Naresh K Thakur is a staff reporter in Hindustan Times’ Himachal bureau. Based at Dharamshala, he covers Tibetan affairs, local politics and environmental issues.
Articles by Naresh K Thakur
HP Police recruitment paper leak: Interstate gang behind paper leak, SIT expands probe
With the mastermind of the constable recruitment paper leak still on the run, the special investigation team has directed superintendents of police of all districts to interrogate candidates who scored over 65 marks in the qualifying examination.
Published on May 17, 2022 02:28 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht/Naresh K Thakur, Shimla/dharamshala
At 30°C, Shimla sees hottest day of season
Una sizzled at 44 degrees and was hottest in Himachal, while Bilaspur saw the maximum temperature of 39.2 degrees Celsius
Updated on May 16, 2022 04:10 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Nadda holds rally in Kullu, third Himachal visit in over a month
BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda, who is visiting poll-bound Himachal for the third time this month, held a roadshow in Kullu
Published on May 14, 2022 01:49 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Punjab man held for putting up Khalistan flags at Himachal assembly
Accused caught in Morinda, efforts on to arrest his accomplice for putting up Khalistan flags at Vidhan Sabha gate near Dharamshala on May 8
Published on May 11, 2022 01:12 PM IST
Himachal on high alert after Khalistan flag hoisting at Vidhan Sabha gate
In a circular issued late on Sunday, Himachal DGP Sanjay Kundu had said the alert has been issued in the wake of activities of Khalistani elements in neighbouring states and the hoisting of Khalistan flag at HP Vidhan Sabha gate
Published on May 10, 2022 04:47 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Khalistan flags hung at entrance of Himachal assembly, probe ordered
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday ordered a probe into an incident in which Khalistan flags were found put up and slogans scrawled on the walls of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly entrance.
Published on May 09, 2022 12:22 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Khalistan flags hung at HP assembly gate, SIT formed
Banned pro-Khalistan outfit, Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), has claimed responsibility for hanging flags, scribbling separatist slogans on the HP assembly; HP CM condemns the incident as a cowardly act
Updated on May 08, 2022 11:27 PM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
‘If they had guts…’: Himachal CM on Khalistan flags, graffiti at assembly gate
The Himachal Pradesh Police set up 7-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe the case. The team will be led by DIG (intelligence) Santosh Patial
Updated on May 08, 2022 09:24 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh govt cancels police constable recruitment exam
Special investigation team (SIT) led by deputy inspector general of police Madhusudan will probe the paper leak, while three candidates and a private institute employee have been arrested; exam to be conducted again by May-end
Updated on May 06, 2022 05:02 PM IST
Gaurav Bisht and Naresh K Thakur
Himachal CM attempts to woo pensioners; ₹280 crore transferred to 6.35 lakh beneficiaries
Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur Thakur said that the enhanced social security pensions for April, May and June have been directly transferred to accounts of beneficiaries
Published on May 03, 2022 01:57 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Himachal sees 89% deficit rainfall in April, poorest in 15 years
Previously, Himachal had witnessed 86% rain deficit in April 2007; state got only 7.3mm rainfall this April against a normal of 65.7mm
Published on May 01, 2022 02:25 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
BJP scared of AAP, announcing sops in Himachal: Arvind Kejriwal
All the problem Himachal Pradesh faces today was due to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday as he sought one chance from the people of Himachal to set things right.
Updated on Apr 24, 2022 02:14 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
BJP chief Nadda leads roadshow in Kangra for Mission Repeat
In second visit to home state in less than a fortnight, Nadda’s visit comes on eve of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal’s rally at Shahpur in Kangra district
Published on Apr 22, 2022 01:01 PM IST
Himachal assembly polls: Kangra turns battleground for BJP, AAP
BJP national chief JP Nadda to address public meeting in Kangra district a day before Kejriwal’s rally; Congress marred by factionalism
Updated on Apr 18, 2022 11:27 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht/Naresh K Thakur, Shimla/dharamshala
Now, AAP turns gaze to Kangra, Kejriwal to hold rally on April 23
Betting big on Himachal after its spectacular show in Punjab, AAP has now turned its focus to politically significant Kangra. Kejriwal will address a rally in Kangra on April 23
Published on Apr 14, 2022 02:22 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
After Delhi, Punjab, it’s Himachal’s turn to see a revolution: Kejriwal
Accompanied by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Delhi CM sounds poll bugle as Aam Aadmi Party begins campaign in hill state
Updated on Apr 07, 2022 06:01 AM IST
AAP launches election campaign with roadshow in Himachal Pradesh
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Mann, on Wednesday kick started AAP’s election campaign in Himachal Pradesh with a massive roadshow in Mandi district.
