The findings of the Central Ground Water Board, Chandigarh, on ground water in Haryana reflect a cause of concern. Drinking water in at least seven districts in Haryana has an alarming high content

At least 30 people have been afflicted with some unidentified disease, described by the local people as dhrassal (measles) in two remote villages in the Chachiot assembly constituency under Gohar sub

Launched with much fanfare and hype, the devolution of enhanced powers to Punjab's panchayats under the move to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) is in danger of coming a cropper with a

In a view of the geological threat posed by the unscientific extraction, the state government has imposed complete ban on mining along the river Pabbar in Rohru tehsil of Shimla

The Parbati Hydro Power project, being executed by National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC), has accelerated the pace of development in the valley. The project has led to creation of more jobs for the

After adopting community policing, the Solan Police have started training the youth in disaster management techniques. already, the police are imparting training 35 youths at Police

With a view to conserving water resources and checking soil erosion, the state government is executing watershed development and integrated wasteland development programmes in all five-development

Nearly 50 farmers of some villages of Bhatauli Kalan area of industrial township Baddi are up in arms against the authorities of state housing board over the alleged failure in releasing due

The Haryana Government has enhanced from Rs 15 crore to Rs 25 crore the funds allocated for implementation of projects for control of floods. A decision to this effect was taken at the 35th meeting

The residents of Manali, the dream destination of tourists, have been crying for drinking water. They are not getting the adequate supply of water. The Irrigation and Public Health Department workers