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Himachal BJP surprises by fielding Congress ...

Written on 30 Nov, 2007 at 18:59 in Daily news, Governance, Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: In a move that is sure to upset Congress’ political arithmetic for the upcoming assembly polls in Himachal, the BJP today fielded Congress’ DCC President of district Mandi, DD Thakur, from Mandi Sadar constituency. After former central telecom minister... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Elections

Himachal announces winter discounts for ...

Written on 30 Nov, 2007 at 15:31 in Sports, Tourism | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Generally, the hospitality industry in Himachal Pradesh hikes its rates during the tourist season – winters and summers – the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), surprisingly and unexpectedly has announced sops for tourists. The corporation has doled out concessions... (Continue reading)

Himachali writer offers home to Taslima Nasreen

Written on 30 Nov, 2007 at 12:09 in Culture, Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: While political parties are playing the blame game regarding providing asylum to controversial Bangladeshi feminist writer Taslima Nasreen, the writer community in Himachal Pradesh has come forward to offer her a home. Noted Himachali writer SR Harnot on Thursday said... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Literature

Himachal SDRS to honour 60 disabled children

Written on 30 Nov, 2007 at 9:30 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: Vipasha Shimla: Society for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies (SDRS), Himachal Pradesh Chapter, on the eve of World Disability Day, will honour sixty disabled children for their special achievements in different fields.The function will be held on December 2, 2007 in... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Disability

LJP to contest all 65 seats

Written on 29 Nov, 2007 at 11:49 in Daily news, Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Releasing their second list of 30 candidates for the forthcoming Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) talked about making employment a fundamental right. Party general secretary Subhash Sharma said that LJP would encourage a ‘chips... (Continue reading)

ADR to track Himachal election candidates

Written on 28 Nov, 2007 at 17:26 in Advocacy, Daily news, Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: Akhil Puri Shimla: The Association For Democratic Reforms (ADR) has its Himachal Election plans ready. The association, which started with filing a (Public Interest Litigation) PIL for making it compulsory to provide information by candidates of their personal records has... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Activism

Himachal Cong to dole sops to discontented ...

Written on 26 Nov, 2007 at 17:44 in Daily news, Politics | viewed times | 4 Comments

By: Hema D Shimla: In her first interaction with the media in Shimla after declaration of election tickets, Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Viplove Thakur said today that the Congress will woo disgruntled ticket seekers with a promise of some posts,... (Continue reading)

Final list of Congress candidates

Written on 25 Nov, 2007 at 16:17 in Daily news, Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Following is the final list of Coongress candidates for the forthcoming Vidhan Sabha elections: Virbhadra Singh – Rohru Gangu Ram Musafir – Pachhad (SC) Thakur Ram Lal – Kotkehloor Sujan Singh Pathania – Jawali Brij Behari Lal – Palampur Raj Krishan Gaur – Kulu Rangila Ram Rao... (Continue reading)

Congress probables for Himachal Elections

Written on 24 Nov, 2007 at 23:42 in Daily news | viewed times | 5 Comments

HimVani Shimla: According to sources, the Congress has decided upon the following list of candidates for the second stage of Himachal General assembly elections. Some last minute changes can be expected tomorrow,... (Continue reading)

BSP Himachal announces first list; Mankotia to ...

Written on 24 Nov, 2007 at 18:55 in Daily news, Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: Hema D Shimla: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Convenor, Major Vijai Singh Mankotia would be contesting the second phase of Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections from Dharamshala. Mankotia has been elected for the Himachal state assembly five times from Shahpur seat which... (Continue reading)

Road transport guidelines for campaigning

Written on 24 Nov, 2007 at 16:36 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: The Election Commission of India has prohibited plying of convoys of more than three vehicles during campaigning for Himachal Pradesh polls.State chief electoral officer Manisha Nanda said in a statement, “All bigger convoys would be broken up, even if... (Continue reading)

Former BJP minister walks out of party after ...

Written on 23 Nov, 2007 at 18:49 in Daily news, Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Former BJP minister Karan Singh, today resigned from BJP membership, after being denied ticket for the Banjar constituency in Kullu district, for the upcoming Himachal assembly elections. He was denied a ticket in the last elections too. Just 12 hours... (Continue reading)

Shanta, Dhumal not in first list

Written on 23 Nov, 2007 at 15:55 in Daily news, Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Bharatiya Janata Party has declared candidates for 57 seats for the second phase of polling for the Assembly elections. The list contains names of all the 17 sitting MLAs, while chief ministerial hopefuls Shanta Kumar and Prem Kumar Dhumal... (Continue reading)

CPIM to contest on 7 seats in Himachal; ...

Written on 23 Nov, 2007 at 13:34 in Daily news, Politics | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: Hema D Shimla: Communist Party of India Marxist (CPIM) has decided to contest seven seats, including the seat of state Capital Shimla town, in the second phase of Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections that are schedule for December 19. Secretary of... (Continue reading)

People’s manifesto released in Himachal ...

Written on 19 Nov, 2007 at 2:20 in Citizen Voice, Daily news, Development, Politics | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: Varun Shimla: The first phase of elections in Himachal is already over, but political parties are yet to come out with their election manifestos. Understanding the seriousness of going through issueless elections, the Wada Na Todo Abhiyan on Sunday came... (Continue reading)