Virbhadra Singh

Congress Announces 59 Candidates For Himachal Pradesh Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 19, 2017

The Congress today announced its first list of 59 candidates for the November 9 Himachal Pradesh Assembly polls, with Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh being fielded from the Arki constituency.

Virbhadra Singh Replaces Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu In Campaign Committee For Himachal Pradesh Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 16, 2017

The Congress today named Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh as the boss of the state campaign committee, replacing Pradesh Congress chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu.

Virbhadra Singh Money Laundering Probe: Assets Worth 5.6 Crore Attached

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2017

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today attached assets worth Rs 5.6 crore in connection with its money laundering probe against Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his family, a day after the Election Commission announced dates for the forthcoming assembly polls in his state.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's Sister-In-Law Joins BJP Ahead Of Assembly Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2017

Ahead of the Assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh, chief minister and Congress leader Virbhadra Singh's sister-in-law Jyoti Sen and some other relatives joined the BJP on Thursday, party sources said.

Himachal Pradesh Election Dates To Be Announced At 4 PM

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Thursday October 12, 2017

The dates for voting and counting in Himachal Pradesh will be shared by the Election Commission this evening at 4 pm.

Virbhadra Singh To Be Congress's Chief Minister Candidate For Himachal Pradesh Polls: Rahul Gandhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 7, 2017

Kicking off Congress' campaign in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh, its Vice President Rahul Gandhi today announced that incumbent Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh will be the party's chief ministerial candidate. Addressing a rally at Paddal ground, Mr Gandhi also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of unemployment, demonetisation and "hast...

Entire Congress Leadership 'Out On Bail': PM Modi Launches Himachal Bid

India News | Edited by Revathi Hariharan | Tuesday October 3, 2017

The entire leadership of the Congress party is "out on bail," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, attacking Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi.

Himachal Pradesh Government Most Corrupt Since Independence: Amit Shah

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 22, 2017

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh is the most corrupt since independence, BJP national president Amit Shah said today.

Only Deserving Congress Workers, Leaders Will Get Tickets For Himachal Pradesh Polls: Virbhadra Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 13, 2017

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Congress leader Virbhadra Singh on Tuesday said only the deserving workers and leaders would get party tickets for the upcoming Assembly polls.

Anti-Incumbency, Infighting Congress's Worries Ahead Of Himachal Pradesh Polls

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 11, 2017

The Congress is facing an uphill task in poll-bound Himachal Pradesh, with infighting and anti-incumbency emerging as the key challenges to its electoral prospects.

Sulking Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Meets Sonia Gandhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 31, 2017

Congress president Sonia Gandhi today met sulking Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who has threatened not to contest the state Assembly elections to be held later this year over his differences with the state party chief, in an effort to placate the Thakur strongman.

Court Directs CBI To Give Documents To Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 30, 2017

A special court today directed the CBI to hand over certain documents to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and others in connection with a nearly Rs 10 crore disproportionate assets case against him.

At 83, Virbhadra Singh Shows Gandhis He's Himachal Boss

Opinion | Swati Chaturvedi | Wednesday August 30, 2017

As the Gandhi family comes to resemble the later Mughals - authority enfeebled, no longer able to win elections for the Congress, a senior leader, Virbhadra Singh, is all set to do an Amarinder Singh if his demands are not met.

Virbhadra Singh Revolt: 10-Point Guide To Congress' Latest Crisis

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Wednesday August 30, 2017

Ahead of assembly elections, there is trouble for the Congress in Himachal Pradesh, one of the few states it still rules, with 27 of its 36 legislators backing 83-year-old Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in a feud with the party's state chief Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The MLAs want Congress president Sonia Gandhi to intervene after Virbhadra Singh sai...

BJP Attacks Himachal Pradesh Government Over Spurt In Heinous Crimes

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 30, 2017

The BJP on Saturday launched an attack on the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh for a spurt in heinous crimes and the "virtual collapse" of law-and-order in the state and alleged that political interference and the "government giving protection" to criminals were responsible for the situation.

Shimla Erupts In Fury After Suspect In Schoolgirl's Gang-Rape Is Killed

Cities | Reported by Nikhil Pandhi, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday July 20, 2017

Shops, offices and schools are closed in Shimla today in protest against the gang-rape and murder of a teen girl earlier this month and the alleged mishandling of her case, which has incited frequent protests in recent days against the police and government of Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh of the Congress.

Delhi High Court Dismisses Virbhadra Singh's Plea To Cancel Money Laundering Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 3, 2017

The Delhi High Court today refused to quash the money laundering case against Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, his wife and son.

Money Laundering Case: High Court Likely To Pronounce Verdict On Virbhadra Singh's Plea

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 3, 2017

The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce its verdict today on the plea of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and others seeking the quashing of a money-laundering case against them.

Shimla To Have Smart Public Transport: Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 23, 2017

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday said promoting smart public transport, developing footpaths for pedestrians, eco-tourism and better management of natural springs will be the top priorities for restoring the glory of the state capital under the Smart Cities Mission.

Two Medical Colleges To Start In Himachal This Session: Virbhadra Singh

Education | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday June 4, 2017

Two newly-opened medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh will start admissions from this session, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh announced on Saturday.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Granted Bail In Corruption Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 29, 2017

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his wife Pratibha Singh were today granted bail by a Delhi court in connection with a corruption case of nearly Rs 10 crore.

Virbhadra Singh Appear Before Delhi Court In Disproportionate Assets Case

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday May 22, 2017

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, his wife Pratibha Singh and others appeared before a court in New Delhi in a disproportionate assets case worth over Rs 10 crore.

Virbhadra Singh's Remark On Swine Flu Deaths Callous, Insensitive: BJP MP

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 21, 2017

BJP MP from Hamirpur Anurag Thakur on Saturday attacked Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh over his reported remarks on swine flu deaths, saying it shows his "insensitivity and callous" approach.

Court Summons Virbhadra Singh, Wife As Accused In Disproportionate Assets Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 8, 2017

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was today summoned as accused by a special court which took cognisance of the CBI charge sheet against him for allegedly amassing disproportionate assets worth around Rs 10 crore.

Virbhadra Singh Slams BJP For Opposing Himachal Pradesh Government's Education Policy

Education | Press Trust of India | Friday May 5, 2017

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh today justified opening a number of educational institutions and hit out at the BJP for criticising the move by the State Government.

Doctors Reluctant To Work In Rural Himachal Pradesh, Says Virbhadra Singh

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday May 2, 2017

Shimla: Expressing concern over vacant posts of medical staff in Himachal Pradesh’s rural and remote primary and community health centres, chief minister Virbhadra Singh on Monday said that doctors and para-medical personnel are unwilling to serve there. With increasing number of doctors and medical staff pushing for transfers in urban areas, Mr ...

Disproportionate Assets Case: Virbhadra Singh's Wife Withdraws Plea From Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 1, 2017

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's wife today withdrew her application from a special court in which she had urged the court not to take cognisance of a CBI charge sheet filed against the couple into a disproportionate assets case.

Court Issues Notice To CBI On Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's Wife's Plea

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 24, 2017

A Delhi court today issued notice to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a plea of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's wife over the charge sheet filed against the couple in a disproportionate assets (DA) case.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Meets Sonia Gandhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday April 22, 2017

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh met Congress president Sonia Gandhi at her residence on Friday.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Questioned For Over 9 Hours In Money Laundering Case

India News | Written by Sandeep Phukan | Friday April 21, 2017

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was on Thursday questioned for over nine hours by the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi in connection with a money laundering case registered against him and others.