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Kiratpur-Manali expressway gets central nod: Virbhadra

May 10, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Shimla, May 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Friday said the construction of a Rs.2,300-crore four-lane super expressway from Kiratpur in Punjab to the picturesque tourist resort Manali on the existing NH-21 in the state would start soon.

Himachal uproots invasive weed that threaten forests (With Image)

April 30, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Shimla, April 30 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's forest department is engaged in a massive project to remove lantana, an exotic flowering shrub that threatens the state's biodiversity, and re-greening the hills with fast-growing native flora, foresters said.

Himachal's annual plan outlay fixed at Rs.4,100 crore

April 10, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's 2013-14 Annual Plan outlay was fixed at Rs.4,100 crore by the Planning Commission Wednesday, Rs.400 crore more than last year's plan size.

Three killed bus rams into truck

April 9, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Gurgaon, April 9 (IANS) Three people were killed and eight others injured Tuesday in Haryana when a bus collided with a stationary truck on Delhi-Jaipur National Highway, police said.

Jaiprakash seeks land for cement plant in Himachal

April 9, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Shimla, April 9 (IANS) Infrastructure group Jaiprakash Associates has asked the Himachal pradesh government for permission to start land acquisition for its cement plant in the state, Industries Minister Mukesh Agnihotri informed the state assembly Tuesday.

RRB Bilaspur Technician Signal Gr.II result declared, check result

March 18, 2013 at 5:39 PM

RRB Bilaspur has declared the result for the Technician Signal Gr.II and various categories of Technician Gr.III Cat No.01,16,29,30,31 for which written examination had been held on 16.12.2012, EMPLOYMENT NOTICE NO. 04/2012.

Fresh snow in Himachal, cold wave revives

March 14, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Shimla, March 14 (IANS) After days of pleasant weather, the cold wave again tightened its grip over Himachal Pradesh Thursday as the state's higher reaches had a fresh spell of snow. However, there was widespread rainfall in low and mid hills, an official said.

Himachal launches programme to make school kids anaemia-free

March 8, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Shimla, March 8 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Friday launched a programme to make school children free from anaemia, an official said here.

Opposition cries hoarse over raw railway deal (Himachal Newsletter)

March 1, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Shimla, Mar 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh is at the receiving end of the opposition's ire, thanks to the seeming indifference of the railway ministry towards Himachal Pradesh in allocating new projects.

Himachal gets new train, skill development centre

February 26, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Shimla, Feb 26 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Tuesday got one new train and other projects from Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal, but the state's opposition BJP described the railway budget for 2013-14 as "disappointing".

Himachal gets Rs.22,800 crore in 12th Five-Year Plan

December 27, 2012 at 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Thursday said the central government has approved Rs.22,800 crore in the Twelfth Five-Year Plan as allocation for the state.

Hockey legend Leslie Claudius dead

December 20, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) Triple Olympic hockey gold winner Leslie Claudius died at a private hospital here Thursday after a prolonged battle with cirrhosis of liver, hospital sources said. Claudius, 85, is survived by his wife and three sons.

Chadha brothers killing: Two more Namdhari associates arrested

December 13, 2012 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Two more associates of Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, accused in the killing of the Chadha brothers, were arrested from Uttrakhand, a senior police officer said here Thursday.

Download RRB Bilaspur call letter for ASM, TA, CA, ECRC and Goods Guard

November 26, 2012 at 11:18 AM

A large number of candidates looking to download RRB Bilaspur call letter for ASM, TA, CA, ECRC and Goods Guard as exam is scheduled to be held on December 2, 2012 and December 9, 2012 respectively.

White tigress dies of dehydration in Bilaspur Zoo

November 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Nov.18 (ANI): A five-year old white tigress in Bilaspur's Kanan Pendari Zoo has died from severe dehydration.

Now candidates bank on postal ballots (Himachal Newsletter)

November 17, 2012 at 12:18 PM

Shimla, Nov 17 (IANS) After hectic campaigning to woo the electorate ahead of the Nov 4 assembly elections, prospective candidates are asking families of military and paramilitary personnel in the state to ensure the timely return of ballot papers through post.

