Shimla
Shimla-based NGO takes up task of saving schoolchildren from drug addiction
The menace created by drugs, especially the synthetic ones, in Himachal Pradesh has become a major challenge for the State government as…
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14th Hero MTB Himalaya biking race to start on 27th September
14th edition of MTB Himalaya is starting on 27th September from Shimla. Cycling competition will conclud at Dharamshala on 6th October, 2018.…
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Cambridge Scholars published Harnot’s short stories book ‘Cats Talk’
Cambridge Scholars (UK) has published a short story book of renowned Hindi author SR Harnot titled Cats Talk. Harnot work has been…
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Nauni varsity student to represent India in International Kickboxing championship
Lokesh Bhanot, a student of the Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni is all set to represent the…
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Dev Kanya’s ‘Behind the Bar’ adjusted best short film by NHRC
Shimla: A short film ‘Behind the Bars’ produced and directed by Dr Dev Kanya Lotheta won accolades at national level by winning…
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I-PAC launches Forum – inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s 18-point Constructive Programme
Aiming to set agenda for 2019 parliamentary election, the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) has launched National Agenda Forum (NAF). I-PAC, which…
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Touching the Grey Ghost of Ladakh
(DIG Sudhakar Natarajan) As an Armed Forces veterinarian, the highest decoration received by me was during the very first year of service,…
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Suketi Fossil Park will be developed for tourism activities
Suketi Fossil Park is to be developed by the Tourism department with ADB assistance. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said…
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Government of India makes Amendments in Small Savings Act
Proposes merger of Government Savings Certificates Act, 1959 and Public Provident Fund Act, 1968 with the Government Savings Banks Act, 1873 All…
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Indian Air Force Conquers ‘Seven Summits’
An expert team of IAF mountaineers had successfully scaled highest peaks of six different continents earlier and had recently embarked upon its…
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BSNL post-paid billing to go 100 percent paperless under ‘Go Green’ campaign
Shimla: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced stepping up to 100 percent digital billing for the post-paid services under the Digital…
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Lok Sabha passes Central Road Fund Amendment Bill to provide fund for developing waterways
The Lok Sabha passed the Central Road Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2017. The Bill seeks to amend the Central Road Fund Act, 2000,…