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.
Dhumal pitches for IIT, IIM in Himachal PradeshSeptember 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Thursday urged the central government to set up an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in the hill state. Dhumal met union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal here Thursday and offered Rs.15 crore as the state's share and 100 acres of land and other necessary facilities for setting up the technology and business schools in Himachal Pradesh.
BJP mum on Jaswant, but there's unease withinAugust 20th, 2009 SHIMLA - While most Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, who are here for a three-day meeting to introspect on what ails the party, Thursday maintained a studied silence on the dramatic sacking of senior leader Jaswant Singh, there is unease in sections of the party over the decision. Several partymen believe Singh should not have been expelled, recalling the way the BJP internalised its seniormost leader L.K.
BJP leaders quiet on Jaswant Singh's expulsionAugust 20th, 2009 SHIMLA - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders who have gathered here for a three-day meeting to introspect on what ails the party are maintaining a studied silence on the dramatic expulsion of senior leader Jaswant Singh from the party. The 'chintan baithak', introspection session, began Wednesday with Jaswant Singh being expelled - just two days after the release of his controversial book "Jinnah - India - Partition - Independence".
BJP's 'introspection meet' to regather as a party starts this weekAugust 18th, 2009 SHIMLA - An entire hotel has been booked, tight security is in place and there are issues galore to be discussed -- this Himachal Pradesh capital is all set to host the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) three-day 'Chintan Baithak' or introspection meet starting Wednesday. The venue for the brainstorming session, which would be attended by top party leaders like L.K.
Himachal gets first private radio stationJuly 10th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh Friday got its first private radio station with the launch of Reliance's BIG FM station. The station was launched by Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal.
Heads roll in BJP state unitsJuly 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In the first step towards an organisational shake-up after the poll debacle, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday got its party chiefs in Haryana and Rajasthan to step down. In the April-May elections, the party's overall tally came down to 116 seats from 138 it had won in 2004.
Route Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage through Himachal: DhumalJune 11th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has requested the central government to consider the option of routing the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage in China through this hill state terming it more "convenient and shorter". In a missive to Union Minister for External Affairs S.M.
Himachal chief minister's son files poll papersApril 20th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal's son and sitting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur Monday filed his nomination papers from Hamirpur constituency. Thakur, who is contesting the parliamentary elections for the second time, has been pitted against former BJP leader Narinder Thakur, who joined the Congress recently.
Dhumal will not lead Himachal foundation day functionApril 14th, 2009 SHIMLA - The Election Commission has asked the Himachal Pradesh chief minister and his cabinet colleagues not to participate in functions to celebrate the state's foundation day Wednesday in view of the model code of conduct. 'Chief Secretary Asha Swaroop would preside over the state-level (foundation day) function in Bilaspur district.
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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