World Bank Sanctions $ 100 Million Green Project For Himachal
byShimla: For promoting green growth and sustainable development in Himachal Pradesh, the World Bank today sanctioned a 100 million dollar USD (Rs 550 Crore)…
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Himachal Court takes government to task over Kullu dam tragedy
byJustice Tarlok Chauhan observed, ‘ in case the water has been discharged without any warning as alleged, then prima-facie, it is established that it is not only a case of callousness, but a case of grave negligence on the part of the project authorities.”
The Beas Tragedy – How Many Lives Is One Megawatt Worth?
byThe death of twenty four students owing to a sudden surge in the Beas at Thalout by the release of waters from the Larji Dam yesterday is another instance of how the hydel projects in Himachal just don’t give a damn about safety-whether it is of the environment or of human beings.
Hyderabad Students Feared Washed Away As Kullu Dam Releases Water
byShimla: About two dozen students said to be from an engineering college from South India are feared to have been trapped by sudden rise…
Students Protest Forces Himachal Varsity To Withholds Fee Hike
byShimla: Cash strapped Himachal Pradesh University’s efforts to hike fee to offset funding gaps has hit a wall for the student community is up…
Tourist dead in freak accident
byShimla: Nagesh Kumar (50), a tourist from Andhra Pradesh, was killed in a freak accident while participating in an adventure activity at Mahasu Peak…
Himachal lawyers to bat at T-20 Cricket Tournament
byDharamshala: To settle scores on the pitch and not in the courts, lawyers from different bar associations of Himachal Pradesh are to compete at…
Himachal court throws out plea to make CM party to HPCA case
byShimla: Not convinced about any mala fides as alleged by HP Cricket Association against chief minister Virbhadra Singh and Registrar Societies RD Nazeem in…
Gionee launches entry level smart phone for India market
byShimla: Competition in the entry level smart phone segment just got more intense as Gionee launched its Pioneer P2S model here today, targeting first…
Himachal Court Grants Relief to Compulsorily Retired Disabled Employee
byFinding merit in a petition of a government school Chowkidhar for disability pension as he was crippled in an accident on duty, just 45 days after being employed, the Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the state arrears from 1993 onwards with 8 percent interest per annum.