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Himachal all set for bypolls today

Saturday 7 November '09

More than 200 polling teams have reached Rohru, Jawali All is set for the big day in Rohru and Jawali Assembly constituencies, which are going to polls on Saturday.
Dhumal, Virbhadra set for a face-off in Rohru

Wednesday 4 November '09

The rising clouds of dust behind cavalcades of political parties and noise from loudspeakers seem to be an aberration from the usual pace of beginning winters in remote villages of Rohru Assembly constituency.
Dhumal’s visit sounds alarm bell, Cong despatches Virbhadra to Rohru

Tuesday 3 November '09

The three-day visit of Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal to Rohru Assembly constituency from Tuesday is set to boost the BJP’s campaign.
Melting glaciers: situation not alarming yet, say experts

Friday 30 October '09

Recent studies by many institutions may have cautioned against the alarming pace at which Himalayan glaciers are melting, but many experts challenge their findings.
Himachal plans a developed, better Kufri for tourists

Thursday 29 October '09

Revival of the skiing slopes of Kufri, a famous tourist spot about 15 kilometres from Shimla, and various new camping sites and lakes around the natural water catchment spots are some of the proposals identified by the government for giving Kufri a facelift.
Cracks visible in Rohru Congress: HPCC chief ‘heckled’ by partyman

Tuesday 27 October '09

The internal turmoil in Congress today spilled out in the open as the joint visit of Union Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh and Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee...
Jagson seeks nod to raise two floors over 11-storey tower

Monday 26 October '09

The Jagson International company, which is constructing an aerial ropeway on the Jakhu hill, has thrown another unpleasant surprise to the Government.
Victory or loss, onus is on HPCC: Virbhadra

Monday 26 October '09

Union Minister for Steel Virbhadra Singh re-emerged on the political scene of the state on Sunday and made it clear that it was the responsibility of HPCC President Kaul Singh and Congress Legislative Party leader Vidya Stokes to ensure Congress’s victory in Rohru and Jawali byelections, scheduled to be held on November 7.
Health dept asks people to go for branded food items

Thursday 15 October '09

With samples of food and milk products in the state recently failing the laboratory tests, the Health Safety and Regulation Directorate of the state has issued an advisory to consumers to avoid buying non-branded food products.
3,400 kg ‘spurious’ khoya seized ahead of Diwali

Thursday 15 October '09

The Crime Investigation Department seized a consignment weighing 3,400 kilograms of suspected spurious khoya in Shimla on Wednesday.
He comes, he sees, he floors Shimla

Wednesday 14 October '09

Addressing a packed auditorium of over 1,000 students at Himachal Pradesh University today, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi emphasised the need for deregulating the higher education sector.
Students await date with Rahul

Tuesday 13 October '09

The Himachal Pradesh University campus eagerly awaits the interactive session with AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi at the university auditorium on Tuesday.
Eye on a stronger NSUI, Rahul’s team drafts his Himachal itinerary

Monday 12 October '09

The visit of Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi to Himachal Pradesh next week is targeted at students and youths across the party lines.
Doors & hearts open, Bishop Cotton welcomes Pakistan

Monday 5 October '09

As the sealed central doors of the Irwin Hall at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, opened after 62 years, those present held their breath.
‘Manali-Leh rail link crucial for combat eventuality with China’

Friday 2 October '09

After a review of the manifestation of concentration on the eastern border and the fresh threat perception from China, the Indian Army is looking at the Manali-Leh rail link as a crucial advantage point in the scenario of any combat operation.
Doctors up in arms against decision to end services of 64 dentists

Friday 25 September '09

The future of 64 dentists recruited by the state in January 2007 is at stake as the Government has decided to revoke their contract of service.
Graveyard tourism: Himachal to take out book on old cemeteries, churches

Thursday 24 September '09

The colonial heritage of Himachal, especially the old churches and cemeteries around towns like Kasauli and Dagshai that formerly served as British cantonments, lures many tourists to the hill state.
Women a neglected lot in Lok Sabha polls in Himachal

Monday 11 May '09

At least 16.18 per cent of Himachal Pradesh, constituting nearly a dozen Assembly constituencies of the state, has higher number of women voters than men..
Sonia’s visit to put campaig in gear

Monday 27 April '09

The Congress campaigning in Himachal has been low profile so far.
Himachal potato attracts food processing industries

Friday 24 April '09

It’s no longer serving its purpose only in the household kitchen. High-quality potato produced in the lower region of Himachal Pradesh....
Trendy outfits make way into wardrobes of politicians

Monday 13 April '09

The politicians in Himachal are yet to adorn the khadi kurta synonymus with the elections.
Rain, hail damage wheat crop in lower areas

Thursday 9 April '09

Rain accompanied by hail storm and high velocity winds that lashed the entire state over the past 24 hours have caused large-scale damage to ripe wheat crop in the lower belt of Himachal Pradesh.
Spiti valley chosen for initiating Project Snow Leopard in Himachal

Friday 27 March '09

The Spiti valley in Lahaul and Spiti district has been chosen as the site for initiation of Project Snow Leopard for conservation of the highly endangered species in Himachal.
Fresh geological report on Ridge shows scope for expansion

Tuesday 24 March '09

The latest geological survey of the left side of the Ridge, which had seen massive land slides last monsoon, has revealed hope for future expansion of the area from tourism point of view and also for further strengthening.
Special school ran illegally for 4 yrs, got SSA grants

Friday 20 March '09

A day after the Shimla police arrested four teachers for sexually exploiting female students of Prerna Welfare Association...
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