From the Editor’s Desk
Strengthening Connectivity Train to Bharat Darshan from Una has established the importance of expansion of railway network. It will benefit entire Himachal if Bharat Darshan train has been extended beyond Chandigarh to Una. It also underlines the fact that expansion of rail network is possible through broad gauge line at Una. Connectivity is possible through
Democracy Needs Credible Opposition
Prof N.K. Singh Former Chairman International Airports Authority of India After the recent sweep of four out of five state elections in the country, fears are being expressed in the corridors of power and offices that it might not lead to what is commonly called the Congress Mukt Bharat but Virodh Mukt Bharat which could
Populist Decisions Lead To Financial Instability
Hem Raj (The writer is based at Bhamani, Chamba) Himachal Pradesh after coming into existence is on the path of continuous progress as it has witnessed inclusive economic growth and development. The per person income in Himachal that was Rs. 240 in 1948 has increased to Rs. 1.30 lakh at present. The literacy rate has
Jobs To Outstanding Sportspersons Will Boost Sports
Bhupinder Singh (The writer is a national athletics coach) The Cabinet meeting of Himachal government held on March 30, 2017 paved the way for appointment of Asian Games Gold medalist and country’s kabaddi star Ajay Thakur on the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police in Himachal Pradesh Police. This is for the first time in
Readers’ Response
Bhoranj To Test Dynasty Politics This is regarding Himachal This Week’s cover story of April 8, 2017, “Bhoranj to Test Dynasty Politics”. It is now a common practice that most of the leaders irrespective of the parties prefer promote dynasty politics. However, it hurts the morale of common workers who work relentlessly for their party.
The Espionage Bug
Kuldeep Nayar (The writer is a veteran Indian journalist, author and noted columnist.) One bug which has bitten both India and Pakistan and now Bangladesh is the espionage. Anyone who visits from the neighbouring country is considered a spy until proved otherwise. It really depends on the External and Home ministries whether a particular person
BJP’s Vision Document For Himachal
Himachal This Week Elated over the success in four states, Bharatiya Janata Party is now focusing on Himachal where elections are due later this year. The party high command has directed the leaders to work collectively to accomplish victory in this hilly state also. Exhorting party leaders during a meeting of the core group in
The Soccer Bonanza Is On
Divya Himachal Football League Himachal This Week/Dharamshala The soccer bonanza of Himachal is increasingly popular day by day. Divya Himachal Football League being organised in the state for the first time ever is a unique and one of its kind concept in Himachal. Trials are being held in different parts of the state for the
Impressive Jump Of Women In Financial Inclusion
Himachal This Week In widespread inequalities toward women, the country has reflected an impressive jump of fair sex in financial inclusion. During the past one decade, women have recorded more than three times increase in having bank accounts with 53% of the female population now having bank accounts as compared to a mere 15% a
Medicines Of 17 Himachali Pharma Industries Found Substandard
Vipin Sharma Medicines manufactured in 17 drug industries of Himachal were found substandard in the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) tests. These medicines were manufactured at drug industries in Paonta Sahib, Kala Amb, Baddi, Nalagarh and Sansarpur Terrace. Besides this, medicines manufactured at 43 industries all over the country too could not prove good
