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Pollution, plastic, microbe

Plastic pollution along Indus raises concerns in Ladakh

As a step towards realising the long-term goal of carbon-neutral Ladakh, the Union Territory (UT) administration has already ordered a complete ban on the use of plastic water bottles and other plastic-made objects in government offices and other institutions.

MMKSY, farming, crops

Himachal brings 4669 hectare baron land under cultivation again

A state government official said though the agricultural climate of the state is suitable for production of cash crops, yet crop production in several areas have been affected by stray and wild animals with some farmers even stopping farming activities.

DSYS, swimming, SFI

Odisha inks agreement with SFI for development of swimming ecosystem

Odisha will provide support and sponsor SFI and the Federation in conjunction with Odisha State Swimming Association (OSSA) will provide their technical expertise. The partnership will be valid for one year extendable to five years, under mutually agreed terms, said an official of DSYS.

EKUVERIN, Kadhdhoo, Maldives

India, Maldives to begin mega defence exercise from tomorrow

The 14-day exercise will enhance synergy and inter-operability between the armed forces of the two nations in terms of understanding transnational terrorism both on land and at sea, conducting counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations and sharing best military practices and experiences.

Jai Ram, progress, health

HP has made remarkable progress in every sector: Jai Ram

He made these remarks after inaugurating the Swarnim Himachal Kala Mahotsav at New Delhi last evening. The event is a part of year long Swarnim Himachal Celebrations to commemorate the 50 years of statehood and is being organized by the Language, Art and Culture department in collaboration with Hotel Lalit from 4 to 9 December.