Mike Pandey named Environment Hero by Time magazineOctober 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Well-known wildlife conservationist Mike Pandey has been named an 'Environmental Hero' by Time magazine as part of its Heroes of the Environment 2009. In its latest issue, Oct 5, the magazine writes: "Al Gore wasn't the first person to use a movie to help save the world.
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.
Himachal Pradesh to hold apple festivalSeptember 3rd, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh will hold a two-day apple festival here from Oct 3 to promote the fruit it is famous for, Chief Secretary Asha Swaroop said Thursday. "The state government in collaboration with the CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) is holding an 'Apple Festival-09' in Shimla Oct 3 to 4," Swaroop told IANS.
Forest ponds in Himachal to harvest rainwaterAugust 23rd, 2009 SHIMLA - Forest ponds will be constructed to check the depleting groundwater and to harvest rainwater in Himachal Pradesh, state Forest Minister J.P. Nadda said Sunday.
Cloudburst in Himachal damages buildings, bridgesAugust 14th, 2009 SHIMLA - Several government buildings and bridges in Himachal Pradesh were damaged due to a cloudburst Friday, an official said. "Many buildings and bridges were damaged in a cloudburst in Nirmand sub-tehsil in Kullu district," Deputy Commissioner B.N.
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.
Wildlife officials say wild wolverine tracked into Colorado, the first in the state since 1919June 18th, 2009 Wolverine confirmed in Colo., the first since 1919DENVER — Wildlife officials say they've tracked a wild wolverine into Colorado, the first time the animal has appeared in the state in 90 years. The New York-based Wildlife Conservation Society said Thursday a wolverine that researchers have been tracking since early April has crossed into northern Colorado.
Shimla's summer fest triggers surge in tourist arrivalJune 3rd, 2009 SHIMLA - The summer festival of dance and music in the Himachal Pradesh capital has triggered a surge in tourist arrivals in the state, hospitality industry representatives said Wednesday. "The fest has evoked a good response as is evident from the surge of tourists to witness the five-day annual International Summer Festival," Harnam Kukreja, president of Shimla Hoteliers and Restaurants Association, told IANS.
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.
Eight leopard skins seized in Himachal PradeshFebruary 13th, 2009 SHIMLA - Four people were arrested from a Himachal Pradesh village near here and eight leopard skins were seized from them, police said Saturday. Police sources said the accused belonged to Shimla district and they purchased the pelts from a villager.
Himachal protector turns poacher, then abscondsFebruary 9th, 2009 SHIMLA - The hunt is on for a forest department official who is accused of hunting two migratory bar-headed geese near the famous Pong dam wetlands in Himachal Pradesh, officials said Tuesday. Forest guards Sunday came across their beat officer Des Raj in the area, carrying a gun and dead birds.
Himachal wants to host national film fest at Gaiety TheatreFebruary 1st, 2009 SHIMLA - As the restoration of the historical Gaiety Theatre here is nearing completion, Himachal Pradesh has approached the central government for holding the National Film Festival at the theatre, officials said Monday. 'The restoration of the Gaiety Theatre would be completed by March-end.
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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