Three traders fined for storing banned gutka
byShimla: Three local traders were today fined Rs.100,000 each, the highest penalty levied so far in Himachal Pradesh, for storing banned tobacco-based products, an…
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Changes needed in criminal justice, says apex court judge
byShimla: Justice B.S. Chauhan of the Supreme Court today advocated the need for changing the entire administration system of criminal justice. “Rapid scientific development has…
Temperatures rise in Himachal, rains in store
byShimla: The hills of Himachal Pradesh today saw maximum temperatures rising two-three degrees Celsius above normal in several parts, and the weather office has…
Political scene hots up ahead of by-election
byShimla: The political scene in Himachal Pradesh has warmed up once again with the two rivals — the ruling Congress and the opposition Bharatiya…
Sukh Ram to campaign for Virbhadra’s wife
byMandi: Former telecom minister Sukh Ram will campaign for Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh’s wife Pratibha Singh, the Congress candidate for the June 23 Lok Sabha…
Pioneer of women’s studies Vina Mazumdar passes away
byNew Delhi: Vina Mazumdar, chronicler of the Indian women’s movement and pioneer of women’s studies, passed away today after a brief illness. She was…
After Virbhadra Singh, who next in Himachal?
byPopularly known as “Raja Sahab”, Virbhadra Singh could be easily termed as the “Grand old man of Himachal politics.” Raja of erstwhile Busshehar princely…
Shimla to host conference on criminal justice
byShimla: Justice B.S. Chauhan of the Supreme Court will open a three-day regional judicial conference here on Friday, a statement said today. More than…
Satluj Nigam enhances dividend by Rs.8.28 crore
byShimla: Public sector Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL), a company that owns and operates India’s largest hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh, today announced…
SJVN profits drop, board increases dividend payout
byShimla: Cash rich public sector power producer SJVN board has recommended an increased dividend for 2012-13 at its meeting held in Delhi, today. Against…