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Himachal BJP surprises by fielding Congress member from Mandi
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... (Continue reading)
Himachal announces winter discounts for tourists
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... (Continue reading)
Himachali writer offers home to Taslima Nasreen
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... (Continue reading)
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... (Continue reading)
LJP to contest all 65 seats
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... (Continue reading)
ADR to track Himachal election candidates
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... (Continue reading)
Himachal Cong to dole sops to discontented ticket seekers
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... (Continue reading)
Final list of Congress candidates
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... (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, after a meeting with Congress High Command Sonia... (Continue reading)
BSP Himachal announces first list; Mankotia to contest from Dharamshala
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... (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,... (Continue reading)
Former BJP minister walks out of party after being denied ticket
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... (Continue reading)
Shanta, Dhumal not in first list
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... (Continue reading)
CPIM to contest on 7 seats in Himachal; alliance only with secular parties
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... (Continue reading)
People’s manifesto released in Himachal Pradesh
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... (Continue reading)
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