Tag: Virbhadra Singh

Himachal voters not the ones to share ‘mann ki baat’

The literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh as per 2011 census was roughly 83 per cent.

May 18, 2019

‘Old war horses’ indispensable for ‘new leadership’ in Himachal poll battlefield

In their 90s, 80s and 70s, the elderly politicians rather seem indispensable campaigners for political parties, mainly Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress, and their nominees in the hill state due to their stature, experience and influence

April 27, 2019

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