Lucknow, Jan 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed the need for respecting differing viewpoints and criticism with dignity in legislatures, underscoring technology’s role in enhancing transparency in legislative and democratic processes.In a message to participants of the three-day 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC), which began in Lucknow, PM Modi said that this Conference provides an effective platform to the Presiding Officers of our Parliament and the…
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Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk has stepped in to honour the professional commitments of his late friend Rajvir Jawanda, performing at nine previously scheduled shows without charging any fee. Speaking about the gesture, Ammy said he simply followed what his heart told him to do. Determined that none of Rajvir’s shows be cancelled, the singer has already performed at seven events and is set to appear at two more on his friend’s behalf. All the proceeds from these per…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, and others on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, where a private bus skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in a remote mountainous area.“The loss of lives due to a bus mishap in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, is extremely saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery…
Shimla, Jan 9 (IANS) At least eight people were killed and several others were injured when a private bus skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in a remote mountainous area on Friday in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, the police said. The death toll is likely to rise as over 50 people were onboard when the accident occurred near Haripurdhar.“The cause of the accident is not yet clear,” said a police official. The bus was travelling from Shimla to Kupvi via Rajgarh. A majorit…
Shimla, Jan 8 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Shimla, has restituted proceeds of crime in the form of immovable properties valued at Rs 1.44 crore to the Bank of India in connection with a loan fraud case involving a private company, an official said on Thursday.In a statement, the ED said the restitution relates to a bank fraud case involving Arvind Casting, in which loans were allegedly obtained using forged documents and subsequently defaulted upon.The action was taken to restore the…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) A Special Court (PMLA), Shimla, declared a man from Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district and his mother, involved in a Rs 387 crore Manav Bharti University fake degree scam, as Fugitive Economic Offenders as they have fled to Australia, an official said on Monday. Mandeep Rana and his mother Ashoni Kanwar were declared Fugitive Economic Offenders by the Special Court on Saturday, accepting the application filed by the ED, Shimla Sub Zonal Office, the official said in a sta…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India welcomed the New Year with grand celebrations, countdown parties and festive gatherings, as state governments across the country stepped up security measures to ensure that the celebrations passed off smoothly and without incident.In major metropolitan cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, large crowds thronged iconic landmarks such as India Gate, Connaught Place and Marine Drive to usher in the New Year, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere.Meanwhile, authoritie…
Shimla/Manali, Dec 30 (IANS) After an extremely wet southwest monsoon in Himachal Pradesh that claimed several lives and damaged infrastructures, this winter has been bereft of precipitation since October 9, turning mountains brown due to the lack of a “blanket of snow” and rains. As the New Year dawns, a hope of widespread snow and rain has cheered both the tourists and local farmers.As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Himachal Pradesh may receive rain and snow on December 31….
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) As 2025 draws to a close, actress Sahher Bambba took a moment to reflect on 2025, sharing a simple yet heartfelt message along with pictures from the year gone by. Sahher took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images with her friend Suhana Khan, travel, work, pets and food. Bidding farewell to the year, Sahher summed up her journey with a cheerful note.She wrote: “Goodbye 2025 , you were fun.”Sahher, who was born and brought up in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, made…
Shimla, Dec 23 (IANS) Snow has slipped quietly out of Shimla’s winter postcard this season again. The familiar crunch underfoot is missing, cedar slopes stand bare, and the white silence that once wrapped the hill town in December has refused to arrive. Except for celebrating ‘White Christmas’ of 2024, the snowy landscape has been elusive since 2016. To preserve the winter wonderland spirit with snow-draped streets with “fairy-tale” atmosphere for tourists, local authorities have turne…