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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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Snow spell brings respite to orchard owners in apple beltSubscriber Only
January 25, 2018 02:38 IST
Reports from the apple belt of Jubbal-Kotkhai say the snowfall was a big relief for the upcoming crop to provide requisite chilling hours to the plants.
Thu, Jan 25, 2018
First heavy snowfall this year brings cheer in ShimlaSubscriber Only
January 24, 2018 08:59 IST
Initially, it was Kufri and other higher reaches, which was receiving mild snowfall, eluding Shimla. But, by Tuesday evening Shimla looked fascinating with Jakhu hill, the Mall road, Ridge completely wrapped under snow.
Wed, Jan 24, 2018
Patanjali products enter fair price shopsSubscriber Only
January 20, 2018 09:06 IST
Till now, Patanjali sold its products in the state either through its own outlets or franchise stores.
Sat, Jan 20, 2018
Himachal govt set to wage war against mafia raj, corruption: CM Jai Ram ThakurSubscriber Only
January 13, 2018 07:49 IST
Replying to two-day long debate in the Vidhan Sabha, on the motion of thanks on the Governor’s address, Jai Ram Thakur spelt out the government’s agenda for the next 100 days.
Sat, Jan 13, 2018
Don’t let RSS ‘remote control’ Himachal govt, Congress tells Jai Ram ThakurSubscriber Only
January 11, 2018 18:45 IST
"The Congress will give the government sufficient time for a new beginning. But, this beginning should remain focused on development, and not on ‘vendetta politics' or filing of FIRs," Congress leader Mukesh Agnihotri said
Thu, Jan 11, 2018Himachal to drop five HPCA cases, relief for Dhumal, sonSubscriber Only
January 11, 2018 05:00 IST
The HPCA cases had sparked off major controversies during the previous Congress regime, which had led to major confrontation between two former chief ministers - Virbhadra Singh and Prem Kumar Dhumal, besides Anurag Thakur.
Thu, Jan 11, 2018
Himachal Cabinet scraps Beverages Corporation, orders probeSubscriber Only
January 11, 2018 01:38 IST
State’s liquor policy changed, all L-1D,L-13D licences withdrawn
Thu, Jan 11, 2018
Shun vendetta politics for state’s development, says Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya DevvratSubscriber Only
January 11, 2018 00:31 IST
"The focus of the government and opposition should be to see how every citizen can become prosperous, educated, secure and healthy,” said Himachal Governor Acharya Devvrat
Thu, Jan 11, 2018
Himachal Pradesh govt to formulate new liquor policy, scraps Congress-era Beverages LtdSubscriber Only
January 10, 2018 19:28 IST
The Cabinet also decided to order a probe into all irregularities in the liquor business and fix responsibility on the government officials for causing losses to the state exchequer
Wed, Jan 10, 2018
Shun vendetta politics to take state to acme of development, says Himachal Pradesh governorSubscriber Only
January 10, 2018 18:14 IST
Sounding a note of caution, Governor Acharya Devvrat asked the MLAs not to get involved in frivolous and petty politics and participate in healthy discussions in the House
Wed, Jan 10, 2018Citing political vendetta by Congress govt, CM Jai Ram Thakur to withdraw cases against HPCASubscriber Only
January 09, 2018 19:23 IST
Four FIRs were registered against the HPCA and its president Anurag Thakur, including one that sought cancellation of the land lease for the Dharamshala cricket stadium
Tue, Jan 09, 2018
Himachal Vidhan Sabha session from Tuesday: In new-look House, 23 fresh facesSubscriber Only
January 09, 2018 10:15 IST
Apart from the newly elected members taking oath, the four-day session will also witness election of the new Speaker.
Tue, Jan 09, 2018
SP Mardi new Himachal DGP, Somesh Goyal to stay on as DGP (Prisons)Subscriber Only
January 08, 2018 22:37 IST
After the Kotkhai rape and murder case, which later also led to wide spread protests against the police, the BJP – then in Opposition - had been critical of the police's role in handing of the case.
