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HC directs Shimla MC to remove encroachments

Written on 1 Sep, 2009 at 15:42 in Daily news, Development | viewed times | 34921 Comment2009-09-01+10%3A12%3A03vasudeva

By: Ravinder vasudeva Shimla: Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the Shimla Municipal Corporation to remove encroachments from the bazaars of Shimla town in a phased manner. The Bench also directed that no civil court in Shimla will entertain any... (Continue reading)

“Himachal Day” celebrated with high spirit in USA

Written on 16 Jun, 2009 at 17:28 in Daily news | viewed times | 30731 Comment2009-06-16+11%3A58%3A47vasudeva

HimVani Shimla: First ever Himachal Day in USA was held at Milpitas (California) in U.S.A. on June 14, celebrating rich culture and heritage of Himachal Pradesh. This unique effort brought hundred Himachalis and friends of Himachal Pradesh together at India... (Continue reading)

Paonta Sahib wins coveted HPCA T-20 tournament

Written on 15 Jun, 2009 at 15:30 in Daily news | viewed times | 30670 Comments2009-06-15+10%3A00%3A17vasudeva

HimVani Dharamshala: Paonta Sahib eleven has won the coveted Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) T-20 tournament defeating Bitta Eleven in a thrilling contest. This final match was played under the floodlights in Dharamshala Cricket Stadium here last evening. With first... (Continue reading)

Another shame: Three teachers arrested for tonsuring students

Written on 14 Jun, 2009 at 12:07 in Daily news | viewed times | 30472 Comments2009-06-14+06%3A37%3A09vasudeva

HimVani Solan: In a glaring incidence of corporeal punishments being given to the students in the schools of the state, the Solan police, on Friday night, have arrested three government teachers allegedly for tonsuring students as punishment. According the FIR... (Continue reading)

Another PMT paper leak case in HP; CM sets enquiry

Written on 9 Jun, 2009 at 18:24 in Daily news | viewed times | 302215 Comments2009-06-09+12%3A54%3A26vasudeva

By: Ravinder Vasudeva Shimla: Unconfirmed reports about Himachal Pradesh Combined Entrance Test (HPCPMT)-2009 paper leak have again rocked the state, leaving uncertainty over the future of hundreds of students. Acting sharply on the grievances of parents of some students, the... (Continue reading)

Tenzin Choezen is Miss Tibet 2009

Written on 9 Jun, 2009 at 11:36 in Daily news | viewed times | 30180 CommentsTenzin+Choezen+is+Miss+Tibet+2009++2009-06-09+06%3A06%3A39vasudeva

HimVani Dharmashala Twenty year old Tenzin Choezom has won the Miss Tibet 2009 contest held at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts here on Sunday evening. Choezom, a local Tibetan girl, has passed her plus two examinations recently. Ngawang Choying,... (Continue reading)

Bullet triggers pandemonium outside court

Written on 8 Jun, 2009 at 17:56 in Daily news | viewed times | 30140 Comments2009-06-08+12%3A26%3A29vasudeva

HimVani Shimla: The deputy commissioner’s office complex here witnessed high drama and chaos on Monday afternoon when a bullet was accidently fired from the pistol of an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) while he was handing over the weapon to his fellow... (Continue reading)

HP ministers to review monthly progress

Written on 6 Jun, 2009 at 18:06 in Daily news | viewed times | 30050 Comments2009-06-06+12%3A36%3A10vasudeva

HimVani Citizens of Himachal Pradesh can now hope for effective governance as the state government has made it mandatory for ministers to review the departmental progress monthly. In the cabinet decision chaired by chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal it was... (Continue reading)

Pollution clearance to industries gets online in Himachal

Written on 6 Jun, 2009 at 14:04 in Daily news | viewed times | 29960 Comments2009-06-06+08%3A34%3A14vasudeva

HimVani Shimla: Following the Gujarat Model, Himachal Pradesh government today launched the Extended Green Node (HIM-XGN) scheme, using which entrepreneurs seeking clearance for their industrial units from the Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board will be able to get the same... (Continue reading)

HPUNA celebrates World Environment Day at St. Bede’s

Written on 6 Jun, 2009 at 13:42 in Daily news, Featured | viewed times | 29932 Comments2009-06-06+08%3A12%3A25vasudeva

HimVani The Himachal Pradesh United Nations Association (HPUNA) today organised a function at St. Bede’s College here on Monday on the occasion of World Environment Day. The theme of the function was “The Planet Needs You-Unite to Combat Climate Change”.... (Continue reading)

BJP expels state vice-president for anti-party activities

Written on 5 Jun, 2009 at 17:18 in Daily news, Politics | viewed times | 29820 Comments2009-06-05+11%3A48%3A58vasudeva

HimVani Shimla: In a stunning move, the Himachal Pradesh BJP today expelled its state vice-president and party leader from Baijnath constituency of Kangra district Dulo Ram for six years from immediate effect. According to BJP state president, Jai Ram Thakur,... (Continue reading)

Diasbility rights workshop for HP University students

Written on 28 May, 2009 at 13:41 in Daily news | viewed times | 29332 Comments2009-05-28+08%3A11%3A14vasudeva

HimVani Shimla. A first ever workshop to sensitize the youth leaders about the educational rights of persons with disabilities was organised in Himachal Pradesh University. This workshop was organised by Society for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies (SDRS), Himachal Pradesh in... (Continue reading)