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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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NGT bans new construction in ‘core’ ShimlaSubscriber Only
November 17, 2017 01:09 IST
The NGT also imposed a ban on regularisation of illegal and unauthorised construction, which both political parties - Congress and BJP - had been backing to gain votes.
Fri, Nov 17, 2017
Time for people-centric, responsive govt, days of Rajashahi over: Prem Kumar DhumalSubscriber Only
November 12, 2017 07:47 IST
Saying he was confident of forming the government, Dhumal claimed that the high polling that happened in Himachal on November 9 shows the “anger of the people and their resolve to dump the non-performing government, which looted public resources.”
Sun, Nov 12, 2017
Virbhadra Singh confident, says will return with renewed energySubscriber Only
November 11, 2017 19:31 IST
"PM Modi spoke intemperate language, he called us all as parasites, it hurt every Himachali," says Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh.
Sun, Nov 12, 2017
Himachal Pradesh elections 2017: Fate of Congress, BJP sealed for next 39 daysSubscriber Only
November 11, 2017 12:35 IST
This year's high voter turnout broke the 2003 record of 74.5 per cent, a positive signal for the BJP which the party has been seeking by making anti-incumbency as poll issue, apart from corruption and mafia raj.
Sat, Nov 11, 2017
Himachal Pradesh elections: Women voters outnumbered men, EC data showsSubscriber Only
November 11, 2017 05:45 IST
Another factor was the fact that the model polling stations, which numbered 231, saw 95 per cent polling, said Chief Electoral Officer Pushendra Rajput Of total 37,21,647 who went to cast their vote at 7,525 polling stations, 19,10,582 were women and 18,11,061 men.
Sat, Nov 11, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections: Want change, clean govt and jobs, say first-time votersSubscriber Only
November 10, 2017 04:20 IST
Outside the booths in Theog and Matiayna, men and women standing in queues were seen debating rise in the prices of pulses and LGP.
Fri, Nov 10, 2017
Himachal Pradesh polls: At 75 per cent, state records its highest voter turnoutSubscriber Only
November 10, 2017 01:18 IST
Himachal Pradesh polls: Polling was peaceful, with no violence or disruption of the poll process being reported, even as the weather played the perfect host.
Fri, Nov 10, 2017
Himachal Pradesh records its highest voter turnout at 74 per centSubscriber Only
November 09, 2017 21:26 IST
The state’s Chief Electoral Officer, Pushpendra Rajput, said later in the day that though broadly they estimate a polling percentage of 74 per cent but voters were waiting at 435 polling stations even after 5 pm. Thus, there are chances of polling percentage going higher.
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls today: EC to webcast live from 2,300 polling stationsSubscriber Only
November 09, 2017 05:25 IST
The ruling Congress and BJP are contesting all 68 seats with Virbhadra Singh and Prem Kumar Dhumal as CM candidates for their respective parties. BSP is contesting 42 seats, followed by CPM — 14.
Thu, Nov 09, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections: No clear wave, BJP bets on parivartan, Congress on Virbhadra magicSubscriber Only
November 09, 2017 03:49 IST
With the state having a trend of power changing hands between the two top political contenders, Congress and BJP, since 1985, the BJP claims to be in a position of advantage in a battle which is primarily a fight of two veterans.
Thu, Nov 09, 2017Himachal elections: Dhumal and BJP’s ‘parivartan’ campaign signal winds of change in hill stateSubscriber Only
November 07, 2017 20:47 IST
By naming Prem Kumar Dhumal as BJP’s CM candidate, Amit Shah has upset the Congress's applecart. Till that time, the BJP's campaign remained mired in confusion
Tue, Nov 07, 2017Himachal campaigning ends, Virbhadra says ‘Congress will repeat’ as Dhumal declares ‘end of mafia raj is certain’Subscriber Only
November 07, 2017 20:39 IST
The polling in Himachal Pradesh will be held on November 9 while counting of votes would take place on December 18.
Tue, Nov 07, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: Rahul Gandhi to reach tomorrow, Virbhadra Singh carries Congress campaignSubscriber Only
November 05, 2017 05:32 IST
Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Himachal for only one day: on November 6, when he addresses rallies in Paonta Sahib, Chamba, and Nagrota (in Kangra district).
