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Disaster-hit Himachal pins hopes on Union 'Green Fund' to tackle fiscal & climate crisis

Shimla, Jan. 29 -- Fighting the state's fiscal crunch and repeated disasters, Himachal Pradesh pins hope that provision for "Green Fund" will be made in the upcoming Union budget. Chief minister Sukh... Read More


Concerns over climate change dominates R-Day celebrations in Shimla

Shimla, Jan. 28 -- Concerns over climate change dominated the 76th Republic Day that was celebrated amid fresh snowfall on Shimla's Ridge on Monday. Expressing concern over the delayed winter, chief ... Read More


JICA forestry project reviving endangered medicinal plants

Shimla, Jan. 25 -- With a bid to revive endangered medicinal plants and promote their scientific cultivation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) forestry project in Himachal Pradesh, sa... Read More


Heavy snowfall throws life out of gear in Himachal; 683 roads blocked

Shimla, Jan. 25 -- Along with picture-perfect views, the heavy snowfall in Himachal also affected the normal life with power outages, traffic jams and widespread disruption of transportation owing to ... Read More


Don't make statements that deviate from party line, warns HPCC chief

Shimla, Jan. 24 -- Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president, Vinay Kumar, on Friday issued a stern warning to party leaders asking them to abstain from making statements that deviate from ... Read More


Drone survey planned to map land parcels for Him-Chandigarh township

Shimla, Jan. 23 -- The Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) will conduct a drone survey to digitally map land parcels for Him-Chandigarh - an upcoming world-class township... Read More


Himachal: Won't acquire land forcefully for Jathiya Devi satellite township, says Vikramaditya

Shimla, Jan. 21 -- Amid growing protest against the proposed Jathiya Devi satellite township, and a unanimous resolution passed by the Bagi gram panchayat, urban development minister Vikramaditya Sing... Read More


Himachal Pradesh tableau to return on Kartavya Path after 6 years

Shimla, Jan. 21 -- After a gap of six years, Himachal Pradesh tableau - showcasing the valour of the martyrs of the state- is set to return on Kartavya Path for Republic Day parade on January 26. The... Read More


Only 4% of road stretches in Himachal have crash barriers: Agnihotri

Shimla, Jan. 21 -- Himachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Tuesday said that the state has urged the Centre to install crash barriers at 252 blackspots in the state, adding that onl... Read More


Himachal cabinet: Flights to resume from Shimla airport

Shimla, Jan. 20 -- After four-months hiatus triggered by the expiration of contract with Alliance Air, the Himachal cabinet on Monday allowed the Alliance Air Aviation Limited to operate 46 seater air... Read More