Shimla | 2 hours ago
Virbhadra launches campaign in Himachal ahead of by-poll
Shimla, May 14 - Political activity in Himachal Pradesh has picked up ahead of the announcement of the by-election to the Mandi parliamentary seat.Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Tuesday launched the campaign from the remote Bharmour town in Chamba district by holding a public rally.In the next few days, he will tour Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts -, a close aide of the chief minister told IANS ... read more

Shimla | 2 hours ago
Air India to start flights at Dharamsala, Kullu from May 15
Shimla, May 14 - National carrier Air India's subsidiary Alliance Air will start regular flights between New Delhi and Dharamsala and Kullu from Wednesday, an airport official said Tuesday.The services would be the first in eight months as only Kingfisher Airlines operated services between New Delhi and three airports in Himachal Pradesh - Jubbarhatti near Shimla, Gaggal near Dharamsala and Bhunta ... read more

Shimla | 4 hours ago
Himachal varsity clash leaves 12 injured, probe ordered
Shimla, May 14 - A day after clash among students of Himachal Pradesh University here left at least 12 people injured, the authorities Tuesday constituted a committee to probe the incident, an official said.The committee, constituted by Vice Chancellor A.D.N. Bajpai and headed by dean of studies Suresh Kumar, started an inquiry into the incident of the group clash between Students Federation of I ... read more

Dharamsala | 4 hours ago
Dharamsala gears up for Kings XI's last home matches
Dharamsala, May 14 - The picturesque but sleepy town of Dharamsala is all set to host Kings XI Punjab's last two home matches at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association - stadium as IPL 6 draws to a close.Kings XI have only pride to play for as they have no chance of advancing to the play-offs. Kings XI will look forward to cooling their heels in the pleasant weather of the hills and taking thing ... read more

Shimla | 1 day ago
Himachal to allow FDI in realty
Shimla, May 13 - The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to allow foreign direct investment - in realty for developing new satellite towns near Shimla, Solan, Dharamsala and Mandi, Town and Country Planning and Urban Development Minister Sudhir Sharma said here Monday.We have decided to develop new satellite towns near Shimla, Solan, Dharamsala and Mandi towns by allowing foreign direct invest ... read more

Shimla | 1 day ago
Virbhadra declines honorary doctorate
Shimla, May 13 - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has turned down an offer from the Himachal Pradesh University here for conferring an honorary doctorate degree on him.I believe people are giving me a lot of honour and I don't want to get honour in this way, the chief minister told reporters in Shimla Monday.He said he was offered an honorary Ph.D. degree but he refused to accept it ... read more

Shimla | 1 day ago
Himachal gets six chief parliamentary secretaries
Shimla, May 13 - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Monday expanded his team by administering the oath of office and secrecy to six chief parliamentary secretaries at a function in Shimla.Rohit Thakur, Nand Lal, Jagjivan Pal, Sohan Lal, Rakesh Kalia and Inder Dutt Lakhanpal were inducted as chief parliamentary secretaries.With their induction, the number of chief parliamentary secreta ... read more

Mumbai | 1 day ago
It was difficult shooting 'Lootera': Vikramaditya Motwane
Mumbai, May 13 - Vikramaditya Motwane, who is set for the release of his second directorial venture Lootera, says he had a hard time shooting for the film.Motwane earlier directed critically acclaimed film UdaanAfter shooting for the first schedule of Lootera in Mumbai, the cast and crew of the film moved to Dalhousie hill-station in Himachal Pradesh and the set was erected there which got razed ... read more

Shimla | 2 days ago
Can't imagine 'Munnabhai' without Sanjay: Director
Shimla, May 12 - It seems Sanjay Dutt's jail 'yatra' has come in the way of his 'journey' to Delhi. Director Subhash Kapoor says the third instalment of the Munnabhai movie will start only when the actor finishes his jail stint.We can't imagine Munnabhai's next part minus Sanjay Dutt, said Kapoor, who was set to wield the megaphone for Munnabhai Chale Dilli.The Supreme Court Friday dismissed Sanja ... read more

Shimla | 2 days ago
Himachal to get five new chief parliamentary secretaries
Shimla, May 12 - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh will Monday expand his team with the induction of five chief parliamentary secretaries and one parliamentary secretary, officials said here.Rohit Thakur, Nand Lal, Jagjivan Pal, Sohan Lal and Rakesh Kalia are likely to be inducted as chief parliamentary secretaries, a government official said Sunday.The chief minister would administe ... read more