BAE to aid Indian NGO in education, healthcare

November 7, 2012 at 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) To strengthen its social presence in India, British defence major BAE Systems Wednesday signed an agreement with Smile Foundation, an Indian NGO, to support the underprivileged in primary education and healthcare.

40 voters in Himachal reject all candidates

November 6, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Shimla, Nov 6 (IANS) Forty electors in Himachal Pradesh rejected all the candidates for the assembly polls and went away without voting, an official said here Tuesday.

Himachal Polls: Election Commission says 73 pct voting till 5 p.m., likely to change (Update-Electi

November 4, 2012 at 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Nov.4 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday said that 73 per cent polling was recorded till 5 p.m. in the single-phased election to the 68-member Himachal Pradesh State Assembly, and added that this figure was likely to change as final voter percentage figures were still to come in.

Over 68 pct voting reported in Himachal Pradesh polls by 5 p.m. (Update-Latest-Himachal Pradesh Pol

November 4, 2012 at 6:31 PM

Shimla, Nov.4 (ANI): Over 68 per cent polling was reported and recorded till 5 p.m. on Sunday in the single-phased election to the 68-member Himachal Pradesh State Assembly.

Monkey threat becomes major poll issue in Himachal Pradesh

November 2, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Shimla, Nov.2 (ANI): The Himcal Pradesh administration's failure to curb threats from monkeys to people and crops has emerged as a key issue in the run-up to the November 4 state assembly elections.

Campaigning for Himachal Assembly polls ends today

November 2, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Shimla, Nov 2 (ANI): Political leaders from various parties are making their last attempt to woo voters in their favour, as campaigning for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections will come to an end today.

Chhattisgarh gets new chief justice

October 22, 2012 at 7:43 PM

Raipur, Oct 22 (IANS) Justice Yatindra Singh was Monday sworn-in as the new chief justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court.

RRB Bilaspur Assistant Loco Pilot result declared: Check Results

September 14, 2012 at 1:19 PM

RRB Bilaspur Assistant Loco Pilot result has been declared on 12 September 2012. The announcement of the results has ended the wait of the candidates who were waiting for the results.

Chhattisgarh official found with assets worth Rs.11 cr

August 29, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Raipur, Aug 29 (IANS) A health official in Chhattisgarh was found to have amassed assets worth Rs.11 crore, which was disproportionate to his known sources of income, a senior Anti-corruption Bureau ACB) official said here Wednesday.

Hydropower firms owe Rs.264 crore to Himachal government

August 28, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Shimla, Aug 28 (IANS) Hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh owe more than Rs.250 crore to the state government, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said here Tuesday. He said the companies have been asked to pay up.

Chinese company launches education project in Himachal

August 7, 2012 at 7:37 PM

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 7 (IANS) Information and communications technology company Huawei India Tuesday launched its computer education programme in this town as part of corporate social responsibility.

Nabard sanctions Rs.70 crore loan to Himachal

July 24, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Shimla, July 24 (IANS) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned Rs.70.24 crore for rural infrastructure development in Himachal Pradesh, an official said here Tuesday.

Tractor collided with truck in Muzaffarnagar; 14 dead

July 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM

At least fourteen people have been killed after a tractor-trolley they were travelling on collided with a speeding truck this morning in Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh...................

14 dead after tractor collides with truck in Muzaffarnagar

July 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Muzaffarnagar, July 20 (ANI): At least fourteen people have been killed after a tractor they were travelling on collided with a truck this morning in Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh.

Heavy rains predicted in Himachal

July 8, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Shimla, July 8 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh may experience heavy rains in the next 24 hours, an official said Sunday.

Rains bring down temperatures in Himachal

July 5, 2012 at 5:20 PM

Shimla, July 5 (IANS) Widespread rains caused a sharp fall in temperatures across Himachal Pradesh Thursday with Gaggal town recording the highest rainfall of 152 mm in the state, the weather office here said.

Tyre warehouse in Haryana gutted in fire

June 30, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Gurgaon, June 30 (IANS) A tyre warehouse in Haryana was gutted in a major fire Saturday. No one was injured in the incident, an official said.

