Himachal first smoke free state in country: Dhumal

Himachal first smoke free state in country: Dhumal Shimla: As per a government survey, Himachal Pradesh has emerged as the "first smoke free state" in the country, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal on Thursday said. As per the latest survey report of health department, there is an effective compliance of Smoke Free Rules under Tobacco Control Act, 2003 in all district headquarters, the Chief Minister said. All district headquarters qualify for smoke free status, Dhumal said while presiding...
03:58 AM, Jun 01, 2012

HP in no mood to reduce VAT on petroleum products

HP in no mood to reduce VAT on petroleum products Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal on Saturday made it clear that there is no move in his state to slash the VAT on petrol to offset the impact of steep rise of Rs 7.50 per litre in the price of petrol. Interacting with media persons on the conclusion of election campaign for Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) polls, Dhumal said, any decision in this regard would be taken after...
08:59 PM, May 26, 2012

J&K: Girl found dead with bullet wounds on face

J&K: Girl found dead with bullet wounds on face Kishtwar: A 23-year-old girl was brought dead to a hospital in Kishtwar on Tuesday night with bullet wounds on her face. The victim has been identified as Sapna Devi and an FIR has been registered. Sapna Devi was the daughter of Ram Singh, a resident of Village Kallar Tehsil and Sub Division Pangi of the Chamba district. ...
08:44 AM, May 09, 2012

Annandale controversy a closed chapter: BJP

Annandale controversy a closed chapter: BJP Shimla: After a spat between the Army and the Himachal Pradesh government on control over Annandale ground in Shimla, the BJP on Thursday sought to distance itself from the controversy saying it was a "closed chapter". BJP National General Secretary JP Nadda and Co-incharge of party affairs for Himachal Pradesh Shyam Jaju, who was in Shimla for a meeting of senior leaders, decried the "sinister moves" of some elements to...
04:23 AM, Apr 20, 2012

Want apology, else will sue the Army: HP CM

Want apology, else will sue the Army: HP CM New Delhi: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal on Monday warned the Army that he would file a defamation case against the defence force for allegedly accusing the Himachal Pradesh state government of colluding with land mafia to grab defence land. Dhumal threatened to sue the Army despite the U-turn taken by the defence forces on Monday over the historic Annandale military ground. He met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh...
05:16 PM, Apr 16, 2012

Didn't say anything against Himachal govt: Army

Didn't say anything against Himachal govt: Army New Delhi: Army has denied having issued any statement saying Himachal Pradesh government and its Chief Minister are working with land mafia to take away the Annandale Military grounds in Shimla. On Sunday, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal threatened to file a defamation suit if the Army does not tender an unconditional apology for its statement that questioned the campaign demanding handing over of Annandale ground. Dhumal termed...
03:05 PM, Apr 16, 2012

Army, Himachal Govt fight over land ownership

Army, Himachal Govt fight over land ownership New Delhi: The Army has alleged that the Himachal Pradesh government is colluding with the land mafia in the state to take away the Shimla's Annandale ground from the Army on the pretext of building a cricket stadium and a hotel. The ground has been with the Army since the second world war and rent was being paid by the Army till 2002. The Himachal government now wants the land...
08:08 AM, Apr 16, 2012

HP Govt, Army row over Annandale ground escalates

HP Govt, Army row over Annandale ground escalates Shimla: The row between Himachal Pradesh government and military over ownership of Annandale ground on Sunday escalated with the Army saying national security cannot be ignored for "game and gimmicks" and the Chief Minister alleging the large ground was under its "unlawful occupation". Chief Minister PK Dhumal also threatened to file a defamatory suit against the Army if it did not tender an unconditional apology for allegedly maligning the image...
10:10 PM, Apr 15, 2012

Vegetable prices rise after unseasonal rainfall

Vegetable prices rise after unseasonal rainfall New Delhi: Prices of vegetables are seeing a 10 to 15 per cent rise across the country due to unseasonal rainfall across north India. In Shimla, heavy hailstorm damaged a standing apple crop and caused huge losses. Farmers in the rest of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana too are suffering from similar problems due to unexpected rainfall. State governments have assured aid and will approach the Centre for more aid. It...
10:13 AM, Apr 13, 2012

Himachal Assembly passes Lokayukta Bill

Himachal Assembly passes Lokayukta Bill Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh assembly on Friday passed the Lokayukta bill in the absence of the opposition Congress, with Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal saying it is "more strong and constitutional than Uttarakhands bill". "That (Uttarakhand) bill has not so far been given assent by the president due to some legal hitches, but our bill is fully constitutional and comprehensive," Dhumal said. Before the bill was introduced, Team Anna member...
05:06 PM, Apr 06, 2012

Dress becomes transparent when wearer is aroused

Dress becomes transparent when wearer is aroused New Delhi: Men can now easily find out if a woman fancies them - with a dress that goes see-through if the wearer gets aroused. This futuristic creation is made of smart fabrics which become gradually becomes transparent in response to the heartbeat of the wearer. Designed by Studio Roosegaarde and Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde is in talks to produce a high street version. The project is called Intimacy and...
09:58 AM, Apr 06, 2012

Swine flu reported from HP, one more case in TN

Swine flu reported from HP, one more case in TN New Delhi: Two more suspected cases of swine flu have been reported. While one case is from Himachal Pradesh, the second patient is from Tamil Nadu. In Himachal Pradesh a 55-year-old woman from Mandi district was admitted to an isolation ward of the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla on Wednesday. The suspect is the first case in the state in 2012. The suspected case from Tamil Nadu...
11:24 AM, Apr 05, 2012

Swine flu reported in Himachal Pradesh

Swine flu reported in Himachal Pradesh Shimla: A 55-year-old woman tested positive for swine flu in Shimla on Wednesday, the first case in Himachal Pradesh this year, a health official said in Shimla. "The victim, a resident of Mandi district, was admitted to an isolation ward of the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Shimla," swine flu surveillance officer Omesh Bharti told IANS. He said the woman was in the hospital for the past two...
03:24 AM, Apr 05, 2012
Team Anna attacks Himachal Pradesh govt's Lokayukta Bill

Team Anna attacks Himachal Pradesh govt's Lokayukta Bill

Arvind Kejriwal said the Himachal Pradesh government's draft was very weak and ineffective. ...
02:27 PM, Apr 02, 2012
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