Faultlines threaten Renuka Dam project
HimVani The proposed Renuka Dam Project is one of the largest projects in the backward district of Sirmour in Himachal Pradesh and also one of the most controversial initiatives in recent years. More than 2,200 hectares of land will be acquired...
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Now, 70% quota for Himachali contractors?
By: Vijay Samyal Fatehpur: While industry in Himachal Pradesh has been struggling with, in fact lamenting, the 70% quota condition for employing Himachalis imposed by the state government, local contractors appear more-than-enthusiastic to demand similar reservation for themselves in execution of...
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By: Vijay Samyal Fatehpur: There is no point reiterating that sports infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh is abysmally low, but it is shocking to know that those undergoing training at certain sports centers also have to undergo direct or indirect harassment. Problems...
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By: Gautami There are no takers for child rights in Himachal Pradesh. The repeated incidents of sexual assaults and other inhumane treatment with the children living in children’s homes have become a black spot on the state which is otherwise peaceful....
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Small hydel projects a big issue
HimVani There is a long history of protests and violence at mega project sites in the country and lately in Himachal Pradesh as well, owing to obvious reasons like displacement, compensation, rights of indigenous people and overall ecological imbalance. But now...
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Hand-pump water on sale, for drinking
By: Vijay Samyal Jawali: While the Himachal Pradesh government may boast of having provided drinking water to each village, in fact every house, across the state, the ground reality may be bit disturbing. In fact, in absence of government water...
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By: Satyakam Bharti No longer would we Hiamchalis be termed lethargic, living a laid-back life, uncaring for the rat race. Yes, the rat race because one fine morning we decided to burn our own house watching our neighborhood on fire. Perhaps,...
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