Rahul Gandhi to visit Himachal Pradesh Oct 13October 9th, 2009 SHIMLA - Congress general secretary and MP Rahul Gandhi will visit Himachal Pradesh Oct 13 to mobilise the youth for the party, state party chief Kaul Singh Thakur said Friday. "Rahul Gandhi will visit Shimla and Dharamsala Oct 13.
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 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.
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.
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.
'Hum Do, Hamare Do' success in HimachalAugust 2nd, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh has a reason to celebrate -- asked to control its population under the 'Hum Do, Hamare Do' campaign, it has achieved its target much before the 2010 deadline. Himachal Pradesh is among the 11 states to have achieved the central government's 'two-child per couple' target for population control, an official statement said Sunday.
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.
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.
Ranbaxy posts Rs.6.8 bn losses in fourth quarterJanuary 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Leading drug maker Ranbaxy Laboratories Thursday reported a net loss after tax of Rs.6.8 billion for the quarter ended Dec 31, against a profit of Rs.1.88 billion during the like period the previous year,
The company reported a net loss of Rs.9.14 billion (Rs.914.6 crore) for the financial year ended Dec 31, as compared to a net profit of Rs.7.87 billion (Rs.786.6 crore) the previous year. Ranbaxy attributed the losses to currency fluctuations and adopting of new accounting standards.
Dabur to set up second unit in Himachal PradeshDecember 24th, 2008 SHIMLA - Dabur India Ltd, with business interest in healthcare, personal care and food products, has got the green signal from the Himachal Pradesh government to set up another medicine manufacturing unit in the state, a senior official said here Thursday. 'The state government gave Dabur the permission to set up one more manufacturing unit in the state.
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