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Himachal Roadways: Time for a turnaround – 2

Written on 27 Feb, 2007 at 16:27 in Citizen Voice, Tourism | viewed times | 26 Comments

By: Manish Verma We discussed how far we’ve come. Now let’s talk about the way ahead. HRTC (Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation) introduced a new fleet of hi-tech buses in Himachal way back in 1999-2000. These buses had TC engines and... (Continue reading)

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Chamba artists out to popularise miniatures

Written on 27 Feb, 2007 at 14:19 in Culture | viewed times | 0 Comments
Chamba artists out to popularise miniatures

By: Riva Bhardwaj Chandigarh: In an effort to popularise miniature art among masses, a workshop on miniature paintings was held at Kalagram in Chandigarh recently. Around 12 painters (five from Jaipur and seven from Chamba) working in traditional style and... (Continue reading)

चंबयाली संस्कृति में प्रकृति संरक्षण

Written on 25 Feb, 2007 at 22:47 in Culture, Development, Environment | viewed times | 0 Comments

द्वाराः कुलभूषण उपमन्यु विशाल और विविधता से भरी भारतीय संस्कृति, प्रकृति के साथ मनुष्य से संबंधों के बारे में बड़ी जागरूक रही है । यह संबंध बड़ा अटूट और वैज्ञानिक आधार से परिपुष्ट रहा है । मनुष्य प्रकृति के अंदर... (Continue reading)

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The diminishing handicrafts of Himachal

Written on 25 Feb, 2007 at 21:39 in Culture | viewed times | 0 Comments

Write-up and photos by: Saroj Thakur It is human tendency to take for granted what he gets easily. Perhaps this is the way it had been for me when it came to Himachali handicrafts, but not any more. This realisation... (Continue reading)

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Sunset from ridge in Shimla

Written on 25 Feb, 2007 at 17:57 in Tourism | viewed times | 0 Comments

Photo and copyright: Muktesh Pareek The stillness of the evening sun in winters captured by Muktesh Pareek from the Ridge in Shimla .... (Continue reading)

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A South Indian’s tribute to the people of Himachal

Written on 23 Feb, 2007 at 19:20 in Development | viewed times | 6 Comments

By: Saroj Thakur An 18-year old boy, coming all the way from a remote place in Tamil Nadu, stands at the Chandigarh Bus stand waiting for a bus that will take him to Hamirpur, his destination. What is the problem?... (Continue reading)

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Himachal Roadways: Time for a turnaround – 1

Written on 22 Feb, 2007 at 18:51 in Development, Tourism | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: Manish Verma Most of us have taken a ride in HRTC (Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation) buses many times and have our own experiences to tell. There are complaint and feedback boxes in these buses that are seldom used. Even... (Continue reading)

Shimla gets off the snow cover

Written on 22 Feb, 2007 at 18:01 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

Photos and copyright: D D Sharma A scene of Shimla (above) with snow melting away. Meanwhile, Kufri (right) has still preserved some for tourists. (Feb 21, 2007)... (Continue reading)

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7 die in Chamba

Written on 21 Feb, 2007 at 22:46 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Chamba: Seven people were killed and 11 others injured near Chamba in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday morning when the bus they were travelling in fell into a gorge. The vehicle, carrying about 20 passengers, was going from Chamba to... (Continue reading)

After snow traffic snarls in Shimla

Written on 21 Feb, 2007 at 9:58 in Daily news | viewed times | 1 Comment

Photo and copyright: D D Sharma A scene of a traffic jam in Kufri, February 18. After record snow in Shimla, traffic jams have become common in the upper Shimla region.... (Continue reading)

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Shivratri celebrated in Himachal

Written on 21 Feb, 2007 at 7:55 in Culture | viewed times | 2 Comments

Photo and copyright: D D Sharma Shivratri being celebrated in a traditional Himachali way in Kandru village (Theog Tehsil), about 64 km from Shimla on February 16. The ceremonies, which are performed at night mark the marriage of God Shiv... (Continue reading)

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Medicinal plants: Nichar nursery leads the way

Written on 20 Feb, 2007 at 16:22 in Citizen Voice, Development, Economy, Environment | viewed times | 8 Comments

By: DD Sharma Rekong Peo: A little known village in Kinnaur is leading the state in cultivation of medicinal plants. At least seventeen species of medicinal plants are being cultivated successfully in a forest nursery at Nichar here, which has... (Continue reading)

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Handloom cluster for Mandi

Written on 19 Feb, 2007 at 14:14 in Daily news, Economy | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Mandi: The Himachal Pradesh government is exploring the possibilities of setting up a handloom cluster in Mandi district on the lines of one operating from Kullu. A survey is already being conducted at Gohar and the finding will be... (Continue reading)

पर्वतीय मानव संसाधन में उद्यमिता विकास

Written on 19 Feb, 2007 at 11:40 in Citizen Voice, Development, Tourism | viewed times | 0 Comments

द्वाराः कुलभूषण उपमन्यु पर्वतीय राज्यों में हिमाचल प्रदेश एक अच्छे विकासशील राज्य के रूप में उभर रहा है। शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य, बागवानी और प्रति व्यक्ति आय जैसे कई मानदंडों पर प्रदेश अग्रणी है या अग्रसर है। प्रदेश की जल विद्युत क्षमताओं... (Continue reading)

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Cement plants to buy pine leaves

Written on 18 Feb, 2007 at 13:47 in Citizen Voice, Daily news, Environment | viewed times | 1 Comment

HimVani Hamirpur: The Himachal Pradesh government has roped in few industrial units in the state to help control forest fires. Under the project, the industries will be buying pine leaves collected by villagers from forests. The farmers would be paid... (Continue reading)

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