Five killed in Himachal accidentOctober 7th, 2009 SHIMLA - Five labourers were killed when a tipper skidded off the road and fell into a 400-feet gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, police said Wednesday. "Five labourers were killed when the tipper skidded off the road and rolled down into a 400-feet gorge Tuesday night near Manikaran," Superintendent of Police K.K.
Paragliding competition cancelled in Himachal PradeshSeptember 30th, 2009 BIR BILLING/SHIMLA - Paragliders are disappointed as the Paragliding Pre-World Cup Tournament has been cancelled in Himachal Pradesh as there was need to develop international paragliding facilities in the state. Bir valley in Kangra district where the competition was to take place attracts paragliders from countries like Italy, France, Turkey, Mexico and Korea.
Himachal to promote heritage tourismSeptember 27th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal launched an innovative scheme "Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hai" or "Every House has its own History" on World Tourism Day Sunday to promote heritage tourism. Under the scheme, the state tourism department has decided to compile a list of historical buildings in the hill capital.
Himachal gets Rs.243.43 crore for rural roadsSeptember 22nd, 2009 SHIMLA - The central government has sanctioned projects worth Rs.243.43 crore that would help strengthen the rural road network in Himachal Pradesh, an official statement said Tuesday. "In order to strengthen the rural road network in the state, the central government has approved Rs.243.43 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana," Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Thakur Gulab Singh said in the statement.
Himachal Pradesh clears 13 industrial proposalsSeptember 9th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh has cleared 13 industrial proposals worth Rs.330 crore including those of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and Johnson and Johnson, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said here Wednesday.
Himachal to be included in river conservation programmeSeptember 4th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh will be soon included in the National River Conservation Programme, an official statement said Friday. "The centre has agreed to include Himachal Pradesh in the National River Conservation Programme.
A look at Indonesia's earthquakes, their magnitudes and death tollsSeptember 2nd, 2009 An overview of deadly Indonesian earthquakesA look at some earthquakes in Indonesia since 2000:
— Sept. 2, 2009: A magnitude-7.0 quake damages thousands of buildings across densely populated Java island, killing at least 46 and injuring more than 100.
Rail passengers will get Himachal apple juiceAugust 1st, 2009 SHIMLA - Train travellers will soon be able to quaff apple juice from Himachal Pradesh with Indian Railways deciding to serve it on important trains, state Horticulture Minister Narender Bragta said Saturday. "The state government and the railways have reached an understanding under which packaged juices made from Himachal Pradesh apples would be provided to the passengers," Bragta told reporters.
Himachal to get Rs.135 crore for rural infrastructureJuly 27th, 2009 SHIMLA - The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned Rs.135 crore to the Himachal Pradesh government for developing rural infrastructure, an official statement said Monday. "Nabard has sanctioned Rs.135 crore to Himachal Pradesh for the year 2009-10.
Himachal Pradesh to develop 50 micro hydel projectsJuly 25th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh, which has a potential to generate 20,416 MW hydroelectric power, has decided to set up 50 new micro hydel projects with the help of small players. "The government has identified 50 mini hydroelectric projects across the state ranging up to 5 MW.
Himachal Pradesh to set up thermal plant in West BengalMay 29th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh Friday entered into an agreement with Kolkata-based Eastern Mineral and Trading Agency (EMTA) for setting up a 500-MW thermal power plant in West Bengal, from where the electricity generated will be transmitted back home. The plant will be established at Raniganj.
Himachal bans mobile phones during school examsMarch 3rd, 2009 SHIMLA - Mobile phones will ring trouble both for the invigilators and the students in Himachal Pradesh during the board examinations that commence Tuesday, an official here said Monday. 'To avoid disturbance during board examinations, we have decided to impose a ban on the use of mobile phones in the examination centres,' Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education chairman C.L.
Himachal seeks funds to strengthen local institutionsMarch 2nd, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh has sought funds from the central government to strengthen Panchayati Raj (local government) institutions in the state, an official release said Sunday. A request to sanction a grant of Rs.159 million (Rs.15.90 crore) was made by state Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal at a meeting with Union Minister for Panchayati Raj Development Mani Shankar Aiyar in New Delhi.
Plan panel allocates Rs.27 bn for Himachal PradeshMarch 1st, 2009 SHIMLA - The Planning Commission has allocated Rs.27 billion for Himachal Pradesh for 2009-10, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said Saturday. 'The annual plan for Himachal Pradesh has been fixed at Rs.2,700 crore (Rs.27 billion), which is Rs.300 crore (Rs.3 billion) more than last year,' Dhumal told reporters.
Himachal Pradesh senior police officer suspendedJanuary 22nd, 2009 SHIMLA - A senior police officer of Himachal Pradesh has been suspended after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) framed charges against him, an official said Friday. Additional Director General of Police B.S.
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