Pakistan scientist runs car on water as fuel
byIslamabad: A Pakistani engineer has built a car that runs on water, a feat that left onlookers astounded. Engineer Waqar Ahmad drove his car…
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Dry spell may upset Himachal’s applecart
byShimla: The long dry spell during the monsoon season may see apple production in Himachal Pradesh falling by 20 percent from the projected 25…
Punjab – Himachal ink agreement for Anandpur Sahib – Naina Devi ropeway
byShimla: The Himachal Pradesh and Punjab government Thursday signed an MoU for linking popular pilgrimage centers Anandpur Sahib and Naina Devi temple by an…
Few takers for universal Himachal standard apple pack
byShimla: Attempting to bring order to the chaotic apple trade by standardizing packaging is on test as the government introduces a universal 20 Kg…
Supreme Court order to give Corbett Park tigers breathing space
byDehradun : Even as Travel Operators for Tigers and a former forest and environment advisor, A Baluni are getting ready to file a review…
SJVN announces breakthrough in excavating 15 Km Rampur project tunnel
byShimla: Making a breakthrough in excavating a 15 Km tunnel for diverting River Satluj water to operate 412 MW capacity turbines at the Rampur…
Himachal hydropower woes – more generation, lesser returns
byShimla: Tapping into every potential hydro power generation site has saddled the state with a problem of plenty for even though a late spurt…
SJVN first quarter generation drops by 21 percent
byShimla: Reduced discharge in River Satluj flows has impacted generation at SJVN’s 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri hydropower station that has reported a 21 percent…
NABARD sanctions Rs 70.24 Cr for 27 rural projects in Himachal
byShimla: Apex rural bank NABARD, on Tuesday, approved Rs 70.24 Cr funding for 17 rural road projects, 2 bridges, 6 minor irrigation project and…
Uttarakhand Chaar Dhaam pilgrimage for long life could be disastrous
byDehradun : Pilgrimage to the chaar dhams – Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamnotri and Gangotri – is the backbone of the tourism industry of Uttarakhand. But…