Actor Kangana Ranaut, who is the BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh, held a roadshow in the city to prepare for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The ‘Queen’ actress was warmly greeted as she waved to the gathered crowd during the event. “You can see […]
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Himachal governor Shiv Pratap writes to HP Assembly speaker to accept resignation of Independent MLAs
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, citing Supreme Court verdicts, has written to the Speaker of the HP Assembly, urging the acceptance of the resignations of three Independent Legislators, Hoshiyar Singh, KL Thakur and Ashish Sharma. Though acknowledging that the Raj Bhawan lacks authority in this matter, Shukla stated that he acted […]
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“Everyone is agitated,” says Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur amid row over comments against Kangana Ranaut
Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur said on Wednesday that everyone is “agitated” following the controversial remarks against BJP Lok Sabha candidate Kangana Ranaut. Speaking to ANI, Thakur said, “A very unfortunate remark has been made by Supriya Shrinate against Kangana Ranaut. Not just Kangana, […]
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Himachal: BJP fields 6 former Congress MLAs in by-polls
In a sign of increasing troubles for the ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday fielded six disqualified Congress rebel MLAs in the Assembly by-polls, days after the joined the party. All six now disqualified Congress MLAs–Rajinder Singh Rana, Sudhir Sharma, Chaitanya Sharma, Ravi Thakur, Inder […]
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Himachal Congress chief Pratibha Singh doubtful of Kangana Ranaut’s political debut
Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Pratibha Singh is doubtful about the political debut of cine star Kangana Ranaut who has been given the BJP ticket from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat. The seat is Pratibha Singh’s seat in the outgoing Lok Sabha, however the state Congress Chief has declined to contest […]
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Himachal BJP’s Jairam Thakur claims Congress looking to expel 7 BJP MLAs to save government
The Political atmosphere in Himachal Pradesh continues to be charged as leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur on Tuesday claimed that Congress has lost the majority in Himachal Pradesh. “It has been proved that Congress has lost the majority in Himachal Pradesh. There is not just one but many evidences in this regard. Notices are being given to 7 BJP MLAs through the […]
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Himachal: Disqualified Congress MLA Rana signals dissatisfaction with state govt; hints at ‘potential topple’
Expressing complete dissatisfaction with the present Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, Rajinder Rana, one of the six disqualified Congress MLAs, said on Saturday that many other MLAs have contacted them and that the government in the state “will soon be toppled.” “It’s been more than one year; […]
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“No bigger joke than this…” Himachal LoP criticises Sukhvinder Sukhu for inviting back disqualified MLAs
Amid mega political turmoil in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur shrugged his shoulders about the current state of affairs and claimed that whatever is happening, is the sole responsibility of the Congress. Mocking Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu for inviting back the six disqualified Congress MLAs, […]
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Congress observers recommend keeping Sukhu as Himachal CM till LS polls, say sources
The Congress observers appointed to address the crisis in Himachal Pradesh recommended maintaining Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu as Chief Minister till the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, sources said on Thursday. According to sources, senior leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and DK Shivakumar, who were appointed oberserves to the state have submitted their preliminary report […]
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Conspiracy to topple government in Himachal has failed: Chief Minister Sukhu
Amid the political crisis in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the conspiracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to bring down the Congress government in the hill state has failed. “The way they conspired to topple power in Himachal Pradesh with the CRPF, the Haryana Police, […]
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Himachal Chief Minister flags off car rally marking 100 yrs of Inner Wheel club
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday flagged off a car rally to mark hundred years of the Inner Wheel Club. Inner Wheel is an international women’s organisation founded in Manchester and aims to create friendship, service and understanding. It has clubs in over 100 countries with over 100,000 members. […]
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“Not a single promise been fulfilled in Himachal” says BJP President JP Nadda in Solan
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda attacked the Congress-led Himachal government and said that not a single promise has been fulfilled by the state government in the state. “We won in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Not even a single promise was fulfilled in a year in Himachal Pradesh by them (opposition). Politics cannot […]
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Himachal CM Sukhu appeals to people to generously contribute towards Armed Forces Flag Day
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday appealed to the people of the state to contribute generously on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day so that the amount collected can be used to help the soldiers, ex-servicemen and their dependents. CM Sukhu greeted the people on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day, […]
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Himachal CM seeks status report on e-charging station progress
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, in a late Monday evening meeting, sought a status report from the Transport Department within 10 days regarding setting up e-charging stations in the state, read an official statement from Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). This move aims to promote the operation of e-vehicles in the state. It is […]
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Himachal checking buses transporting goods without invoicing; fines slapped
The Taxes and Excise Department in Himachal Pradesh conducted a special campaign for checking the long-distance buses during the past ten days after there were complaints that they were causing losses to the exchequer by illegally transporting goods into the state. The transportation of goods without invoice or without e-way bill leads to revenue […]