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Himachal to launch free ambulance service by ...

Written on 6 Mar, 2010 at 16:39 in Daily news, Governance | viewed times | 2 Comments

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 free... (Continue reading)

Himachal’s rich temples too poor to afford ...

Written on 27 Dec, 2009 at 16:17 in Featured, Governance | viewed times | 7 Comments

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 ...

Written on 18 Aug, 2009 at 17:37 in Governance | viewed times | 3 Comments

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 modest... (Continue reading)

Himachal govt passes anti-ragging Bill

Written on 17 Aug, 2009 at 21:35 in Daily news, Governance | viewed times | 0 Comments

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 Thakur asked... (Continue reading)

State-level Independence Day Function at ...

Written on 10 Aug, 2009 at 16:07 in Governance | viewed times | 0 Comments

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 and... (Continue reading)

HP Govt may approach Delhi HC against ...

Written on 1 Aug, 2009 at 19:00 in Governance | viewed times | 11 Comments

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 an Act... (Continue reading)

Himachal govt declares all distt’s ...

Written on 31 Jul, 2009 at 0:51 in Governance | viewed times | 0 Comments

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 and... (Continue reading)

Cong alleges irregularities in distributing of ...

Written on 29 Jul, 2009 at 21:39 in Governance | viewed times | 0 Comments

  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 CFL bulbs... (Continue reading)

‘No amendment in Section 118 of Himachal land ...

Written on 23 Jul, 2009 at 17:39 in Daily news, Governance | viewed times | 1 Comment

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 said... (Continue reading)

Two ministers, 3 CPS take oath Himachal

Written on 9 Jul, 2009 at 17:24 in Daily news, Governance, Politics | viewed times | 1 Comment

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 | 7 Comments

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 teachers... (Continue reading)

Virbhadra Singh named in Union cabinet

Written on 27 May, 2009 at 16:37 in Daily news, Governance, Politics | viewed times | 4 Comments

HimVani Shimla: The suspence over inclusion of Virbhadra Singh in the Union cabinet ended this afternoon with his name appearing in the second list of cabinet ministers. This would be for the first time that Himachal will have two ministers at... (Continue reading)

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First ‘Van thana’ in Himachal

Written on 22 May, 2009 at 0:18 in Daily news, Environment, Governance | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Putting to practice the ‘Van thana’ policy, Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday opened the first forest thana at Chhaila in Shimla district to tackle organized forest crimes like timber smuggling in a more effective manner. The thana was inaugurated by... (Continue reading)

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Forest minister seeks help from ...

Written on 19 May, 2009 at 16:32 in Daily news, Environment, Governance | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: In view of the apprehension of increasing fire incidences during the on-going summer season, Forest Minister JP Nadda has appealed to the people to be vigilant and extend their cooperation to the forest department in controlling such devastating... (Continue reading)

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Poll purée: 59% polling in Himachal

Written on 13 May, 2009 at 16:57 in Daily news, Governance | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: Himachal Pradesh recorded a moderately decent voting turnover of 59%, nearly same as the 2004 polls. As per the state election commission, no untoward incident was reported from any part of the state. Polling started slowly in the early... (Continue reading)

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