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Cricketer-turned-politician Sidhu Saturday said PM Modi is like that new bride who puts on a pretence, rather than actually working, in her marital household. (Photo: File)

HP BJP women's wing chief asks Sidhu to apologise for 'anti-women' remarks

On suunday, BJP's Goswami said Sidhu's remark indicated his and Congress' 'anti-women' mindset.

12 May 2019 4:17 PM

Shah also noted that it was for the first time that the opposition has not made corruption an issue as it has been "wiped out" during the Modi government. (Photo: ANI twitter)

BJP to scrap Art 370 if voted back to power: Amit Shah

The BJP chief is campaigning in support of Kangra BJP candidate Kishan Kapoor.

12 May 2019 3:00 PM

Pitroda blames 'bad hindi' for his 'so what' remark on 1984 anti-Sikh riots

His apology came after BJP leaders, Sikh groups and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Pitroada.

10 May 2019 7:40 PM

Modi also accused the Manmohan Singh-led Congress government of misleading former soldiers over the one rank, one pension scheme. (Photo: ANI twitter)

PM Modi targets Congress over anti-Sikh riots

He urged people to ensure a hat-trick for the Bharatiya Janata Party.

10 May 2019 5:36 PM

Rahul raised the 'Chowkidar chor hai' slogan again, accusing Modi of favouring industrialist Anil Ambani in a deal related to the Rafale aircraft contract. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Modi hates my family, I will repay him with love: Rahul

In the last few days, the Modi has referred to alleged corruption during Rajiv Gandhi's term as prime minister.

10 May 2019 4:46 PM

Rubil Shaikh of Murshidabad district surrendered on Monday, following which he was formally arrested, the officer said. (Representational image)

Accused of selling beef, Bengal man arrested in Himachal Pradesh

Multiple places were raided a few weeks ago in West Bengal to nab Shaikh but police had failed to trace him

06 May 2019 7:36 PM

The deceased were on their way to attend Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur's election rally at Bhatkidhar in Seraj Tehsil. (Photo: File)

5 BJP workers die as car falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh

According to the police, the vehicle fell into a 300-metre-deep gorge near Bagachanogi area killing the five occupants instantly.

05 May 2019 5:06 PM

The Himachal Pradesh BJP urged the EC to ban Rahul Gandhi from holding poll rallies for levelling baseless allegations against PM Modi. (Photo: File)

Ban Rahul Gandhi from holding rallies: Himachal BJP to EC

The demand comes a day after the EC served a notice to Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Satpal Satti for his remarks against Gandhi scion.

17 Apr 2019 3:54 PM

However, the Congress in Himachal is still betting on its veteran leaders like Virbadhra Singh, 84, who is also leading the campaign in Himachal for the party. (Photo: PTI)

Himachal: Cong’s old guard faces challenge from youth

The BJP decided not to field veteran BJP leader and two-time former chief minister Shanta Kumar from Kangra constituency in the forthcoming elections.

01 Apr 2019 2:47 AM

The body of one of the Army jawans was recovered on Wednesday itself, but there was no trace of five others. (Photo: ANI)

6 jawans feared dead in avalanche in Himachal, rescue on standby

Rescue parties are waiting for the weather to clear to restart the operation.

21 Feb 2019 2:00 PM

'Don't judge success or failure of a policy, based on one incident. There was an encounter, where an officer and three jawans died. This doesn't mean the situation is bad,' said Union Minister of State for External Affairs and former Army chief VK Singh. (Photo: ANI)

Pulwama attack: Kashmir is an issue of proxy war, says VK Singh

'South Kashmir was peaceful between 2005 and 2012. What's the reason for surge in incidents after 2012? Why did this happen?', Singh asked.

19 Feb 2019 11:23 AM

A rescue team was sent at the spot soon after information about them being stuck there was received, he said adding that all tourists were rescued safely after one-and-a-half hour operation. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Hundreds of tourists stuck in Himachal's Bir Billing landslide rescued

The tourists in about 60 vehicles had been stuck after a landslide near the Point Five area Friday evening.

26 Jan 2019 12:10 PM

The engine of train number 52455 caught fire between Kumarhati and Dharampur on Kalka-Shimla heritage section in Solan. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Fire breaks out in Himalayan Queen train in Himachal Pradesh's Solan

There were around 200 passengers in the seven coaches of the train and all of them are reportedly safe.

08 Jan 2019 5:17 PM

The bus overturned in Jawali sub-division of Kangra district on Thursday morning, a district official said. (Photo: ANI)

35 students on way to attend PM's rally in Dharamshala injured as bus overturns

Students were on their way to Dharamshala to attend PM Modi's 'Jan Abhar Rally' to mark 1st anniversary of BJP govt in Himachal.

27 Dec 2018 2:02 PM

‘The thrust should be on highlighting various ongoing projects in the state which are being executed with central assistance,’ said CM Jai Ram Thakur. (Photo: File)

Himachal CM reviews arrangements for ‘Jan Aabhar Rally’

The rally is scheduled to be held at Dharamshala on December 27, marking the completion of one year in office of the present state govt.

25 Dec 2018 2:00 PM

Congress party Vice President Rahul Gandhi, right, and his sister Priyanka Vadra. (Photo: PTI)

Man booked for Facebook post on Rahul, Priyanka

Negi had made derogatory remarks against Cong chief, sister.

24 Dec 2018 6:05 AM

When some local Congress leaders got news of Rahul Gandhi at the dhaba, they and some women reached there. (Photo: Twitter | @soumodiptoroyy)

After triumph in state polls, Rahul Gandhi holidays in Shimla with sister Priyanka

On their way, they stopped for a few minutes at a 'dhaba' in Solan district for snacks, tea and Maggi noodles, a local leader said.

19 Dec 2018 5:07 PM

Apart from the one's rescued, around 200 people are still stranded in areas of Lahaul and Spiti. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Around 300 rescued from Himachal's Lahaul, Spiti after heavy snowfall

Official of the State Disaster Management Authority said most of the 600 roads, including the Chandigarh-Manali road, have been reopened.

26 Sep 2018 5:26 PM

Over 500 people remain stuck in other areas in Lahaul and Spiti district, officials said Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

IIT students on trek in Himachal rescued, 6 trekkers still missing

Number of deaths in Himachal Pradesh, hit by heavy rains - and snowfall in Lahaul and Spiti - has risen to 10.

26 Sep 2018 8:40 AM

Most parts of Himachal Pradesh have witnessed heavy rain and snowfall. (Photo: ANI)

All missing trekkers, including 35 IIT students, 'safe': Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh CM said the group of 50 trekkers which include IIT-Roorkee students are safe in Sissu area of Lahail-Spiti.

25 Sep 2018 12:33 PM

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