Orange alert in six districts of Himachal Pradesh predicting rain and snow from April 26 to 29
The Mausam Vigyan Kendra Shimla has issued an orange alert in six districts of Himachal Pradesh from April 26 to 29, with a forecast of heavy rain in lower areas and snowfall on higher reaches . As per weather report issued by the meteorology department issued from Shimla on Thursday,
BJP leader from Sujanpur Ranjeet Rana joins Congress
BJP candidate during the last Assembly election from Sujanpur constituency Captain Rajneet Rana (retired) joined Congress party at New Delhi. Rana , who had lost the 2022 Assembly election from Sujanpur at the hands of Rajender Rana who after turning a rebel had joined BJP recently, by a narrow margin
SJVN commissions Green Hydrogen pilot project
India’s first Multi-purpose (Combined Heat & Power) Green Hydrogen Pilot Project executed by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam was commissioned at 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. Chairman-cum – CMD of SJVN Geeta Kapur inaugurated 20Nm3/hr Electrolyzer & 25kW Fuel Cell Capacity based Green
HGVS urges Chief Electoral Officer to check distribution of drugs during parliament election
Himachal Gyan Vigyan Samiti (HGVS) submitted a memorandum to Chief Electoral Officer (ECO) of the state, Muneesh Garg at Shimla on Tuesday demanding a check on distribution of drugs during the ensuing parliament election. After submitting the memorandum, state secretary of the HGVS, Satyawan Pundir said, “The HGVS has expressed
CITU launches campaign against the Modi government
The Shimla unit of Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) held a convention at Kali Bari Hall Shimla to launch a campaign against the Modi led Central government on Monday and released a manifesto CITU leaders said, “Hundreds of activists associated with Hotel, Sahib, IGMC, STP, Sunni Dam, Vishal Megamart,
UGC allows bachelors with 4 year degree and 75 percent marks to pursue Ph.D
In a major change in admissions for PhD programmes, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced students with four-year undergraduate degrees can now directly appear for NET and pursue PhD. Chairman of the UGC Jagadesh Kumar said , “ To pursue a PhD with or without a Junior Research Fellowship
HP High Court issues notice to Harsh Mahajan on petition of Abhishek Manu Singhvi
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to BJP Rajya Sabha member Harsh Mahajan on the petition of Congress candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi – a noted Supreme Court lawyer, who had lost the election despite the Congress having majority in HP Vidhan Sabha after cross voting by six
Avalanche blocks flow of Chandrabhaga river in Lahaul
Widespread rain and snow in several parts of Himachal Pradesh have affected normal life as 112 roads including three national highways have been blocked due to landslides and slips. While isolated areas in the higher hills and tribal regions received light snowfall, the mid and low hills witnessed intermittent rains
State celebrates 77th Himachal day
The 77th Himachal Day was celebrated with gaiety and fervour in the State on Monday. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla unfurled the Tricolour and took the salute in an impressive march past at the state level function held at the Ridge in Shimla. The march past was led by Parade Commander, IPS
BJP manifesto promises free ration for poor, UCC and empowering women, youth and farmers
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto (Sankalap Patra) for 2024 Lok Sabha elections promising continuation of free ration scheme for poor for next five years, Uniform Civil Code and empowering poor, youth, women and farmers. The manifesto was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president JP Nadda