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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Upstream municipalities in Uttarakhand polluting Ganga
byDehra Dun: The mood is upbeat in the holy townships of Haridwar and Rishikesh following announcement of the central government that all efforts will…
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…
Dalai Lama Prays For Tiananmen Freedom Fighters On 25th Anniversary
byDharamsala: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in his message on June 4 Tiananmen Anniversary said ,”Today, as our Chinese brothers and sisters commemorate…