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BJP claims sweeping zila parishad elections in HP

Shimla, June 2 -- After winning the three municipal corporations, Solan, Dharmashala and Mandi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed to have swept the zila parishad elections as well in the state ... Read More


Police fire shots in air to disperse mob in Jammu's Raika Bandi

JAMMU, June 2 -- Following stone pelting by an irate mob, which was allegedly incited by a tribal activist, police on Monday opened around four rounds in the air in Raika Bandi area where they had gon... Read More


Omar writes to Centre over Hajj pilgrims' baggage delay

Srinagar, June 2 -- Owing to the protests by Hajj pilgrims of Jammu and Kashmir, chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that he has written to the Union Ministry for Civil Aviation to facilitate ... Read More


Govt notifies appointment of 5 SC judges recommended by collegium

New Delhi, June 2 -- The Union government on Monday notified the appointment of four high court chief justices and senior advocate V Mohana as judges of the Supreme Court, four days after the apex cou... Read More


Three of four MCs in BJP kitty, Palampur saving grace for Cong

Shimla, June 1 -- In a jolt to the Congress in the state, the Bharatiya Janata Party won Mandi, Dharamshala and Solan municipal corporation elections, while the ruling party managed to retain its mand... Read More


Results a mandate against govt: BJP, Cong says claim 'far from reality'

Shimla, June 1 -- A political slugfest has started between the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following the results of the Himachal civic body polls with saffron party winning three (Solan,... Read More


Can't equate Civic body polls with assembly elections: Sukhu

Shimla, June 1 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said local body elections cannot be directly equated with state-level electoral contests. Addressing a press conference in Shimla on S... Read More


Itoo for speedy compensation to farmers for hailstorm damage to crops

Srinagar, June 1 -- Jammu and Kashmir government has directed officials to assess damages on farmers and orchardists after a recent hailstorm severely impacted orchards and agricultural lands across s... Read More


J&K govt to file review petition in apex court for TET review

Srinagar, June 1 -- Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to file a review petition against the Supreme Court (SC) order making the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for in-service teachers.... Read More


HP to get new chief secy soon: Sukhu

Shimla, June 1 -- Suspense continues over the appointment of the new chief secretary, even though the incumbent, Sanjay Gupta, superannuated on Sunday. While speaking to the media on Sunday, chief min... Read More