Governance

‘Tourist’ team of MPs leaves ‘tapovan’ fuming

Written on 15 Jun, 2010 at 3:07 in Daily news, Featured, Governance | viewed times | 56103 Comments2010-06-14+21%3A37%3A20HimVani

By: Mohit Behl Dharamsala: Parliamentary standing committees are today a very important part of the policy-making process in our country, but very little is known about the working of these committees, except that the worthy member MPs take up long... (Continue reading)

Shortage of staff hits health services

Written on 1 May, 2010 at 14:00 in Daily news, Governance | viewed times | 50060 CommentsShortage+of+staff+hits+health+services2010-05-01+08%3A30%3A03HimVani

By: Vijay Samyal Fatehpur: While thousand of people are being deprived of adequate health service at the Public Health Centre here due to shortage of staff, the state government has sent seven staff members including a doctor on deputation to... (Continue reading)

Govt’s silence fuelling lawyers’ protest?

Written on 25 Apr, 2010 at 15:42 in Daily news, Featured, Governance | viewed times | 48992 Comments2010-04-25+10%3A12%3A37HimVani

By: Mohit Behl Dharamsala: For 32 days now, Dharamsala roads have been reverberating with protest slogans, with lawyers from the local bar association carrying on with their “rasto roko andolan” to demand removal of divisional commissioner Onkar Sharma. On Saturday... (Continue reading)

लिफाफों भरी सौगात, आखिर किसके लिए?

Written on 12 Apr, 2010 at 13:46 in Daily news, Featured, Governance | viewed times | 46773 Comments2010-04-12+08%3A16%3A49HimVani

पंकज सूद मायावती के गले में हाल ही में डाले गए करोड़ों के नोटों की माला की यादें अभी धुंधली भी नहीं हुई थी कि हिमाचल के मुखयमंत्री ने जनता से राहत कोद्गा के लिए धन लेने का नया तरीका... (Continue reading)

Himachal to launch free ambulance service by April

Written on 6 Mar, 2010 at 16:39 in Daily news, Governance | viewed times | 42102 Comments2010-03-06+11%3A09%3A06HimVani

By: Pankaj Sood Solan: Himachal Pradesh is all set to become the third state in the country to start free ambulance service by April this year. By dialing toll-free number 108, people across the state will be able to avail... (Continue reading)

Himachal’s rich temples too poor to afford cleanliness

Written on 27 Dec, 2009 at 16:17 in Featured, Governance | viewed times | 38608 Comments2009-12-27+10%3A47%3A52HimVani

By: Satyakam Bharti So the Himachal Pradesh government is finding it real burdening to manage the hundreds of kilos (above 4 quintals as per official confession) of gold besides tonnes of other precious metals lying in its treasuries. Of course... (Continue reading)

Where Bihar demands Rs 23,071 cr, HP happy to have Rs 19-cr Central relief

Written on 18 Aug, 2009 at 17:37 in Governance | viewed times | 34234 Comments2009-08-18+12%3A07%3A31HimVani

HimVani Shimla: While the Bihar Chief Minister has sought an assistance of Rs 23,071 crore from the Cenral government to meet the financial burden caused by the ‘unprecedented drought’ in the state, the Himachal Pradesh government seems to be too... (Continue reading)

Himachal govt passes anti-ragging Bill

Written on 17 Aug, 2009 at 21:35 in Daily news, Governance | viewed times | 34170 CommentsHimachal+govt+passes+anti-ragging+Bill2009-08-17+16%3A05%3A16HimVani

HimVani Shimla: The Hiamchal government today passed the Himachal Pradesh Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Ragging) Bill 2009 by a voice vote despite Congress MLAs asking for the bill to be referred to a select committee. State Congress president Kaul SIngh... (Continue reading)

State-level Independence Day Function at Fatehpur

Written on 10 Aug, 2009 at 16:07 in Governance | viewed times | 33450 Comments2009-08-10+10%3A37%3A10HimVani

HimVani Shimla: The state-level Independence Day function will be held at Fatehpur in district Kangra. Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal would preside over the function. Ravinder Singh Ravi, Irrigation and Public Health Minister; Kishan Kapoor, Industries Minister; Ramesh Dhawala, Food... (Continue reading)

HP Govt may approach Delhi HC against commission at Azadpur mandi

Written on 1 Aug, 2009 at 19:00 in Governance | viewed times | 328811 Comments2009-08-01+13%3A30%3A38HimVani

HimVani Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has said it may approach the Delhi High Court against illegal commissions being charged from fruit growers of the state at Azadpur vegetable and fruit market. Stating this, Horticulture minister Narendra Bragta said, “Sespite... (Continue reading)

Himachal govt declares all distt’s drought-affected

Written on 31 Jul, 2009 at 0:51 in Governance | viewed times | 32760 Comments2009-07-30+19%3A21%3A51HimVani

HimVani Shimla: Taking into account the long dry spell during the ongoing monsoon season, the Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday declared all the 12 districts of the state as drought-affected. It decided to summon drought damage report from the field... (Continue reading)

Cong alleges irregularities in distributing of free CFL bulbs

Written on 29 Jul, 2009 at 21:39 in Governance | viewed times | 32730 Comments2009-07-29+16%3A09%3A43HimVani

HimVani Shimla: The ambitious energy conservation scheme launched by Himachal Pradesh government came under attaack from the Congress today with allegations being made regarding irregularities in distributing of free CFL bulbs. The party has allegd that illegal sale of... (Continue reading)

‘No amendment in Section 118 of Himachal land reforms Act’

Written on 23 Jul, 2009 at 17:39 in Daily news, Governance | viewed times | 32542 Comments2009-07-23+12%3A09%3A35HimVani

HimVani Shimla: Reacting to criticism by the Congress Party over amendment in Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act-1972, health minister Dr Rajiv Bindal and social justice and empowerment minister Sarveen Chaudhry in a joint statement... (Continue reading)

Two ministers, 3 CPS take oath Himachal

Written on 9 Jul, 2009 at 17:24 in Daily news, Governance, Politics | viewed times | 31791 Comment2009-07-09+11%3A54%3A00HimVani

HimVani Shimla: The Bharatiya Janata Party government today finally completed the formality of formally inducting two cabinet ministers and three chief parliamentary secretaries. Jai Ram Thakur and Mahender Singh were sworn in as cabinet ministers while Satpal Satti, Virender Kanwar... (Continue reading)

Himachal school teachers bring shame to state

Written on 9 Jun, 2009 at 15:54 in Daily news, Governance | viewed times | 30207 Comments2009-06-09+10%3A24%3A49HimVani

HimVani Shimla: The political lot in Himachal Pradesh may gloat about official figures placing the state high up on the list of achievers in the field of elementary education, but the reality was exposed threadbare on Monday when three fake... (Continue reading)