Finally, the harassment called tourist season in Shimla is going to end for the residents of the town. The much romanticized ‘Queen of Hills’ being a preferred destination for the junta from the hot dusty plains of India, this town turns into a nightmare for the locals. As such, there is hardly any relief from [...]
Fourteen years down the line, Banning plastic carry bags completely in Himachal still remains an uphill task. Himachal govt gets tough on plastics and a complete ban on plastic (again!) will come into effect from August 15. All carry bag plastics of all kinds and one time usage items like disposable cups, plates and other such items made from plastics completely will be banned. Himachal had already passed a H.P.Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act way back in 1995 but hardly is enforced anywhere in the state. Plastic carry bags are available every where and I doubt if people are even aware that it is banned in the state.
In an interesting development, the BJP govt. in the state has fixed June 6, 2009 as the day for hearing public grievances against the project, even as the company is yet to submit its detailed project report. The govt had earlier constituted a high level committee headed by the Tourism Secretary to examine the Himalayan [...]
Independence day celebrated across Himachal
From Israel, a shepherd follows his flock
Love Stories of Shimla Hills by Minakshi Chaudhry released
Himachal govt talks tough to striking doctors
‘Har ghar kuch kehta hai’ unveiled
Alert sounded in Himachal as major rivers cross danger mark
Justice denied for 7 years to another ragging victim in Himachal
