Himachal

Shimla: A workshop on Tobacco Control Laws was held at PGI Chandigarh today. A.R. Kadwai, Governor, Haryana was the Chief Guest on the occasion whereas Health Ministers of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh were distinguished guests. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Rajeev Bindal Health Minister detailed out the harmful effects of the tobacco and added that [...]

Dharmshala: Prof. Dhumal, Chief Minister while addressing the Lohri celebrations at heritage village of Pragpur and assured all allied infrastructural facilities to popularise the  Pragpur in Dehra Sub Division of District Kangra last evening. He greeted the people of the State in Lohri Festival and wished them a happy and prosperous Lohri. He said that [...]

Shimla: Meetings of State level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee and State Employment Guarantee Council were held under the Chairmanship of Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister here today. Chief Minister reviewed the progress under National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Swaranjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna, Watershed Development Programmes, Total Sanitation Campaign Projects, Indira Awas Y

Solan: State Government would encourage society formation in different rural activities with a view to generate income avenues at their doorsteps, 11,000 vacancies in the process of filling up in government sector and State Government to explore possibilities of para-gliding in Rajgarh valley to give boost to tourism promotion activities. This was stated by Prof. Prem [...]

Shimla: Rs. 352.58 crore Pandit Deen Dayal Kisan Samridhi Yojna Poly House project had been started for implementation from January 1, 2009 in the State with a view to give boost to diversified farming activities and strengthening the economy of about 30,000 farmers in the State and social security pension enhanced to Rs. 330 from [...]

New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh govt today requested the centre to introduce photo identity card system for Tibetian refugees and Nepalese living in the state. While speaking in the Chief Ministers conference in Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi, state Chief Minister Professor Prem Kumar Dhumal told that at present 23000 Tibetan refugees and 25000 Nepalese are living [...]

A view of famous tourist hill resort Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh after fresh snow fall in the Chamba valley on Monday.                                                          

Shimla:  J.P. Nadda, Forest Minister and President State Olympic Association has welcomed the decision of the State Cabinet for repealing H.P. Sports Registration, Recognition and Regulation of Associations Act, 2005 in order to maintain autonomy of the Associations in the State and keeping in view the opposition of Indian Olympic Association for the same and [...]

Mr Rakesh Kaushal, Revenue Secretary Himachal Pradesh, presented a cheque for the Chief Minister Relief fund to Mr Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, at Shimla.   A large number of officers, employees unions, common persons and people from all walks of life were coming forward to contribute in the CM relief Fund after [...]

Shimla:  The State Government would be carrying out the identification of heritage villages and explore insurance possibilities to preserve the rich cultural heritage for future generations. This was revealed by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, in his address to the fire victims of Solang heritage village in Kullu valley where he reached to share [...]

Himachal Horticulture Minister Mr. Narender Bragta visited Himachal Pavillion in India International trade fair 2008 in Pragati Maidan New Delhi today.

Monika Sharma reports: 332 Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) centres will be set up in different clusters of gram panchayats during current financial year. The government will spend 12.62 lacs for the welfare of youths and sports activities said K R Bharti, Director Youth Services and Sports. He was addressing the youths of the [...]

Shimla: State Government is committed to create quality industrial infrastructure in the State to facilitate the existing and prospective entrepreneurs making industrial investments in the State and State Government to explore possibilities of six laned Pinjore-Swarghat road in association with Government of Haryana. This was revealed by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister while addressing the

Shimla: State Government to explore possibilities to connect Kalu Jhanda with Kasuali heights through a ropeway and give boost to tourism in the area, Baddi-Chandigarh road to be completed by middle 2009, Pinjore-Baddi road to be improved, Container Depot by Container Corporation of India to be made operational, while Gas Authority of India to provide [...]

Shimla: An official spokesman of the State Government informed through a press release that the Government of Himachal Pradesh here today entered into an agreement with M/s Samtech Infonet Ltd. and M/s 3-I Infotech Ltd. for executing 2 major projects of the State Government. He said that these projects are Content Service Provider (CSP) for [...]

New Delhi: Himachal Road Transport Corporation received three prestigious National Awards for highest fuel efficiency kilometre per litre, award for maximum improvement in KMPL and minimum operational cost among all the hill states of the country. T.C. Janartha M.D. HRTC was awarded the trophies by Union Surface Transport and National Highways Secretary Braham Dutt in an [...]

