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Himachal: 8 of 18 rare captive-born cheer pheasants survive in wildSubscriber Only
July 29, 2020 05:15 IST
Himachal Pradesh runs an exclusive captive breeding centre for cheer pheasants near Chail. Last October, three families of the bird from the facility were introduced into soft-release pens at a site between Seri and Undala villages of Dharbhog panchayat in Shimla rural tehsil.
Wed, Jul 29, 2020
Low demand, raw material shortage: pharma sector yet to bounce backSubscriber Only
July 24, 2020 11:34 IST
According to Munish Thakur, general secretary of the Himachal Drug Manufacturers’ Association (HDMA), a majority of the plants are running at a production capacity of around 70 per cent.
Fri, Jul 24, 2020
Besieged by low demand, raw material problems, pharma sector yet to recover to pre-Covid production levelSubscriber Only
July 24, 2020 00:58 IST
According to Munish Thakur, general secretary of the Himachal Drug Manufacturers' Association (HDMA), a majority of the plants are running at a production capacity of around 70 per cent.
Fri, Jul 24, 2020
Shimla: Early apple varieties fetch higher prices this yearSubscriber Only
July 16, 2020 22:00 IST
Tydeman, the a variety of apple being harvested this month, is selling for Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,200 per carton, said commission agents at the fruit market yard of the APMC Mandi at Bhattakufar near Shimla. A carton usually contains around 25 kilogram of apples.
Thu, Jul 16, 2020In dwindling imports from China, a big atmanirbhar push for desi pharma firmsSubscriber Only
July 09, 2020 11:39 IST
The central government, meanwhile, has launched new schemes to promote the production of pharmaceutical compounds and the establishment of bulk drug parks in the country.
Thu, Jul 09, 2020
Tourists flock to Himachal, cause long queues at bordersSubscriber Only
July 09, 2020 00:04 IST
Tourists, especially those from the neighbouring states, have started coming to the state in large numbers, resulting in queues at police barriers due to the completion of various formalities related to their entry.
Thu, Jul 09, 2020
Their source of income lost to tourist ban, many in Kufri take to farming, NREGA jobsSubscriber Only
July 05, 2020 21:02 IST
With tourist season lost to Covid-19 pandemic, and nearly all their apple crop destroyed in hailstorms, residents of Kufri and its surrounding villages, where nearly all households are engaged in tourism, struggle to pick up the pieces this monsoon.
Sun, Jul 05, 2020
In Himachal’s Kaza village, a woman from nearly every house now faces police caseSubscriber Only
July 02, 2020 03:38 IST
Kaza village has a population of around 1,700. With an FIR against over 200, more than 10 per cent of the total population of the village now stands accused in the case, booked under Sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 143 (unlawful assembly) and 188 (disobedience of public order) of the IPC.
Thu, Jul 02, 2020
Other side of Covid: Shimla gets a breath of fresh airSubscriber Only
June 25, 2020 22:19 IST
Though the disruption in Shimla's tourism industry has affected the livelihoods of people, it has resulted in better civic amenities and improved environmental indicators for the town residents.
Thu, Jun 25, 2020Erratic weather, labour shortage, market trouble upsets Himachal applecartSubscriber Only
June 23, 2020 23:08 IST
An above-normal snowfall this past winter had raised hopes of a bumper crop among fruit growers. What followed over next few months, however, were frequent spells of hailstorms and thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds.
Wed, Jun 24, 2020
HP: No threat of breach in Parechu Lake, say scientistsSubscriber Only
June 19, 2020 23:02 IST
The water body has been constantly monitored ever since the 2005 flash floods in Himachal.
Fri, Jun 19, 2020
An Indian border along China that has never seen conflictSubscriber Only
June 18, 2020 21:43 IST
Traders from Kinnaur cross over to China every year through Shipki La pass
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
Why Himachal Pradesh UN medal awardee IG ZH Zaidi is in Chandigarh Burail Jail?Subscriber Only
June 18, 2020 11:06 IST
Though Zaidi was bailed out by the Supreme Court in April 2019, Zaidi is now struggling to get bail after his plea was dismissed by the special CBI Court of Chandigarh in January this year.
