Governor stresses Himalayan conservation; Indresh calls for global peace Dharamshala, September 12 Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday stressed the need to protect the Himalayan ecosystem, warning that climate change and global warming could pose serious threats and that tampering with the fragile Himalayan environment could turn water sources into disaster triggers. Addressing a […]
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Artisans in Dhalpur are preparing eco-friendly idols using clay and water colours. Kullu, September 12 Devotees in Kullu are preparing for Ganesh festival, with people visiting Dhalpur to purchase idols ahead of their installation in homes on September 14. Ganesh festival celebrations are being planned at several places in the district, while Bhuntar will host […]
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BJP protests over Naggar’s pending development issues Manali, September 12 The BJP Naggar Mandal staged a protest in Naggar on Friday over various issues concerning the Manali Assembly constituency, with party workers taking out a rally and raising slogans against the Congress-led state government. The protest rally moved from Naggar Castle to Naggar Chowk, where […]
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Peace, harmony and Tibet discussed during McLeod Ganj meeting Dharamshala, September 12 Senior RSS functionary Indresh Kumar and Himachal Pradesh Central University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sat Prakash Bansal met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in McLeod Ganj and discussed issues concerning peace, harmony, compassion, friendship and Tibet. Indresh said the meeting was held in an […]
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Government plans to align courses with future employment opportunities Shimla, September 12 Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur on Saturday stressed the need for a teacher transfer policy and fixed tenures to ensure quality education in the state, saying stability in postings is essential for improving the education system. He said teachers were the most […]
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Thakur calls defeat disappointing, rules out differences among ministers. Shimla , September 11 Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur has described the Congress’ defeat in the Shimla Zila Parishad president and vice-president elections as disappointing, saying the party needs to review its shortcomings and strengthen its organization ahead of the Assembly elections. The BJP won […]
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Union leaders cite long-pending demands, seek parity in performance-linked incentives; further protests planned from September 28 Dharamshala, September 11 Bank employees in Dharamshala joined the nationwide one-day strike on Friday over long-pending demands, including implementation of a five-day banking week, parity in performance-linked incentives (PLI) and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for employees […]
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Fifty students from Classes IX to XII from government, private schools take part in competitions during Hindi Fortnight Kullu, September 11 As many as 50 students of Classes IX to XII from 15 government and private schools participated in essay, speech and quiz competitions organised by the Language and Culture Department as part of the […]
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Animal Husbandry Department intensifies vaccination drive as district records 15-20 new cases daily Kangra, September 10 Kangra district has reported around 350 cases of lumpy skin disease among livestock, with nearly 70 cases currently active, prompting the Animal Husbandry Department to intensify vaccination and preventive measures to contain the spread. According to the department, 211 […]
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Saffron party protests four-year restriction on heavy vehicles at Bhootnath Bridge, poor condition of Sarvari road Kullu, September 10 The BJP on Thursday staged a protest in Kullu over what it termed long-pending infrastructure issues, including the continued restriction on heavy vehicles on the Bhootnath Bridge and the poor condition of the Sarvari road. Organised […]
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