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Chandigarh enhances the scope of education for underprivileged children
2008-05-28 18:58:00 Chandigarh: Last year the Chandigarh Administration had approved a project aimed at providing a channel for free college education to underprivileged children specially girls living in slum areas under a Partnership Agreement with the Don Bosco Navjeevan Centre, Sector 24, Chandigarh, an NGO, on the terms and conditions mutually agreed upon with them. This year the ... More About: Education , Children , Chandigarh , Scope
General Rodrigues inaugurates exhibition
2008-05-28 18:49:00 Chandigarh: Giving a new boost to the artistic endeavour in the City Beautiful, the Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gen. (Retd.) S.F. Rodrigues , PVSM VSM, today inaugurated an Exhibition of paintings “Chandigarh on Canvas” organized jointly by the Chandigarh Tourism and Chandigarh Lalit Kala Academy at Museum and Art Gallery. This exhibition is ... More About: General
Himachal considering long term sustainable industrial policy
2008-05-28 18:40:00 Shimla: State Government would be considering formulation of a long term sustainable Industrial Policy to give boost to the industrial friendly environment in the state in different sectors. This was stated by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, while discussing industrial promotion prospects in the state with the National BJP Industrial Cell visiting the State ... More About: Long , Sustainable , Term
President of India accorded rousing civic reception at Shimla
2008-05-28 18:34:00 Shimla: Her Excellency the President of India Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil was accorded a civic reception by the Municipal Corporation, Shimla on her arrival in the State for the first time where Mr. V.S. Kokje, Governor, Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, Tulsi Ram Sharma, Speaker, H.P. Vidhan Sabha, Justice Jagdish Bhalla, Chief Justice of ... More About: Shimla , Civic , Reception
Punjab to set up toll-free call centre for NRIs
2008-05-28 18:27:00 Chandigarh: Punjab will have 24-hour toll-free call centre for live and on-the-spot redressal of problems and grievances of the Punjabis settled across the globe. The centre, a bilingual facility in Punjabi and English, comes as a follow-up of the decisions taken during the NRI Sammelan held in Chandigarh and Jalandhar in January this year. Harcharan ... More About: Free , Call , Toll , Centre
Tibetan Administration (CTA) mourns the demise of Khenpo Kunga Wangchuk
2008-05-28 18:09:00 Our Dharmshala Correspondent: The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) mourns the demise of Khenpo Kunga Wangchuk, one of the accomplished Buddhist masters of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism. Khenpo Kunga Wangchuk, the abbot of Dzongsar Institute, a Tibetan Buddhists learning centre based in Chauntara, Himachal Pradesh, India, breathed his last on Sunday, 25 May, at ...
Dalai Lama accorded rousing civic reception
2008-05-28 18:06:00 Bijender Sharma writes from Dharmshala: The Tibetan Spritual Leader Dalai Lama today attended the civic reception for him hosted by the Nottinghamshire County Council at the County Hall, where officials and local people lined up to accord a warm reception. Speaking at the official function attended by senior government officials, staff and invited guests, the Chairman ... More About: Civic , Reception
Himachal proposes six lane Parwanoo-Shimla express way
2008-05-27 17:38:00 Solan: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, proposed to the National Highway Authority of India preparation of the detailed project report (DPR) for the construction of six-lane express way between Parwanoo and Shimla keeping in mind the future requirements. He was addressing the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and State Government Officers in a ... More About: Lane , Express
President of India visits Himachal
2008-05-27 17:34:00 Shimla: The President of India , Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, was accorded a rousing warm reception by the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Mr. V.S.Kokje, Lady Governor Smt. Leena Kokje, Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, Mr. Virbhadra Singh, former Chief Minister, Smt. Pratibha Singh, MP, Members of the Council of Ministers, Members of State Legislative ...