Updated on Apr 07, 2022 12:11 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Mandi
AAP takes the first leap, creates buzz in hill state
Himachal is set to go to the polls at the end of this year. The AAP has also announced to contest the Shimla municipal corporation election, the schedule for which is expected soon
Published on Apr 06, 2022 11:58 PM IST
After Delhi, Punjab, it’s Himachal’s turn to bring in revolution: AAP chief Kejriwal
Accompanied by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Delhi chief minister sounds poll bugle as Aam Aadmi Party begins assembly campaign
Published on Apr 06, 2022 05:09 PM IST
Himachal records birth of first sexed semen calf
Himachal Pradesh on Monday achieved a rare feat as the state recorded the first female calf birth using the sexed semen (gender selected) technique
Updated on Apr 05, 2022 03:21 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Lift ban on paragliding, Bir hoteliers urge government
As their business is suffering, hoteliers in Bir hoteliers have urged the state government and the district administration to lift the ban on paragliding
Updated on Mar 30, 2022 01:54 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
With 60% hotel occupancy, tourism picks up pace in Himachal after 2 years
Hospitality industry in Himachal is hoping for a recovery this year as the tourism has started to pick up slowly. Resumption of flights without restrictions has raised hopes of hotel industry for a good season
Published on Mar 28, 2022 01:39 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Lahaul-Spiti hosts India’s 1st snow marathon
The first-ever snow marathon was held at Sissu near the north portal of the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang in Lahaul-Spiti on Saturday which also marked the end of month-long snow festival in the tribal district
Published on Mar 27, 2022 02:41 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Kangra police advise trekkers in Himachal to avoid taking risks
As tourists from all over the country flock Himachal Pradesh, the Kangra police have advised hikers to avoid misadventures during trekking expeditions
Published on Mar 24, 2022 01:48 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Himachal: Paragliding at Bir- Billing comes under scanner amid frequent accidents
With recent accidents putting a question mark on the safety of paraglider pilots and tourists at Bir-Billing in Himachal Pradesh, the Kangra district administration is planning to strictly implement rules to regulate the adventure activity
Published on Mar 23, 2022 01:24 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Ahead of assembly polls in HP, AAP looking to poach Congress and BJP leaders
Buoyant over its spectacular performance in the assembly elections in the neighbouring Punjab , Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is keen to poach Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress leaders in Himachal Pradesh
Published on Mar 23, 2022 01:22 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht/Naresh K Thakur, Shimla/dharamshala
Himachal: Magisterial probe marked into Billing paragliding accident
Baijnath subdivisional magistrate will conduct the inquiry and submit the report within a week, Kangra deputy commissioner Nipun Jindal said on Wednesday
Published on Mar 09, 2022 10:57 PM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Himachal’s first woman ambulance pilot saving lives and driving change
Meet Nancy Katnoria, the 22-year-old from Hamirpur, who became the first woman in Himachal to pilot the 102-ambulance, an emergency response service for pregnant women, newborn babies and their mothers under Janani Sishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK). She is also the country’s second woman to don this hat.
Updated on Mar 08, 2022 02:15 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Himachal aims GI tag for Chamba ‘thaal’, Salooni maize
Two items in Himachal’s list for which the administration is aiming to get a GI tag are Chamba “thaal”, handmade embossed metal craft, and maize varieties grown in the Salooni area of the district
Published on Mar 02, 2022 01:24 AM IST
Naresh K Thakur, Dharamshala
Five stores reduced to ashes in Dalhousie fire
Fire that broke out in Gandhi Chowk Market of the hill station around 3am was brought under control after two hours
Updated on Mar 01, 2022 02:31 AM IST
