Tag: Virbhadra Singh
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Dadahu school bus accident: Himachal govt cancels school affiliation
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said the government will not spare the guilty if there has been any negligence in the passing of the school bus.
February 5, 2019 -
Tough task awaits new Congress chief in Himachal
Rajni Patil and Rathore had cautioned the party leaders that indiscipline would not be tolerated at any cost.
January 17, 2019 -
BJP justifies relaxation in granting land lease to Baba Ramdev’s trust
Replying to Cong charge of corruption, BJP says there was the need for spreading Yoga education among the youth who were otherwise falling prey to drug menace.
December 27, 2018 -
Have kept BJP govt on tenterhooks: Mukesh Agnihotri
Leading the CLP, with former six-time CM, Virbhadra Singh a member, with full energy for one year now, Agnihotri launches scathing attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Himachal in an interview with Archana Phull of The Statesman.
December 26, 2018 -
Debt-ridden state continues to afford Himachal Assembly at two places
Political move of the then Congress government to have winter session of HP Assembly in Dharamshala instead of Shimla has burdened the public exchequer with crores of rupees since 2005.
December 9, 2018 -
‘I believe in fighting it out’
One of the senior-most Congress leaders in India and six-time chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, Virbhadra Singh is known for his strong ties with people. A hard-working politician since he was first elected to Parliament in 1962, Singh bounced back every time there was an effort to write him off in Himachal politics by rivals …
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November 24, 2018 -
Tibetans to hold ‘Thank You Himachal’ event in Shimla
A CTA official said Governor Acharya Devvrat and former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh will grace the event.
October 15, 2018 -
Set your own house in order, Sukhu tells BJP
Lambasting the BJP chief Satpal Satti, Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has asked the party to set its own house in order. Sukhu denied any rift in the Congress, saying the party was united. He mocked Satti, saying instead of worrying about Congress he should be more concerned about BJP affairs …
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August 27, 2018 -
Officials falsely implicated me at govt’s behest, says Ex DGP
After facing action for alleged phone tapping of politician and later acquitted in the case, former Director General Police ID Bhandari has filed a case against government officials for falsely implicating and harassing him. A case on the complaint of Bhandari has been filed at Chotta Shimla Police station on the directions of Himachal Pradesh …
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August 15, 2018 -
Architectural masterpiece
An architectural marvel in Shimla district, the 250-year-old Tara Devi temple has become a crowd puller. Already a revered temple and one of the top attractions in the periphery of Shimla town, since its restoration and now that it has been enriched with Pahari architecture, the temple is a must visit spot. Nestled on a …
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August 13, 2018 -
Criticism must be taken in positive spirit: Jai Ram
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday said the criticism should be taken in a positive manner as it is a part of vibrant democracy. After paying tribute to first the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Dr YS Parmar on his 112th birth anniversary here, he said Dr Parmar was a visionary leader who fought …
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August 4, 2018 -
Can’t please all as party chief, says Sukhvinder
Sukhu talked about Congress politics and the issues in 2019 Lok Sabha polls in an interview with Archana Phull from The Statesman in Shimla.
August 4, 2018 -
‘BJP misusing agencies to suppress opponents’
Congress legislator Vikramaditya Singh accused the BJP central leadership of misusing Central investigating agencies to suppress their political opponents. In a press statement issued here on Saturday, Vikramaditya Singh (in photo), son of ex-Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, said a supplementary charge sheet filed against them is completely politically motivated and done under political pressure. The …
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July 22, 2018 -
ED files chargesheet against ex-HP CM Virbhadra Singh’s son
The matter was transferred by the Supreme Court to the Delhi High Court which, on April 6, 2016, asked the CBI not to arrest Singh and directed him to join the probe.
July 21, 2018 -
Virbhadra, Stokes ‘marg darshak’ for Himachal Cong: Patil
Himachal Congress in-charge Rajni Patil said that the senior leaders Virbhadra Singh and Vidya Stokes cannot be ignored and are ‘marg darshak’ of Congress party in Himachal. During her fifth meeting as a part of the state-wide meeting with the party workers at Theog in Shimla district 30 kms from Shimla on Friday Rajni Patil …
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July 14, 2018 -
Himachal Congress to contest Lok Sabha polls under central leadership: Virbhadra Singh
Former Congress Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said that the state Congress party is prepared to contest the Lok Sabha elections under the dynamic leadership of Congress President Rahul Gandhi. In a press statement issued here on Saturday, Virbhadra Singh said that the party will get a spectacular victory in the four Lok Sabha seats. The …
July 8, 2018 -
Continuing of HPCC chief suicidal for party: Virbhadra
Former Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Virbhadra Singh, hitting out at Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) chief said that continuing him at the top post will be suicidal for the party. He said this while talking to media persons here on Saturday, on his 84th birthday at his residence Holly Lodge. Virbhadra Singh said …
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June 24, 2018