Pakistan, India industrial chambers for promoting trade
byShimla: To boost trade in the subcontinent, a visiting delegation of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a memorandum of understanding with PHD…
Business
Himachal High Court turns down Rs 50 Cr tax relief to Jaypee Cement unit
byShimla: Fined Rs 100 Cr for having violated environment laws in setting up a cement plant, Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) claim to transportation tax…
Skiing at Solang, Himachal
byNo one needs Newton’s intelligence to guess the hidden agenda of Friday evening’s emergency meeting. As usual, the discussion will eventually lead to count…
Kullu valley villagers ingenuity, a motorists nightmare
byManali: Even after so many years and increasing number of accidents each year, barley thrashing practice in middle of road by the villagers on…
Summer temperatures soar in Shimla
byShimla: The hills of Himachal Pradesh Tuesday were unusually hot with prominent tourist spots recording maximum temperatures two to five degrees above the average,…
Peace dividend – Tourists throng Kashmir valley
bySrinagar: It’s another summer of peace for Jammu and Kashmir and tourists are flocking like never before to this picturesque land of meadows, streams…
SJVN declares record Rs 1068.68 Cr profit for 2011-12
byShimla: Public sector power generation company SJVN registered an 17 percent increase in net profit from last years Rs 912.13 crore to Rs 1068.68…
Himachal profits from Kashmir tourist overflow
byShimla/Manali: No bookings in the Kashmir Valley? Head for the hills of Himachal Pradesh for your vacation. The hospitality industry here says that with…
Manali’s growing popularity with tourists
byManali: Picturesque town of Manali, in the western Himalayas has become a perfect Summer getaway destination over the past few years. Nestled at about…
Cheers for cherry lovers with bountiful Himachal crop
byShimla: Cherry lovers can expect a good supply of the luscious fruit this season. Good production of red cherries has once again brought…