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HP govt to get 18% royalty from Karcham-Wangtoo hydel project

Shimla, July 17 -- As a major relief, the Supreme Court has issued directions to JSW Energy Company to pay 18% royalty to the Himachal government from Karcham-Wangtoo hydroelectric project in Kinnaur.... Read More


HP forest dept vows to bring 1,820 hectares under green cover

Shimla, July 17 -- Amid the cutting down of apple orchards grown on forest land, the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department has pledged to bring 1,820 hectares of land under green cover this year. Out of ... Read More


Expressing concern, HP minister questions timing of cutting trees

Shimla, July 17 -- Expressing concerns over encroachment on forest land and the ongoing cutting of the apple trees, education minister Rohit Thakur urged for a humanitarian perspective while questioni... Read More


INLD chief gets death threats, Chandigarh police file complaint

Chandigarh, July 17 -- Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) chief Abhay Chautala received a death threat from an unknown person via a WhatsApp call and message following which the matter has been reported t... Read More


Odisha college didn't act against professor

India, July 17 -- An internal complaints committee (ICC) set up by an Odisha college to probe allegations of sexual harassment by a 20-year-old student recommended the transfer of the accused professo... Read More


On completing 5 years in office, LG says, Naya Kashmir is here

Srinagar, July 17 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, who is completing his tenure of five years on August 07, 2025, has said that following scrapping of Article 370 and 35 A, the g... Read More


Silicon photonics market to cross $8.13 billion globally by 2030

India, July 17 -- The silicon photonics market is projected to be valued at USD 1.63 billion in 2023 and reach USD 8.13 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 25.8% according to a new report by The Res... Read More


Newly appointed Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta expresses gratitude to President Murmu, PM Modi, says would try to fulfill expectations

Jammu, July 17 -- Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Kavinder Gupta expressed his gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party workers, asserting that he wo... Read More


Airtel partners with Perplexity to offer free Perplexity Pro Subscription to 360 mn Users

India, July 17 -- Bharti Airtel has announced a strategic partnership with AI-powered search engine Perplexity, offering a complimentary 12-month Perplexity Pro subscription—valued at Rs 17,000&... Read More


J&K is reclaiming its legacy as land of peace: LG Sinha

Srinagar, July 17 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed a seminar on "J&K's March Towards Peace" as part of lecture series organized by Gandhi Smriti, at New Delhi. On the occasion, the ... Read More