
January 22, 2020 12:10 IST
After years of research, Yussouf Khan, 51, is growing fruits and vegetables in his farm through hydroponics, a form of precision agriculture in which crops are grown in vertical stacks of plant beds without use of soil.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
January 19, 2020 04:30 IST
The Community-Based tourism project is the brainchild of Ankit Sood, 46, a former professor of tourism at the government college in Kullu who first pitched the idea to a visiting team from the Bank.
Sun, Jan 19, 2020
January 03, 2020 22:10 IST
The attacks took place mainly in villages falling under Kirti and Kotgarh gram panchayats in upper Shimla, including Dalan, Gharal, Rogha, Loshta, Arthi, Bairi, Kadanu, Shawat and Titri.
Fri, Jan 03, 2020
December 31, 2019 00:10 IST
No case of murder, robbery, molestation registered here in a decade, no rape case lodged in last 5 years.
Wed, Jan 01, 2020
December 23, 2019 01:29 IST
Nearly 10,000 out of around 51,000 posts of teaching and non-teaching staff in government senior secondary schools are lying vacant, including 319 posts of principals and 187 posts of science teachers.
Mon, Dec 23, 2019
December 19, 2019 12:16 IST
Before joining politics in 2012, Kaundal worked in the MC for 35 years, joining as a clerk and retiring as a superintendent. She served in various branches of the corporation including water works, roads, health and sanitation.
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
December 16, 2019 14:34 IST
On Sunday, the district administration closed the route for trekkers following a spell of heavy snowfall over the last two days. Visitors can go up till the starting point of the trek at Gallu, a picturesque spot which is also blanketed in snow.
Mon, Dec 16, 2019
December 15, 2019 12:37 IST
“Whether it’s a water connection, pension application, income certificate or construction of a public toilet, the Jan Manch programmes have ensured that these basic complaints are resolved on the spot,” said BJP MLA Sukh Ram.
Sun, Dec 15, 2019
December 15, 2019 08:13 IST
A discussion on ‘Jan Manch’ programmes started by the state government two years ago divided the House. BJP MLA Sukh Ram, who brought up the issue under Rule 130, said that the government is delivering basic services to residents on their doorstep.
Sun, Dec 15, 2019
December 14, 2019 12:17 IST
Mukesh Agnihotri said that a total of 641 cases of rape have been reported from the state in the last two years. “During the same period, 390 cases of cruelty against women, 49 murders of female victims, and 125 cases of eve-teasing were reported," he added.
Sat, Dec 14, 2019
December 12, 2019 09:06 IST
The opposition Congress also highlighted alleged medical negligence, shortage of doctors and lack of health infrastructure in the state even as the ruling BJP stressed that the state has shown remarkable progress in giving affordable and accessible healthcare services to the public.
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
December 11, 2019 16:37 IST
The issue of private investment and industry in the state was also taken up by the Opposition. While Congress MLAs walked out of the Assembly early during the session, BJP expressed confidence fresh investments would generate employment in the state.
Wed, Dec 11, 2019
December 10, 2019 14:14 IST
While Leader of Opposition Mukesh Agnihotri called the Global Investors’ Meet the ‘biggest scam’, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur termed it a historical event with a promise for ‘holistic’ development.
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
December 06, 2019 12:50 IST
This is their only alternative to walking more than 5 km to reach the other side using a permanent bridge down the river.
Fri, Dec 06, 2019
June 20, 2015 01:38 IST
From cleaning eery road, footpath and nullah to collecting garbage and ferrying trucks to the dumping grounds where they unload the trash, safai karmacharis are involved in every stage of cleaning activity in the city.
Sat, Jun 20, 2015
June 11, 2015 01:46 IST
Last year, too, the audit report had pointed out an outstanding amount of Rs 280 crore against 25 mega projects and 163 approved builders.
Thu, Jun 11, 2015
May 25, 2015 03:20 IST
Vigilance is probing alleged pilferage of diesel by MC drivers.
Mon, May 25, 2015
May 22, 2015 03:27 IST
Police sources said that the ongoing investigation so far indicated that it was an accident, as none of the key witnesses had alleged foul play.
Fri, May 22, 2015
May 12, 2015 02:54 IST
Mayor Poonam Sharma to recommend registration of an FIR after seeking legal opinion.
Tue, May 12, 2015May 10, 2015 03:22 IST
Calls 17-year-old shameless for making absurd allegations ‘at the instance of her boyfriend’.
Sun, May 10, 2015
May 09, 2015 02:02 IST
Finding vital as vertebrate bone marrow not easily accessible, its extraction presents ethical issues.
Sat, May 09, 2015
May 02, 2015 03:27 IST
Meanwhile, the Mohali police said that they were not informed about the raid.
Sat, May 02, 2015
May 02, 2015 03:21 IST
Residents worried about cause of death; MC officer says ‘there is no reason to panic’.
Sat, May 02, 2015
April 25, 2015 03:55 IST
In September last year, MC house had passed a proposal to implement a pilot project for household waste segregation.
Sat, Apr 25, 2015
April 23, 2015 02:13 IST
A penalty of Rs 2,000 is added to the water bills of those who are challaned.
Thu, Apr 23, 2015



