Himachal prepared to handle pilgrims rush at Shaktipeeth temples
byDharamsala: Onset of the 10 day Devi Chaitra Navratras, a period considered holy by Hindus, has lakhs of pilgrims making a beeline for the…
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Traffic violations galore in Shimla
byLaxity in checking traffic violations has emboldened many vehicles owners from the town and surrounding area to not only disobey the law but they…
Kullu Manali highway cries for repair as tourist season sets in
byShimla: The summer tourist season has almost set in but the highway (National Highway No 21) is in a state of utter neglect here. Though, the local municipal…
CAG yet to get nod for Oberoi Hotel Wildflower Audit
byShimla: The Himachal government is still to give its formal consent for undertaking an audit of Hotel Wildflower Hotel, Satish Loomba, principal accountant general…
Manali tourism industry demand better roads, air connectivity
byManali: Denied air connectivity for many months at a go that has hit tourism hard in scenic Kullu valley, tour operators, hotel owners, business…
Rs.2.61 crore loss in Himachal power project: CAG
byShimla: State-run Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation showed undue favour to a private contractor during 2009-10 which led to a loss of Rs.2.61 crore to…
HRTC Taxi in Shimla city primarily for senior citizens and kids
byShimla: HRTC Taxis in Shimla city are primarily limited to the use of senior citizens above the age of 60 and for kids below…
Bus fare hike, overcrowding, a double whammy for Himachal University students
byShimla: A stiff fare hike for students travelling by Himachal Pradesh University buses coupled with no improvements or increase in service leading to overcrowding…
Kamla Nehru Hospital blood bank fights to remain open 24/7
byShimla: The female dedicated Kamla Nehru Hospital (KNH) here is facing a serious crunch of employees owing to which the hospital’s blood bank cannot…
CM attends NSUI foundation day function at Himachal University
byShimla: Showing solidarity with the National Students Union of India (NSUI), the youth wing of Congress party chief minister Virbhadra Singh asked students to…