Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025. The matter related to desilting of 24 drains with special focus on two drains - Kushak drain and Sunheri Pul drain before the monsoon. The court was informed that …
Shimla: The state Cabinet today gave nod for reopening of 255 timber depots, including 57 dealing only in imported timber, which were closed over the past four years on a need basis. The depots, to be opened after assessing the requirement, will only deal in imported timber (brought from other …
Small hydroelectric projects are proving a boon for the state power board which is getting additional power at reasonable rates. Over the past three years, about three dozen small power projects (up to 5 MW) have been commissioned and 44 projects, with an aggregate capacity of 172 MW, are supplying …
Shimla: The state government will consider granting compensation to the affected families for the damage caused due to the construction of hydroelectric projects, especially in the tribal Kinnaur district where the maximum number of projects are coming up. This was announced today by Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal while addressing …
Growers look for new markets in North-East Shimla: Seed potato growers in the tribal Lahaul valley are looking for new markets in the North-East in the wake of a bumper crop in the state. The total production of seed potato has shot up from last year’s 1.50 lakh bags (80 …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has cleared the proposal for setting up an ultra-modern plant in Bharyal village at the Tara-Devi-Totu Bypass for the safe disposal of the huge solid waste generated by Shimla city every day. In an order passed by Justice AS Naidu and Dr GK Pandey (Expert …
The highest number of tourists may be visiting the “Queen of Hills” during the summer, but it attracts more winged visitors during the lean autumn season. A second survey conducted last week by Himachal Birds, a forum dedicated to the conservation of avian habitat and bird-watching, has revealed that the …
The detailed project report of the much-awaited City Mobility Plan (CMP), aimed at decongesting the town and ensuring smooth vehicular movement by way of aerial ropeways, escalators and an elevated rapid transport system is ready for approval of the local Municipal Corporation (MC). A Delhi-based consultant, Urban Mass Transit Company, …
Himachal Pradesh government on Monday decided to monitor lean-period water discharge in the rivers from hydro power project on a real time basis and use geo-informatics space applications for photo monitoring of dumping in all upcoming projects in the state. The government decided for real time montioring after a meeting …
Noted environmentalist Sunita Narain said on Sunday that climate change and pollution will affect the hills in a bigger way and for this, Himalayan states like Himachal Pradesh should invent a new model of sustainable development. Hailing the state’s initiatives like rainwater harvesting for every household and complete ban on …
Himachal Pradesh has demanded Rs 27,556 crore during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2012-17) from the Planning Commission, almost double of what was approved for the 11th Plan. Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal in two-day session with the MLAs invited suggestions for faster and balanced development of the state during …
The innovative approach of the Forest Department has not only ensured active involvement of the local people, but also helped in achieving the target of the “beneficiary contribution” for the Rs 337-crore World Bank-funded Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project almost two years ahead of schedule. The seven-year project is slated for …
Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has sought Rs 27,556 crore from the Planning Commission of India for the 12th Five-Year Plan, which is almost double than the approved 11th Five-Year Plan. He was speaking at a meeting with MLAs for fixing priorities for the 12th Five-Year Plan and mid-term appraisal …
The cash-strapped Shimla Municipal Corporation (MC) will once again urge the government to allow it to impose green tax on all outside vehicles entering the “Queen of Hills” so that it can generate resources to improve its financial health. A special meeting of the MC House has been convened on …
Mandi/Purlog: Villagers from 11 gram panchayats in Mandi district, under the banner of the Satluj Bacho Jan Kalyan Samiti, today lodged their objections before a panel headed by the Deputy Commissioner, Mandi, during a public hearing and said no to the 38-km-long twin tunnels of the 775 MW Luhri power …
High-level meeting on Aug 8 to discuss their demands Apple growers of the state, who have been suffering heavy losses due to large-scale import of the fruit, are pinning hopes on a high-level meeting convened by Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on August 8 to find a lasting solution to …
The ban on new constructions in 17 green belts of the town may finally go as the government is considering giving relaxation not just to plot owners who bought land prior to the imposition of the ban in 2000, but to everyone provided it does not involve the felling of …
The Himachal Pradesh government today decided to cut VAT on Diesel from 14 per cent to 9.70 per cent and bring down VAT on kerosene to zero with a view to providing relief to consumers from the recent price hike on petroleum products. Officials in the state government said diesel …
The environment master plan (EMP), being prepared by the government to secure a $ 2 million development policy loan from the World Bank, will address issues pertaining to 18 major sectors, virtually covering the whole gamut of development activities, to lay down the road map for sustainable growth of the …
Encroachers to face FIR: Shimla: The Forest Department has decided to register FIRs in all cases of encroachment on the forest land involving an area of more than 10 bighas, protected wildlife area, tempering with boundary pillars and raising of permanent structure. It has also decided to set up a …
