News for 'Himachal Pradesh'

Boxing Federation of India's elections 'paused'

Boxing Federation of India's elections 'paused'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections have been put on hold after conflicting orders from the Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Courts.

Meerut woman travelled to Kasol with lover after killing husband

Meerut woman travelled to Kasol with lover after killing husband

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The couple introduced themselves as husband and wife, checked into a hotel in Kasol on March 10, stayed for six days, and left on March 16. Their driver accompanied them, said hotel operator Aman Kumar on Saturday.

Ranji Roundup: Uttarakhand, Himachal off to good start

Ranji Roundup: Uttarakhand, Himachal off to good start

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Roundup of matches across various venues in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25

India's Tejas crashes during Dubai airshow, pilot dead

India's Tejas crashes during Dubai airshow, pilot dead

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

According to an international media report, the jet crashed in the afternoon local time while flying a demonstration flight at the prestigious air show.

Cong rejigs Himachal unit, ex-CM's wife Pratibha appointed as PCC chief

Cong rejigs Himachal unit, ex-CM's wife Pratibha appointed as PCC chief

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also appointed Harsh Mahajan, Rajender Rana, Pawan Kajal and Vinay Kumar as the new working presidents of the Himachal Pradesh PCC.

6 disqualified Himachal Congress MLAs move SC

6 disqualified Himachal Congress MLAs move SC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

These Congress rebels, who had voted in favour of the BJP nominee in the Rajya Sabha polls, later abstained from voting on the Budget, defying a party whip.

Record cash, liquor seized as Himachal, Gujarat go to polls: EC

Record cash, liquor seized as Himachal, Gujarat go to polls: EC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Gujarat witnessed seizures of Rs 71.88 crore in just a few days after the announcement of the election

Not following UP model, told party: Vikramaditya Singh

Not following UP model, told party: Vikramaditya Singh

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

He said the multi-party committee formed by the Speaker in Himachal Pradesh would discuss all issues about street vending on October 3. Singh's remarks came a day after the Congress top brass chided him over his remarks on mandatory display of names by the street vendors and told him that no one was allowed to go against the party's policies and ideologies.

Operation Sindoor: IPL teams travel plans to Dharamsala hit

Operation Sindoor: IPL teams travel plans to Dharamsala hit

Rediff.com7 May 2025

The venue, which is due to host Thursday's match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, has one more match left on schedule -- the May 11 game between Punjab and Mumbai Indians.

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

SMAT: Mhatre's hurricane ton guides Mumbai to easy win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Mhatre's maiden ton, Dube blitz fire Mumbai to seven-wicket win over Vidarbha

Meet next CJI who gave Kejri bail; SIR, Art 370 verdicts

Meet next CJI who gave Kejri bail; SIR, Art 370 verdicts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Justice Surya Kant is set to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India, bringing extensive experience and a record of significant verdicts on key issues.

It's Time For Rahul Gandhi To Step Aside

It's Time For Rahul Gandhi To Step Aside

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Democracy in India is too important to be left to a leader with a limited appeal. If Rahul Gandhi cares for India, he should step aside for a new crop of leaders, suggests Harishchandra.

Himachal CM's wife win creates new record in assembly

Himachal CM's wife win creates new record in assembly

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

In the 2017 assembly elections, a record was set as former chief minister Virbhadra Singh and his son Vikramaditya Singh were elected and incidentally the duo were oldest and youngest members of the house.

19 killed as bus falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh

19 killed as bus falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Nineteen people were killed and another critically injured when a bus rolled down a 600-feet deep gorge near Ransua-Jabrog village in Sirmaur district on Friday morning.

Himachal BJP leaders miffed over ticket to Cong rebels

Himachal BJP leaders miffed over ticket to Cong rebels

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party leadership in Himachal Pradesh is making efforts to mollify party leaders who are disgruntled over distribution of tickets to six Congress rebels for the assembly bypolls, former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said on Tuesday.

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

GST Cut: How Much Will States Lose?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Opposition-ruled states warn of steep annual losses; Centre assures higher consumption will offset revenue hit.

6 Congress rebels, 3 Independent MLAs in Himachal join BJP

6 Congress rebels, 3 Independent MLAs in Himachal join BJP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Though Sukhu has been putting up a brave face and there appears to be no immediate threat to his government, the BJP is looking to bring down his dispensation with bypoll wins amid a view that it may draw more legislators of the ruling party into its fold.

Himachal: IAF rescues over 780 people in 48 hrs

Himachal: IAF rescues over 780 people in 48 hrs

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Choppers belonging to the Western Air Command carried out over 50 sorties over the last 48 hours, rescuing over 780 citizens in the flood-affected areas of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, Indian Air Force officials said.

Long wait ends! BFI set to elect new office-bearers

Long wait ends! BFI set to elect new office-bearers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Months of uncertainty due to governance issues, turf wars and internal power struggles are set to end when the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) holds its much-delayed elections on Thursday.

