Shimla

Shimla ranks lowest in plantation survival rate

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Disha Singh Sharma

Shimla: In August, 2008, Forest Department had undertaken the â€˜Jan Jan sanjivini Van Abhiyanâ€™, in which over 15 lakh plants–30 varieties of trees, 13 varieties of [...]

Himachal National sportspersons to travel in 3-tier AC – Anurag

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Disha Singh Sharma

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association (HPOA) looking ahead to promote sports in the state decided to organize a State Olympic Mela. Anurag Thakur, General Secretary [...]

Centre should bear additional security expenditure-Dhumal

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: Chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal asked the central government to bare the entire additional security related expenditure which the state had to bear for guarding [...]

Two dead, five injured in accident

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: Two persons died on the spot, five others were injured and two were unhurt when the mid sized tempo trax vehicle (HP-01-1219) in which they [...]

Snowfall in Kufri

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Amit

Sleet in Shimla

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Amit

A child enjoys sleet on the Mall Road, Shimla.

Himachal Govt. reveals its great efforts in Education Sector

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Disha Singh Sharma

Shimla: Himachal Govt. seems to be working on Brukeâ€™s famous aphorism â€œEducation is the chief defence of a Nationâ€ and allocation of Rs. 2094 crore in [...]

Technical university to be set up in Himachal – Bragta

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: To give a boost to technical education the government has marked Rs 180 crore under the current financial year and intends to set up an [...]

Snow, rain intensifies cold wave, Tourists, farmers rejoice in Himachal

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: Snow in higher reaches, widespread rains in lower hills accompanied by chilly winds and an overcast sky for most part of the day left residents [...]

Snowfall in higher reaches of Shimla

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Amit

A view of Mahasu peak 25 kms. from Shimla, after receiving first snowfall of this year 2009 on Sunday.

Snow in Higher Reaches of Himachal, flight cancelled

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Disha Singh Sharma

Shimla: Reported snowfall in higher reaches of Lahual & Spiti and Kinnaur increased coldness in the State. Keylong received about 2 cm snow whereas Rohtang pass [...]

Lokayukta presented Annual Report to Governor

Posted on January 3, 2009 by HP News Network

Justice Bhawani Singh, Lokayukta presenting the Annual Report -2008 to Governor, Prabha Rau.

Snowâ€“rain forecast over the weekend

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: A partially overcast sky on Friday lowered temperatures across the Himalayan ranges and the meteorological office forecast rain over the mid hills and snow in [...]

Cabinet decides to repeal sports act

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Ravinder Makhaik

Shimla: The Himachal cabinet on Friday gave its nod to repeal the controversial sport act which infringed upon autonomy of sporting bodies, decided to merge state [...]

3366 Lok Mitra Kendras

Posted on January 2, 2009 by HP News Network

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Government for setting up 3366 Common Service Centres called â€œLok Mitra Kendraâ€ in rural areas, said a govt. spokesperson. He said that the [...]

‘For Whom the Jingle Bells Toll’

Posted on January 1, 2009 by HP News Network

Shimla: Himachal Government has endeavoured to create mass awareness about the environment through screening a short documentary film titled ‘For Whom the Jingle Bells Toll’, produced [...]

Rs. 715 cr approved for Shimla Water Supply Scheme

Posted on January 1, 2009 by HP News Network

Shimla: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal disclosed that Planning Commission of India has approved the proposal of the State Government to undertake Rs. 715 crore Pabbar River [...]