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Before 2014, corruption was viewed an essential part of government, says PM Modi

Union Minister Anurag Thakur, Himachal Pradesh Minister Suresh Bhardwaj, State BJP chief and Shimla MP Suresh Kashyap were also present.

The Hindu · May 31, 2022

Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur taunts at 'feudal mindset' of state Congress president Pratibha Singh

SHIMLA: Irked over the statement of state Congress president Pratibha Singh, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday indirectly taunted her for having feudal mindset.

The Times of India · May 30, 2022

Has excessive coverage of elections turned politics into a spectator sport?

On May 26, the Narendra Modi government completed eight years in power, and three years of its second term. This means that four or five months are all that remain before a series of elections of varying stakes pushes aside other themes to the margin of political gaze. Gujarat and…

Newslaundry · May 27, 2022

Himachal Pradesh, UP 'back out' from plan to give extra water to Delhi; Haryana not keen either

NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have "backed out" from plans to give extra water to Delhi, while Haryana is not keen to pursue a water exchange proposal with the national capital, according to officials. Proposals involving Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh were being pursued since 2019. The two…

The Times of India · May 22, 2022

Why there is suspense over BJP CMs in Himachal, MP

NEW DELHI: After BJP replaced Biplab Kumar Deb with Manik Saha as chief minister of Tripura last week, suspense looms large over the continuance of Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh CMs Jai Ram Thakur and Shivraj Singh Chouhan respectively.

The Times of India · May 20, 2022

267 Covid-19 cases in Haryana, 20 in Punjab & Himachal Pradesh 8

CHANDIGARH/SHIMLA: A total of 267 persons tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday in Haryana. Punjab recorded 20 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday taking the total count to 7,60,143. Himachal Pradesh reported eight new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday. The state’s overall Covid-19 tally of 2,84,990 includes 2,80,772 recoveries, 4,117 deaths,…

The Times of India · May 19, 2022

Khalistani flags on Himachal assembly main gate: SFJ's Gurpatwant Singh Pannu instigated incident, says police investigation

SHIMLA: Gurpatwant Singh Pannu of the Sikh for Justice (SFJ) had "instigated the two arrested accused from Punjab" to tie the Khalistani flags at the main gate of the Himachal Pradesh assembly complex in Dharamshala on May 8 "in lieu of money", an investigation conducted by the police has revealed.

The Times of India · May 18, 2022

Over 300 Covid cases reported in region

CHANDIGARH: The region on Sunday reported 333 fresh cases of Covid, with Haryana leading the tally with 302 cases, followed by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh with 23 and 8 fresh cases respectively. No fatalities were reported from any of the three states, while 456 patients were declared recovered in Haryana.

The Times of India · May 15, 2022

Eight fresh Covid cases in Himachal Pradesh, 78 cases active

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh reported eight new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday along with eight recoveries. The state’s overall Covid tally of 2,84,946 includes 2,80,732 recoveries, 4,117 deaths, and 78 active cases.

The Times of India · May 15, 2022

Himachal Pradesh: Why Congress fell back on Virbhadra Singh's legacy

NEW DELHI: As Himachal Pradesh inches forward to assembly election in less than six months, the principal opposition Congress party is grappling with the twin issues of factionalism and leadership crisis. Having failed to nurture a strong second line of leaders, the party has been forced to fall back upon…

The Times of India · May 12, 2022