Harish Rawat

CBI files FIR against ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat in horse-trading case

In a major trouble for former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday filed a case against Rawat in connection with a 2016 sting video that showed the former Uttarakhand CM negotiating a deal to garner the support of rebel MLAs.

Oct 23, 2019, 18:06 PM IST

Congress refutes report claiming Rahul Gandhi was misled by party leaders during Lok Sabha election

According to a report, Rahul`s team was the reason itself for the party`s massive defeat in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.

Jun 17, 2019, 06:30 AM IST

9 former Congress CMs bite the dust in Lok Sabha election 2019

Those who faced defeat in Lok Sabha election 2019 include former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit from North East Delhi, Bhupinder Singh Hooda from Sonipat in Haryana, Harish Rawat (Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar in Uttarakhand) and ex-Madhya Pradesh CM Digvijaya Singh from Bhopal. The others who lost are ex-Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan from Nanded, Sushil Kumar Shinde from Maharashtra’s Solapur, Mukul Sangma from Tura in Meghalaya, Nabam Tuki from Arunachal West and Veerappa Moily from Chikkballapur in Karnataka.

May 23, 2019, 21:19 PM IST

Congress will decide new PM after Lok Sabha polls results: Harish Rawat

DMK president MK Stalin and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav had batted for Gandhi as a prime ministerial candidate.

May 06, 2019, 06:16 AM IST

Uttarakhand civic body polls counting day Live: BJP bags 3 Mayoral seats, Independent candidates outshine

The number of Independent candidates on the winning side is expected to touch 200 even as BJP and Congress remain in double digits.

Nov 20, 2018, 07:58 AM IST

Sonia Gandhi unwell, skips Congress Working Committee meeting

While the nature of her medical problem is not known, Sonia Gandhi was not among the high-level officials of the party which met at the All India Congress Committee headquarters.

Aug 04, 2018, 11:09 AM IST

PDS scam worth Rs 600 crore unearthed in Uttarakhand

This is the second scam to be detected by the Trivendra Singh Rawat government after the NH 74 scam, which was also unearthed in Udhamsingh Nagar district.

Oct 04, 2017, 13:31 PM IST

Ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat hospitalised in Delhi

The 69-year-old Congress leader was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) last evening.

Sep 01, 2017, 13:06 PM IST

Harish Rawat takes responsibility for Congress' downfall in Uttarakhand

Outgoing Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Sunday took responsibility for the Congress' dismal show in the state and said that it was his shortcomings that he could not lead the grand old party on the path of success.

Mar 12, 2017, 16:25 PM IST

Uttarakhand Election Results 2017: Harish Rawat loses from both constituencies

The BJP cruised towards victory on Saturday in Uttarakhand while the Congress was left far behind as the counting for the Uttarakhand Assembly Election was underway.

Over 68 percent of the electorate voted in the Uttarakhand Polls 2017. The contest is mainly between the ruling Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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Mar 11, 2017, 16:28 PM IST

Harish Rawat election result 2017: Huge blow for Uttarakhand CM as he loses from both seats

Harish Rawat loses from both seats - Kicha and Haridwar

Mar 10, 2017, 16:35 PM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly elections 2017 exit polls: As it happened

Uttarakhand witnessed over 68 percent voter turnout in 69 out of the state's 70 seats. 

Mar 09, 2017, 16:47 PM IST

Campaigning ends for Karnaprayag seat in Uttarakhand

Karnaprayag goes to polls on March 9.

Mar 07, 2017, 19:40 PM IST

Uttarakhand: Payments from disaster funds insult to celebrities and victims, says BJP

The Uttarakhand government using funds meant for disaster victims to make payment to cricketer Virat Kohli and musician Kailash Kher for a promotional video for the state is an insult to them, the BJP has said.

Feb 27, 2017, 13:40 PM IST

Uttarakhand government paid Virat Kohli Rs 47 lakh from floods fund – Report

Kohli had appeared in a 60-second tourism video after being named the brand ambassador for the state of Uttarakhand.

Feb 25, 2017, 12:01 PM IST

Uttarakhand polls: Congress will form next government, says Chief Minister Harish Rawat

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat today said Congress will perform even better than expected in the assembly polls held yesterday and form the next government in the state.

Feb 16, 2017, 18:56 PM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly Elections: As it happened

At least 68% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm as polling for the 69 Vidhan Sabha seats in the hill state of Uttarakhand came to end today.

Feb 15, 2017, 18:16 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav most talked about candidate on Facebook

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is followed by Navjot Singh Sidhu who recently joined the Congress party in Punjab.

Feb 15, 2017, 15:44 PM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly Elections 2017: Rahul Gandhi, CM Harish Rawat attend Ganga Aarti at Haridwar’s Har Ki Pauri

Rahul Gandhi on Sunday held a 75-km roadshow ahead of February 15 polls in Uttarakhand.

Feb 13, 2017, 11:07 AM IST

Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat cries foul over helicopter search

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Saturday objected to the checking of his helicopter for unaccounted cash during campaigning in Haldwani and alleged he was being harassed at the behest of the Centre.

Feb 11, 2017, 14:57 PM IST