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Irked over zero tariff on US apple imports, Himachal growers call for mass agitation

Shimla, Feb. 5 -- Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh have announced a mass movement against the proposed zero import tariff on apples from the United States, warning that the move could devastate the s... Read More


HP to implement new drainage policy for road construction: PWD minister

Shimla, Feb. 4 -- With the roads in Himachal Pradesh suffering massive damages during rains be it landslides or road cave-in, the state government will implement a new drainage policy for road constru... Read More


Himachal: Jaundice outbreak: Admn inspects water sources as cases in Mandi's Gohar rise to 67

Shimla, Feb. 1 -- Following the suspected death of a 28-year-old engineering graduate due to jaundice in Gohar sub-division of Mandi district, the district administration on Saturday inspected drinkin... Read More


Himachal govt to amend Panchayati Raj Act to bar drug accused from fighting polls: Rural development minister

Shimla, Feb. 1 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to amend the Panchayati Raj Act to debar persons involved in chitta cases from contesting Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) elections. Rei... Read More


Amid grower concerns: Joint Centre-HP team to assess impact of apple import duty cuts

Shimla, Jan. 31 -- To address the concerns of Himachal Pradesh over reduction of import duty on apples, the Centre had constituted a committee and now a joint team comprising central and state represe... Read More


Trout fish farm damage: Himachal PWD, its contractor to pay rRs.r47.14L compensation

Shimla, Jan. 29 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT), has awarded Rs.47.14 lakh as environmental compensation to Kushal Gupta, owner of Himalayan Trout Fish Farm, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, for damage c... Read More


Disaster-hit Himachal pins hopes on Union 'Green Fund' to tackle fiscal & climate crisis

Shimla, Jan. 29 -- Fighting the state's fiscal crunch and repeated disasters, Himachal Pradesh pins hope that provision for "Green Fund" will be made in the upcoming Union budget. Chief minister Sukh... Read More


Concerns over climate change dominates R-Day celebrations in Shimla

Shimla, Jan. 28 -- Concerns over climate change dominated the 76th Republic Day that was celebrated amid fresh snowfall on Shimla's Ridge on Monday. Expressing concern over the delayed winter, chief ... Read More


JICA forestry project reviving endangered medicinal plants

Shimla, Jan. 25 -- With a bid to revive endangered medicinal plants and promote their scientific cultivation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) forestry project in Himachal Pradesh, sa... Read More


Heavy snowfall throws life out of gear in Himachal; 683 roads blocked

Shimla, Jan. 25 -- Along with picture-perfect views, the heavy snowfall in Himachal also affected the normal life with power outages, traffic jams and widespread disruption of transportation owing to ... Read More