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HP Cong chief praises Modi for Ram temple construction

HP Cong chief praises Modi for Ram temple construction

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Later, Pratibha Singh said she and her son Vikramaditya Singh have received a joint invitation and she is yet to take a call on attending the consecration ceremony at Ayodhya on January 22.

No 'shahenshah' can save his chair: HP Cong rebel

No 'shahenshah' can save his chair: HP Cong rebel

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

"Time will also take account of those registering cases and those getting them registered. Stopping the business of MLAs and allowing friends to loot, is this a change in the system?" he posed.

Himachal's Independent MLA, Cong rebel's father booked for poll offences

Himachal's Independent MLA, Cong rebel's father booked for poll offences

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

A case of criminal conspiracy, corruption practices and undue influence on election has been registered on the complaint of two Congress MLAs, police said on Sunday.

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Sukhu said that he was a warrior and will fight till his last to ensure the welfare of the state and its people.

Many Oppn CMs to stay away from Modi's Niti Aayog meet

Many Oppn CMs to stay away from Modi's Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Chief ministers of three Congress-ruled states -- Karnataka's Siddaramaiah, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Telangana's Revanth Reddy -- have announced they will not attend the NITI Aayog meeting over alleged bias against their states in the Union Budget.

Congress' Singhvi moves HC against defeat in RS poll through draw of lots

Congress' Singhvi moves HC against defeat in RS poll through draw of lots

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party nominee Harsh Mahajan won the February 27 election through draw of lots after both candidates secured 34 votes each

New Congress govt in Himachal puts all recruitments on hold

New Congress govt in Himachal puts all recruitments on hold

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

As per the orders issued on Monday by the chief secretary, appointments of all chairman, vice-chairman, and nominated members in boards and corporations, autonomous bodies, cooperative institutions and other committees, including temple committees and urban local bodies be terminated forthwith.

Assembly bypoll results: INDIA bloc wins 10 seats, BJP bags 2

Assembly bypoll results: INDIA bloc wins 10 seats, BJP bags 2

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Voting for the bypolls in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu were held on Wednesday.

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

Sukhu expands cabinet, but regional imbalance remains

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The one-year-old Himachal Pradesh Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was expanded on Tuesday with the induction of Rajesh Dharmani and Yadvinder Goma as cabinet ministers.

Will not hesitate to...: Cong on Himachal turmoil

Will not hesitate to...: Cong on Himachal turmoil

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Congress rebels are seeking to install a person of their choice as the new chief minister of the state.

Uttam Singh to lead India in Junior Hockey World Cup

Uttam Singh to lead India in Junior Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Asian champions India are placed in Pool C alongside Canada, South Korea and Spain. They start their tournament campaign against Korea on December 5.

After Shimla, Hindu groups protest against Mandi mosque

After Shimla, Hindu groups protest against Mandi mosque

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

"PWD officials had informed us that a wall of the mosque was in PWD land and we were served a notice. So we decided to demolish the wall," Iqbal Ali, a member of the mosque committee, said earlier.

Himachal CM Sukhu to expand cabinet, Vikramaditya among new ministers

Himachal CM Sukhu to expand cabinet, Vikramaditya among new ministers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers would take place at the Raj Bhavan in Shimla on January 8 at 10 am, the sources said on Saturday.

Sukhu restores old pension scheme, says will keep all poll promises

Sukhu restores old pension scheme, says will keep all poll promises

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

There are over 1.36 lakh employees, including employees and pensioners under the new pension scheme.

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Amir Ali has been named captain, with Rohit as his deputy, in the 18-member junior hockey squad for the Sultan of Johor Cup that will mark the first assignment for head coach PR Sreejesh in Malaysia from October 19.

HP Congress chief opts out of LS polls, says party workers upset

HP Congress chief opts out of LS polls, says party workers upset

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In a jolt to the ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh, state party chief and Mandi MP Pratibha Singh on Wednesday announced that she has decided not to contest the Lok Sabha elections as the ground situation was "not favourable" and workers were disheartened.

Very soon you will see result: Rebel Himachal Cong MLA

Very soon you will see result: Rebel Himachal Cong MLA

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Six rebel Congress MLAs, including Rana, who were disqualified for defying the party whip asking them to be present in the assembly and vote in favour of the state government during cut motions and the budget, moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday against their disqualification.

Himachal has not seen such rains in 50 yrs: CM

Himachal has not seen such rains in 50 yrs: CM

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Himachal Pradesh has not witnessed such 'widespread heavy rains' in the past 50 years and the state has suffered a loss of about Rs 3,000 crore in this monsoon season so far, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday.

