Congress rejects Himachal opposition demand for judicial probe
byShimla: Unnerved by BJP demanding a judicial probe into allegations against them being investigated by the state, Congress has hit back by holding that…
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Another record tourist season for Kashmir this year? Locals pray
bySrinagar: As the temperatures rise in the plains so do the tourist arrivals in Kashmir, with people associated with the industry praying for another record…
Special buses to ensure women safety in Shimla
byShimla: Special bus service for women, started with a view to provide them a safe atmosphere, has proved to be a successful initiative of…
Himachal Pradesh University students protests faculty appointments, promotions
byShimla: Pricing of B.Ed prospectus issue at Himachal Pradesh University yet to be resolved, the Students Central Association (SCA) has opened up another front…
Himachal seeks 5,000 direct-to-home TV sets
byShimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has requested the central government to provide 5,000 direct-to-home (DTH) TV sets to the state, a statement…
Buzz over Tendulkar’s first match in Himachal
byDharamsala: God of cricket Sachin Tendulkar’s imminent knock in the land of gods has sent the excitement quotient soaring across the boundary. His fans…
Himachal public service commission for e-payment gateway!
byShimla: To facilitate candidates in paying of fees, Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) intends to launch an e-payment gateway for enabling making of…
Railways bribery case: Another accused held in Chandigarh
byChandigarh: The CBI today arrested Ajay Garg, an industrialist, here in connection with the railways bribery case, an official source said. Garg was arrested…
BSF foils infiltration bid near Jammu
byJammu: Border Security Force (BSF) troopers foiled an infiltration bid from Pakistan at Samba sector of the border near here early Monday, an official said….
Snowfall in Himachal hills
byShimla: As temperatures crossed 40 degrees Celsius in the plains of north India, Himachal Pradesh’s higher reaches continued to see fresh spells of snow,…