Himachal bans manufacture of addictive drug
Shimla: Pain killer drug Dextroproposyphene (DPPP) after having been in use for 40 years being banned by the union government has pushed the Himachal…
Himachal Pradesh raises Rs 1100 Cr debt to pay loans
Shimla: Bleeding state finances to pay for having lived beyond ones means, the Himachal Pradesh government with permission from Reserve Bank of India has…
Magisterial inquiry ordered into Himachal bus accident
18 dead in bus accident Shimla: Himachal Pradesh government ordered a magisterial probe in the accident cause that killed 18 people and left at…
Himalayan Ski Village project destroyed for wrong reasons – John Sims
Shimla: Environmental concerns, opposition by locals and politicians may have stalled the Himalayan Ski Village (HSV) project for a decade but promoter John Sims…
Indian e-Passports by 2014
Shimla: Passports embedded with microchips, storing biometric and other important data of individuals are expected to be issued in a years’ time as the…
Political parties brought in ambit of Right To Information Act
Serving a body blow to the secrecy under which major political parties, especially in terms of funding, operate, full bench of the Information Commission…
Illegal phone recordings set to quiet burial in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla: Probe into the sensitive phone tapping case is up against a legal wall for the investigators hold that contents of the unauthorized snooping…
SJVN profits drop, board increases dividend payout
Shimla: Cash rich public sector power producer SJVN board has recommended an increased dividend for 2012-13 at its meeting held in Delhi, today. Against…
HP High Court imposes Rs 1.25 lakh costs for frivolous PILs
Shimla: Taking a tough stance on ‘irresponsible and frivolous’ PILs the HP High Court on Wednesday imposed Rs 1.25 lakhs costs on 5 petitioners…
HP High Court for action against 2 officials for breach of personal liberty
Shimla: For infringement upon personal liberty, the Himachal Pradesh High Court today directed the state government to initiate disciplinary action two revenue officers by…