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Himachal landslides: over 300 roads closed, thousands stuckSubscriber Only
June 26, 2023 10:13 IST
A total of 301 roads were closed in the state following heavy rains, while 140 power transformers are disrupted.
Tue, Jun 27, 2023
As top 3 lobby for CM post, 2 dark horses emerge: a Gandhi family loyalist, a Virbhadra protegeSubscriber Only
December 10, 2022 09:07 IST
On Friday, the newly elected Congress MLAs met in Shimla and unanimously passed a resolution authorising AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge to pick their leader who will be the next Himachal Pradesh chief minister
Sat, Dec 10, 2022
Over even before it had begun: How AAP’s Himachal campaign panned outSubscriber Only
December 08, 2022 18:40 IST
The state unit could not recover from the arrest of the party's Himachal in-charge and Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain by the ED, forfeited deposits in all 67 seats it fought
Fri, Dec 09, 2022
Nand Lal: Former Sonia Gandhi commando hopes to be fourth time luckySubscriber Only
November 10, 2022 19:41 IST
One major factor, now missing, in the win of Nand Lal from Rampur (SC) seat had been blessings of Virbhadra Singh. The royal's death has left BJP hopeful
Fri, Nov 11, 2022
Five AAP candidates with the best chance in HimachalSubscriber Only
November 06, 2022 16:25 IST
AAP candidates are fighting a largely lonely battle, with party focused in Gujarat, but these five could make a difference by cutting into the votes of both BJP and Cong.
Mon, Nov 07, 2022
BJP faces BJP rebel in only Himachal seat with two women taking on each otherSubscriber Only
November 06, 2022 11:56 IST
Internal BJP rivalry having provoked the rebellion, party now counts on promise to Hatti community in Pachhad seat in Sirmaur district.
Sun, Nov 06, 2022
As old warhorses fight it out, BJP steals a march with ST status for the Hattee communitySubscriber Only
November 05, 2022 10:31 IST
One of Himachal's most backward, poverty ridden districts, Sirmaur has steadily moved away from the Congress towards BJP over the past three Assembly polls.
Sat, Nov 05, 2022
In Himachal race, this Independent is banking on pilgrims’ progress, blessingsSubscriber Only
November 04, 2022 09:17 IST
A Virbhadra loyalist, Rajendra Thakur has been winning over women voters in Arki constituency – nearly half the total electorate -- with free pilgrimages
Fri, Nov 04, 2022
Punjab teachers’ protest forces Kejriwal to leave speech midwaySubscriber Only
November 04, 2022 09:01 IST
A group of teachers from Punjab raised slogans against the Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal during a roadshow in Himachal Pradesh forcing him to leave his speech midway and leave the venue. Amid the melee, some AAP supporters beat up the protesters, who claimed that they will continue to protest at Kejriwal’s rallies both […]
Fri, Nov 04, 2022
Theog’s 2017 curve-ball remains a headache for infighting-riven BJP, Congress in HimachalSubscriber Only
November 03, 2022 09:15 IST
Himachal CPM's lone MLA, Rakesh Singha, again pins his hopes on cross-voting by rivals from the bigger parties
Thu, Nov 03, 2022
Former MP to ex-MLAs: The six rebels BJP expelled in Himachal PradeshSubscriber Only
November 02, 2022 11:22 IST
Deep discontent in state BJP over ticket allocation, those contesting against party nominees out for six years.
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
Himachal polls: Rebel trouble for BJP chief J P Nadda in home district BilaspurSubscriber Only
November 01, 2022 19:10 IST
The BJP had won 3 of 4 seats in the district last time, two of them by narrow margins; attempts to make rebels step down, including by Nadda, fail
Wed, Nov 02, 2022
Himachal BJP expels 5 rebels for six yearsSubscriber Only
November 01, 2022 08:28 IST
BJP state president SureshKashyap said that these leaders were indulging in anti-party activities. The expulsion order will take effect immediately, he said.