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Shimla: The State Government was striving hard to make Himachal a lead tourist destination, for which there was a vast potential available. The need of the hour was to change from conventional tourism to new and Government has taken various initiatives to promote rural, heritage, adventure, horticulture and eco-tourism in the State. Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, [...]

Monika Sharma writes from Kangra: Trade Centre to be set up at Baddi at a cost of Rs. 10.80 crores and 12,000 rooms to be constructed by industrialists, issues of  mutually interest in the Northern States would be raised  Chief Minister’s Meet scheduled for 29th September 2008 at Shimla. This was revealed by Prem Kumar Dhumal [...]

Himachal Pradesh Governor Mrs Prabha Rau called on President Mrs Pratibha Patil in  Rashtrapati Bhawan New Delhi today. Mrs Prabha Rau discussed various current issues with special reference to Himachal Pradesh

Name: Monica sharma Q: Is there any scope after doing BAMS in Himachal Pradesh A: Job opportunities are not a constraint; one can go for the post graduation (M.D. /M.S.); the minimum qualification for the post of Lecturer or Assistant Professor. For getting admission in the M.D. /M.S. there is a state level test in every state. Ayurvedic doctors are in great demand not only in India, but oversea

“Hatkoti Temple” is located at Jubbal (Hatkoti), 100 K.M. from Shimla the capital of the Himachal Pradesh. Temple is located in village Hatkoti of tehsil Jubbal distt Shimla of Himachal Pradesh. .Hatkoti Mata is regarded as the most powerful goddess among all the goddesses of northern India by the residents of Hatkoti. As we know Himachal Pradesh is a state of god and goddesses. Hartkoti is o

Kullu: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister said that State Government was likely to spend Rs 180 crore over the provision of essential commodities being made available to about 14.5 lakh ration card holders of the State on subsidized rates under public distribution system during current financial year. Chief Minister was addressing the inaugural function of [...]

Kamru Fort is one of the oldest Fort in Himachal. It is located in Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh. Distance of 2-km from Sangla, lies this wonderful place, the tower-like fort of Kamru. The Sangla valley is a breathtaking beauty in itself, with a blaze of saffron trees and cold snowmelt. Here, the river Bapsa flows to meet the churning torrent of the Sutlej River at Karcham. An exotic Image

Shimla: Grateful people of Himachal Pradesh led by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister paid glowing tributes to the founder Chief Minister of the State, late Dr. Y.S. Parmar, by offering flowers at his statue and portrait and organizing other programmes to mark the celebration of 102nd birthday of the Architect of Modern Himachal Pradesh [...]

New Delhi: In the worst-ever temple tragedy in Himachal Pradesh, 145 devotees, including 30 children, were killed and more than 50 injured on Sunday in a stampede at the Naina Devi shrine triggered by rumours of a landslide.News agencies report an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 pilgrims had gathered... [[ This is just a summary . Click on the headline for full story . Thank you - admin@masalapost.com

Shimla: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister launched the ambitious “Jan-Jan Sanjivni-Van Abhiyan-2008″ by planting a sapling of Taxus Baccata (Rakhal) within the premises of his official residence Oakover here today and distributed plants of Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum), Viola Odorata, Spilanthes Acmella, Aloe Vera, Ctaxus Baccatas, Valeriana Jatamansi and Withania Somnifera amongst the

Handicrafts and Handlooms Corporation would patent its products for their genuineness and quality to win the trust of the consumers and create goodwill in the market for the state products. This was revealed by Prof Prem Kumar Dhumal, chief minister, while presiding over the 140th meeting of the board of directors of Himachal Pradesh Handicraft and Handloom Corporation and the 129th meeting of the

Shimla: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister said that State Government was considering to formulate an elaborate plan to plant fruit plants, Mango and Syzysiun Cumini (Jamun) saplings on the National and State Highways and added that State Government has also entered into an agreement to supply Aambla, Vehra, Harad and other medicinal produce to [...]

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Kangra Belt of Himachal is known for number of festivals. Batt Puja is also one of it. This Puja is believed to be must for every married couple in this belt and mostly performed by every married couple. Recently, I also got chance to visit one Puja. This Puja is believed to help people by clearing their way to Heaven and help in acquiring credit of other fast and religious rituals. Though, slowly

History of Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh is a state in the north-west of India. Himachal Pradesh was also known as “Deva Bhoomi” (the land of the gods). Himachal Pradesh has been inhabited by human beings since the dawn of civilization. It has a rich and varied history which can be divided into several distinct eras. Himachal Pradesh is spread over 55,780 square kilometers.