Himachal offers sops to employees

June 18, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Shimla, June 18 (IANS) Barely months ahead of the assembly elections, the Himachal Pradesh government Monday decided to give additional financial incentives to its employees and pensioners.

Anglo-Indian MP quits Congress posts after being 'ignored'

May 19, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Raipur, May 19 (IANS) Ingrid Mcleod, a nominated member of the lok Sabha representing the Anglo-Indian community, Saturday quit all posts of the Congress party peeved over the alleged insult meted out to her by senior Congress leaders at a party function here.

Himachal to have 12 more silk producing units

May 10, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Shimla, May 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will soon have 12 more silk thread producing units in private sector to boost sericulture, an official said here Thursday.

Himachal may get more snow

April 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Shimla, April 20 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh are likely to experience more thundershowers and snow in the next two days after a spell of dry weather, the meteorological department said Friday.

Eight women killed in Himachal accident

April 17, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Shimla, April 17 (IANS) Eight women were killed and 26 other people were injured when an over-crowded multi-utility vehicle carrying a marriage party skidded off the road and rolled down a 40 feet deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday, police said.

Seven killed in Himachal road accident

April 17, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Shimla, April 17 (IANS) Seven people were killed and 23 others injured when an over-crowded multi-utility vehicle carrying a marriage party skidded off the road and rolled down a 40 feet deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday, police said.

Chhattisgarh IPS officer dies of cardiac arrest

April 3, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Raipur, Apr 3 (IANS) Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer B.S. Maravi died of cardiac arrest in Chhattisgarh Tuesday, an official said.

Chhattisgarh IPS officer dies of cardiac arrest

April 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Raipur, April 3 (IANS) A senior IPS officer, B.S. Maravi, died of cardiac arrest in Chhattisgarh Tuesday, an official said.

Chinese intrusion: Dhumal writes to Manmohan Singh

March 25, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Shimla, March 25 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressing concern over repeated Chinese incursions into Indian territory.

Patiala jail chief returns death warrant of Beant Singh assassin to Chandigarh sessions court

March 25, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Patiala (Punjab), Mar.25 (ANI): The superintendent of police in charge of the jail in Patiala, Punjab, has returned the death warrant of Balwant Singh Rajoana, one of the assassins of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, to an additional session court in Chandigarh, citing legal weaknesses.

Bilaspur convicts get opportunities to earn money, re-enter social mainstream

October 6, 2011 at 3:23 PM

Bilaspur, Oct 6 (ANI): An open jail in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur District has allowed 64 jail inmates go outside to earn money and make efforts to re-enter mainstream society.

Chhattisgarh farmers adopt "Madagascar" method to enhance their crop yield

April 20, 2011 at 4:54 PM

Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh), Apr. 20 (ANI): With food security emerging as a major challenge, India can ill-afford the rising cost of agriculture inputs, declining productivity, non-availability of basic infrastructure and core facilities like irrigation.

Free ambulance service starts in Himachal Pradesh

December 26, 2010 at 4:54 PM

Shimla, Dec.26 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal flagged off the free ambulance service over the weekend.

Severe winter forces Himachal's tribal shepherds to migrate

December 16, 2010 at 8:57 PM

Mashobra (Himachal Pradesh), Dec.16 (ANI): With the arrival of the winter season, the tribal shepherds of the Gaddi community have begun to migrate from the hills to the plain areas in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur District.

Commonwelath Games give boost to flower business in Himachal Pradesh

October 3, 2010 at 6:11 PM

Shimla, Oct.3 (ANI): The Commonwealth Games 2010 has brought a bonanza to the horticulturists in Himachal Pradesh as the demand for flowers has shot up.

Rescued lions rehabilitated at Bhopal national park

July 1, 2010 at 8:22 PM

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), July 1 (ANI): The Van Vihar National Park in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal city has become the new home to a pair of lions, which were rescued from a circus over four years ago and are relocated here as a part of the rehabilitation programme.

Maoists call for a shutdown in Jharkhand

November 20, 2009 at 12:30 PM

Ranchi, Nov 20 (ANI): The Maoists on Friday called for a shutdown in Jharkhand to protest against the police operation against them.