Sun, Nov 05, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2017: Poll buzz revolves around pattas, not apple economy or environmentSubscriber Only
November 05, 2017 05:24 IST
As debate on development has become a focus of the poll campaign, locals say it is clear that ‘sadak’ was a basic need in the tribal villages.
Sun, Nov 05, 2017
Himachal Pradesh assembly elections 2017: Warning Congress on benami properties, PM Modi vows actionSubscriber Only
November 05, 2017 04:59 IST
PM Modi claimed that Congress leaders had told him they were worried about the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amended Act, 2016, brought by his government, and that he may start exposing their partymen.
Sun, Nov 05, 2017
Rahul Gandhi arriving on penultimate Himachal day, Virbhadra Singh shoulders Congress campaignSubscriber Only
November 05, 2017 02:30 IST
The BJP, which is flowing in and out many Central ministers and top leaders from Delhi for campaigning in the state, has six helicopters,two sent by the national unit, and a huge fleet of vehicles for campaign and mobility.
Sun, Nov 05, 2017
Himachal Pradesh elections: With Congress ‘stars’ busy in Gujarat, Virbhadra Singh wages a lonely battle in stateSubscriber Only
November 04, 2017 22:19 IST
"In a typical Haryanvi wrestling match, when the pahalwan is week, his supporters make a lot of noise. But, our pahalwan (Virbhadra Singh) is very strong," says Congress spokeperson Randeep Surjewala
Sat, Nov 04, 2017
Burning of effigies, candle will not detract me from cleaning corruption, says PM Modi in poll-bound HimachalSubscriber Only
November 04, 2017 18:23 IST
In the second leg of his campaign in Himachal Pradesh, PM Modi said once he had resolved to clear out corruption, he was not going to be cowed down by Congress’ plan to observe black day on November 8, coinciding one year of demonetisation.
Sat, Nov 04, 2017
No money for campaign, my accounts sealed by Modi govt: Virbhadra SinghSubscriber Only
November 03, 2017 06:48 IST
Virbhadra Singh also accused Modi of using indecent language against him at election rallies.
Fri, Nov 03, 2017No money for campaign, all bank accounts sealed by Modi govt: Virbhadra SinghSubscriber Only
November 02, 2017 22:29 IST
The Chief Minister said, “Modi ji, you come to Himachal 100 times, we welcome you. But I can tell you, I haven't seen (in my life) such a public display and misuse of the power and money as you and BJP are doing in Himachal Pradesh polls."
Thu, Nov 02, 2017In Himachal, a septuagenarian vs an octogenarian fight for the hot seatSubscriber Only
November 02, 2017 16:04 IST
Certainly, there’s never a dull day in Himachal politics. Even if Dhumal wins the state, the question is if the BJP will set aside its retirement rule at 75 years for him, when he turns this old in only two years. And if and when that happens, will Dhumal be succeeded by J P Nadda?
Fri, Nov 03, 2017
Minus Vidya Stokes, Congress challenged from Left & right in Theog constituency of ShimlaSubscriber Only
November 02, 2017 04:50 IST
Theog is the assembly seat relinquished by Congress veteran Vidya Stokes, 90, for the sake of Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
Thu, Nov 02, 2017
Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2017: Congress promises 1.5 lakh jobs, interest-free loans to farmersSubscriber Only
November 02, 2017 04:08 IST
The manifesto, however, is silent on how funds will be raised for promises like raising unemployment allowance from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500.
Thu, Nov 02, 2017
Virbhadra Singh has amazing connect with people: Sushil Kumar ShindeSubscriber Only
November 02, 2017 01:12 IST
Congress in-charge of poll-bound Himachal Pradesh, Sushil Kumar Shinde, tells The Indian Express that the party will return to power with more seats than it won in 2012
Thu, Nov 02, 2017
Congress promises 1.5 lakh jobs, interest-free loans to farmers, free laptops for studentsSubscriber Only
November 02, 2017 01:05 IST
It also proposed a series of benefits to government employees, regularisation of contract workers in two years, daily wagers/outsourced employees in three years, along with regularisation of computer, Para and PAT teachers’ jobs.
Thu, Nov 02, 2017Journalism of Courage
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