Tourism Ministry identifies 20 mega destinations
2008-05-27 13:22:00 New Delhi: India is witnessing encouraging trends in the tourism sector with foreign tourist inflows touching 5 million mark in the year 2007. Domestic tourism is also a key driver. The “Incredible India” campaign has led to immense interest and awareness and is likely to result in significantly larger numbers of tourists travelling to and ... More About: Tourism , Ministry , Destinations , Mega
Sanjay Kumar inaugurates the Mobile Catering Van at the Institute for Menta
2008-05-27 13:20:00 Vikas Jaatyan writes from Chandigarh: Umeed a project which got the President Award on December 2003 for its unique theme adds another milestone in the lists of projects with inclusion of Umeed Food Express- Mobile Catering Van. UT Home and Finance Secretary, Mr. Sanjay Kumar inaugurated the Mobile Catering Van at the Institute for Menta lly ...
Himachal to upgrade meteorological centre and cloud burst forecast
2008-05-27 13:06:00 Shimla: Himachal Government would be extending all possible assistance in upgrading and expanding the state level Meteorological Centre of Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India at Shimla and equipped with necessary infrastructure for cloud bursts and aviation forecasting in the state. This was revealed by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, while ... More About: Cloud , Burst , Forecast
One killed three injured in road accident
2008-05-26 17:24:00 SANJEEV AWASTHI reports: As per police sources Ram Lal [16] resident of Chobhogar village was killed on the spot while Sudershan, Hem Chand and Balbir Singh received multiple injuries as a vehicle fell in Khud near Sangrah at 11.00PM last night.Injured were rushed to Dadahu referral Hospital by the local residents. Police has registered a case ... More About: Accident , Road , Killed
Communist protests in Nahan
2008-05-26 17:23:00 NNL Bureau: Three hundred communist workers today took out a rally in Nahan town and to protest against rising prices in the country, which has made life of a common man difficult, as earning bread have become tough for poor and middle class countrymen and submitted a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner Sirmour against the increasing ... More About: Protests , Communist
Transport Department ranking third for revenue collection in Himachal- Kish
2008-05-26 14:16:00 Shimla: A meeting of Regional Transport Officers of the State was held under the chairmanship of Kish an Kapoor, Transport Minister here today. The meeting was organized to review the revenue generation targets fixed for financial year 2008-09 as well as the achievements of the previous financial year. Kapoor, addressing the first meeting organized by State Transport ... More About: Department , Ranking , Revenue
Knowing the Indian Monsoon
2008-05-26 13:04:00 India is popularly known as the land of monsoons. Scientifically speaking, monsoon winds are caused due to the difference in land and sea temperatures. The sweep of this wind system is set in the rhythm of summer and winter seasons. The land surface becomes comparatively warmer in summer and cooler during winter while the temperature ... More About: Indian , Knowing , Monsoon
हिमाचल पुलिस की कार्यप्रणाल
2008-05-26 10:01:00 तीन गाडियों और एक मोटर साईकिल पर सवार दर्जनों लोग लाठियों, पथ्थरों से लेस हिमाचल के एक ग्रामीण बाजार पर धावा बोल मारपीट व लूटपाट करके बिना किसी रोक टोक सुरक्षित लौट जाते है | यह किसी फिल्म का सीन नही बल्कि जिला सिरमौर के गांव की वह हकीकत है जिससे स्थानिय पुलिस की भूमिका ...
Anurag Singh Thakur wins in Hamirpur PC
2008-05-25 14:41:00 Shimla: Anurag Singh Thakur, Bhartiya Janta Party candidate has been declared elected from Hamirpur Parliamentary Constituency. He defeated Shri O.P. Rattan of Indian National Congress by the margin of 1,74,666 votes. This was disclosed by Smt. Manisha Nanda, Chief Electoral Officer here today. She said that out of 5,85,433 total polled votes, Anurag Singh Thakur of ... More About: Wins
NNL Exclusive: Khali leaves to USA
2008-05-24 18:51:00 Delhi NNL Bureau: Surprising media personals today famous WWE wrestler reached Delhi where he took part in the honoring ceremony of the family members of parliament attack martyrs of Indian forces organized by Anti Terrorist Front. He is to left for America in a mid night flight today, in Delhi he is staying in hotel ... More About: Exclusive , Leaves
Police combing Renuka villages to arrest Dadahu attackers
2008-05-24 17:51:00 SANJEEV AWASTHI writes: Dadahu market observed complete Bandh today in protest against attack of nearly 80 attackers in the Dadahu market last evening. Shop keepers have decided to keep their shops closed till arrest of attackers. Angry over the alleged carelessness and inactive role of Renuka police, Dadahu residents today expressed solidiraty and took out a ... More About: Arrest , Police
Himachal Health Minister holds meeting with Swami Ramdev
2008-05-24 14:12:00 Shimla: A team of the representatives of State Government headed by Dr. Rajiv Bindal, Health Minister met Swami Ramdev Jee, founder of Patanjali Yog Peeth at Haridwar today to discuss the possibilities of setting up of a centre of the Peeth in Himachal Pradesh besides the interest of the peeth in the available herbal potential ... More About: Meeting , Holds
Dalai Lama arrived at Nottingham
2008-05-24 09:34:00 Bijender Sharma writes: His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived at Nottingham to a warm welcome accorded by representatives of the Dharma Network and city officials, lead by the Lord Lieutenant, who represents the Queen. For the next five days His Holiness will be giving a series of public talks and teachings. Before leaving London for ...
