many more years of struggle for homeland, says Dalai LamaSubscriber Only
April 01, 2018 02:18 IST
On India’s relations with China, the Dalai Lama said, “Both are big, populated countries. They can destroy each other. Thus, the need of the hour is Hindi Chini-bhai bhai.”
Sun, Apr 01, 2018
Ahead of ‘Thank You India’, 17th Karmapa gets government nod to visit SikkimSubscriber Only
March 30, 2018 23:46 IST
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted its approval for the visit ahead of a ‘Thank You India’ event that begins here Saturday .
Sat, Mar 31, 2018
Tibetans begin ‘Thank You India’ event on SaturdaySubscriber Only
March 30, 2018 23:43 IST
Mood sombre after Centre’s advice to senior leaders, officials to stay away in view of Indo-China ties
Fri, Mar 30, 2018
Kangra trio held hostage by Nigerian pirates: As ransom deadline ends, govt assures families of helpSubscriber Only
March 30, 2018 03:10 IST
According to family members, the pirates had taken the hostages to thickly forested areas. The family had contacted MEA officials, who had conveyed that they were in the process of getting the men released.
Fri, Mar 30, 2018
Shimla rape case: Himachal Pradesh High Court summons CBI director on April 18Subscriber Only
March 28, 2018 16:05 IST
The investigations into the case were handed over to CBI after large-scale protests at Kotkhai, Theog and Shimla, and death of one of the suspects -- Suraj Singh, a Nepali national in police custody on the intervening night of July 18 and 19.
Wed, Mar 28, 2018
Sonia Gandhi rushed to Chandigarh, later Delhi, from Shimla following health complicationsSubscriber Only
March 23, 2018 09:59 IST
Sonia Gandhi unwell: According to officials, her health complication was mainly due to cold conditions after the temperature dipped following rains and a thunderstorm in Shimla and adjoining areas.
Fri, Mar 23, 2018Journalism of Courage
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