Shimla, June 15(ANI): At least 16 people were killed and six others were injured in a bus accident near Rampur, around 135 Km away from Shimla on Sunday morning. The State Transport bus was going from Bachri village to Rampur, when bus driver lost control due to bad weather and the bus fell into a [...]

Bilaspur: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister attended the devotional sermon of Bapu Asa Ram at Luhnu ground of Bilaspur town today and welcomed him to the State on behalf of the people of the State. Addressing the congregation of devotees, Chief Minister said that devotional prayers have immense power, which could ensure the success of [...]

In All India engineering entrance exam the student Hitesh Kumar of career academy has bagged the top rank in the state securing 234 marks. However Vinay Singh has bagged ninth rank in the state. In a statement the coordinator of the academy Er Manoj rathi said that 27 students of the academy have ensured the [...]

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today decided to adopt the Fertilizer Policy for the current financial year 2008-09 and conduct Common Entrance Test for admission to two-years JBT course for the session 2008-10 to admit 2550 trainees. It decided modification in the basics of bidding and re-advertise the projects to [...]

Shimla: Dr. Rajiv Bindal, Health Minister said that the Government has decided to fill up most vacant posts in the near future in order to ensure smooth functioning of the Ayurvedic Health Centres in the State. He was addressing a State level meeting of the District Ayurvedic Officers and Sub-Divisional Ayurvedic Medical Officers held here [...]

Shimla: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister had succeeded in obtaining an amount of Rs. 347.87 crore for the year 2008-09 from the Union Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned in favour of four districts viz Sirmour, Chamba, Kangra and Mandi under National Rural Employment Guarantee Assurance (NREGA) programme under implementation in the state, as he [...]

New Delhi: Subsequent to the announcement of P. Chidambaram, Union Finance Minister on behalf of Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister regarding opening of Indian Institute of Technology in Himachal Pradesh during his visit to the State on 2nd October, 2007, Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister has once again taken up the matter with the [...]

Shimla: Ishwar Dass Dhiman, Education Minister informed that a large number of complaints regarding irregularities in the appointment of teachers by Parents Teacher Associations in schools/colleges were received and Government had asked Deepak Sanan, Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare to enquire into recruitments by the Parent Teachers Association (PTAs). He said that after considering

Shimla:  V.S. Kokje, Governor of Himachal Pradesh delivered a lecture on ‘India’s Legal Profession and Judicial Process in comparative Perspective to the participants of 13th Annual Summer Law Programme at Hotel Oberoi Clarks Shimla today. The Summer Law Programme has been authorized by the Accreditation Committee of American Bar Association, Section of Legal Education. The [...]

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Government would be considering creation of land banks in public-private participation for industrial expansion and development of the same with quality industrial infrastructure in the districts of Solan, Kanga and Una. This was revealed by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, in the 31st meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance [...]

SR Pundir reports:  Ramesh Dhawala, minister for Food and Civil Supplies today said that government was taking tough stand against the black marketing of kerosene oil in the state. Addressing media persons in the circuit house here today he added that complaints were pouring in continuously that black marketing of kerosene was still going on [...]

Shimla: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, today visited the IGMC to enquire about the health of the injured Himachal Pradesh University students and directed the hospital authorities to provide best treatment for speedy recovery of the students. He assured the students that best efforts would be made to maintain best law and order conditions [...]

Shimla: President of India , Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, assured Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister of all possible help and justice with regard to all the issues relating to the state interest pending at the Government of India level. Chief Minister called on the President at her summer residence Retreat, near Mashobra here today [...]

Shimla: State Government would attract best talent to enter into farming activities to make agriculture, horticulture, farming and herbiculture employment and self-employment generating industry and gave a call to CSK University scientists to make it a role model for rest of the country. This was stated by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister while addressing the [...]

Shimla: An official Spokesman informed that the Government of Himachal Pradesh has issued final notification of Minimum Wages vide Notification No. Shram (A) 4-8-2006 (M.W.) dated 28.05.2006 vide this Notification the Minimum wages has been increased from Rs. 75/- per to Rs. 100 per day for unskilled workers in 11 scheduled employment under the Minimum [...]

Shimla: All the 16 lac families in Himachal Pradesh would be provided four CFL bulbs each free of cost in order to reduce the domestic consumption of electricity. An amount of Rs. 80 crore would be spent on this scheme under ‘Atal Bijali Bachat Yojna’. This is a major policy decision of the State Government [...]

