Tag: Dharamshala
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Making difference in the lives of Dharamshala jail inmates
Punjab National Bank (PNB) Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), Kangra has provided a 13-day training of handmade woodcrafts to the jail inmates of District open-air Jail, Dharamshala. The training concluded on 13 February with the distribution of the certificates to the 33 jail inmates. “It is a very good initiative for the prisoners. They …
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February 13, 2018 -
Himachal cabinet paves way for sealing unauthorised buildings
The Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday decided to amend the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning rules 2018 to allow sealing of unauthorised buildings or portions thereof, so that the authorised building could be put to its approved and permitted use. The cabinet in its meeting held at Dharamshala under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, …
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February 3, 2018 -
Can cash-strapped Himachal afford to have two Vidhan Sabhas?
The short-duration winter session of Himachal Pradesh Assembly in Dharamshala in Kangra district robs the state exchequer of over Rs one crore every year. The entire government machinery moves from Shimla to Dharamshala with bag and baggage for the winter session, managing stay in rest houses and hotels. It facilitates the locals in the lower …
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January 12, 2018 -
13th HP Assembly Session begins in Dharamshala
The 13th Himachal Pradesh Assembly Session began on Tuesday at Dharamshala, with the oath of the members. Amongst others, the Assembly Session witnessed 23 new members taking oath of office and secrecy which was administered by protem Speaker Ramesh Dhawala. The most interesting was that for the first time in the history of the state, the six-time Chief Minister …
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January 9, 2018 -
Tribute to war heroes
These lines imprinted on a flag at the war memorial is proof of the bravery and gallantry of Indian soldiers. The only war memorial of Himachal Pradesh is located at Dharamshala. The state, called Dev Bhoomi (land of the Gods), is also known as Vir Bhoomi (land of the brave) as it has sacrificed many …
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December 24, 2017 -
Inquiry ordered after inebriated teachers create ruckus at students’ meet
It was a district level Scouts and Guides camp in which 796 students from across the state were participating to gain self confidence and higher level of competitiveness. However, the late night fun by some teachers at the camp has some lessons in store for them. The Scouts and Guides camp at Dharamshala in Kangra …
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May 12, 2017 -
Arsenal FC hone skills of young Himachal footballers
To nurture the skills of budding Football players, a training camp was organised by Arsenal.
April 3, 2017 -
Model Richa Dhiman commits suicide
Famous Himachali model and actress Richa Dhiman on Friday allegedly committed suicide at her rented accommodation in Dharamshala in Kangra district, around 260 kms from here. Superintendent of Police, Kangra, Sanjeev Gandhi said they have received a call at around 11.15 am that Richa wasn’t opening door despite repeated attempts. “A police team was rushed …
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January 20, 2017 -
Tiny Himachal to have two capitals
The cash strapped tiny hill state of Himachal Pradesh will have its ‘second capital’ at Dharamshala in Kangra district. Chief Minister, Virbhadra Singh announced this in Dharamshala on Thursday during his winter sojourn. The move, however, is being taken with a pinch of salt in the state as it comes in the election year and …
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January 19, 2017 -
Dharamshala vegetable market becomes first cashless market in Himachal
Dharamshala, which has been declared and heading towards becoming the Smart City of Himachal Pradesh, today became state’s first cashless market. The Dharamshala vegetable market is equipped with swipe machine facility, a step towards cashless transaction and now farmers and the growers of the area would be available to avail the facility. Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh …
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December 23, 2016 -
No place for them in ‘Smart City’ Dharamshala
Mute witness to development of Dharamshala, an undeclared second capital of Himachal Pradesh, for over three decades now, the slum dwellers of Charan Khad were forced out of their houses after the city’s inclusion in Central government’s ‘Smart City’ project. Alleging the human rights violation by the Municipal Corporation Dharamshala (MCD), the affected slum dwellers …
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December 11, 2016 -
Smart Cities: Dharamshala gets UNDP assistance
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will provide assistance to make Dharamshala a smart city, Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Minister Sudhir Sharma said on Wednesday. “On the request of the state (Himachal Pradesh) government, the UNDP has agreed to provide assistance in developing Dharamshala as Smart City,” Sharma said. “The UNDP would link Dharamshala with Japan for earthquake resistant technology which …
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August 24, 2016