Center waters down Himachal’s BBMB arrears to Rs 1500 Cr
Shimla: In a major setback to Himachal Pradesh, the Union Power Ministry having tabulated arrears due from Bhakra Beas Management Board at Rs 1500…
CAG finds irregularities in MP LAD scheme fund allocation in Shimla District
Shimla: District Administration failed to impose guidelines on utilization of Member of Parliament Local Area Development fund (MP LAD), which resulted in a reduced…
Hail storms batter apple orchards in Himachal
Shimla: Hail storms struck parts of Kotgarh, an apple growing belt in Shimla district and parts of Mandi and Kullu area, yesterday, at a…
Jonang Buddhists seek representation in Tibetan Parliament in Exile
Shimla: Jonang Kalachakra school of Tibetan Buddhism seeking recognition have demanded due representation in the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. Monks from the Jonang sect, who are masters practitioners Kalachakra have been…
CAG Audit reveals Himachal’s apathy to workers welfare schemes
Shimla: Apathy towards workers welfare was exposed as a Comptroller and Auditor Report (CAG) revealed that despite having a kitty of Rs 107 Cr…
CAG picks holes in power audit, Himachal electricity board losses double
Shimla: The losses of Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEB) are much more than what board has been showing, for the Comptroller and…
Undervaluing timber causes Rs 29.32 Cr loss to Himachal exchequer
Shimla: Reduced royalty rates levied for highly valued timber extracted by Himachal Forest Corporation caused a financial losses of Rs 29.32 Crore to the…