PWEPF demands immediate ban on illegal mining
byPALAMPUR: Palampur Welfare and Environment Protection Forum (PWEPF ) today welcomed the statement of Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal that environment of the state…
Environment
Kinkri Devi: The Himachali Environmentalist Green Concerns To Be Taken Forward – Dhumal
byShimla: Chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, acknowledging the contribution made by noted environmentalist Kinkri Devi, directed the district administration to render all assistance to…
Global warming, Himachal could spell disaster for India
byPALAMPUR: The continuous drought conditions and failure of monsoon for the past three consecutive years in Himachal Pradesh, has resulted in a loss of…
Green project goes well in Baddi
byKUMARHATTI: The Forest Department and Baddi –Barotiwala- Nalagarh Development Authority (BBNDA) joint project to turn Baddi industrial belt into greener area which has witnessed…
Why ONGC drilling operation in Jawalamukhi was shut down midway?
byJawalamukhi: Once bustling with activity in connection with the drilling operations of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), this township now is confined…
Pong Dam: Habitat For Migratory Birds
byJawalamukhi nestled in the sylvan surroundings of the Kangra valley in Himachal Pradesh, the Pong Dam wet land has emerged as a major habitat…
Cold Wave Persists, Claims Two Lives In Himachal
byShimla: The cold wave sweeping the state intensified and more snowfall was recorded in the higher reaches of the state where as lower hills…
Bamboo project fails to take-off
byKUMARHATTI: The Solan Forest Division ambitious project to regenerate bamboo forest on the 1267-hectare area of division has failed to take-off for want of…
Happy Snowfall…2007!
bySeason’s first snowfall brought a smile on farmers and hoteliers faces. The higher regions of Kullu valley including Rohtang Pass, and Manali received heavy…
Deodar trees dying faster in Palampur
byThe deodar trees dying at fast speed in Palampur. These trees were planted by the Britishers. One hundred trees have dried up in the…