A ray of hope for expectant mothers in Maoists affected Chhattisgarh

August 18, 2009 at 8:34 PM

Bilha (Chhattisgarh), Aug.18 (ANI): An ambulance service has come as a boon for expectant mothers, especially for those in their advanced stage of pregnancy, in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district.

Centre coordinating with states to control swine flu threat: PM

August 15, 2009 at 10:29 AM

New Delhi, Aug.15 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Saturday said that the Central Government is coordinating with the state governments in controlling the swine flu situation, and added that there is no need for panic or disrupt daily life.

New ragging case surfaces in HP

July 16, 2009 at 5:35 PM

Shimla, July 15 (ANI): A new ragging case surfaced in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday when a post graduate student alleged that he was ragged by some seniors of the college.

Snow, rain in Himachal Pradesh

May 30, 2009 at 5:38 PM

Shimla, May 30 (IANS) Higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh experienced snowfall while lower areas were lashed by showers Saturday, weather officials said.

Though delayed, justice has been done: Binayak Sen's brother

May 25, 2009 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Binayak Sen's brother Monday said he was 'overwhelmed' by the Supreme Court's decision to grant the civil rights activist bail after more than two years in jail on an unproven charge of links with Maoists in Chhattisgarh.

Official found dead in Chhattisgarh rest house

May 20, 2009 at 8:56 PM

Raipur, May 20 (IANS) An income tax official was found dead Wednesday at a rest house in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur town, police said.

'Raman effect': BJP wins 10 of Chhattisgarh's 11 seats

May 16, 2009 at 6:13 PM

Raipur, May 16 (IANS) After the November assembly polls, the 'Raman effect' has done its magic again in the mineral-rich Chhattisgarh with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning 10 out of state's 11 Lok Sabha seats Saturday.

BJP ahead in 10 of Chhattisgarh's 11 seats

May 16, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Raipur, May 16 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leading in 10 out of Chhattisgarh's 11 Lok Sabha seats as votes were being counted Saturday. The state's ruling party is looking to repeat its performance in the 2004 parliamentary polls.

Mercury crosses 46 degree mark in Chhattisgarh

May 1, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Raipur, May 1 (IANS) The mercury has crossed the 46 degree Celsius mark for the first time this summer in Chhattisgarh with the city of Bilaspur recording 46.1 degrees, while the capital Raipur and other major towns recorded temperatures of around 45 degrees.

Jogi's political secretary found injured on roadside

April 16, 2009 at 11:29 AM

Raipur, April 16 (IANS) Congress leader Ajit Jogi's political secretary Shailesh Nitin Trivedi was Thursday found unconscious and seriously injured on the roadside in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur constituency.

Dhumal will not lead Himachal foundation day function

April 14, 2009 at 11:55 PM

Shimla, April 14 (IANS) The Election Commission has asked the Himachal Pradesh chief minister and his cabinet colleagues not to participate in functions to celebrate the state's foundation day Wednesday in view of the model code of conduct.

Amid acrimony, campaigning ends for start of Indian vote

April 14, 2009 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Campaigning for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections ended Tuesday evening in 15 states and two union territories as the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) traded fresh charges ahead of a tough battle tipped to throw up another hung parliament.

Why did Advani not resign over Kandahar: Sonia

April 14, 2009 at 4:22 PM

Raipur, April 14 (IANS) Turning the heat on Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani once again, Congress president Sonia Gandhi Tuesday asked why he had not resigned as home minister over the Kandahar plane hijack episode in 1999.

BJP, Congress image at stake in Chhattisgarh

April 13, 2009 at 4:51 PM

Raipur, April 13 (IANS) Chhattisgarh's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is struggling to repeat its 2004 result when it won 10 of the 11 Lok Sabha seats in the state that goes to the polls Thursday.

Women candidates in Chhattisgarh put up tough fight

April 8, 2009 at 3:36 PM

Raipur, April 8 (IANS) The five women candidates fielded by Chhattisgrah's main parties - three by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and two by the Congress - are posing a stiff challenge to their male rivals for the Lok Sabha seats.

Power of the bottle

March 28, 2009 at 3:50 PM

Liquor bottles can be a potent force during elections. And this was in ample evidence in the battle for Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh.

