Himachal industrial policy needs to be updated – CII
byShimla: Shortcomings in the current industrial policy has made Confederation of Indian Industry ask the Himachal government to update its 9 year old policy…
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Falling Rupee, a serious concern – Anand Sharma
byShimla: Expressing serious concern at the falling rupee against the dollar, union minister Anand Sharma said that it was impacting the import bill and…
Shimla Mega Mart Hopes to Put HP on International Tourism and Investment Radar
byIn an effort to highlight the tourism potential of Himachal Pradesh, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry along with the support of Himachal…
Manali lines up Summer Sundowners festival in June
byManali: As summer peaks in the popular tourist town Himachal Tourism along with Soul Curators has lined up a music and arts festival ‘Manali…
White paper puts no estimate to black money stashed abroad
byNew Delhi: The government Monday released the much-awaited white paper on black money, which makes a strong pitch for setting up the Lokpal and…
Rupee dips below 55 against Dollar
byMumbai: The Indian rupee slipped to a record low of 55.05 against a dollar in the intra-day trade today, breaching a key psychological level,…
World Bank to provide $37 Mn more for Himachal watershed project – Dhumal
byShimla: The World Bank has agreed in principle to provide additional funding of $37 million (Rs.231.25 crore) for a watershed project in Himachal Pradesh,…
Shanta Kumar silent on Himachal green court fine on Jaypee cement plant
byShimla: Overtly targeting the Prem Kumar Dhumal government over corruption allegations, senior BJP leader Shanta Kumar has chosen to remain silent over a high…
New hotels in Himachal tribal areas to get 10 year luxury tax exemptions
byShimla: To promote tourism in tribal and hard areas, the Himachal cabinet decided to exempt luxury tax on upcoming hotels for a ten year…
Home Stay for IPL fans at Dharamsala
byDharamsala,: With fewer hotel rooms to accommodate thousands of Indian Premier League (IPL) fans, Himachalis will play good hosts by throwing open their doors…