Technical hurdle and cost put question mark on proposed airport in Balh valley
The high cost for paying compensation to farmers in Balh valley for acquisition of land for the proposed international airport in the valley and a technical hurdle have once gain put a question mark on the dream project of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur . Thakur, who had announced to
IIT researchers contribute in developing portable device to screen cervical cancer
The researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) )Mandi in collaboration with Aindra Systems Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, have contributed in developing an artificial intelligence-powered device to screen cervical cancer by analyzing microscopy images with high accuracy . Cervical Cancer is among one of the deadliest forms of cancer and its early
Bhai Hirda Ram – A revolutionary from Mandi who didn’t get his due
A Gadhar Party fighter failed to get his land back confiscated by the British Government When the entire country is enjoying the fruits of hard earned freedom of India with the sacrifices made by revolutionaries and freedom fighters, it’s quite strange that a revolutionary freedom fighter from Mandi, an active
Story of Kulvinder Sandhu
This is picture of a vagabond, who I met during a bus stopover near Kiratpur, while coming from Chandigarh. As the bus stopped for lunch break I went to a fruit seller to buy bananas. He came to me and asked for money to buy a banana. I initially thought
Mass Kanya Pujan at Mandi registered in Limca Book of Records
The Mandi district has added another feather to its cap by getting registered Kanya Pujan ( mass worship) of 1008 little girls organized at Seri Manch Mandi during 2019 International Shivratri festival to highlight Beti Bachao – Beti Padhao campaign launched in the district, in Limca book of records -2020.
BRO permits one HRTC bus daily through Rohtang tunnel
In a major relief to tribal inhabitants of Lahaul – Spiti, the Border Roads Organization (BRO) authorities have allowed one Himachal Road Transportation (HRTC) run bus daily from Manali to Keylong through incomplete Rohtang tunnel during the winter season. The Lahaul- Spiti administration had closed the traffic on Manali
Unscrupulous people misusing deity culture in Dev Bhoomi
Though deity culture of Himachal Pradesh depicts unique traditions and culture of the state but it’s also a fact many unscrupulous people also try to exploit religious faith of people for their personal gains. In this incident dozens of villagers assaulted an eighty years old lady terming her a sorcerer,
Sanjay Saini gets National Award for Excellence in Journalism for 2019
Sanjay Saini, Assistant Public Relations officer (APRO) has brought laurels for people of Himachal Pradesh by wining this year’s National Award for Excellence in Journalism. Sanjay Saini, former correspondent of Dainik Bhaksar at Mandi has been designated to get 2019 National Award under rural journalism category jointly with Raj Chengappa,
Himachal fails to get its share after reorganization
While nearly fifty years have elapsed since hilly areas of Punjab were merged into Himachal under Reorganization of State in 1966, Himachal is still struggling to get the dues awarded under the Reorganization Act – 1966 from the Punjab government, despite the Supreme Court directions and efforts of Himachal Pradesh
Central government gives approval for Balh Airport
The dream of having an international airport in Balh valley of Mandi district seems to be becoming a reality as the Central government has given in-principle approval for construction of an international airport in Balh valley of Mandi district with the support of Airport Authority of India (AAI). The approval