Himachal CM pays Rs 60,000 for students' evacuation from Manipur

Himachal CM pays Rs 60,000 for students' evacuation from Manipur

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu shelled out Rs 60,000 from his own pocket for the evacuation of five local students stuck in violence-hit Manipur, an official spokesperson of the government said on Monday.

Election Fever Grips India

Election Fever Grips India

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Scenes from the election campaign...

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.

Ever Seen Shivraj Chouhan Batting?

Ever Seen Shivraj Chouhan Batting?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

'Queen' vs 'Raja': Whom will Mandi elect

'Queen' vs 'Raja': Whom will Mandi elect

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Clash of the two richest titans, a celebrity and a 'royal', is on the cards in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, known for electing erstwhile 'royals' maximum number of times.

'See what happens in Himachal in 2 days'

'See what happens in Himachal in 2 days'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'The Congress government is on its way out in Himachal Pradesh.'

When Modi Met Former PM

When Modi Met Former PM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, December 13.

Rashtrapati Niwas Open To The Public!

Rashtrapati Niwas Open To The Public!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Rashtrapati Niwas will be open for visitors from April 23, 2023 between 10 am and 5 pm, except Mondays and other government holidays.

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kharge's remarks came after Modi on Friday said the Congress stands "badly exposed" in front of people for promising to them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver.

Ex-PMs, some Oppn CMs not to attend Prez's G20 dinner

Ex-PMs, some Oppn CMs not to attend Prez's G20 dinner

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Former prime ministers Manmohan Singh and H D Deve Gowda will not attend the G20 dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for world leaders on Saturday due to 'health reasons'.

HP rain fury: Death toll rises to 57; schools, colleges shut

HP rain fury: Death toll rises to 57; schools, colleges shut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Heavy rains have battered Himachal Pradesh since Sunday, triggering landslides in Shimla's Summer Hill, Krishna Nagar and Fagli.

Three arrested for murdering national-level kabaddi player

Three arrested for murdering national-level kabaddi player

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Sukhvinder Singh, 24, was returning home after practice when he was shot dead on March 16 by two armed assailants in Rithal village of Rohtak.

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.

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

BJP fields 6 disqualified Cong MLAs in HP, upsets partymen

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named its candidates for assembly bypolls in several states, fielding six disqualified MLAs of the Himachal Pradesh assembly in the state days after they joined the party after leaving the Congress.

1300 roads blocked, 40 bridges damaged in HP rains

1300 roads blocked, 40 bridges damaged in HP rains

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Around 300 people, mostly tourists, are stuck in camps at Chandertal, located at an altitude of 14,100 feet, following rain and snowfall in the region.

Himachal cloudbursts: Rescuers, drones join search for 45 missing; 8 dead

Himachal cloudbursts: Rescuers, drones join search for 45 missing; 8 dead

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Rescue operations were underway on Friday to trace over 45 people missing following flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in three districts of Himachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday.

Follow Covid norms or suspend Bharat Jodo Yatra: Govt asks Rahul

Follow Covid norms or suspend Bharat Jodo Yatra: Govt asks Rahul

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

In a letter addressed to Gandhi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday, Mandaviya said three MPs from Rajasthan -- P P Chaudhary, Nihal Chand and Devji Patel -- have flagged concerns and requested him that Covid protocols, including use of masks and sanitisers, be strictly followed during the march and only those who are vaccinated be allowed to participate.

Cong's Himachal CM hopefuls camp in Delhi after survey

Cong's Himachal CM hopefuls camp in Delhi after survey

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Congress sources said internal surveys indicate that the party is likely to get a majority in Himachal polls leading to increasing the number of contenders for the chief minister's post.

Bypolls held in 7 states amid violence in Uttarakhand, Bengal, Bihar

Bypolls held in 7 states amid violence in Uttarakhand, Bengal, Bihar

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Moderate to high turnout was recorded in 13 assembly constituencies across seven states where bypolls were held on Wednesday amid sporadic incidents of violence in Uttarakhand, Bihar and West Bengal.

Sultan of Johor Cup: India snatch thrilling draw vs NZ

Sultan of Johor Cup: India snatch thrilling draw vs NZ

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

India colts displayed remarkable composure to finish their round-robin stage with a thrilling 3-3 draw against New Zealand at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Friday.

Road to Himachal's Chandratal cleared after 5 days, 256 tourists evacuated

Road to Himachal's Chandratal cleared after 5 days, 256 tourists evacuated

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

According to the state government, 60,000 tourists have so far been evacuated from the hill state.

'Raju bhai... aise rulaake jaoge, yeh socha nahi tha'

'Raju bhai... aise rulaake jaoge, yeh socha nahi tha'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

A prayer meet was conducted in Mumbai in remembrance of comedian Raju Srivastav, who passed away in Delhi.