Articles for category: Environment, Himachal

green cover

Himachal aims to expand green cover

Shimla: A State Cabinet meeting was held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, which decided to launch ‘Mukhya Mantri Van Vistaar Yojna’. The scheme aims to include barren areas of hills or mountains across the  State with an objective of expanding green cover, preventing soil erosion and excessive run ...

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Himachal: SILB signs MOU with Govt. P.G College Solan

Solan: Shoolini Institute of Life Sciences and Business Management (SILB), Solan and Government College, Solan today signed a Memorandum of Undertaking (MoU) to promote academic and research programmes. The MoU was signed by the Heads of both Institutes, in the presence of Mrs. Saroj Khosla Chairperson and founder SILB and Prof. P K Khosla, Founder, ...

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winemaking course

Himachal: Admissions open for winemaking course at Nauni

Solan: Soon people from the state would be able to enroll in a vocational course on winemaking at the Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni. The university has invited applications from interested persons for its vocational course for the academic session 2023-24. This is the first time the university will be ...

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roads in apple belts

Himachal releases 50 crore for roads in apple belts

Shimla: The State Government has released an amount of Rs. 50 crore to open roads in apple belts stated Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here today and the work for clearance of roads was being undertaken on a war footing in all apple producing regions to ensure smooth transportation of apple produce to ...

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Himachal Governor reviews progress of central schemes in Chamba

Shimla: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla today reviewed various central schemes being implemented in Chamba District and took stock of the relief work being carried out after the damages caused due to heavy rains. He also reviewed the activities of Red Cross and Pradhan Mantri T.B. Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. On the occasion, the Governor said that ...

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Doctors agree to end their Strike in Himachal

Shimla: The Doctors have agreed to end their pen down strike after a meeting with the Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held here today. During the meeting, the Chief Minister said that the State Government has not abolished Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) for the medical officers but has withdrawn it for the time being. ...

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livestock care

Sanjeevani: An initiative in livestock care in Himachal

Shimla: The rural economy of the state is based on agriculture and animal husbandry is a major component of it. Himachal Pradesh has a total livestock population of about 4.41 million and livestock care is an essential part of every rural household. Proper Care on time can bring a lot of benefit to the farmers and ...

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lavender cultivation

Himachal to promote lavender cultivation

Shimla: The State Government of Himachal Pradesh is all set to collaborate with the Union government on the “Aroma Mission,” a lavender cultivation initiative that has proven to be a boon for farmers in Jammu and Kashmir. With the climatic conditions of several regions in Himachal Pradesh, including Chamba, being similar to those of Jammu ...

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Himachal CM lays foundation stone for first PET block at IGMC

Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone for the first PET Block at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla today to be constructed with a cost of Rs. 45.68 crore including      Rs. 21 crore Single Positron Emission Tomography (PET) CT machine,               Rs. 9 crore for photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) CT ...

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Himachal Chief Minister celebrates Holi

Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today celebrated Holi at the Peterhof, Shimla with Cabinet Ministers, Congress leaders, prominent people and citizens of Shimla city. On this festival of colours, the Chief Minister said that we all should celebrate this festival with traditional fervor and gaiety. He wished that this festival of colours would ...

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Himachal CM emphasizes on evolving mechanism to expedite FCA cases

Shimla: Expressing concern over the delay in granting forest clearances under the Forest Conservation Act (FCA), Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has emphasized on evolving a mechanism to expedite the clearance cases of FCA, so that work on developmental projects in the State could be started at the earliest and completed within the stipulated time period.  Thakur Sukhvinder Singh ...

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Himachal to tighten noose on Mining and Drug Mafia

Shimla: The Himachal Government is committed to tighten its noose on the mining and drug mafia and will launch an extensive crackdown in the times to come, stated Deputy Chief Minister, Mukesh Agnihotri while interacting with district level officers at village Ghaluwal in Una today.  Deputy Chief Minister said that a decisive campaign would be ...

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freedom movement

Himachal played vital role in freedom movement: Modi

Mandi: Coalition governments at the Centre have failed to deliver, leading to the world casting a doubt on India’s ability, therefore stability was vital for keeping the pace of development going. This was stated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi while virtually addressing the Yuva Vijay Sankalp Rally organized by the State BJYM held at ...

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Governor inaugurates Sub-Junior National Wushu Championship

Mandi: While inaugurating 22nd Sub-Junior National Wushu Championship 2022 at Paddal Sports Stadium in Mandi organized jointly by Wushu Association of India and Himachal Pradesh Wushu Association, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar stressed the need to promote Wushu sport in a big way. Besides improving physical ability, this game was also helpful in developing a sense of ...