Himachal plans expanded eco tourism facilities, digital services and greater community participation to boost revenue and local employment Dharamshala, September 5 A three-day workshop organized by the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department began in Dharamshala to review ongoing eco-tourism activities and prepare an action plan to expand the sector over the next five years. The workshop […]
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Rally to mark one year of OBC body’s campaign over 21 demands Dharamshala, September 6 The Other Backward Classes (OBC) Sangharsh Samiti Himachal Pradesh will hold a car and motorcycle rally from Palampur to Shahpur on September 20 to press for its constitutional rights and pending demands, the Samiti state president Saurabh Kaundal said in […]
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65 pilots sign up so far; Army, IAF personnel among participants; registrations open till September 25 Manali, September 6 Solang Nala in Manali is set to host an international paragliding competition from October 5 to 8, with around 65 pilots registered so far for the four-day event. Registrations will remain open until September 25, organisers […]
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Association presses for special recruitment drive, age relaxation; says delayed hiring left many aspirants overage Dharamshala, September 5 The Himachal Pradesh BEd Unemployed Association has urged the state government to conduct a special batch-wise hiring drive and grant age relaxation in upcoming commission recruitments, saying delays in providing job opportunities had left many qualified aspirants […]
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Gupta says process followed three channels; primary teachers to be invited for talks Shimla, September 5 Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday honoured 32 teachers from Himachal Pradesh at a state-level Teachers’ Day programme at Lok Bhavan in Shimla, amid questions over the selection of state-level award recipients. Responding to the concerns, Gupta said the state […]
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Bodies recovered after overnight search; police suspect rash, negligent driving Shahpur (Kangra), September 5 Two men and a teenager were killed in a road accident in the Bhaled area of Shahpur late Friday night while returning home on a motorcycle after attending a local fair, the police said. According to preliminary information, the motorcycle went […]
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Free coaching planned for needy students after Teacher Bhawan completion. Kullu , September 5 The Teacher Welfare and Building Committee is planning to provide free coaching for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and other competitive examinations to students, particularly those from underprivileged families, once the Teacher Bhawan in Kullu is completed. DIET Jarad Principal Satish Jaspa, who […]
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Nine more destinations finalised; 17 already allotted; 80% of jobs earmarked for locals Dharamshala, September 5 Himachal Pradesh plans to develop and operate around 50 eco-tourism sites across the state to promote sustainable tourism, generate local employment and make better use of its natural resources, an official said. A three-day workshop on eco-tourism began in […]
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Court finds Vashisht ineligible under HIMUDA rules, directs fresh appointment process and consideration of senior officer Anjori Kapoor. Shimla , September 4 The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed the appointment of Dr Surinder Kumar Vashisht as CEO-cum-Secretary of the Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA), holding that the appointment was contrary to […]
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Ancient temple draws devotees for Janmashtami celebrations Naggar, September 4 Janmashtami is being celebrated with religious fervour at the ancient Radha Krishna Temple in Thawa, Naggar, with devotees arriving from different places to offer prayers and participate in bhajan-kirtan. The temple, located in the former capital of Kullu district, is associated with several local religious […]
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