Category: News
Sushant is AAPs Himachal Convenor
Shimla :The Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) on Wednesday announced its state team to be headed by Rajan Sushant. Talking to reporters here AAPs observor Khem Chand Jagirdar said,”Rajan Sushant has been […]
Early snowfall greets Himachal
Shimla :Early December heavy snowfall has surprised the people of Himachal Pradesh with most hill resorts covered under a thick blanket of snow Sunday. Manali, a popular resort some 280 […]
Rs one million for catching Himachal temple robbers
Shimla:Police in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday announced a prize money of Rs one million(Rs 10 lakh) for information leading to the recovery of antique idols stolen a day before from […]
Imported apple trees may bring deadly diseases
Shimla :Farmers in Himachal Pradesh are worried as the latest apple varieties may bring in two serious diseases into orchards and threaten extensive damage. Although the Indian government has laid […]
Hill states need planning commission most: Virbhadra
Shimla : Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh said Sunday that the planning commission must continue as hill states need it the most. Virbhadra said this while participating in a […]
Himachal temples have Rs 178 crore gold,silver
Shimla :Government controlled temples across Himachal Pradesh jointly own gold and silver worth Rs 178 crore. State revenue minister Kaul Singh told the house Saturday that there are 29 such […]
412 MW Rampur project comes into full swing
Shimla :The sixth and last unit of the much delayed 412 MW Rampur hydro electric project built by the Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam(SJVN) in Himachal Pradesh came into operation Thursday. […]
Himachal raises VAT on diesel again
Shimla :For the second time in about a month the Himachal Pradesh government has raised value added tax(VAT) on diesel. The state cabinet which met here Tuesday raised VAT on […]
Himachal Governor’s loud pop show in Raj Bhawan raises eyebrows
Shimla :Has the Himachal Pradesh Governor Urmila Singh over-stepped by holding a loud Punjabi pop music show in the name of culture at the Raj Bhawan which is housed in […]
SJVN pact to build Rs 7000 crore Nepal hydro project
Shimla :As another major step in its global pursuits,Shimla based public sector SJVN has signed a project development agreement for the building of the 900 MW Arun-3 hydro electric project […]