Tag: Himachal Pradesh
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First international airport in Himachal Pradesh to come up in Mandi
Replying to a query of the leader of opposition, Mukesh Agnihotri, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur informed the state assembly that Airport Authority of India has found Nagchala in Mandi district suitable for constructing the international airport.
August 26, 2019 -
Section 118 set to rock Himachal politics again
The state government, though, has denied such plans of disinvestment of hotels or amendments in Section 118 to allow tourism-related activities in tea gardens.
August 26, 2019 -
Himachal Pradesh: Manimahesh pilgrimage suspended due to heavy rains
The Manimahesh Lake is situated 26 km from Bharmour in Budhil valley, an important pilgrimage spot in Himachal Pradesh.
August 26, 2019 -
Himachal school sets record for biggest portable wall clock
The clock named ‘Jubbal Clock’ measures 100 inches in length and 72 inches in width which was made by 16 students of tenth standard.
August 24, 2019 -
Himachal gets three national awards under Poshan Abhiyan
These awards were given by Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday at a function in New Delhi to the states, districts, blocks and Anganwadi Workers for their contributions in scaling up the Poshan Abhiyaan and ensuring that it reaches every household in the country.
August 24, 2019 -
Himachal Governor, CM condole demise of former FM Arun Jaitley
The Governor said Arun Jaitley was an intellectual and a determined leader, excellent administrator and a political giant who made a lasting contribution to the country.
August 24, 2019 -
550th Prakash Utsav to be celebrated as state level function
Thakur said the celebrations would begin with Prabhat Pheris (early morning processions) starting from the Gurudwara bus stand and would reach the Ridge.
August 22, 2019 -
Uttarakhand: Chopper carrying flood relief crashes in Uttarkashi
Extreme rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarkhand, and Punjab has caused lakes and rivers to burst their banks, inundating towns and villages.
August 21, 2019 -
Monsoons claim 63 lives in Himachal Pradesh
Replying to a discussion on loss of life and property in rains, Thakur said the state suffered a total loss of Rs 625 crore due to damaged roads, water lines and power transmission since July 1.
August 20, 2019 -
IIT Mandi to come-up with tech to curb global warming
The researchers at IIT Mandi are developing thermoelectric materials that can efficiently convert heat into electricity and reduce the effects of global warming.
August 19, 2019 -
Kejriwal calls for emergency meet over rising water level in Yamuna; flood alert issued in Delhi, other states
Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh received the highest ever rainfall for a 24-hour period on Sunday, killing at least 24 people, since records began almost 70 years ago.
August 19, 2019 -
Disabled students allege denial of 5% reservation in Himachal Pradesh University
According to the Association, the Himachal Pradesh High Court order for five per cent reservation to disabled students in M. Phil and PhD courses came 10 months ago but the University has not complied with the order till date.
August 18, 2019 -
18 dead, many injured; 13 NHs blocked as heavy rains lash Himachal
As per the report of State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), as many as eight persons had died in Shimla district alone while two persons each have lost their lives in Chamba, Kullu, Sirmour and Solan districts.
August 18, 2019 -
IMD predicts very heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Karnataka; fresh snowfall in Himachal
In Himachal Pradesh, fresh snowfall has been reported in the higher reaches of Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti while a portion of the bridge over the Beas river in Akhara Bazaar area of Kullu town collapsed after the water level in the river increased due to the heavy rainfall in the region.
August 18, 2019 -
HP scientist seeks PM’s help to modify Newton’s third law of motion
The research had already been theoretically confirmed by scientists across the world but it is still to be confirmed experimentally.
August 17, 2019 -
HP jail inmates make chocolates for sale on Raksha Bandhan
The DGP hoped that the chocolates will make a wonderful gift on the festival to celebrate the ties of brothers and sisters.
August 8, 2019 -
Three scholarships for students with disabilities being implemented in HP
A spokesperson of Higher Education told on Thursday that the scholarship schemes include Pre-Matric Scholarships for Class IX and X, Post-Matric scholarships for Class XI to Post-graduation, Scholarship for Top Class Education for Graduate/Post Graduate Degree or Diploma for students with disabilities in 241 notified institutions on National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and the Umbrella Scheme "Scholarship for Students with Disabilities".
August 8, 2019