Judeo to keep his moustache

March 23, 2009 at 5:16 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Dilip Singh Judeo, former union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Bilaspur seat in Chhattisgarh, has refused to put his long moustache at stake this time.

Congress considers candidate change in Chhattisgarh to challenge Judeo

March 18, 2009 at 4:22 PM

Raipur, March 18 (IANS) The Congress party is considering replacing Ashish Singh Thakur, its candidate for Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur seat with a more known face, after party cadres said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Dilip Singh Judeo had been offered a virtual walkover.

New Chhattisgarh speaker, legislators take oath

January 5, 2009 at 6:23 PM

Raipur, Jan 5 (IANS) Dharamlal Kaushik of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was elected speaker as all newly elected Chhattisgarh legislators took the oath of office during the maiden sitting of the third assembly here Monday.

Chhattisgarh assembly's new speaker, legislators take oath

January 5, 2009 at 5:47 PM

Raipur, Jan 5 (IANS) Dharamlal Kaushik, a legislator of Chhattisgarh's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was elected speaker of the state assembly Monday. The goverenor also administered oath of office to all newly elected legislators during the maiden sitting of the third assembly.

Chhattisgarh assembly gets new speaker

January 5, 2009 at 2:56 PM

Raipur, Jan 5 (IANS) Dharamlal Kaushik, a legislator of Chhattisgarh's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was elected as the speaker of the state assembly Monday, the maiden sitting of the newly-elected third assembly.

Eleven legislators join Raman's ministry in Chhattisgarh

December 22, 2008 at 4:54 PM

Raipur, Dec 22 (IANS) Eleven legislators of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has made a triumphant return to power in Chhattisgarh, were sworn-in as ministers Monday. Three of them belong to the Maoist insurgency-hit Bastar region.

Chhattisgarh reshuffles 14 IAS officers

December 20, 2008 at 12:06 AM

Raipur, Dec 19 (IANS) In the first ever reshuffle after retaining power in the November assembly polls, Chhattisgarh's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday reshuffled 14 officers of the Indian Administrative Services (IAS).

Raman, Jogi couple record easy victory

December 8, 2008 at 5:58 PM

Raipur, Dec 8 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh as well as Congress MP Ajit Jogi and his wife Renu Jogi won their seats comfortably in the Chhattisgarh assembly elections results for which were announced Monday.

Polling ends in Chhattisgarh with impressive turnout

November 20, 2008 at 5:34 PM

Raipur, Nov 20 (IANS) The electoral exercise in Chhattisgarh to pick a 90-member State Assembly concluded with the close of the second phase of polling Thursday evening with an impressive turnout of voters.

Jogi unhurt in attack

November 20, 2008 at 12:50 PM

Raipur, Nov 20 (IANS) Former Chhattisgarh chief minister and Congress leader Ajit Jogi was unhurt Thursday when some people stoned his convoy in Bilaspur district where he is contesting assembly elections.

Jogi, wife on comfortable wicket in Chhattisgarh

November 18, 2008 at 10:54 AM

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Nov 18 (IANS) Congress Lok Sabha member and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi and his wife Renu Jogi seem to be on a comfortable wicket in the Marwahi and Kota assembly constituencies in Bilaspur district that go to the polls Nov 20.

Congress keen to prevent BJP hat-trick in Bilaspur

November 17, 2008 at 6:02 PM

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Nov 17 (IANS) Despite two repeated defeats, a top aide of Congress leader Ajit Jogi is contesting the assembly elections from Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh, in a desperate attempt to prevent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Amar Agrawal from scoring a hat-trick.

BSP is not against upper castes: Mayawati

November 16, 2008 at 4:53 PM

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Nov 16 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Sunday said her party is not against the upper castes as several political parties have been trying to project it.

Central Govt reviews Higher Education Schemes

August 9, 2008 at 12:00 AM

In order to boost up the higher education, making it available to a larger section and to bring it equivalent to the notable foreign universities,

Naina Devi temple stampede death toll touches 146, devotees resume trekking

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Bilaspur, Aug 4 (ANI): Devotees resumed trekking to Naina Devi temple on Sunday midnight even as the death toll in the worst-ever temple tragedy touches 146 and 129 bodies have been identified so far.