Tue, Nov 01, 2022
Himachal Pradesh: Congress expels 6 for contesting against party candidateSubscriber Only
October 31, 2022 00:41 IST
HPCC chief Pratibha Singh, who expelled these workers, said that these Congress leaders disobeyed party orders and are contesting against party's authorised candidates.
Mon, Oct 31, 2022
‘AAP will form a govt in Himachal or sit in Opp. We will go alone. No midway’: Surjeet Singh ThakurSubscriber Only
October 30, 2022 10:00 IST
“They accuse AAP of being a vote katua. In fact, the two parties (BJP, Cong) have a mutual setting to ensure that AAP does not come to power”
Mon, Oct 31, 2022
As Hattees bank on Centre’s tribal status promise, rising Dalit fears in Himachal’s Sirmaur districtSubscriber Only
October 29, 2022 13:21 IST
Dalit groups rally against BJP, a leader says party only doing 'jumlebaazi' as it is yet to move on Hattee Bill, is vague on how it will protect SC rights
Sat, Nov 05, 2022
BJP shifts gears, to hold rally in all of Himachal’s 68 constituencies on MondaySubscriber Only
October 29, 2022 01:18 IST
As per party officials, at least five Union ministers, three chief ministers, and four state ministers will be among some 30 key leaders who will be holding campaign rallies on Monday.
Sat, Oct 29, 2022
Himachal Polls: Unemployment a concern, but Congress, BJP yet to overcome trouble withinSubscriber Only
October 28, 2022 05:29 IST
The district this time has 11,858 first time voters between the age group of 18-19 years and of them 6,526 voters are male and 5332 are female. Infighting within both the Congress and BJP will decide the fate of all the candidates in this district.
Fri, Oct 28, 2022
Newsmaker | Vijay Singh Mankotia: The Congress leader with the itchy feet jumps ship againSubscriber Only
October 26, 2022 19:26 IST
The retired major, who has now joined BJP, first joined Cong in 1985, sided with V P Singh, had a running battle with Virbhadra Singh, and is known for his allegations against leaders
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
BJP’s Shimla ‘chaiwala’ candidate a crorepati, says ‘don’t discount my struggle’Subscriber Only
October 26, 2022 18:57 IST
Sanjay Sood, candidate from Shima (Urban), says first sold newspapers, than ran tea stall, earned every penny, inherited properties
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
Himachal elections: Virbhadra’s former rival Mankotia joins BJP, unrest continues to roil ruling partySubscriber Only
October 25, 2022 22:13 IST
BJP replaces Kullu Sadar candidate Maheshwar Singh who was among four party leaders to file nomination as an Independent.
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
A Himachal BJP rebel stirs up unrest in party ranks in Nalagarh, resolute about staying on courseSubscriber Only
October 23, 2022 20:51 IST
Several local BJP office-bearers have resigned in support of former MLA Krishan Lal Thakur. “I have to go with the people of Nalagarh. I cannot cheat them,” he says, when asked if he will call off his rebellion.
Wed, Oct 26, 2022
One win from 2017 behind it, CPM now plans to contest 11 seats in HimachalSubscriber Only
October 22, 2022 07:00 IST
Hopes to make gains as Cong, BJP fight factionalism; has cadres across the state
Sat, Oct 22, 2022
Trouble in Himachal BJP: Denied ticket, some file papers as Independent, many quitSubscriber Only
October 21, 2022 07:58 IST
The BJP replaced Indira Kapoor from Chamba with Neelam Nayyar, wife of incumbent MLA Pawan Nayyar who was denied a ticket. The party had named Kapoor on Wednesday, drawing protests from the current MLA who had called a meeting of his supporters. Party sources said Kapoor was convicted in a corruption case by a local court.
Fri, Oct 21, 2022
Prem Kumar Dhumal: No comeback awaits two-time Himachal CM sidelined in BJPSubscriber Only
October 20, 2022 22:24 IST
Dhumal was widely expected to contest from Sujanpur but the party instead fielded Captain (retired) Ranjeet Singh.
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
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