Punjab Schools Up To Class 5 To Be Shut Till Jan 20
byChandigarh: Given the harsh winter, the Punjab government on Sunday announced holidays for all primary classes in government, aided, recognized, and private schools till…
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Himachal To Engage Guest Teachers To Enhance Educational Standards
byShimla: On Friday, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, gave in-principle approval to engage annual-period based guest teachers…
Night Temperature Rises Above Freezing Point In Srinagar After One Month
bySrinagar: After nearly a month, the night temperature rose above the freezing point in Srinagar on Saturday at 0.2 degrees Celsius. The last time…
Himachal Govt Hails Apex Court’s Decision On Shimla Development Plan
byShimla: Welcoming the apex court’s decision to set aside the National Green Tribunal’s orders on the Shimla Planning Area and other two subsequent orders…
Himachal Slashes Entry, Tenting Fee For Treks In Dharamsala
byShimla: The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department has announced slashing the entry and tenting fee for treks in Dharamsala by half. And there would be…
Central Undertakings Opposing Water Cess On Hydel Projects: Himachal CM
byShimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Wednesday said Central Government undertakings were opposing the water cess levied by the state on hydel…
Patent For Nanoparticles To Be Used As Fungicides
byShimla: A four-member multi-institutional team of scientists, comprising a scientist from Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry in Himachal Pradesh’s Nauni, has…
Himachal High Court Dismisses DGP Kundu’s Plea On Removal From Post
byShimla: The Himachal Pradesh High Court, agreeing with contentions that the case would not require investigation by the CBI, on Tuesday dismissed the plea…
Punjab Cabinet Sub-Committee Supports Transporters On New Hit-And-Run Law
byChandigarh: A Punjab Cabinet sub-committee, comprising Finance Minister Harpal Singh on Tuesday assured transporters that the government would share their concerns regarding provision contained…
Enhance Joint Patrolling During Night Hours To Prevent Terrorist Movement: IGP Kashmir
bySrinagar: To enhance and evaluate security measures across the Valley, IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi on Monday conducted a comprehensive security review meeting that was…