Virbhadra Singh sues Arun Jaitley, other BJP leaders for defamation

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 16:41

Under attack from BJP on corruption charges, Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Thursday filed three defamation cases against Arun Jaitley and other party leaders, accusing them of unleashing a malicious campaign against him and his family through media to tarnish his image.

1,400 kg butter idol of goddess in Himachal Pradesh

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 12:32

Large numbers of devotees are thronging the Brajeshwari Devi temple every day to pay obeisance and have glimpse of a 1,400 kg butter idol, temple official said.

Himachal Pradesh`s budget session from February 3

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 11:56

The budget session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly will be held from February 03 to 21 in the state capital with no break, an official said.

Virbhadra Singh files defamation case against Arun Jaitley, PK Dhumal

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 11:45

imachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has filed a defamation case against Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Arun Jaitley and PK Dhumal.

Govt extends special package for Himachal, Uttarakhand: Sharma

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 16:22

The Centre today extended the special package for Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand till March 2017, a move that will help accelerate industrial growth of both the hilly states.

Thousands take dip in Himachal Pradesh to mark Makar Sankranti

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 11:44

Thousands of devotees across Himachal Pradesh took a dip in rivers early Tuesday to mark Makar Sankranti, considered a holy day.

BJP gives charge sheet against HP CM to President; demand CBI probe

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 22:16

Further mounting pressure on the Congress led Himachal Pradesh government, the BJP on Sunday submitted a "charge sheet" to President Pranab Mukherjee demanding ouster of Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh over graft allegations.

Dam bursts in Himachal Pradesh during trial

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 20:31

A newly-built dam with capacity of 12,000 cubic metre near here collapsed today during its first trial, with authorities ordering a probe into the shocking incident.

Shimla, Manali wrapped under white blanket

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 12:25

The Himanchal Pradesh`s Shimla and Manali - prominent tourist places - Saturday woke up to a blanket of fresh snow.

Himachal reels under biting cold wave as mercury plummets

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 20:31

Cold wave enveloped several parts of Himachal Pradesh with icy winds lashing the low areas and mercury dipped by few notches hovering around sub-zero temperatures in the state.

Virbhadra`s move on Lokayukta leaves BJP stumped

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 13:39

Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh has suggested that Prem Kumar Dhumal can move Lokayukta if he has evidence of graft against him, and he too got clean chit from the ombudsman on similar charges.