Attack shocked Dadahu residents, five injured
2008-05-23 17:47:00 Sanjeev Awasthi writes: Dadahu market was attacked by nearly 40 assailants boarded in three utility Jeeps armed with Lathies. Five persons have been injured in the attack reportedly. Local residents have put a Jam on the main road against the alleged inaction of Police in this case. Attack ers entered Dadahu market nearly 8.00 PM and started ... More About: Injured
Insurance Scheme for Handicraft Weavers
2008-05-23 15:52:00 Shimla: A Spokesman of the State Government said here today that State Government was implementing various Central and State sponsored Schemes for the welfare of handicraft weavers. He said that Industries Department was implementing ‘Handicraft Weavers Comprehensive Welfare Scheme’ aimed at providing insurance cover with enhanced insurance benefits, besides, better health facilities to handicraft weavers. ... More About: Insurance
Public talks at Royal Albert hall concludes
2008-05-23 15:51:00 Bijender Sharma writes: His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s public talk at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall here concluded this with a thunderous applause after Mr. Norman Baker, MP and President of the Tibet Society, in his vote of thanks said, “His Holiness is a beacon of hope not only for the Tibetan people but also ... More About: Public , Royal Albert
CBSE class XII result declared
2008-05-23 15:47:00 Bijender Sharma writes: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared Class XII result. The boys outshined girls in this year’s result of Tibetan schools. Tibetan schools achieved a pass percentage of 89.65 % against CBSE pass percentage of 80.91% in the examination held in March this year. Out of 1140 Tibetan students who appeared in ... More About: Result
Rajgarh girl found dead in Chandigarh
2008-05-23 15:45:00 NAHAN: Nisha [26] a resident of Rajgarh was today reportedly found dead on the road side in Chandigarh in mysterious circumstances. Her family sources said that for the past few months she was residing in Mohali, Chandigarh. Her dead body was laying on the road side in Sector 11. A Sub inspector of concerned police station of ... More About: Girl , Dead
Peace in Badu after students strike
2008-05-23 09:43:00 NAHAN: Police sources said that situation in Akal College of Engineering and Technology at Badu, near Rajgarh has returned to normalcy after a sudden strike of students of engineering college took place in the campus on Tuesday. DSP Rajgarh Mr Virender Kalia said that after the incident took place SHO Pacchad himself was camping at Badu. ... More About: Peace , Students , Strike
Khali would be honoured by the CM of HP at Shimla
2008-05-23 09:42:00 Earlier on the arrival at Nahan on 20th of May, International wrestler Daleep Singh Rana, famous worldwide with his WWE name The Great Khali was honoured by Himachal Pradesh government in a state level function organized in historic Chowgan ground here this evening. More than ten thousands residents of Nahan witnessed this facilitating ceremony in ... More About: Shimla
Khali received rousing welcome at different places
More articles from this author:2008-05-23 09:41:00 Famous International wrestler Daleep Singh Rana, known worldwide with his WWE name The Great Khali this evening received rousing welcome from the thousands of local residents on his arrival in his native village Dhiraina, about 145 KM from here in Shillai tehsil. Over three thousand residents of area welcomed Khali in a traditional manner amid songs, ... More About: Places 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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