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CM launches Signature Campaign to observe Earth Hour
Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal launched signature campaign from his official residence, Oakover, with an appeal to the people to observe Earth Hour on...
Unemployment took Youth’s life in Shimla
A youth ended his life by jumping from hillock in Shimla. Deceased is identified as Prince and in his suicide note he blamed unemployment...
Forest officer resigns after legislator’s threats
A forest official has reportedly resigned from service after being threatened by a legislator for seizing a tractor-load of logs being transported illegally to...
Himachal not in favour of separate pay commission
The Himachal Government is not in the favour of setting up a "separate pay commission" for its employees and wants to continue to follow...
Kangra district uses GPS to monitor rural welfare schemes
Kangra District has become the first village in the region to use Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to monitor development work done under central rural...
Application Proforma for issuing Senior Citizen and Handicapped cards simplified
An official spokesman disclosed that the State Government has simplified the application proforma for issuing senior citizens and handicapped identity cards to facilitate these...
Himachal’s PSUs cross 1,666-cr losses
In the report on state PSUs tabled in the Assembly it is learned that the cumulative losses of 25 public- sector undertakings of the...
West End Tobacco Company vanished without paying dues
West End Tobacco Company, which had undertaken bidi manufacturing work in Hamirpur district, has reportedly vanished without paying wages to its employees. The company was...
High Court orders to fill vacant drug inspectors post
Himachal High Court observed that Himachal Pradesh, although a drug manufacturing hub in the country, yet lacks a mechanism to regulate the pharmaceutical companies...
Fire gutted shops and residential houses in Chamba
Fire gutted 16 shops and residential houses at Charpat Mohalla in Chamba. Fire has started in the morning and it’s reported that fire brigade...
Himachal Govt demands Rs. 62.42 crore from Planning Commission
Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal raised demand of the State for Special Grant of Rs. 62.42 crore on account of share of Punjab Government...
Cement companies to increase price by Rs 15
It is reported that Cement companies are all set to increase the prices of cement by about Rs 15 per bag. It is learned...