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Institute of Police Studies would be established at Sakoh in Dharamshala to enhance the professional skills of the state police pesonnel. This was revealed by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, today after he laid the foundation stone of the administrative block of 2nd IRB at Sakoh in Dharamshala, estimated to [...]

Shimla: 9.15 lac tonnes of food grains is targeted to be produced during the current Kharif season which includes a production target of 7.74 lac tonnes for maize and 1.19 lac tonnes for paddy. In addition to this, 6 thousand tones of oilseeds, 1.56 lac tonnes of potato and 6.84 lac tones of vegetables will [...]

Shimla: State Government would be considering formulation of a long term sustainable Industrial Policy to give boost to the industrial friendly environment in the state in different sectors. This was stated by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, while discussing industrial promotion prospects in the state with the National BJP Industrial Cell visiting the State [...]

Solan: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, proposed to the National Highway Authority of India preparation of the detailed project report (DPR) for the construction of six-lane express way between Parwanoo and Shimla keeping in mind the future requirements. He was addressing the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and State Government Officers in a [...]

Shimla: The President of India , Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, was accorded a rousing warm reception by the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Mr. V.S.Kokje, Lady Governor Smt. Leena Kokje, Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, Mr. Virbhadra Singh, former Chief Minister, Smt. Pratibha Singh, MP, Members of the Council of Ministers, Members of State Legislative [...]

Shimla: Himachal Government would be extending all possible assistance in upgrading and expanding the state level Meteorological Centre of Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India at Shimla and equipped with necessary infrastructure for cloud bursts and aviation forecasting in the state. This was revealed by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, while [...]

Shimla: A meeting of Regional Transport Officers of the State was held under the chairmanship of Kishan Kapoor, Transport Minister here today. The meeting was organized to review the revenue generation targets fixed for financial year 2008-09 as well as the achievements of the previous financial year. Kapoor, addressing the first meeting organized by State Transport [...]

Shimla: A team of the representatives of State Government headed by Dr. Rajiv Bindal, Health Minister met Swami Ramdev Jee, founder of Patanjali Yog Peeth at Haridwar today to discuss the possibilities of setting up of a centre of the Peeth in Himachal Pradesh besides the interest of the peeth in the available herbal potential [...]

Shimla: A Spokesman of the State Government said here today that the State Government has requested the Centre Government not to impose ban on release of new gas connections in the State so that the consumers do not face any difficulty in meeting their fuel requirements for cooking purposes. He said that this request had [...]

Shimla: An ambitious Rs. 1365 crore World Bank funded road project for development of road infrastructure in the State would be formally launched from Una on 28th May, 2008 by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister. This was disclosed by Thakur Gulab Singh, PWD Minister while presiding over the high level review meeting on Himachal [...]

Shimla: Narender Bragta, Horticulture and Technical Education Minister said that State Government was taking effective steps to improve quality of education in the State. He said that Central Government has provided Rs. 22.5 crore to State Government under Public Private Participation (PPP) for upgrading nine ITIs in the State during current year. He said that [...]

Shimla: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister has said that the Draft Policy for Climate Change-2008 Carbon Credits through Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) has been prepared as a measure of new strategy for environment in the State. He said that the draft prepared by Environment and Scientific Technologies Department has been circulated amongst the stakeholder [...]

Shimla: An official Spokesman said here today that Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister will be honoured with “Golden Peacock Award” on 30th May, 2008 at 4.30 P.M. at S.M. Convention Centre Palampur in the special opening ceremony of the Global Convention on climatic change. The Spokesman said Grand Jaury of Golden Peacock Award under the [...]

Shimla: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister has urged the Central Government to allot an additional quota of 4000 MT of wheat per month to the State immediately so as to meet the shortage of food grains in the State. In a letter written to Sh. Sharad Pawar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Consumers Affairs, Food [...]

Shimla: Mr. V.S. Kokje, Governor stressed upon the need for value based education in schools for overall development of the students. He was presiding over the Eswaramma Day celebration at Sri Sathya Sai Educational Center, Anand Vilas, Pujarli near Shimla today. Kokje said that education without value or sanskara is no meaning and added that parents [...]

Shimla: State Government would carry exhaustive research to identify the heroes of 1857 Revolution, install their statues and maintain registers in memorial as a mark of respect to the great freedom fighters of Himachal Pradesh. This was revealed by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, while delivering his inaugural address on the occasion of two-day [...]

