Incorporate Sports Promotion In Election Manifesto
Bhupinder Singh (The writer is a national athletics coach) Sports like education is a state issue. However when we watch national and international level games, then it perceives like a centre’s issue. It is because the performance and medal tally of any country in international level games reflects the prosperity, development and technical prowess of
Solve Unemployment To Curb Crime In Himachal
Vijay Sharma (The writer is based at Hamirpur) Increasing unemployment and drug addiction is leading Himachali youth towards crime. With huge aspirations of living a luxurious life after completing formal education, Himachali youths stray from their path when they do not get a job after a long struggle. This is the reason why the hill
Implosion of Mahagatbandhan in Bihar
Prof N.K. Singh Former Chairman International Airports Authority of India Dramatic exit of Nitish Kumar in Bihar and soon joining hands with the BJP to form government in a swift move, have left the political pundits aghast. A man who was being touted all the time as an alternative to Narendra Modi has imploded so
From the Editor’s Desk
Monsoon Session There can be serious discussion on monsoon during upcoming four sittings of Monsoon Session of Himachal Assembly. It is another matter that atmosphere within the house is not likely to be different from what we have seen across the state. The happenings were never so aggressive ahead of monsoon session in which various
Together, We Can
Kuldeep Nayar (The writer is a veteran Indian journalist, author and noted columnist.) I vainly search for my favourite television anchors like Karan Thapar and, more recently, Barkha Dutt. I am told that they have been taken off. Who has done this is a matter of conjecture. Some say that it is the pressure of
Shinde Steers Clear Of Fighting Factions
Himachal This Week Politics of Himachal is in seismic tremors due to infighting between groups reportedly led by Chief Minister and party president with CM calling the shots. It seems there is widely shared feeling amongst Congress men that Virbhadra Singh is the most popular face of the party which can fetch votes in next
Shuttler Saurabh Is State Badminton Champion
Himachal This Week Shuttler Saurabh Kapoor from Kangra emerged winner in the state badminton championship. Saurabh has won state championship not only for the first time but he has retained the top position during past two years. Saurabh has also been selected for the senior nationals and north zone badminton championships. He would represent the
Himachal Lags In Per Capita Egg Consumption
Jaideep Rehan All must have heard or watched one famous advertisement on television by National Egg Coordination Committee -‘sunday ho ya monday roz khao ande’. But how could you have your share of eggs when it is not available. Himachal is far behind as compared to the national average in per person annual eggs availability.
Huge Surge In Tourist Influx To KulluValley
Tourism figure increases from 26 lakh to more than 36 lakh in six years Mohar Singh Pujari There is no denying the fact that beautiful landscapes of Kullu Manali inadvertently attract tourists towards this world famous tourist destination of Himachal Pradesh. But now one another factor has started contributing towards this charm. And that is
NPPA Amends Price of 67 Medicines
Reduction of up to 20% after amendment by National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) Vipin Sharma The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has amended the prices of 67 medicines including life saving drugs. These include that of blood pressure, heart disease, infection, stomach related diseases and diabetes. The NPPA has reduced the price of these medicines
