March, 2009

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Himachal may create separate ‘investigative’ cadre

HimVani Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government would explore the possibilities of creating a separate investigative cadre in State Vigilance and CID Wings of the police. This was revealed by Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal at the review meeting of the... (Continue reading)

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Dr DS Rana conferred Padam Shri award by President

HimVani New Delhi: President Pratibha Patil today decorated Dr DS Rana, Chairman, Department of Nephrology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, with Padam Bhushan award for his exceptional and distinguished services in the field of medicines in the rural areas... (Continue reading)

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24 die as truck overturns near Naina Devi

HimVani Shimla: Following the worst ever man-made tragedy in the history of Himachal Pradesh at Naina Devi temple last year, the shroud of death once again veiled the ravine Shivalik foothills as at least 24 pilgrims were killed and around... (Continue reading)

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Dharamsala at the centre of cyber spying controversy

HimVani Shimla: Dharamsala, home to the Tibetan government-in-exile, is finding itself at the centre of a controversy regarding an alleged Chinese cyber spying network. Though about 1,300 computers around the world have been found to have been compromised, some of... (Continue reading)

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’2.31 lakh hectares area in Himachal gets affected by floods every year’

HimVani Shimla: Speaking at the 40th Ganga Flood Control Commission’ (GFCC) meeting held at the Institute of Public Administration (HIPA), in Shimla today, RN Sharma, Engineer-in-Chief, IPH, Himachal Pradesh, stressed upon channelization of major rivers causing extensive damage during floods... (Continue reading)

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Ragging death: Supreme Court orders suspension of principal

HimVani Shimla: A day after the Himachal Pradesh government made an official statement admitting that Aman Kachroo died due to injuries caused during ragging, the Supreme Court of India today ordered suspension of the then principal of Rajindra Prashad Medical... (Continue reading)

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HP school board thinks MF Hussain not inspiring enough

HP school board thinks MF Hussain not inspiring enough

हेमंत शर्मा शिमलाः हिमाचल प्रदेश स्कूल शिक्षा बोर्ड  11वीं कक्षा की अंग्रेज़ी के विषय में लगे एम0 एफ0 हुसैन के अध्याय को हटा दिया जाएगा। इसके स्थान पर अब हिमाचल की संस्कृति को उकेरने वाले सरदार शोभा सिंह का अध्याय... (Continue reading)

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What Malana can teach Indian democracy

By: Vivek Mohan A famous quote from an equally famous personality, but not from that famous (now) nation goes… “A government of the people, by the people, and for the people”. This nation is described as the best working democracy... (Continue reading)

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Farmer clubs scripting new chapter in agriculture in Himachal

हेमंत शर्मा शिमलाः प्रदेश में प्रत्येक वर्ग के कल्याण को सुनिश्चित बनाने के उद्देश्य से राष्ट्रीय कृषि और ग्रामीण विकास बैंक (नाबार्ड) सदैव प्रयासरत रहता है। नाबार्ड द्वारा चलाए गए कृषक क्लब कार्यक्रम (एफसीपी) के सराहनीय परिणाम सामने आए हैं।... (Continue reading)

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Anti-ragging ordinance gets governor’s nod

हेमंत शर्मा शिमलाः हिमाचल प्रदेश शिक्षा संस्थानों में रैगिंग निरोधक अध्यादेश-2009 पर बुधवार को राज्यपाल प्रभा राव ने हस्ताक्षर कर दिए। इस अध्यादेश की अवधि छह माह तक वैध रहती है तथा छह माह के अंदर-अंदर इस अध्यादेश को विधानसभा... (Continue reading)

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AIDS awareness workshops for transport employees, tour guides

HimVani Dharamsala: A one-day sensitization workshop on HIV AIDS was held here at the Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation workshop campus, which was attended by over 60 drivers, conductors, mechanics and ministerial staff of the department. The workshop was presided over... (Continue reading)

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Navratra festival begins in Himachal temples amid hightened security

हेमंत शर्मा शिमला: चैत्र नवरात्र उत्सव शुक्रवार से शुरू हो रहे हैं। चार अप्रैल तक चलने वाले इस नवरात्र उत्सव को लेकर राजधानी सहित प्रदेश के प्रमुख शक्तिपीठों में सुरक्षा को कड़ा किया गया है ताकि कोई अप्रिय वारदात घटित... (Continue reading)

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HPU to introduce internal assessment system in PG classes

By: Ravinder Vasudeva Shimla: What could prove to be a valiant effort of the Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) to promote “healthy academic atmosphere” in the campus, the varsity administration on Wednesday decided to introduce the internal assessment system in post-graduate... (Continue reading)

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Hamirpur not an easy pitch for Madan Lal

By: Ravinder Vasudeva Shimla: In his first political inning, when Congress candidate from Hamirpur constituency and former cricket all-rounder and member of 1983 World Cup winner team, Madan Lal, will kick-start his election campaign, surely, he was expected to face... (Continue reading)

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Kinnaur tribals lop trees to state their claim over forests

Kinnaur tribals lop trees to state their claim over forests

HimVani Shimla: A strong people’s movement seems to be sweeping forests in Himachal Pradesh as tribals have been reorganizing themselves to fight for their right to use natural resources in their respective area of habitation. Recently, hundreds of armed tribals,... (Continue reading)

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