New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh govt has requested the centre to sanction 138 additional Anganwari centres and 539 mini Anganwadi centres for the state to cover entire population under I C D S programme in the state. Himachal Pradesh Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Mrs Sarveen Choudhary called on union women and child development minister Mrs Renuka [...]

Shimla: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, has raised the issue of providing a minimum of 70 percent employment at all level to the state youth in Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) in all its operational and under execution projects. In a letter written to Sushil Kumar Shinde, Union Power Minister, Chief Minister said that [...]

New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh Government has strongly protested with Delhi Government over raw treatment being meted out to the Himachali fruit growers by the commission agents in Asia’s biggest fruit market Azadpur Subzi Mandi Delhi. Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Minister Narender Bragta called on Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Sheila Dixit in Delhi today and listed the various [...]

Shimla: The State Government would further strengthen ayurveda health-care system so that better medical services would be made available to the people at their door steps in far flung areas of the State. It was stated by Dr. Rajiv Bindal, Health Minister while addressing a day long workshop on National Rural Health Mission organized by [...]

Shimla: Mr. V.S.Kokje, Governor gave a clarion call to the NGOs, non-official and influential members to motivate business houses to join the crusade towards social reforms in the State and help poor and deprived children get suitably educated and rehabilitated. He was presiding over the 24th Annual General Meeting of the reconstituted Himachal Pradesh State [...]

Shimla: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, appealed to the banking community in the state to extend their fullest cooperation to form agriculture cooperatives to liberally finance the farmers in their diversified agriculture practices thereby making the basic sector income and employment generating and to be the partners in making Himachal Pradesh the role model [...]

New Delhi: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister said that Sikh Guru Govind Singh jee laid the foundation of ‘Khalsa Panth’ by merging the collaboration five castes, for the creation of casteless society. Chief Minister was speaking at Mavlankar Hall Delhi today on the occasion of Khalsa Foundation Day Programme organized by National Sikh Sangat. He [...]

Shimla: State Government would consider relaxation in the TCP norms applicable in the villages of industrial areas to facilitate the villagers besides implementing the minimum wages Act in the industrial areas of the State to benefit the industrial workers in the State. This was stated by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister while addressing an impressive [...]

New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh Government has requested the Central Government to sanction special package of Rs. 4000 crore for ensuring overall development of all the 52 towns of Himachal Pradesh. The demand was made by Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Minister Kishan Kapoor during meeting with Union Minister of State for Urban Development Ajay Maken at [...]

New Delhi: Himachal  Pradesh govt has requested the centre to provide 12 crore Rupees central assistance to set up  modern drivers training institute at  Dharamshala and Una  for  imparting latest trainings to the drivers working in govt and private  sectors in the state . Kishan Kapoor held a detailed discussion with top officials of ministry of transport [...]

Shimla: State Government would be taking necessary steps to fill up the vacancies by empanelment of the technical assistants (takniki sahayaks) besides filling up of 40 posts of junior engineers in the gram panchayats after observing all codal formalities. This was stated by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, in his address to a deputation [...]

Shimla: Gulab Singh Thakur, Public Works and Revenue Minister released a book titled ‘Himachal Pradesh Land Records Manual (Revised Edition-2008) authored by I.S. Chandel, retired IAS Officer of Himachal Cadre here today. On the occasion, the Minister said that this Manual would go a long way for benefit the officers and officials of the State Revenue [...]

Bijender Sharma writes from JAWALAMUKHI: An official Spokesman said that the present State Government is a Government of common man and the underprivileged and a number of welfare programmes have been launched for the benefit and upliftment of the poor sections of society since it is in its top priority agenda. He said that the Government [...]

Shimla: An official spokesman said that on the recommendations of Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, Mr. V.S. Kokje, Governor Himachal Pradesh has allocated the portfolio of Urban Development to Kishan Kapoor, Transport Minister as well as the portfolio of Medical Education to Dr. Rajiv Bindal, Health and Family Welfare Minister in addition to the [...]

Shimla: A meeting of National Pharmaceutical Advisory Forum was held under the Chairmanship of Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers at New Delhi today. Detailed discussions were held regarding providing medicines at cheap rates to consumers in the meeting. Dr. Rajiv Bindal, Health Minister advocated the cause of Himachal Pradesh in the meeting [...]

Shimla: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister said that Himachal Pradesh had 7.23 percent of the nation’s bio-diversity which if exploited scientifically could generate additional income avenues to the people. He was addressing the Valedictory Function of four-day long Seminar on Post Graduate Nephrology-2008 organized by New Delhi Kidney Care Foundation in collaboration with Sir [...]

