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Cold wave intensifies in HP, Shimla experiences coldest night

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 14:20

Himachal Pradesh capital Shimla experienced the coldest night of the season as mercury dipped to 5.8 degree Celsius and high altitude tribal areas received another spell of fresh snowfall.

Narendra Modi wave sweeping country: Himachal BJP

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 22:12

The Himachal BJP on Sunday hailed the victory of the party in assembly elections, saying a Modi wave was sweeping the country.

Himachal HC reserves order on ban on plastic packaging of food items

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 21:51

The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday reserved its judgement on the state government`s June 26 order banning plastic packaging of 25 junk food items.

Illiterate youth to be covered under SDA scheme in Himachal

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 20:46

The illiterate youth of the state would now be able to reap benefits of the ambitious Skill Development Allowance Scheme in selected trades for upgrading their skills, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said on Friday.

Quest for funds takes Virbhadra to PM`s doorstep

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 14:06

Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh`s quest for funds to take debit-ridden Himachal Pradesh out of economic inertia has brought Shimla closer to Delhi. On an average, Virbhadra Singh, who is in his sixth stint in office, flies to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh`s doorstep once in three months to raise funds and get central projects sanctioned.

Centre sanctions Rs 217 cr to HP for water supply schemes

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 22:33

The Union government has sanctioned Rs 217.26 crore for augmentation of water supply/sewerage schemes for eight cities/towns of Himachal Pradesh.

Mansoor Ahmad Mir sworn in as acting CJ of Himachal High Court

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 19:24

Justice Mansoor Ahmad Mir was on Wednesday sworn in as acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.

HC asks CBI to give report on allegations against Virbhadra

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 14:49

The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought a status report from the CBI on the action taken by it regarding the corruption allegations against Himachal Pradesh CM Virbhadra Singh after the agency said it was conducting an inquiry into the matter.

HP: Lahaul`s seed potatoes now most lucrative for farmers

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 14:03

Cultivation of Himachal Pradesh`s prized seed potato, grown in the cold deserts of the Lahaul Valley, is losing its charm but its returns has doubled this season compared to previous years, say agriculture experts.

Himachal CM meets PM, seeks Rs 1,900 cr in flood relief

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 19:23

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and requested him to provide assistance of Rs 1,972.08 crore to undertake rehabilitation work in flood affected areas of the state.