We live in a garbage dump, and we’re OK with that
By: Vishal Thakur Last time I was in India, I took a few photographs in the beautiful valley of Kullu. The word ‘beautiful’ has been used here in an entirely ironic sense and no apologies are made for that. In...
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HimVani To see a full-page advertisement on Saturday in a national English newspaper featuring Himachal leaders was a rare surprise. Though there was no mention who issued the advertisement announcing inauguration of Himachal Textile Park Limited, reportedly by the Jindal...
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Community policing and the monkey god
By: Mohit Behl Dharamsala: Despite all the measures adopted by the present and previous governments of Himachal, nothing has been able to stop the monkeys from increasing their numbers in the state. The recent protest by farmers from across the...
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By: Lawan Thakur Member of Parliament Lalu Yadav appears reasonable when he says that MPs should be paid one rupee more that the cabinet secretary. While he is going by the government protocol on hierarchy to justify his demand, the...
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HimVani Mandi: Information availed under the Right to Information Act has revealed how set ruled and regulations can be overlooked by those in power to benefit their supporters. The matter pertains to appointment of an additional district attorney (ADA), a...
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HIMUDA attempts a marvel – bus stand over river in spate
By: Lawan Thakur Mandi: After raking up controversy regarding construction of Mandi bus stand, HIMUDA has once again invited criticism for construction of another bus stand at Dharampur in Sarkaghat sub-division. Residents of the area have been complaining that while...
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Expedition Manimahesh – Mountain Cleaners all the way
HimVani Dharamsala: The Manimahesh pilgrimage this year has a different slogan, besides the usual Jai Shiv Shankar. ‘Leave your sins, not your things’ will be heard echoing across lofty Himalayan ranges as thousands of Shiva devotees take a holy dip...
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