Monthly: February 2010

Himachal Met Office Warns of Heavy Snow Over Weekend

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: With much of the winter having witnessed usually warm weather and clear skies, the meteorological office today forecast heavy snow, hailstorms and rain from 6th [...]

Himachal Villages Overcome Water Shortages Through Self Help Schemes

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Ravinder Makhaik

Village representatives, GTZ and IPH officials at a film screening with media

Shimla: Not satisfied with government water supply systems, select rural hills communities successfully demonstrated that alternatively self managed schemes not only helped in overcoming shortages but [...]

Himachal to provide environmental services fee for Renuka Dam affected

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: Mounting protests over construction of Renuka Dam on Giri River for meeting water needs of Delhi has compelled the state government to sweeten the offer [...]

Red Ribbon Formation by youth of Dronacharya College Red Ribbon Club, Kangra

Posted on February 2, 2010 by HP News Network

GPS systems for containing forest fires in Himachal

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: Dry conditions have hindered winter forestry plantation plans and the department is gearing up to prevent breakout of forest fires by scouting for GPS information [...]

Khimi Ram to continue as Himachal BJP President

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: A party insider move to replace incumbent BJP state president Khimi Ram fell through as national president Nitin Gadkari on recommendation of chief minister Prem [...]

Justice Joseph Kurian to be new Chief Justice of Himachal

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: Justice Joseph Kurian, acting chief justice of Kerala High Court has been confirmed as the new chief justice of Himachal High Court. The new chief [...]