Haryana assembly elections: Congress manifesto promises free power, MSP guarantee, old pension scheme, caste census

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Congress on September 28 released its manifesto for the upcoming Haryana assembly elections announcing free electricity, free medical treatment, financial assistance for women, guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for farmers, and a caste census in the state. The document was launched in the presence of Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda,…

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Encounters: Uttarakhand’s New Norm for Law and Order Under DGP Abhinav Kumar

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a state known for its serene mountains and peaceful communities, the police in Uttarakhand are making headlines for a growing trend of encounters to maintain law and order. A significant shift in strategy is evident under the leadership of Abhinav Kumar, the new Director General of Police (DGP), a 1996…

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Atishi Marlena sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister; Mukesh Ahlawat, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Saurabh Bharadwaj and Imran Hussain take oath as ministers

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Atishi Marlena was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi on Saturday, marking the fourth consecutive AAP government in the capital. She becomes the 17th female chief minister in India. The newly announced Council of Ministers includes Sultanpur Majra MLA Mukesh Ahlawat, alongside Gopal Rai, Kailash Gahlot, Saurabh Bharadwaj,…

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BJP MLA Munna Singh Chauhan’s remarks on bengali community spark outrage, colleagues distance themselves

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. BJP MLAs from Uttarakhand have distanced themselves from the alleged controversial remarks made by Munna Singh Chauhan, BJP MLA from Vikas Nagar of Dehradun, regarding the Bengali community during an Assembly session held in Gairsain. The remarks, made while discussing reservation issues in the Garhwal Mandal, sparked outrage among the Bengali…

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Kangana Ranaut faces more heat as Himachal Pradesh assembly adopts resolution against her

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The Himachal Pradesh assembly has adopted a Congress-backed resolution to condemn remarks made by Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Mandi Kangana Ranaut for her recent comments on farmers’ protests. Kangana Ranaut had posted a clip of her interview with Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar in which she suggested that a “Bangladesh-like situation”…

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Union territory of Ladakh to get five new districts, announces Home Ministry

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The Narendra Modi government on Monday announced the creation of five new districts in the union territory of Ladakh, in what the Prime Minister described as a step towards better governance and prosperity. So far, Ladakh had only two districts — Leh and Kargil. The new districts will come into existence…

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PM Modi leaves for historic visit to Ukraine: What to look forward to

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday embarked on his maiden visit to Ukraine. The PM has said that he will share perspectives with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a peaceful resolution of the country’s ongoing conflict with Russia. On Wednesday, PM Modi concluded his two-day visit to Poland before leaving for…

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India’s Big Diplomatic Dilemma After Dhaka Power Shift, Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster

Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The shocking turn of events leading to Sheikh Hasina’s ouster as Bangladesh Prime Minister has put India in an extremely tricky situation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security last night to discuss the Bangladesh situation that has immense strategic ramifications for New Delhi. The…

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