New Delhi: Prof Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister said that the strength of judges of Himachal Pradesh High Court has been increased from present nine to eleven judges. He was addressing the Conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices at New Delhi today. Prof Dhumal said that State Government has placed requisition of filling up of [...]

New Delhi: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister today announced that State will provide around 2000 MW electricity to Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab etc to meet the growing need of energy in the states of northern region during summer season. While speaking in the Conference of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized on [...]

New Delhi: Mr. Ram Subhag Singh, Commissioner Tourism and Managing Director Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation said that Tour Operators and Travel Agents from all over the country would be able to make on line bookings for H.P.T.D.C hotels during the current summer season. He was addressing a meeting of Private Tour Operators and Travel [...]

New Delhi: Ram Subhag Singh, Commissioner Tourism and Managing Director H.P. Tourism Development Corporation said at New Delhi today that Himachal Pradesh Government has set up a target to attract 94 lakh tourists during current year and State is fully geared to welcome the tourists during current summer season which began on 15th April, 2008. Ram [...]

61st Himachal Day was celebrated throughout the State with great enthusiasm today. National flag was unfurled, contingents of the Himachal Pradesh Police, Himachal Pradesh Home Guards, N.C.C. cadets etc. took part in the parade and the celebrations were witnessed by large number of people from all walks of life, who thronged the venue in their [...]

NAHAN: District level Himachal Day function was organized in the Nahan Chowgan which was presided over by Mr Narender Bragta, Horticulture Minister of Himachal Pradesh who paid floral tributes to the freedom fighters and martyrs, unfurled National flag and took salute from the impressive march past of Police, Home Guard, NCC and Scouts contingents. He described [...]

Field time table on cards, to make field officers answerable. Union government not serious on price rise issue.: Bragta  NAHAN: Mr Narender Bragta, Horticulture Minister of Himachal Pradesh at a press conference in Nahan ragged previous Congress government of the state for ignoring farming sector in Himachal Pradesh. On the one hand where Union government was preparing [...]

Shimla: State Government is considering starting an annual scholarship of Rs, 10,000 for 2000 meritorious children of Scheduled Castes to help them carry forward with there educational endeavours and Rs. 6.80 crore to be spent on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhawan in all 68 assembly segments. This was stated by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister while [...]

Shimla: The State Government would soon be starting the process to issue saw mill opening licenses to eligible persons fulfilling requisite requirements. This stated by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, while addressing the thanks giving function organized by the saw mill owners of district at Tauni Devi in District Hamirpur today. Chief Minister said that [...]

Shimla: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister was greeted today on his 65th birthday on telephone by Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, Mr.  Atal Behari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister, Mr. Lal Krishan Advani, Leader of Opposition in the Parliament and former Deputy Prime Minister, Raj Nath Singh, National President BJP, Mr. V.S.Kokje, Governor [...]

Bilaspur: Yog Vigyan Shivir organized by Yog Shivir Samiti concluded at Bilaspur today. Mr. V.S. Kokje, Governor presided over the concluding function. Mr. Kokje welcomed Swami Ram Dev Ji to Himachal Pradesh and said that the state was known as “Dev Bhoomi”. He said that holding of such camps would go a long way in promoting [...]

Nahan: Former minister Shayma Sharma today said that 100 glorious days of BJP government would record in the development history of Himachal Pradesh. Interacting with media persons here at Nahan Shayma Sharma said that though the sirmaur district did not support BJP politically in the recent assembly polls, but despite of this Chief Minister Prem [...]

Shimla: Here’s good news for patients visiting Himachal Pradesh rural health centers. They may soon be able to consult both allopathic and ayurvedic doctors for treatment.Top government officials said Friday that a proposal has been sent to the central health ministry. If approved, it could offer a better option to patients who would benefit from both streams of medicine.In the first phase, 250

Shimla: The State Government would be considering developing a transport town near Baddi in industrial area to facilitate truck Operators of the necessary facilities to improve their functioning. Rs. 90 crore provision made for subsidizing the essential commodities during current financial year, besides, rationalizing the Government supply transportation rates by respective departments. This was stated by [...]

Shri Mahamaya Balasundari Jee Temple is situated about six kilometers from Kala Amb in hills of Himachal Pradesh at Village Trilokpur Tehsil Nahan, District Sirmour. It is a center of devotion for lakhs of pilgrims visiting from all over  Northern India. It is firmly believed that due to blessings of Mata Balasundari Jee , every [...]