Chief Minister accuses BJP for politicizing murder
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has accused state BJP leaders for politicizing the murder of a youth in Chamba district. In an informal chat with the media persons expressing his displeasure over the protests by BJP, the CM said, “This is the first case of its kind where
IIT Mandi to organize G20- ( Science 20 ) meet
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi will organize the G20-S20 (Science 20) meeting from June 21 to 30 at the IIT campus. A spokesman of the institute said, “The main purpose of the meet is to bring together key stakeholders and experts to engage on various themes like renewable
In a gruesome murder young man cut to pieces in remote area of Chamba district
In a gruesome murder, a young man belonging to Bhandal panchayat in Salooni area of Chamba district was cut to several pieces by his killers on June 9. A police source said, “Manohar (25) was hacked to death in a remote area and his killer cut him into several pieces
Former CM Jai Ram Thakur welcomes JP Nadda
National BJP president JP Nadda was accorded a warm welcome by former CM Jai Ram Thakur and other BJP leaders, on reaching Kangni helipad on Tuesday. BJP leaders, who were present to welcome Mr. Nadda, included state BJP president Rajiv Bindal, MLAs Anil Sharma, Rakesh Jamwal, Inder Singh Gandhi, DS
IIT Mandi researchers establish relationship between drought and elevation
A team of researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has studied the relationship of elevation with the characteristics of drought in the Indus River Basin and has gathered valuable data for climate adaptation strategies and water management in this region. The findings of the research have been published
CM and Deputy CM mourn death of veteran journalist DP Uniyal
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri have mourned the death of veteran journalist Dwaraka Prasad Uniyal, who passed away at his residence in Vikas Nagar (Dehradun) on Sunday. Mr Uniyal, who was founder editor of popular Hindi weekly Himalayan Times, was a known face of journalism
Two die in road accidents in Una district
Two persons died on Sunday in separate road accidents in Una district. A scooter rider died after being hit by a bus while in another accident a worker was crushed by a Hydra Machine. A scooter rider Padam Sharma (75) resident of Basal died after being hit by a Haryana
New Education Policy may deprive a large number of girls from Education – former Dean of DU
Former Dean of Delhi University and Executive Member of Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti (BGVS) Dr. Anita Rampal said, “Children are not dropping out from schools in India but they are being pushed out of schools.” Speaking in a seminar organized on New Education Policy (NEP) by BGVS at Mandi on
Central government to develop Chitkul, Nako and Pooh under vibrant village scheme – Union Power Minister
Union Minister for Power RK Singh said a Central government public sector undertaking will adopt Chitkul village and assist the state government in developing it as a vibrant village. Addressing a gathering at Chitkul on Thursday the minister said, “ The vibrant villages programme is an initiative of the Central Government
HP government releases Rs 4.5 crore to HRTC, Leh – Delhi bus service begins
Himachal Pradesh government has released an amount of Rs 4.5 crore to Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) for paying liabilities of employees of the corporation. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said, “The state government is making every effort to settle liabilities of the corporation employees and an amount of