Shimla, April 15 (IANS) A large number of women, youth, intellectuals and social workers on Wednesday took part in programmes here in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The programme, held under the leadership of Mahila Morcha President Daisy Thakur, commenced with the ‘Town Hall of Women’ where discussions were held on critical issues including women’s rights, education, safety, leadership and the significance of 33 per cent reservation in politics.Addressing the gathering, Lead…
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Shimla, April 13 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation on Monday met the Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta at Raj Bhavan here and submitted a memorandum opposing two key decisions of the state government, terming them “anti-people and impractical”. Raising concerns over the proposed shifting of gynaecology department from the century-old Kamla Nehru Hospital to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMCH), the BJP leaders said the move could adversely impact maternal and …
Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Taking some time off from his busy schedule, actor Vikrant Massey is enjoying a family vacation with his better half, Sheetal Thakur, and their son Vardaan in Shimla.Sheetal took to her official Instagram account and published a string of happy photos from their family time.In the first snap from the post, Vikrant can be seen playing with his son in the garden as little Vardaan is running towards his dad. This is followed by a pic of Vikrant, Sheetal, and Vardaan posing to…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Weather conditions across India have begun shifting once again under the influence of an active western disturbance, bringing light to moderate rainfall and a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures across several parts of North and Northwest India.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for stormy weather in at least 11 states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Wind speeds in some regions are expected to reach up to 85 kmph. A yellow alert…
Shimla, April 7 (IANS) A major controversy has surfaced in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, after tensions escalated over a proposed ‘Nikah’ ceremony scheduled to be held at a hall in the Ram Mandir premises of the city, drawing strong objections from several Hindu organisations. The issue has triggered sharp reactions from Hindu groups, who have opposed the idea of conducting a Muslim wedding ceremony at a venue associated with a temple. These organisations have termed the move inappropriate and have …
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) A controversial case has emerged from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where a foreign student studying at a private university has been accused of impersonating a transgender person and collecting money from devotees at local temples. The allegations have sparked political reactions, with demands for a thorough investigation.According to a complaint filed with the police by the Hindu Raksha Manch, the individual — identified as Saifdul Islam — allegedly dressed as a tran…
Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Anupam Kher opened up about embracing age with confidence, saying that at 71, he feels “sexy” and completely comfortable in his own skin. The veteran actor also made a confident pitch to formal clothing brands, saying he is ready to embrace modelling. Sharing a series of pictures dressed in formal wear on Instagram, Anupam spoke about coming from a modest financial background where even owning a good shirt once felt like a luxury.He wrote: “APPLICATION FOR FORMAL BR…
Chandigarh, March 14 (IANS) Ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections slated for March 16 in Haryana, the ruling BJP on Saturday moved its 48 MLAs, along with supporting Independent Legislators, together in buses to a private hotel located at Sector 35 in Chandigarh, triggering political speculation over preparations for the upcoming poll.Haryana BJP President Mohan Lal Badoli said the gathering was part of a programme to brief legislators about the voting procedure for the Rajya Sabha election.“A sm…
Shimla, March 11 (IANS) In a significant move to restore the proceeds of crime to the rightful claimants, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) of Shimla has successfully restituted immovable properties valued at Rs 1.69 crore to the State Bank of India (victim bank) in the bank fraud case of M/s Arvind Casting Pvt. Ltd. Earlier, immovable properties valued at Rs 1.44 Crore had also been restituted to the Bank of India by the ED in the instant case. The ED, in a statement on Wednesday, said it…
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher, on Wednesday, penned an emotional note that he addressed to his 16-year-old self. Reflecting on his life journey and reminding himself that despite immense success, global recognition and decades of applause, Anupam mentioned that will always remain the same little “Bittoo from Shimla”.Sharing the note on his social media account, the actor looked back at his journey from a small-town boy with big dreams to one of the most celebrat…