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Communities to be affected by Renuka Dam hold ...

Written on 10 Mar, 2010 at 16:02 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Nahan: In a show of strength, the communities to be affected by the Renuka Dam held a public gathering at Dadahu bus stand, after declaring a bandh and a road block today. The demonstration, which had more than a 1,000... (Continue reading)

9 wheat flour samples failed test in one year

Written on 10 Mar, 2010 at 15:08 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: ML Verma Shimla: About nine samples of wheat flour failed to qualify the purity test out of the 29 samples taken from different PDS depots in the state during the last one year. Moreover, the state Food and Civil Supply... (Continue reading)

Three students killed in Kangra blast

Written on 10 Mar, 2010 at 14:33 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Dharamsala: Three class VII students, including two brothers, were killed when live ammunition, probably abandoned by Indian Army or the Border Security Force, exploded in a forest near Kohala village, 16 kms from here on Tuesday evening, police said. Sub-divisional police... (Continue reading)

CFSL report declare audio-CDs doctored: Dhumal

Written on 10 Mar, 2010 at 12:38 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said that a report of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Ahmedabad, procured by state agencies inferred two audio-CDs allegedly containing conversation between him (Dhumal) and the DGP, State Vigilance and Anti... (Continue reading)

HPMC inks MOU with Baba Ramdev

Written on 10 Mar, 2010 at 12:32 in Daily news | viewed times | 1 Comment

HimVani Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved Ltd, Haridwar, for sale and purchase of apple juice concentrate and other products, initially for a period of... (Continue reading)

No new panchayats before Census

Written on 9 Mar, 2010 at 16:57 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: No new panchayats would be constituted in the state in near future as the Centre has imposed temporary ban to form any new administrative bodies or units in the state. Replying to a query raised by Ram Lal Markanda (Lahaul... (Continue reading)

Opposition stages walkout over bus fare hike

Written on 9 Mar, 2010 at 15:47 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: ML Verma Shimla: Opposition Congress today staged a walkout from the Himachal Pradesh state assembly demanding withdrawal of bus fare hike after the Chief Minister’s assurance over the issue failed to satisfy them. Soon after Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal’s reply,... (Continue reading)

Red Ribbon competitions at International ...

Written on 9 Mar, 2010 at 13:48 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Dharamsala: Mehndi and rangoli contests were organized at the district level function on International women Day at UTHAAN Khanyara. An exhibition on HIV AIDS was also organized for local women, drivers and labourers. The women volunteers pinned red ribbons on... (Continue reading)

Himachal to regularize 1,965 para-teachers

Written on 9 Mar, 2010 at 13:15 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Himachal Pradesh government would regularize the services of 1,965 para-teachers employed on adhoc basis in year 2003 under the ‘Para-teacher Scheme’. While responding to a query raised by Mukesh Agnihotri (Santokhgar-Cong) during the Question Hour in the Assembly here, education... (Continue reading)

Planning Commission enhances HP Annual Plan by ...

Written on 9 Mar, 2010 at 12:24 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: The Annual Plan for Himachal Pradesh for the year 2010-11 has been fixed at Rs 3,000 crore, Rs 300 crore more than the previous year. Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Ahluwalia pointed out that the state government should focus on... (Continue reading)

Shimla airport Indian Oil ATF filling station ...

Written on 8 Mar, 2010 at 16:32 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: ML Verma Shimla: Failing to survive lack of demand for ATF (aviation turbine fuel) at the Shimla Civil Airport, the Indian Oil-run ATF filling station at Jubberhati has been closed down with effect from 31 March, 2010. A source at the... (Continue reading)

HRTC to raise bus fares by 30 percent

Written on 8 Mar, 2010 at 16:28 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Transport Corporation, incurring debts amounting Rs 512 crore, has decided to hike bus fares by 30 percent in view of the recent rise in fuel prices. The revised fares would become effective from the ensuing financial year... (Continue reading)

Faultlines threaten Renuka Dam project

Written on 7 Mar, 2010 at 15:22 in Daily news, Development, Environment, Featured | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani The proposed Renuka Dam Project is one of the largest projects in the backward district of Sirmour in Himachal Pradesh and also one of the most controversial initiatives in recent years. More than 2,200 hectares of land will be acquired... (Continue reading)

HP approves fee structure for private ...

Written on 6 Mar, 2010 at 23:19 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Himachal Pradesh government has approved the tentative fee structure for all seven private universities established in the state for the ensuing academic session. This tentative fee structure has been sent to the respective university for their comments or suggestions. A... (Continue reading)

Mercury plunges in Himachal

Written on 6 Mar, 2010 at 16:56 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Weather remained dry throughout Himachal Pradesh during last 24 hours even as Mercury plunged down slightly, bringing in some chill. Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti district plunged by one degree and recorded coldest in the state at minus 8.9 degree... (Continue reading)

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