Greens in Himachal seek moratorium on new hydro projects
byShimla: Environmental activists claimed today that Himachal Pradesh’s policy of promoting mega hydropower projects was being implemented in a fragile and eco-sensitive zone, without an…
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Mouth watering street food of Shimla
byWith temperatures in the hill state soaring high to touch the 30 degree mark, it’s time for the locals to beat the heat with…
Virbhadra Singh proves his mettle again
byShimla: Ahead of the 2014 general elections, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh today once again proved his mettle by ensuring that his Congress…
Himachal to soon have another apple cold storage
byShimla: Himachal Pradesh, whose apple industry is worth over Rs.2,000 crore, will soon have another cold chain storage with grading and packing facility in the…
Himachal government needs to rethink cement, big hydro policy – Rathore
byShimla: Differing with the Virbhadra Singh led Congress government; a senior member of the party has cautioned the government by taking lesson from the…
EC allows protesting Himachal villagers to vote
byShimla: The Election Commission (EC) today allowed angry villagers in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh to cast their vote in a Lok Sabha by-election. Miffed…
14 houses in Shimla develop cracks after rains
byShimla: At least 14 houses here developed cracks and some of them were partly damaged after heavy rains today, police said. More than 50…
Himachal’s oldest voter, 96, casts vote
byShimla: Himachal Pradesh’s oldest voter, Shyam Saran Negi, 96, today exercised his franchise in a picturesque hamlet in Kinnaur district. “I am not quite physically…
Court hauls up Himachal state for misuse of Una temple funds
byShimla: The Himachal Pradesh High Court took the state to task for misuse of Chintpurni Temple funds used for purchasing of vehicles for officers…
Case registered in mass phone tapping in Himachal
byShimla: The vigilance and anti-corruption bureau of Himachal Pradesh today evening lodged a first information report (FIR) in the infamous “phone tapping” case pertaining to…