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November, 2008

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Domestic tourism goes for a toss following ...

Written on 29 Nov, 2008 at 15:13 in Tourism | viewed times | 2 Comments

By: NITYIN Though the whole nation stands shell-shocked after the Mumbai carnage, its after effects too would be no less distressing. The domestic tourism industry has already been pushed to the brink with major western countries issuing travel advisories asking their... (Continue reading)

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HPMC lets apples worth crores rot in godown

Written on 28 Nov, 2008 at 17:22 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: A lot has been said about setting cold storages in the state, nothing much seems to have happened on the ground. As per sources in HPMC, about 5602.38 metric tones of apple procured under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)... (Continue reading)

Solang Nullah village gutted

Written on 26 Nov, 2008 at 10:31 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Manali: The picturesque Solang Nullah Village faced the fate of Malana as it was gutted by fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon. About 90 per cent houses in the Village were reduced to ashes and the residents have been... (Continue reading)

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PTA teachers’ petition filed with NHRC, ...

Written on 24 Nov, 2008 at 11:48 in Daily news, Development, Economy | viewed times | 1 Comment
PTA teachers' petition filed with NHRC, Himachal CM named

By: Vani Names of Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, Education Minister I.D. Dhiman, DGP G.S. Gill and ASP Shimla Mahinder Singh figure in the complaint filed on Monday with the National Human Rights Commission on the issue of ‘merciless torture’ of... (Continue reading)

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Shimla gets first snowfall

Written on 20 Nov, 2008 at 16:41 in Daily news | viewed times | 1 Comment
Shimla gets first snowfall

By: Lalit K Shimla: Shimla and nearby hill tops received first snowfall of the season on Wednesday night. Learning about the news today tourists thronged the famous tourist spot Kufri and were seen enjoying the snow. Jakhoo was also touched by... (Continue reading)

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Air India suspends flight to Kullu

Written on 20 Nov, 2008 at 13:49 in Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 2 Comments

HimVani Kullu: Crisis in the airlines industry may cast its shadow on tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh as Air India has decided to suspend its lone flight to Kullu from November 22, eight months after it was launched. The move has... (Continue reading)

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Himachali wealthier than average Indian: NFHS-3

Written on 19 Nov, 2008 at 3:13 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: The third National Family Health Survey has some good news for Himachal Pradesh as the state has emerged better than the national average in most of the parameters. The wealth index shows a Himachali to be wealthier than the... (Continue reading)

HPCA racing to meet ICC standards

Written on 19 Nov, 2008 at 2:37 in Sports | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Dharamsala: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association president Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said BCCI has agreed to give the state a one day international match in 2009 under rotational system, and that the association was working hard to meet the ICC standards... (Continue reading)

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Dhumal stresses need for Trans-Himalayan ...

Written on 18 Nov, 2008 at 17:02 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has once again advocated the setting up of a Trans-Himalayan Development Authority for ensuring peace, development and stability in all Himalayan states of the country. The Chief Minister said the entire Himalayan region was facing... (Continue reading)

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A model village for tourists, not locals

Written on 15 Nov, 2008 at 1:08 in Citizen Voice, Development | viewed times | 4 Comments

By: Satyakam Bharti Shimla: In the remoteness of Spiti Valley everything appears to be in eternal stillness except for the biting cold eating away the cold desert. Beating initial winter chill, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal made a brave attempt to... (Continue reading)

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Mock drill drives home the point

Written on 9 Nov, 2008 at 3:43 in Citizen Voice, Daily news | viewed times | 5 Comments
Mock drill drives home the point

By: Parul Sood Shimla: Time and again Himachal Pradesh has fallen victim to natural disasters (some even man-made) of great proportions and each time the immediate reaction has been that of utter helplessness. The defeatist attitude is reflected in the fact... (Continue reading)

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Media workshop for journalists in Shimla

Written on 8 Nov, 2008 at 14:03 in Daily news, People & Society | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: Parul Sood Shimla: A journalist-to-journalist media workshop was organised here by the Indian Media Center for journalists on Friday, during which a number of journalists from across the country and NGO workers discussed issues related to tobacco consumption and... (Continue reading)

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Foot soldiers march for St Bede’s

Written on 8 Nov, 2008 at 2:06 in Daily news | viewed times | 1 Comment
Foot soldiers march for St Bede's

Students of St. Bede’s College and ex-Bedeians at a rally in Shimla, demanding restoration of government grant to the college. With no aid flowing in, the management has hinted at closing the century-old college.  Photo by Lalit Kumar ... (Continue reading)

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Public policy and common minimum understanding

Written on 7 Nov, 2008 at 14:08 in Citizen Voice | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: Satyakam Bharti Development generally comes at a cost, and most often it is alleged that one region gained at the cost of other. It of course makes good politics. The division caused in the minds of Himachalis in the name... (Continue reading)

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45 killed near Kufri in road mishap

Written on 4 Nov, 2008 at 22:51 in Daily news | viewed times | 4 Comments

HimVani Shimla: The harrowing spectre of mass tragedy once again visited Himachal Pradesh as 45 people were reported dead and several others injured in a road accident near Kufri today. The bus carrying around 50 passengers was on its way from... (Continue reading)

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