Climate change and less precipitation are posing a challenge to water security in Kangra valley. The rivers originating from the Dhauladhar mountain range are vital for drinking water and irrigation in Kangra valley which houses about 25 per cent population...
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The place is crowded, dusty, unorganised and expensive. It’s a complete waste of time and money. It’s overhyped and has very little to offer...These are some of the many such reviews that disgruntled tourists have posted online after visiting Kufri,...
The plan of the government to allow vertical construction in the hill state has been put on hold by the court amidst scepticism over construction of high rise structures in a state where most areas fall in high seismic zone....
Addiction to drugs, especially ‘chitta’ (heroin), is forcing youths of the state to turn to petty crimes. In many cases, it has been seen that hundreds of youths across the state have stolen cash and valuables, while in some cases...
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Of the 16 private universities that are functioning in the state, 10 are in Solan district alone. The remaining are located in Shimla, Sirmaur, Una, Mandi, Kangra and Hamirpur districts. Problems galore The state govt constituted the HP Private Educational...
The Kangra Valley is known for its lush green tea gardens that are as much a treat for the eyes as these are for the palate. However, for the valley farmers, tea growing is fast becoming an unviable option and...
On September 11, Shimla found itself gripped in a communal frenzy, a rare occurrence in this generally peaceful city. A sizable crowd, comprising people associated with some Hindu outfits, local residents and others, gathered in the Sanjauli area of the...
The state unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) today paid tributes to Left leader Sitaram Yechury, who passed away on Thursday. The CPM leaders said Yechury was a towering figure in the party and his commitment to justice...
The Department of Education of Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, (HPU) on Wednesday inaugurated a six-day induction programme for the PhD research scholars of the 2024-25 batch. Ajay Kumar Atri was the coordinator for the induction programme. Head of Department Dr...
Tribune News Service Shimla, September 1 The dream of living a cushy and glamorous life, shown prominently on various media these days, has made youngsters, including those from Himachal Pradesh, vulnerable to cyber frauds and fake trading and investments applications....
Dipender Manta Tribune News Service Mandi, August 18 In Himachal Pradesh, the picturesque districts of Kullu-Manali and Lahaul and Spiti are grappling with severe setback to their tourism industry due to the recurring issue of Beas river’s swelling in the...
Ambika Sharma Tribune News Service Solan, August 11 Bereft of any financial incentive and facing locational disadvantage, the state’s industrial growth has become sluggish in the last few years. The cash-strapped state government was reluctant to roll back state-level levies...
Subhash Rajta Shimla, August 4 A while back, the state government substantially enhanced cash awards for the state’s sportspersons winning medals in top international events like the Olympics, Asian Games and world championships etc. State has few coaches Sportspersons need...
Pratibha Chauhan Shimla, July 17 Having braved the political upheaval triggered by cross-voting by six Congress MLAs in the Rajya Sabha polls, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is faced with the challenge of keeping the wheels of development running despite...