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MoU signed for Chanju-II hydro power project

Written on 29 Feb, 2008 at 2:27 in Daily news, Economy | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Cosmos Hydro Power Limited (CHPL), an independent power producer company (IPP), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of Himachal Pradesh for implementation of the 17 MW Chanju-II hydro-electric project in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.... (Continue reading)

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NPL: Titans on the losing end of an evenly ...

Written on 29 Feb, 2008 at 2:12 in Sports | viewed times | 0 Comments
NPL: Titans on the losing end of an evenly contested match

HimVani Hamirpur: The NPL football tournament being played at the National Institute of technology, Hamirpur (Hiachal Pradesh) continues to bring more excitement and action, both on-field and off-field. While players have been thrilling spectators with their amazing skills, each team by... (Continue reading)

Of small roads and big buses in Himachal’s ...

Written on 28 Feb, 2008 at 16:32 in Citizen Voice, Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: Raghav Tomar Shimla: Overflowing buses, jostling passengers, fighting bus drivers and exhausted traffic policemen…Shimla has it all. A nightmare for an outsider, travelling in the local buses in Shimla has become troublesome for the Shimla-ites also. What needs to be... (Continue reading)

NPL: Heinous Harriers continue to stay on top

Written on 27 Feb, 2008 at 2:47 in Sports | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Hamirpur: Heinous Harriers continued to stay on top of the NPL points table defeating Voracious Maniacs by 1-0 in the seventh league match played at National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh. Vishal Srivastav scored the solitary goal for... (Continue reading)

Campaign to make Shimla cigarette smoke free ...

Written on 26 Feb, 2008 at 18:32 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Voluntary Health Association of India (HP-VHAI) and American Cancer Society would launch a joint campaign for enforcement of anti-smoking law in Shimla. The advocacy plan with the government and public, beginning with schools, would take off... (Continue reading)

MC Commissioner’s office in Himachal’s ...

Written on 26 Feb, 2008 at 15:29 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: As the commissioner’s office in the Municipal Corporation of Himachal’s capital Shimla remained most targeted whenever the government planned to reshuffle bureaucrats in the past six months, the developmental works suffered. During the last six months the commissioner’s office was... (Continue reading)

Gram Sugam: e-Governance centres in all ...

Written on 25 Feb, 2008 at 21:03 in Daily news, Economy | viewed times | 0 Comments

by: Hema D The Himachal Pradesh government has floated request for proposal for setting up 3361 Common Service Centers (CSC) called ‘Gram Sugams’ in all Panchayats of the state. The Gram Sugams are proposed to be set up in public... (Continue reading)

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Ready to revolt against bus fare hike in ...

Written on 25 Feb, 2008 at 20:44 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Even as the Congress today woke from its two month long snooze after the assemly elections in Himachal Pradesh to threaten against a mass revolt over hike in bus fares, it had little of the sort to say in... (Continue reading)

Tibetan Olympics from May 15

Written on 25 Feb, 2008 at 15:40 in People & Society, Sports | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Dharamsala: Following the ‘long march’ to Lhasa planned by the exiled Tibetans during the Olympics, now Tibetan here have planned to hold their own Olympics at Dharamsala from May 15 to 25.As a precursor, a worldwide Tibetan Olympics torch relay... (Continue reading)

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HP goverrnment may reconstitute Animal Welfare ...

Written on 23 Feb, 2008 at 23:30 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Dharamsala: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal today that his government was considering reconstitution and strengthening of the State Animal Welfare Board, implementation of the Animal Cruelty Act and exploring the possibilities of linking the enumeration and registration programme... (Continue reading)

Liquor to be cheaper in Himachal; Bus fares go ...

Written on 22 Feb, 2008 at 22:52 in Daily news | viewed times | 5 Comments

HimVani Dharamsala: Announcing the new liquor policy for 2008-2009, the Himachal Pradesh government today reduced the license fee on indian made foreign liquor from Rs 160 to Rs 125 and on country liquor from Rs 130 to Rs 95 per... (Continue reading)

Lt Gen Vinay Sharma takes over command of ...

Written on 21 Feb, 2008 at 23:01 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Dharamsala: Lieutenant General Vinay Sharma (SM,VSM) took over the command of the newly formed Rising Star Corps at Yol Cantt today in place of Lieutenant General BS Nagal (AVSM,SM).Lt Gen Sharma is a veteran of the 1971 war and has... (Continue reading)

Himachal govt demands CNG buses

Written on 20 Feb, 2008 at 16:13 in Daily news, Environment | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Himachal Pradesh government is exploring the possibility of introducing CNG-run buses in plain areas of the state. Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal today requested the Centre to supply cheap CNG fuel to the state to run clean buses in... (Continue reading)

Bus fare to go up by 25 percent in Himachal

Written on 20 Feb, 2008 at 15:26 in Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 1 Comment

HimVani The bus fares in Himachal will be hiked by twenty five percent. Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has today said that the proposal for increasing the bus fares will come up for the approval in the next cabinet meeting. As per... (Continue reading)

ALERT: Himachal single women march for justice; ...

Written on 19 Feb, 2008 at 15:34 in Advocacy, Daily news, People & Society | viewed times | 2 Comments

HimVani Shimla: To impress upon the government and policy makers the urgent need to address their issues, about 5,000 single women from Himachal, will undertake a three-day pad yatra (march) from Arki to Shimla, starting April 1. This march is being undertaken... (Continue reading)

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