Mon, Jan 08, 2018Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur, others to visit Dharamshala for first Assembly session starting on Jan 9Subscriber Only
January 07, 2018 04:15 IST
This is first time CM Thakur will be occupying the chair of leaders of the House earlier held by former CM Virbhadra Singh and Prem Kumar Dhumal frequently.
Sun, Jan 07, 2018
Mukesh Agnihotri is new CLP leader in Himachal PradeshSubscriber Only
January 06, 2018 01:57 IST
55-year-old Mukesh Agnihotri, elected from Haroli, is a staunch loyalist of former CM Virbhadra Singh.
Sat, Jan 06, 2018
No decision on Himachal CLP leader, MLAs leave it to Rahul GandhiSubscriber Only
January 05, 2018 01:01 IST
The Congress has 21 MLAs in the 68-member House. The tally includes Virbhadra Singh (83) and his son Vikramaditya Singh (29), the father-son duo being the eldest and youngest members, respectively.
Fri, Jan 05, 2018Himachal Cabinet decisions: State settles for power from Punjab in lieu of its BBMB share arrearsSubscriber Only
January 05, 2018 00:32 IST
In October 2011, the Supreme Court had upheld Himachal Pradesh’s claim of 7.19 per cent share in the BBMB projects located in Himachal’s territory under the Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966. The 13,066 million units of power will fetch a revenue of Rs 3,266 crore to Himachal at the rate of Rs 2.50 per unit.
Fri, Jan 05, 2018
As race for CLP leader’s post hots up, Virbhadra tries to keep flock togetherSubscriber Only
January 04, 2018 01:37 IST
Former chief minister Virbhadra Singh, who enjoys support of 18 MLAs, has already thrown his hat in the ring for it even as the party leadership in Delhi and local PCC are not sounding too much inclined in his favour.
Thu, Jan 04, 2018
New Himachal CM gets rousing welcome on his first visit to home districtSubscriber Only
January 04, 2018 01:29 IST
New Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur received greetings from people amid slogans like ‘Jai Ram ji ko Jai Sri Ram’, ‘Mandi ki maa ka laal chala hai’ and ‘Ek baar Jai Ram ..baar baar Jai Ram’.
Thu, Jan 04, 2018Himachal Pradesh gets a new chief secretarySubscriber Only
January 01, 2018 08:12 IST
The orders were issued immediately after the new CM Jai Ram Thakur returned from Delhi on Saturday. Meanwhile, Ashok Sharma, a senior advocate, has been appointed as the state’s new advocate general in place of Shrawan Dogra, who had already quit.
Mon, Jan 01, 2018
Race for Congress Legislative Party leader hots up in Himachal PradeshSubscriber Only
December 31, 2017 03:10 IST
The Assembly session will be convened at Dharamshala on January 9
Sun, Dec 31, 2017
Rahul Gandhi’s rap: I don’t approve of such act, not happy, Asha JiSubscriber Only
December 30, 2017 08:44 IST
“I am not happy over the incident. I do not approve of it. This is no way, at least not the Congress culture, which stands for Gandhian way of responding to anger with love. Raising hand against anyone is not good and I will not tolerate it,” Rahul Gandhi reportedly told Asha Kumari
Sat, Dec 30, 2017
Himachal portfolios announced: CM Jai Ram Thakur retains home, financeSubscriber Only
December 30, 2017 08:23 IST
Apart from the major portfolios of Home, Finance, General Administration, Planning and Personnel, the Chief Minister has also retained departments like Public Works, Tourism, Excise and Taxation and Revenue
Sat, Dec 30, 2017
Congress MLA Asha Kumari slaps woman cop, gets it right backSubscriber Only
December 30, 2017 04:21 IST
Police later registered an FIR under IPC provisions related to assault on a public servant against the MLA.
Sat, Dec 30, 2017
Himachal Pradesh portfolios declared, CM Jai Ram Thakur retains home, financeSubscriber Only
December 30, 2017 04:00 IST
The government released the list of portfolios after CM Jai Ram Thakur reached Delhi on Friday.
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