Tag: Virbhadra Singh
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Saturday Interview | ‘Young Congressmen not demoralised’
He is known for his leadership, administrative skills and for strong bonding with the masses of his state.
July 25, 2020 -
Virbhadra Singh steps in to quell dissent in HP Cong
According to party sources, the lunch party was aimed at putting a united face in 2022 assembly elections and formulate strategy to win upcoming assembly elections in Himachal.
July 12, 2020 -
Major fire breaks out in Shimla near former CM Virbhadra Singh’s residence
Holly Lodge is the private residence of former Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
May 6, 2020 -
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