Thu, Jun 18, 2020
Behind Shimla woman’s suicide, husband’s addiction to PUBGSubscriber Only
June 11, 2020 00:32 IST
"For the past few months since the lockdown began, he had been playing PUBG for as long as 10 hours a day. It clearly caused him mental stress."
Thu, Jun 11, 2020
Patwari Recruitment: All questions copied from previous exams, but no foul play, finds CBISubscriber Only
June 09, 2020 21:56 IST
Following the submission of the CBI inquiry report, the high court last week dismissed a writ petition, which challenged the recruitment alleging irregularities. The verdict was made available Tuesday.
Tue, Jun 09, 2020
Himachal CM defends ex-BJP chief: He quit as accused was once closeSubscriber Only
June 09, 2020 04:45 IST
BJP leader Rajeev Bindal, the former Assembly Speaker and five-time MLA, resigned on May 27, a week after the vigilance bureau arrested the state's director of health services, Dr A K Gupta, who is allegedly heard discussing the handover of Rs 5 lakh with another man in the audio clip.
Tue, Jun 09, 2020
Cow injured: Use of bait bombs, shock traps against stray animals common in HimachalSubscriber Only
June 08, 2020 22:04 IST
The police said that Lal used a homemade bomb in the trap, using a mixture of ‘gandhak-potash’ (potassium nitrate and sulphur), crushed stones and other materials, before covering it with wheat dough.
Mon, Jun 08, 2020
From booming tourism business to empty hotels, Kullu stares at uncertain futureSubscriber Only
June 02, 2020 22:22 IST
Last year, more than 17.25 lakh people had visited Kullu district till June, including nearly 47,000 foreigners, according to the state tourism department. It's one of the three most popular tourist destinations in the state, besides Shimla and Kangra.
Tue, Jun 02, 2020
No footfall in peak tourist season, Kangra hospitality sector on brink of collapseSubscriber Only
May 31, 2020 22:41 IST
Earlier, opposition Congress had rejected the CM’s idea saying it may prove dangerous for the state. Even Shimla Hotel and Restaurant Association (SHRA) had suggested that regular tourists would stop coming to the state if hotels were developed as quarantine centres.
Sun, May 31, 2020
Himachal PPE scam: Health top official sought bribe, never got it, investigators inform courtSubscriber Only
May 28, 2020 21:38 IST
Prithvi Singh, the person who allegedly recorded the audio clip, in which he can be heard discussing the handover of Rs 5 lakh, is a liasioning officer of Bio Aid, the firm in Derabassi, the investigator said.
Fri, May 29, 2020
Suffering in Shimla: those dependent on tourist flowSubscriber Only
May 26, 2020 10:59 IST
Most of the small businesses dependent on tourists – those offering horse rides, trolleys for infants, taxi service, or sellers of toys and food items – have vanished for now, while hotels, guesthouses and homestays are shut.
Tue, May 26, 2020
Himachal Medical Purchase Scam: Bribery charges false, says wife of arrested DHS, vigilance says otherwiseSubscriber Only
May 24, 2020 20:40 IST
Gupta, one of the top health officials of the state, was arrested by vigilance officials Wednesday on bribery charges following investigations into an audio clip, which was shared widely among a network of people
Sun, May 24, 2020
14 FIRs against five reporters in Himachal: Complaints claim ‘fake news’; Disaster Management Act invokedSubscriber Only
May 16, 2020 02:02 IST
Four of these FIRs pertain to live video reports highlighting the condition of stranded labourers, with people being interviewed alleging inadequate rations. The FIRs allege that these reports are “fake” or “sensational”.
Sat, May 16, 2020
Over 75,000 return to Himachal as govt reopens borders, says ready with strict home quarantine enforcement planSubscriber Only
May 01, 2020 23:11 IST
Surprising many with its decision to suddenly throw open its borders after keeping them strictly closed for more than a month, the state government has pressed thousands of grassroots workers into service to ensure that these people observe a strict home quarantine of 28 days after their return.
Fri, May 01, 2020
Himachal Pradesh: 30% workforce allowed entry, 650 units become functional in BaddiSubscriber Only
April 29, 2020 20:04 IST
Most of the manufacturers are operating at a production capacity of 30 to 40 per cent, officials said.
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