Plastic cups, plates banned in Himachal
Shimla: After the success of ban on polythene bags, Himachal Pradesh Sunday imposed a ban on disposable plastic products. Packaged drinking water can, however,…
Punjabi pop star, Daler Mehndi releases new album Tunak Tunak Tumba
Delhi: With his foot tapping compositions, Daler Mehndi is credited with changing the definition of Punjabi music. And the singer says he feels proud…
Borlaug institute to usher second Green Revolution in Punjab – Prakash Badal
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today said that the central government’s announcement to setting up the Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA)…
Himachal’s rosin business faces Chinese threat
Shimla: Cheap Chinese rosin, a solid form of resin obtained from pines and conifers, has flooded the Indian market and is threatening the profit…
Baby girl dumped in Himachal hospital bin
Theog : Hospital staff have found the body of a female baby in the government hospital bio-medical waste here . Police was called in…
Universities seek financial autonomy
Shimla: The vice chancellors of universities in north India Saturday called for financial autonomy for varsities. A two-day meeting of the Association of Indian…
Punjab MP, Bittu for stern action against drug peddlers
Chandigarh: Facing a mounting problem of drug addiction, Ravnit Singh Bittu, a congress Member of Parliament has demanded strict action against illegal drug peddlers…
India’s forex reserves slump by $4.05 billion
Mumbai: India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves slumped by $4.05 billion to $312.70 billion for the week ended Sep 23, due to a sharp drop…
Tere Mere Phere – a mismatched comedy amidst scenic Himachal backdrops
Film: “Tere Mere Phere”; Cast: Vinay Pathak, Riya Sen, Jagrat Desai and Sasha Goradia; Director: Deepa Sahi; Rating: * 1/2 Though comedy has grown…
3 month jail for bounced cheque
Hamirpur : A Himachal Pradesh court has announced an imprisonment to man for three months and a fine of Rs 10,000 for a bounced…