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HPSEB opens first call centre in Shimla

Written on 25 Feb, 2009 at 23:58 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB) launched its first call centre cum data centre at the Mall in Shimla on Wednesday. HPSEB customers in the state capital will now be able to register complaints and obtain any other... (Continue reading)

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Volunteers, tourists donate 116 units of blood to meet shortage at IGMCH

Written on 25 Feb, 2009 at 15:28 in Advocacy | viewed times | 0 Comments
Volunteers, tourists donate 116 units of blood to meet shortage at IGMCH

HimVani Shimla: Hospitals in Shimla have been facing severe shortage of blood, but a collective effort made by voluntary organizations like Voice of Himachal (VOH), Umang Foundation for Thalassemic Children and Youth Enlightening the Society (YES) and also the State... (Continue reading)

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Kinnaur tribals in distress over forest rights

Written on 23 Feb, 2009 at 18:35 in Daily news | viewed times | 2 Comments

By: Tikender Singh Panwar Shimla: The district of Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh is full with scenic beauty apart from being rich in hydel resource. This district is tribal, comprising of Kinnaura tribe also known as kinners. There are various connotations... (Continue reading)

Voice of Himachal to Organise Blood Donation Camp

Written on 20 Feb, 2009 at 23:30 in Advocacy, Development | viewed times | 2 Comments

By: HimVani Online donor-registration and slogan contest to mark the occasion Keeping in view the severe shortage of blood in the blood banks of the city, including Indira Gandhi Medical College Blood Bank, Voice of Himachal, a national level society... (Continue reading)

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Register as a Voluntary Blood Donor in Himachal

Written on 20 Feb, 2009 at 23:24 in Advocacy | viewed times | 0 Comments

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.  If you want to be happy, practice compassion. ~ Dalai Lama In an effort to bolster the voluntary blood donation movement in Himachal Pradesh, Voice of Himachal (VOH) Society is launching... (Continue reading)

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Slogan writing competition to promote voluntary blood donation

Written on 20 Feb, 2009 at 22:13 in Advocacy | viewed times | 1 Comment

Voice of Himachal, a national level society with a mandate to work for the development of Himachal Pradesh through promotion of social entrepreneurship, is organizing a voluntary blood donation camp on February 22 (Sunday) at Shimla. Along with this camp,... (Continue reading)

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Delhi court convicts Sukh Ram

Written on 20 Feb, 2009 at 17:03 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani New Delhi: A Delhi court today convicted former Union Communication Minister Sukh Ram in a disproportionate assets case, wherby it was alleged that he amassed disproportionate assets up to Rs 5.36 crore between 1991 and 1996.The conviction has come... (Continue reading)

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Himachal scripts historic win over Delhi

Written on 20 Feb, 2009 at 1:43 in Sports | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Una: A lot has been said about Himachal’s phenomenal rise in the national cricketing arena, but not many have actually believed in it doubting the rare brilliance shown by the team. The usual skeptics may again have missed the... (Continue reading)

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Four die in accident near Baba Baroh

Written on 19 Feb, 2009 at 19:49 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Kangra: Roads in Himachal Pradesh are not getting any better and drivers more cautious as is evident from almost daily casualties being reported from across the state. While nine people were killed in a road accident in Una district... (Continue reading)

VOH to hold blood donation camp in Shimla on Feb 22

Written on 19 Feb, 2009 at 19:35 in Advocacy | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: There are more than one lakh licensed blood donation banks in India, but still hospitals find it hard to meet blood requirement, which stand at a around 10 million units while around five to six million units of... (Continue reading)

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Zindagi Zindabad campaign in Kangra to fight AIDS

Written on 19 Feb, 2009 at 18:35 in Daily news, Development | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Dharamsala: With 748 HIV positive cases and 60 confirmed AIDS cases in the district, health authorities in Kangra are waking up to make efforts to contain the disease at a war footing. Recently an AIDS awareness campaign – Zindagi... (Continue reading)

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Remains of ancient temple found in Mandi

Written on 16 Feb, 2009 at 16:55 in Daily news | viewed times | 2 Comments

HimVani Mandi: Remains of an ancient monolithic temple have been found on the banks of river Beas in Mandi town, generally called temple town of Himachal. The remains of the monolithic Ardhnarishwar temple have been exposed due to erosion on... (Continue reading)

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Amitoj and Mitalee joint-winners of HimVani logo design contest

Written on 14 Feb, 2009 at 14:55 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

Hello everyone. Our sincere thanks to everyone of you for making Himvani’s logo competition a huge success. The response from both the participants and the readers who sent in their views is highly appreciated. It is humbling to imagine the... (Continue reading)

Natural scavengers on the brink of extinction

Written on 12 Feb, 2009 at 17:18 in Environment | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: Kalpana Palkhiwala The Parsee community in Mumbai has been deeply worried about the last rites of their departed near and dear ones since the late 1990s. The Parsees, a small community in India follow the Zoroastrian faith. In keeping... (Continue reading)

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Medicinal plants can boost Himachal economy

Written on 12 Feb, 2009 at 16:57 in Development, Economy | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: Kalpana Palkhiwala Medicinal plants have always been considered a healthy source of life for the people. Therapeutical properties of medicinal plants are very useful in  healing various diseases. There are more than 8000 medicinal plants listed in different classical... (Continue reading)

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