PM to inaugurate Conference of State Ministers of Food Processing IndustriesOctober 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the first Conference of State Ministers of Food Processing Industries here tomorrow.
PM to inaugurate Conference of State Ministers of Food Processing Industries todayOctober 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the first Conference of State Ministers of Food Processing Industries here today.
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 gets 33 percent less rainsSeptember 20th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh has received 33 percent less rainfall this monsoon. "The overall monsoon was below average in most parts of the state.
Himachal to post names of corrupt officers on websiteSeptember 19th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh Police will post names of corrupt government functionaries on its official website, a senior official said Sunday. "We will soon post the names of corrupt officers on the website of the vigilance bureau," Director General of Police (Vigilance and Anti-Corruption) D.S.
Himachal governor, CM express grief over YSR's deathSeptember 3rd, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh Governor Prabha Rau and Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Thursday expressed grief over the death of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy.
Himachal Pradesh farmers adopt centuries old Homa farming methodAugust 27th, 2009 PALAMPUR - Himachal Pradesh, a State described by many people as the land of deities, is known for its traditional lifestyle and belief in religious rituals. To get a good harvest many farmers in Himachal have now adopted its century-old method of 'Homa' farming, which is farming with prayers and chanting mantras.
Mahle Filter opens new plant in Himachal PradeshAugust 23rd, 2009 SHIMLA - Automotive filter manufacturer Mahle Filter Systems Saturday opened its new facility in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. State Industries Minister Kishan Kapoor has inaugurated the plant, which will have an annual revenue of Rs.50 crore, the company said in a statement.
Prolonged power cuts result in shutdown of industries in KanpurAugust 11th, 2009 KANPUR - The once flourishing industries of Kanpur is facing problems due to the prolonged power cuts, forcing the industrialists to either shutdown their business or seek alternatives. The industrialists have to bear the cost of generators through which they are running the machines.
Ranbaxy to set up third unit in Himachal PradeshJuly 27th, 2009 SHIMLA - Pharmaceutical major Ranbaxy and fast moving consumer goods manufacturer Proctor and Gamble (P&G) are among nine companies that have been allowed to set up units in Himachal Pradesh, a senior official said Monday. "Ranbaxy and Procter and Gamble (P&G) Monday got permission from the state government to set up units in the state," industries director Manoj Kumar told IANS.
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 IAS officer booked for corruptionJuly 9th, 2009 SHIMLA - A senior IAS officer was booked Thursday in Himachal Pradesh for corruption, police said. "The state Vigilance Bureau this (Thursday) afternoon booked General Industries Corporation managing director Sanjay Gupta for possessing ill-gotten money worth Rs.200,000," Inspector General (Vigilance) S.R.
Increase import duty on apple juice concentrate: HimachalJuly 4th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh has requested the central government to increase the import duty on apple juice concentrate to save the domestic industry. Himachal Horticulture Minister Narender Bragta Saturday met Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma in New Delhi and apprised him of the threats to this sector from Chinese companies, a state government statement said.
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 weaving industry makes women self reliantMarch 25th, 2009 KULLU - Weaving industry in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district has helped women to become self reliant. Women, who constitute over 90 percent of weavers in Kullu, work in well-organized women weaving cooperative societies.
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