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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 to this... (Continue reading)

Mumbai terror attack: Why Himachal forgot to ...

Written on 15 Dec, 2008 at 2:07 in Daily news | viewed times | 5 Comments

By: Vani Shimla: Isn’t it strange that when Indian cricket team won the T-20 cricket series the Himachal Pradesh government joined the league of other states in announcing bounties – such as free holiday in Himachal – for the cricket team,... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Mumbai terror attack

Prices go over the roof for New Year season in ...

Written on 5 Dec, 2008 at 19:52 in Culture | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: NITYIN Shimla: If you are the lucky one to plan a holiday during recession time then be prepared to shell out a hefty amount during this New Year season in Himachal. The packages, floated for the Christmas-New Year period will... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: hotel hptdc Tourism

PTA teachers’ petition filed with NHRC, ...

Written on 24 Nov, 2008 at 11:48 in Daily news, Development, Economy | viewed times | 1 Comment

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)

Tagged with: Education PTA teachers

Umang- A new ray of hope for Thallasemic ...

Written on 30 Oct, 2008 at 18:55 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: Eesha Duggal How many of us know about Thallasemia?? Pretty obvious many of us visiting HimVani. But I bet if one moves around and asks people about it, many would roll eyes up and down in wonder. With an aim... (Continue reading)

PTA teacher’s petition filed with NHRC, ...

Written on 14 Oct, 2008 at 15:23 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

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’... (Continue reading)

Let Himachal’s people have better living

Written on 13 Sep, 2008 at 1:35 in Advocacy, Citizen Voice, Development, Economy, Politics | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: Shoonya The state government has dangled yet another carrot to the people and they sure would bite it. As is the wont of any populist government, the BJP government in the state is thinking loud on excluding rural areas (in... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Himachal Pradesh Housing Manifesto Opinion Politics Real Estate Town and Country Planning Towns in Himachal Urban Development

Rural artisans of Himachal have an opportunity ...

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 plastic... (Continue reading)

Vaidya Surat Singh: Engineer of ‘Pajhota ...

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 with... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Activism History

Blind students in Himachal to get extra time in ...

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 and... (Continue reading)

Disorganisation in an organisation

Written on 19 Jun, 2008 at 22:49 in Citizen Voice, Development | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: Sanjeev Verma Administration is the backbone of any organisation and employees carrying out the day-to-day functions play a pivotal role in making the organisation a success. But, if the so-called ‘Babu Badshahs’ working in a particular organization or department are... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Education Opinion

Rich Himachali handicrafts craving for market

Written on 27 May, 2008 at 14:15 in Citizen Voice, Culture, Daily news, Development, Economy | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: Shikha Patial The rich and extremely intricate designs woven so playfully on Himachali handicrafts, takes days of hard work and endurance. Despite having this extraordinary skill to produce exquisite handlooms, the Himachali weavers remain at the mercy of the welfare... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Opinion

The journey from Dalip Singh Rana to the Great ...

Written on 9 May, 2008 at 15:16 in People & Society, Sports | viewed times | 5 Comments

By: Shikha Patial Shimla: Khali’s journey from Sirmaur to Atlanta where he is currently based is well known to everyone. He is a big star today, and the media has spent reams of paper on him. Luckily being a Shimlaiite, I... (Continue reading)

What about Roti-Pani of the common man in ...

Written on 7 May, 2008 at 12:40 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

Ramika Thakur Shimla: The BJP observed a countrywide bandh on May 2 in protest against the failure of UPA Government in controlling prices, which had a widespareda impact in Himachal too. It is well known to all of us that price... (Continue reading)

One IPS and Five HPPS officers transferred

Written on 25 Apr, 2008 at 19:09 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Himachal Pradesh government today transfered one IPS officer and five officers of Himachal Pradesh Police Services (HPPS). ADC to Governor of Himachal Pradesh Sonal Mohan Agnihotri (IPS) has been posted as Additional Superintendent of Police Shimla. Sandeep Bhardwaj (HPPS) DSP... (Continue reading)