Dhumal asks for e-marketing handloom-handicraft products of Himachal
Shimla: With a repository of rare designs on its catalogue, chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal asked Himachal Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation executives to explore…
Himachal Cabinet Offers Insurance For Apple And Mango Crops
The Himachal cabinet late on Thursday announced an insurance scheme for apples and mangoes that covers risks arising out of changed climatic parameters in…
Himachal Government Revokes Subhash Ahluwalia’s Suspension
Shimla: The Himachal government on Wednesday revoked the suspension of Subhash Ahluwalia – senior IAS officer, who was the private secretary of former chief…
Himachal Urban Development Authority suffers for want of a new CEO
Shimla: With the government unable to fill the top vacancy in Himachal Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) even after it fell vacant a month and…
Power Surplus Himachal, Wakes Up To Reforms
Shimla: Five years after the Electricity Act, 2003 came into effect in many states, Himachal – a power surplus state, finally disbanded HP State…
“Himachal Day” showcased Himachali heritage in USA
First ever Himachal Day in USA was held at Milpitas (California) on June 14, celebrating rich culture and heritage of Himachal Pradesh state of…
No justification for a steel price hike – Virbhadra Singh
Shimla: Union minister for steel, Virbhadra Singh categorically stated a price hike in steel products was not justified. Speaking to the media on his…
Centre to release Rs 362 Cr CAMPA funds – Himachal CM
Shimla: For want of legislation, environment protection funds locked up with ministry of central environment and forest ministry would be release state share of…
For quality tourism, destinations need to be regulated – Himachal CM
Shimla: Emphasising on branding of Himachal as a tourism destination, chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said that the government was intent on improving the…
Japan Aided Rs 950 Cr. Enhanced Farm Income Project Awaits Final Nod in Himachal
Shimla: Study of a multi-million dollar Japan aided ‘diversified agriculture for enhanced farm income’ project stands completed and awaits a nod from the department…