Less than 1% vote share separates Congress, BJP in Himachal

Less than 1% vote share separates Congress, BJP in Himachal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The Congress secured 43.90 per cent vote share as it wrested Himachal Pradesh from the Bharatiya Janata Party, winning 40 seats in the 68-member assembly in the hill state which maintained its tradition of voting the incumbent government out of power since 1985.

BFI president elections to witness four-cornered fight

BFI president elections to witness four-cornered fight

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) chief Ajay Singh will be up against secretary general Hemanta Kalita, vice-president Rajesh Bhandari, and Kerala State Amateur Boxing Association secretary D Chandralal when the BFI holds its long-awaited elections on March 28.

India's Most Unusual Dussehra Celebrations

India's Most Unusual Dussehra Celebrations

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

These traditions have survived centuries, even as India has changed dramatically around them.

30 minutes, 25,000 people, and a flawless evacuation!

30 minutes, 25,000 people, and a flawless evacuation!

Rediff.com9 May 2025

We had to evacuate 25,000 people without pressing panic button: IPL chairman Dhumal

Aunt to raise 10-month-old orphaned by Mandi cloudburst

Aunt to raise 10-month-old orphaned by Mandi cloudburst

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Ten-month-old Neetika, orphaned in the Mandi flash floods, will be raised by her aunt. The community rallies to support her future.

Himachal assembly debates no trust vote against BJP govt

Himachal assembly debates no trust vote against BJP govt

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Starting the debate on the second day of the ongoing monsoon session, Leader of Opposition Mukesh Agnihotri said the law and order situation in the state has deteriorated under the Bharatiya Janata Party government.

Himachal rain fury: Death toll rises to 74

Himachal rain fury: Death toll rises to 74

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Since the onset of the monsoon on June 24, 217 persons have died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Kinnaur cut off from Shimla after major landslide

Himachal Kinnaur cut off from Shimla after major landslide

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Machinery and manpower have been deployed, but stones falling from the hills are obstructing the road opening work, the officials said.

Houses washed away after cloudburst in Himachal; 5 dead, 50 missing

Houses washed away after cloudburst in Himachal; 5 dead, 50 missing

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Five people were killed and about 50 missing following several incidents of cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh where rains washed away many houses, bridges and roads, officials said on Thursday.

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group stage matches.

Himachal brings in new, tougher bill prohibits mass conversions

Himachal brings in new, tougher bill prohibits mass conversions

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday introduced a bill in the state assembly to enhance the punishment and add a specific mention of "mass conversion" in an existing law that forbids change of religion through force or allurement.

15 Russians among tourists stranded in rain-hit Himachal

15 Russians among tourists stranded in rain-hit Himachal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Acting Director General of Police of Himachal Pradesh, Satwant Atwal Trivedi, on Tuesday said that 15 Russian tourists were reportedly stranded in Kasol, and Police are trying to establish contact with them.

Duleep Semis: Ton-up Gaikwad rescues West Zone

Duleep Semis: Ton-up Gaikwad rescues West Zone

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Gaikwad constructed a handy partnership 90 for the second wicket with Aarya Desai as West gradually entered a stabilised phase.

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Ignored Karun Nair hits 2nd ton to take Karnataka to 319/3 against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy.

Cong ignored Himachal because it is small state: Modi

Cong ignored Himachal because it is small state: Modi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Modi said whenever Congress came back, all development works came to a standstill.

India braces for wet September; IMD warns of flash floods, landslides

India braces for wet September; IMD warns of flash floods, landslides

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts above-normal rainfall for India in September, following a monsoon season marked by heavy downpours and related disasters in various regions. The forecast indicates normal to above-normal rainfall for most areas, with some exceptions in the northeast, east, extreme south peninsular India, and parts of northwest India.

Para Worlds: Nishad, Simran add more glitter to India's tally

Para Worlds: Nishad, Simran add more glitter to India's tally

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Nishad Kumar and Simran Sharma won their maiden World Para Athletics Championships gold in high jump and 100m race respectively, as India clinched four medals to jump to fourth spot on the most productive day, in New Delhi, on Friday.

IPL Cheerleader recounts terrifying blackout in Dharamsala

IPL Cheerleader recounts terrifying blackout in Dharamsala

Rediff.com9 May 2025

A cheerleader working at the IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala has gone viral after posting a harrowing video describing her panic and confusion during a sudden stadium evacuation

Limit of 'Modi factor' exposed in Himachal, MCD polls: CPI-M

Limit of 'Modi factor' exposed in Himachal, MCD polls: CPI-M

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

"The opposition parties should draw proper lessons from these results and draw up plans to put up an effective united opposition to the BJP state-wise by marshalling all the forces," the CPI-M said in a statement.

70% of India's elderly financially dependent: Report

70% of India's elderly financially dependent: Report

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A new report highlights the financial dependence, health challenges, and social isolation faced by India's elderly population, calling for greater support and inclusion.

1,317 Road Accidents, 474 Deaths Every Day

1,317 Road Accidents, 474 Deaths Every Day

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

55 road accidents, 20 deaths every hour.