Tag: Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh: Manali, Narkanda get season’s 1st snowfall

"High-altitude areas of Lahaul and Spiti, Chamba, Kullu and Kinnaur districts have been experiencing snow since early Thursday," he added.

November 15, 2018

Drug abuse increases during festivals: Himachal Guv

Devvrat said drug addiction was spreading in the state and the younger generation was coming in its grip. That matter should be of great concern for all of us.

November 12, 2018

Himachal: Rally to promote eco, adventure tourism

The event would become instrumental in seeking feedback of travelers and adventurers in terms of their expectations from the service providers and stakeholders.

November 12, 2018

TB biggest killer in Himachal, annual toll in Kangra 100

India topped the list of countries across the world with the highest number of people infected with TB, an estimated 27 lakh patients with and 4.1 lakh died of the disease in 2017.

November 12, 2018

Wheelchair is no obstacle for him to stand tall

Posted as Assistant Professor in English at Government College, Dhaliara in Kangra district, he was recently awarded PhD degree at the convocation of Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla by the President of India.

November 8, 2018

Jai Ram requests for early launch of UDAAN-2 in Himachal

He said that connectivity is a major issue in the state and air connectivity is vital for boosting tourism sector.

November 8, 2018

Himachal seeks separate battalion in Indian Army

The Chief Minister said the state is proud to have the maximum number of soldiers in the Indian Army in proportion to the population.

November 6, 2018

Vanishing folk Theatre

Karyala is a drama without script and director and is an effective tool of communication in hill villages.

November 5, 2018

Telemedicine brings relief to patients in Sirmaur

For 30-year-old Nittra Devi, a paralysis patient in remote Kamru village of Shillai subdivision of Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, the consultation with doctors through telemedicine facility come as a major relief. Nittra got consultation from Apollo hospital in New Delhi which is otherwise a rare occurrence for her as they had to travel for …

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November 5, 2018

Fresh snowfall in upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh disrupts normal life

Fresh snowfall disrupted normal life in the upper reaches of Kullu, Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh with some areas recording more than 2 feet snow.

November 3, 2018

Four medical students suspended for ragging in Himachal Pradesh

A video depicting seniors ragging juniors at a college fresher's party also went viral.

November 3, 2018

Young doctors getting raw deal in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh may have made rapid strides in healthcare for patients, but young doctors have been handed a raw deal by the state government all through.

November 2, 2018

Himachal Pradesh gets its first microbrewery

The microbrewery strives to offers cherishing experiences for the tourist right in the heart of the city.

November 2, 2018

HP to enhance conviction by upgrading DNA testing facilities

According to a 3-year data shared by the state FSL, sexual assault cases makes up for 44 per cent of the total cases received for DNA profiling.

November 2, 2018

108 ambulance saves one life every hour in Himachal

Of the total one lakh lives saved in HP in past seven years and nine months, 52 per cent were females.

November 2, 2018

Himachal government invites suggestions for budget 2019-20

The Himachal Pradesh government has started process of formulation of the state budget for the year 2019-2020 and has invited suggestions. A spokesperson of the state government said on Wednesday that the government has invited suggestions from the general public, industries, trade and farmers’ associations on the budget in order to make it more people …

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October 31, 2018

Single women forum seeks increase in social security pension for women

Pointing at the social security being disbursed by the government, currently there are 4,90,020 pension holders that include both males and females, she disclosed.

October 29, 2018