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18 Contestants To Stake Claim For ‘Himachal ki Awaz Season-6’
The contestants for grand finale of Divya Himachal's singing competition 'Himachal ki Awaz' Season-6 have been chosen. The top 18 candidates for the final battle were selected in a grueling three day semi finals organised at Mahavir Public Senior Secondary
Starting New Era With Old Worn Out Steps
Himachal This Week When Jai Ram Thakur took over as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, everyone expected fresh thinking and start of new style of a gentleman leader. No doubt lavish celebrations seemed to be getting controlled but soon the same caravan of cars, same garlands and same announcements are seemingly order of
Economics Of Politics
It’s understandable that this year’s budget should have an eye on rural India which constitutes some 70 percent of voters. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had no compunction in mixing politics with economics. In the past whenever the budget was mixed with election, political parties would protest against such a practice.
HIMACHAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2017
In our endeavour to honour different personalities of the state and salute their devotion in their respective fields of specialisation, Himachal This Week carried the achievements of Himachali sportspersons who not only brought laurels for the state but also for the country due to their outstanding performance in the field of sports. This week finds a mention of those personalities who earned a niche in the fields of farming and Ayurveda for betterment of the society.
From the Editor’s Desk
Union Finance Minister seems to be sensitive on the issues of farmers and rural areas as depicted in the Union Budget. However it couldn’t fulfill aspirations of the middle class that had pinned high hopes from the budget. Salaried class finds its annual income squeezed in the backdrop of unchanged tax slab though Finance Minister appreciated the role played by this section for their contribution in paying taxes.
Zero Budget Farming Is Way To Safe Future
Unnatural and poorly planned use and honing of nature leads closer to the point of catastrophe and disaster as poorly planned development invites problems. The modern development that fascinates us has affected the entire world. However loud may be the talk about its shinning appearance, but nothing can be heard except disaster amidst this din.
Manage Water Resource Scientifically
Hill state Himachal Pradesh has no big threat concerning water crisis, but it is utterly important to reckon the possibilities. There are numerous challenges before us if we pay attention at the ongoing proceedings. Climate change, growing temperature of planet, melting glaciers, blatant deforestation, land mafia raj etc.
Readers’ Response
Disparity In Sports Rewards? This is regarding Himachal This Week’s cover story of January 20, 2017, “Disparity in Sports Rewards?”. Sportspersons from this hilly state have been performing outstandingly in national and international competitions. They have been bringing laurels for the state and country in different sports. We should encourage and promote sportspersons by extending
34 Himachalis in ‘Khelo India School Games’
School Games Federation of India has selected 34 sportspersons from Himachal for the ‘Khelo India School Games.’ This event is being held in Delhi by the Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry of India from January 31 to February 9. Young talented girl of the state, Seema is representing Himachal in Athletics and participate in 3000
