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Himachal Govt Eyes New Revenue Source: Tax on Village Businesses
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government is set to tax commercial buildings in villages, extending urban-style taxation to gram panchayats. Hotels, shops, homestays, restaurants, marriage palaces, and ...
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Electricity Board to Slash Jobs: 600 Posts to Be Abolished in First Phase
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Board has decided to abolish 600 posts of engineers and employees in the first phase of its rationalization process. The move was approved during a Board of ...
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Shimla’s Shadow Market: Social Media, UPI Used for Drug Deliveries
Shimla police have exposed a well-organized interstate drug trafficking network that used social media platforms and digital payment systems to smuggle chitta (adulterated heroin) into Himachal ...
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Corporal Punishment Can Lead to Mental Harm, Himachal Schools Ordered to Stop Practice
The Himachal Pradesh Directorate of Elementary Education has issued strict instructions to all schools, reinforcing the complete ban on corporal punishment. Citing the Right to Education (RTE) Act, ...
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Una District Issues Advisory on Dangerous Chinese String: Fly Kites Safely
In a bid to ensure safety during the upcoming kite-flying season, the District Disaster Management Authority has issued a stern advisory regarding the use of Chinese string. The administration has ...
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Himachal Weather Update: Rain and Snow Likely, Apple Growers Hope for Relief
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh is expected to witness rain and snowfall over the next five days, bringing hope for apple growers and farmers struggling with an ongoing dry spell. The Meteorological Center ...
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HRMN-99 Apple: A Grassroots Innovation Thriving in India’s Hottest Regions
Hariman Sharma, a visionary farmer from Paniala village in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district, has transformed the future of apple farming in India with his HRMN-99 apple variety. Unlike ...
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Himachal Ranks First in Reading Levels, But Dropout Rate Rises
Himachal Pradesh has secured the top position in reading levels among students, according to the 2024 Annual Status of Education Report (ASER). The report highlights significant progress in learning ...
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Shimla’s Illegal Construction Crisis: Shimla MC Pushes for One-Time Settlement Amid Past Policy Failures
Shimla is once again at the center of a raging controversy over illegal construction, with the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) seeking a one-time settlement for over 8,000 unauthorized buildings in ...
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Horticulture University Issues Updated Phosphorus Fertilizer Guidelines Amid Growing Concerns Over Soil Health
Dr. YS. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, has issued updated ad-hoc recommendations for phosphorus fertilizer use in Himachal Pradesh following comprehensive soil analysis. The ...
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Tag: Nauni University’s Certified Nurseries
Solan: Nauni University has achieved a significant milestone as four of its nurseries have been recognized at the national level by the ICAR-Central Agroforestry... The News Himachal seeks to cover ...
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Himachal Sets Up Carbon Credit Committee to Tap Green Revenue
The Himachal Pradesh government has constituted a Carbon Credit Committee under the chairmanship of the Additional Chief Secretary (Forests) to explore carbon market opportunities and generate ...