Indians Need New Social Culture
Prof N.K. Singh Former Chairman International Airports Authority of India Recently media reported a Stanford University research finding that Indians are the laziest people in the world. When I see a lot of two wheeler riders not using safety helmets, I feel it is out of laziness and not due to poverty. Throwing safety and
Monsoon Exposes System’s Mismanagement
Karam Singh Thakur (The writer is based at Sundernagar, Mandi) The monsoon season is at its peak with greenery visible all around charming every heart and soul. Himachal Pradesh has a special tag of hill state due to its geographic location. It definitely benefits the state and citizens in some perspectives. But on the other
Value Based Education Must To Save Society From Disaster
Dr. O.P. Sharma (The writer is a retired Director, Youth Affairs and Sports and is based at Shimla) The advancing environmental pollution of the present times is coupled with polluting moral environment. At no other time in the world history has man faced this dilemma. Modern science and technology has astonishingly enhanced the natural potential
Readers’ Response
Himachal’s Kabaddi Stars This is regarding Himachal This Week’s cover story of July 29, 2017, “Himachal’s Kabaddi Stars”. Sportspersons from this hilly state are making rapid strides in different sports and shining at national and international level. However, Himachal’s kabaddi players have marked their presence felt both in men and women categories as many of
70 Years Of Joy And Pain
Kuldeep Nayar (The writer is a veteran Indian journalist, author and noted columnist.) Independence celebrations bring to my mind the days I spent in hometown Sialkot City. After earning the law degree I was settling to be a lawyer, but partition upset my whole plans. It made me leave the place where I was born
Virbhadra’s Challenge To Himachal BJP
Himachal This Week Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh’s announcement to leave Himachal if the BJP wins sixty assembly seats, has baffled one and all in state politics. Political observers are also pondering to understand the meaning behind such a brave statement. It will also analyse government’s performance besides posing a challenge to the opposition, they point
Chief Minister Honours Cricketer Sushma Verma
Himachal This Week Indian woman cricketer Sushma Verma got appreciation for her work as she has been offered the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police in Himachal Police. Honouring the member of Indian women cricket team Sushma Verma, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh presented her a cheque of Rs 5 lakh and offered the post of
Kangra Hits A New Record In Number of Tourists
Dharamshala : Kangra has witnessed a tourist influx of about 15.7 lakh in first six months of this year. This is the highest tourist influx for the same period for last four years. So far 14.9 lakh Indian and 73,754 foreign tourists have visited this tourist corner of the state. According to the statistics from
Big Relief To Small Power Producers
The state electricity board will purchase electricity from small power producers Shakeel Qureshi Himachal government has provided a big relief to small power producers of the capacity of 100 kilowatt. The aftereffects of this decision will be visible in near future as about 1000 such small power projects are expected to be established in Himachal.
Akshay Kumar Applauds Himachali Pradhan Jabna
Ajay Rangra It was a star-studded and glittering night, when India’s youngest pradhan Jabna Chauhan was honoured by Bollywood celebrity Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar. This was an award for her dedication to implement cleanliness mission and fight against drugs in Tharjoon panchayat of Mandi which gave her recognition on the national stage. The actor
