The Centre has lauded the

NGOs join hands against govt move

Over 500 environmentalists, social activists, non-governmental organisations and individuals from all over the country have come under the banner of

Shimla: Nearly five months after the state Cabinet decided to restore the 960-MW Jangi Thopan Powari hydel project to Brakel Corporation, the Dutch company may have to wait for more time to sign the implementation agreement (IA).

In an attempt to

The government has decided to cancel seven small hydroelectric projects allotted to independent power producers (IPPs), who had failed to start work in accordance with the terms and conditions laid down in the memorandums of understanding (MoUs).

Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) would execute hydel, thermal and wind energy projects not only in Himachal, but also in other states and abroad.

Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has said that the government would soon introduce a scheme to boost agriculture under which progressive farmers would be given prizes.

More than 25 people were feared to have been buried alive in a massive landslide triggered by melting snow in the higher reaches of the hills at Nehru Kund near the famous tourist resort of Manali in