To check erring teachers, Himachal to go for biometric attendances
byShimla: To keep a tab on teacher absenteeism and enforce discipline in complying with the time schedule in the government educational institutes, Himachal Pradesh…
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Forests are disappearing in Himachal Pradesh! (April 22 is Earth Day)
byShimla: Green activists have long protested the hydropower projects in Himachal Pradesh that have been gobbling up forests and drying up water channels. Now…
Himachal draws plans to expand fish farming
byShimla: To promote fish farming the Himachal government has drawn up plans modernizing and constructing new inland fish landing centers over various sub-mountainous regions…
Doctors in IGMC to go on strike today
byShimla: About 220 resident doctors at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) here are going to be on an indefinite strike from today. The Resident…
NC, Congress building pressure on each other
byJammu, April 21 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir’s ruling coalition partners — the National Conference (NC) and the Congress — are building political pressure on…
Heavy snowfall at Zojila Pass, Drass
bySrinagar, April 20 (IANS) The Met Office here Saturday evening forecast heavy snowfall on the area of Zojila Pass and Drass town in Jammu…
Himachal phone tapping investigators want more details
byShimla: Not having enough material to make any headway into investigations of illegal phone tapping by the state vigilance bureau has sought more details…
Center waters down Himachal’s BBMB arrears to Rs 1500 Cr
byShimla: In a major setback to Himachal Pradesh, the Union Power Ministry having tabulated arrears due from Bhakra Beas Management Board at Rs 1500…
Abdullah underplays minister slapping official
byJammu, April 20 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday underplayed the the incident of Home Minister Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo slapping a…
India, China in touch over border incursion in Ladakh
byNew Delhi, April 20 (IANS) India and China are in touch over reported incursion by Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, government sources said Saturday,…