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Time Wheels of Buarani - Hill Post
WEB14 hours ago · Our land in Dalhousie is hanging over rocky slopes. Virtually; we conceived a ‘cottage’- perched on a cliff. The upper level to house two bedrooms with attached toilets, a walk-in wardrobe and a corridor; with an attic overhead. Hollow walls (9”x 4”x 4.5”) in brick masonry were envisaged for the bedrooms.
Soulful Walks for the Soul (Part II) - Hill Post
WEB1 day ago · After a steep uphill walk of about 300 metres, one reaches Rana Estate, a beautiful property owned by an erstwhile Rana of Nepal. Incidentally, it’s the highest point in Mashobra. You then walk along the Faridkot Estate that sweeps for acres and continues right until Talai. Now pretty run down, it used to be a majestic estate of the erstwhile ...
Thrilling final debate sees BCS win trophy after 10 years
WEB18 hours ago · The debate was enthralling and kept the audience on the edge of their seats. After a well-contested exchange, Bishop Cotton School, Shimla clinched the title of the winner of the XXVII Rev’d Samuel Slater Memorial Invitational Inter-School English Debates 2024 defeating the former victors of the tournament. ; “I started my debating journey ...
Himachal Government Working To Improve State Finances; Clear …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Dehra (Kangra): Showing resolve to improve the states financial situation, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the government was tirelessly working to improve the states finances but much remained to be done. Presiding over the 78th Independence Day celebrations here Sukhu claimed, “the Congress government made policy changes that have generated over Rs. 2200 crore in additional ...
Subsidy Cuts Draw Public Ire While Himachal Politicians Perks …
WEB2 days ago · Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that, while public subsidies are being slashed, the substantial perks enjoyed by politicians remain untouched. The Rs. 15,000 monthly telephone allowance given to MLAs is widely seen as excessive, as is the Rs. 90,000 travel allowance for visiting their own constituencies. Critics argue that such privileges ...
Himachal Governor visits forward areas bordering China
WEBSep 26, 2023 · On his first visit to border areas adjoining Kinnaur district in the Himalayan terrain, which shares a border with China, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday, Sep 25 interacted with soldiers at the army base camp in Sumdoh. He also met Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel at Lepcha, a forward post at an altitude of ...
Odisha Gives Rs 5 Crore To Calamity-Hit Himachal - Hill Post
WEBSep 6, 2023 · Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Wednesday expressed gratitude to his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik for this gesture. In a message, Sukhu said the liberal donation in the hour of distress would help aid disaster-affected people and appealed to the public to contribute generously towards the disaster relief fund.
COVID Vaccination Drive Reaches India’s Highest Village
WEBMay 27, 2021 · COVID Vaccination drive at Komic village in Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh (Photo: Sanjay Dutta) “All the people in Komic, above the age of 44 years, have been vaccinated against Covid-19,” said Pankaj Rai, the district magistrate of Lahaul and Spiti in the trans-Himalaya region where the village is under whose jurisdiction the village is located at an altitude of over 14,000 feet.
Shimla on the Threshold of Mobility: Time to Return to Basics
WEBMay 31, 2023 · Vertical mobility is another feature that is required in the hills. This means more elevators, escalators, and such forms of transport models. Shimla is known as a town of pedestrians. This idea must be reinforced, and a competitive design should be created to make such pathways. Instead of wasting money by constructing very narrow steel frame ...