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August, 2008

Rural artisans of Himachal have an opportunity at Delhi-Haat

Written on 31 Aug, 2008 at 18:39 in Daily news | viewed times | 1 Comment

HimVani Good news for small-time artisans tucked away in oblivion has come in form of opportunity to showcase their products at Delhi Haat. The rural artisans and their handicrafts are facing tough time in the days of competition from chic... (Continue reading)

1296 CSCs in Kangra division

Written on 30 Aug, 2008 at 18:19 in Economy, Governance | viewed times | 0 Comments
1296 CSCs in Kangra division

HimVani The Government of Himachal Pradesh today entered into an agreement with M/s Zoom Developers Pvt. Ltd. to establish 1296 Common Service Centres (CSC) in Kangra Division to cover Kangra, Una and Chamba districts. The centres are being seen as... (Continue reading)

To the Raavi, my Wye !

Written on 28 Aug, 2008 at 15:35 in Culture | viewed times | 0 Comments
To the Raavi, my Wye !

By: Shinjini Singh Verdant was your liquid Grace that shadows wouldn’t dare stain. That arch, now your spine no! your waist… here your heel. And these, your brows But perhaps your fingers yes, your fingers!... (Continue reading)

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Flood alert in Shimla, Bilaspur, Kinnaur

Written on 16 Aug, 2008 at 14:55 in Daily news | viewed times | 1 Comment

HimVani Shimla: Following widespread rains in Himachal Pradesh over the last one week, the state government today sounded a flood alert in three districts – Shimla, Kinnaur and Bilaspur. People living in low-lying areas adjoining Satluj have been asked to... (Continue reading)

Vaidya Surat Singh: Engineer of ‘Pajhota Andolan’ of Sirmour

Written on 14 Aug, 2008 at 18:26 in Advocacy, Culture, Daily news | viewed times | 2 Comments

By: Sanjeev Verma Shimla: As we celebrate the 61st anniversary of Indian Independence, we are deeply indebted to those great heroes of Indian freedom struggle, who sacrificed everything for its sake. Himachal Pradesh, too, has its contribution in freedom struggle... (Continue reading)

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Blind students in Himachal to get extra time in writing exams

Written on 13 Aug, 2008 at 11:48 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: The visually impared and other students with special needs in Himachal Pradesh entitled to engage a writer in examस् would now get one hour extra time to solve question papers, thanks to the efforts of Society for Disability... (Continue reading)

Nod to Bilaspur-Leh rail line: Himachal’s railway dream on track

Written on 11 Aug, 2008 at 15:24 in Citizen Voice, Daily news | viewed times | 2 Comments

HimVani Shimla: In a major push to the proposed Manali-Leh rail link as proposed by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is said have given in-principle approval to the project. The project is being seen... (Continue reading)

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2 pilgrims die as truck rolls down a gorge; thousands at risk

Written on 10 Aug, 2008 at 1:42 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Hamirpur: While the Himachal Pradesh government may be trying its best to plug in loopholes in security arrangements at temples in the state following the tragic deaths of 146 pilgrims at the Naina Devi temple last week, an accident... (Continue reading)

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Secrets of the temple

Written on 4 Aug, 2008 at 21:32 in Citizen Voice, Culture | viewed times | 2 Comments

By: Satyakam Bharti Heavens might have cried seeing filial love in the hour of the death – a tragedy it seemed very much similar to the stratified residents of Pompeii as the town was stupefied for eternity 2,000 years ago... (Continue reading)

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Stampede at Naina Devi Mandir, 125 feared killed

Written on 3 Aug, 2008 at 16:10 in Daily news | viewed times | 6 Comments

HimVani Anandpur Sahib: In what can be described as the worst ever tragedy in the history of temple tourism in Himachal Pradesh, at least 125 people are reported to have died and more than 200 injured in a stampede at... (Continue reading)

Alternative justice takes roots in Himachal

Written on 3 Aug, 2008 at 16:07 in Daily news, Development | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Solan: With a heavy backlog of cases almost trampling the Indian legal system, a small initiative in introducing alternative justice disposal mechanism has shown people in the Solan district a new ray of hope. In a first-of-its-kind arrangement, an... (Continue reading)

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