Himachal nod to 12 industrial units
Shimla : The Himachal government has approved 12 proposals for setting up new industrial enterprises and expansion of existing units involving a total proposed investment of approximately Rs. 227.79 crore […]
Himachal inks pact with Germany’s FIZ
Shimla : A MoU was signed between the Government of Himachal Pradesh and Frankfurt Innovation Zentrum (FIZ) in the presence of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at Frankfurt, Germany on Wednesday […]
Himachal set to emerge as natural farming hub : Governor
[/ Himachal Governor Acharya Devvrat said that with the efforts of the state government, Himachal Pradesh is soon set to emerge as natural farming hub and as a role model […]
Chuli oil, kaala zeera get GI tag
Shimla : Himachal Pradesh’s chuli (wild apricot) oil and kaala zeera – have got the Geographical Indications (GI) tag from the Registrar General of GI, Chennai. While kaala zeera is […]
Rohtang Pass cleared for light vehicles
Shimla : The 13,050 ft high Rohtang Pass has been cleared of snow for light vehicles, but it will still take days before tourist vehicles and buses will be able […]
Parts of Grand Hotel Shimla destroyed by fire
Shimla: A portion of the British era building the Grand Hotel in downtown Shimla was destroyed by a fire in the early hours on Monday. The main fire office is […]
Holiday special Kalka-Shimla train from May 9
Shimla : With the tourist rush picking up in the Shimla hills the Indian Railways will start an extra holiday special train on the Kalka-Shimla heritage track. The seven bogey […]
Soon cheap electric taxis for Shimla tourists
Shimla : The Himachal Roadways plans to start cheap electric taxis and buses for tourists visiting the hill station. These taxis and buses will be available at the entrance of […]
Lahaul’s sole petrol pump opens after 5 months
Shimla : The only petrol pump in Himachal Pradesh’s remote Lahaul valley will start operating from Monday after a gap of five months. Reports said the petrol pump was serviced […]
Stolen idol found in Chamba
Shimla: Police have recovered an idol stolen from a temple in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district. The theft of the Nag temple idol in Churah area was reported to the police […]