Himachal Pradesh

HP Polls: Know Who Kufri Rabbit Rearers, Yak Owners & Horse Riders Will Vote For?

The New Indian‘s Urvashi Khona travels to the remote village of Kufri in Himachal to learn who they’re rooting for this time. The voters of the hill state have never allowed a government run for a second consecutive term. It will be a difficult test for the current ruling party BJP in Himachal, where they’ve […]

EXCLUSIVE Interview | Is Snow-laden Himachal Poll Ready?

Conducting elections in hilly areas with unpredictable weather is never easy. With just a day to go before elections, the temperature dipped owing to snowfall and rain in different parts of Himachal. It has also made certain areas inaccessible. The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh are wrapped in snow while the lower hills were lashed […]

INTERVIEW | Report from Election Control Room in Shimla Ahead Of Polling Day

A control room-cum-complaint cell has been set up at the Chief Electoral Office to ensure fair and inducement free elections in the Himachal Pradesh. The New Indian‘s Urvashi Khona speaks with Narendra Kumar , Manager IT Chief Electoral Office HP on the poll preparedness ahead of Assembly polls in Himachal.

Himachal Election: Kharge Says BJP Can Not Fool People Of HP

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, on Wednesday, slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government saying that it may fool the people of the country but not the people of Himachal Pradesh.

HP Polls: Won’t Go To Indira Gandhi Hospital Anymore, Pahadis Welcome AIIMS Bilaspur

Since its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, last month, the AIIMS, Bilaspur has become an important landmark of the town. On Tuesday, The New Indian talked to the people of Bilaspur to learn how the hospital has changed their lives.

Himachal Election: Congress Ups The Ante; Big Guns Arrive In State

Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the issue of inflation, unemployment and others.

Himachal Election: What’s In Youth’s Mind? Employment, Education, Sports, Inflation

Employment, education, university and growing inflation. The youth of Himachal Pradesh’s Una looked rooted in practicality as they chalked out their demands ahead of the November 12 state assembly elections.

Every Vote Cast To Decide Himachal’s Journey For Next 25 Yrs: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed rally in Sundar Nagar town of Mandi district today in his campaign for the BJP in the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls which is scheduled for November 12. In his address he told the people of Himachal that votes cast on 12th November this time are special, “The Himachal polls this […]

Himachal Election: Congress Reiterates Its Promise Of Pension For Senior Citizens

Congress reiterated on Friday the promise of implementing the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) if elected to power in Himachal Pradesh. The party also slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Agniveer scheme.

BJP’s ‘Chaiwala’ Confident Of Winning All 3 Seats In Shimla

As the election campaign in Himachal Pradesh heats up, all eyes will be on the BJP's Shimla Urban candidate, Sanjay Sood, who rose from humble beginnings to contest one of the state's most coveted seats.