The Dire State of Our Universities
byIntroduction Our university and technical-institute systems are in a dire state, continually marching towards lower standards. They mainly are producing ‘worker bees’ to feed…
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Crumbling Simla – Why Blame it on the Trees?
byThe creator placed human beings in a lovely garden filled with delightful trees of delicious fruits and told him they were all for his…
Understanding Landslides in Himachal Pradesh: A Multi-Dimensional Approach into Geology, Climate, and Policy
byThe increasing frequency of landslides in recent months, particularly in August and September in districts such as Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Chamba, Sirmaur and Kangra, …
Decoding 2023 Amendments In Forest Conservation Act 1980; Impact On Forests In Indian Himalayan Region States
byParliament has passed Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023, the President’s assent has been granted and the same is notified in the official gazette. Now…
Nature’s Fury
byEver since my husband retired, we have been spending five to six months of the summer in Mashobra, a small hamlet in Himachal Pradesh….
A Citizen’s Wish List For A Battered Himachal And Shimla
byNow that the rains have mercifully abated in Himachal, the various Whatsapp groups have offered their anodyne prayers for the state, donations have been…
Himachal — “Planning” For More Disasters ?
byAs I write this on the 9th of August the famed Kullu- Manali National Highway has been closed since the 11th of July, and…
World Bank praises Himachal CM’s efforts in managing natural calamity
byThe World Bank has praised the efforts of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu in managing the calamity triggered by incessant rains. World Bank…
Retired Civil Servants Threatened With Pension Withdrawal Ask Union Government To Withdraw Gag Order
byCCG OPEN STATEMENT AMENDMENT TO ALL INDIA SERVICE RULES 25 July 2023 The Constitutional Conduct Group, a collective of former civil servants, has noted…
Guess What; HP Is A Model State For Sustainable Development
byIn the midst of raging debate, I thought it would be a good exercise to figure out what have the governments been doing all…