Articles for category: Himachal, News

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ONGC remains silent on compensation to Sivasagar gas leakage victims

Guwahati: While congratulating the crisis management team belonging to the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) along with three foreign well-control experts for the successful capping of crude oil well 147A under Rudrasagar oilfield on 27 June, All Assam Engineer’s Association (AAEA) urged the state-sponsored Maharatna company to announce adequate compensation to the affected ...

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Himachal CM dedicates projects worth Rs.36 crore in Nagrota Bagwan

Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during his tour to Kangra district on Monday performed inaugurations and foundations stones of eight development projects worth Rs. 36 crore for Nagrota Bagwan assembly constituency. He inaugurated Rs. 3.10 crore Fire Post building at Nagrota Bagwan, Rs. 4.80 crore road from Malan to Gujrehra Pathiar and Sakrehar, ...

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Himachal government to launch massive anti-drug campaign shortly: CM

Shimla: To raise awareness against drug abuse, the Himachal Pradesh Police Department organized the 12th HP Police Half Marathon in Shimla on Sunday. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu felicitated the winners of the marathon, which featured participation in men’s, women’s, and senior citizens’ (75+ years) categories. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Chief ...

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Northeast India: Bhatiapar gas leakage and its aftermath

Finally the natural gas leakage from Bhatiapar  crude oil well, which  continued for 16 days, was fully stopped by an experienced team of  Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) with support from three foreign well-control  experts on 27 Jun 2025. The capping operation at Rudrasagar oilfield well (RDS-147A) in Sivasagar of northeast India was performed ...

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APG Shimla University successfully concludes Semester Exams

Shimla: The semester exams for the February–June 2025 session at APG Shimla University ended successfully on Saturday. The exams, which started on June 12, also included re-appear papers for several departments. Courses covered included Allied and Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Legal Studies (BA.LLB, LLB, LLM), Hospitality and Tourism, Management (MBA, BCom), Media and Mass Communication, Engineering ...

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Himachal will lead in education in the coming years: CM

Shimla: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the inter-college event ‘Eruption-2025’ at H.P. Government Dental College, Shimla on Friday. Reminiscing about his student days, he said, “I was the SCA President during college days. Watching today’s cultural performances, I found them quite similar to those from my time. What stood out was the ...

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Himachal: Advisory for management of Beetles in Apple and stone fruits

Solan: Recently there have been reports related to the infestation of beetles in apple and other stone fruits. Defoliating beetles are also known as May or June beetles. These beetles are polyphagous and are pests of significant importance in horticultural and agricultural ecosystems. The beetles lay eggs in the soil, after the emergence of the ...

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Ex-SBI Foundation Chairman Nixon Joseph inspires APG Shimla students to become future Entrepreneurs

Shimla: Former Chairman of the SBI Foundation, Nixon Joseph, joined a job-placement workshop at APG Shimla University on Thursday. His message was clear—students must focus on skill-building and entrepreneurship to succeed in today’s competitive world. The workshop was led by Dr. Monika Verma, Head of the Job-Placement Cell, and Prof. Dr. Anand Mohan Sharma, Dean ...

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Mandarin learning programme concludes at Shoolini University

Solan: A three-week Mandarin Learning Programme for the faculty and staff, organised by the Centre of Excellence for Language Learning (CELL) at the Chitrakoot School of Liberal Arts, Shoolini University, concluded on Thursday. The programme was designed to promote multilingual skills, global awareness, and cultural understanding among the Shoolini community. It was conducted by Ms. ...

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UHF Nauni Welcomes Golden Jubilee Batch of BSc Agriculture

Solan: The Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, warmly welcomed the Golden Jubilee batch of BSc Agriculture from the erstwhile College of Agriculture, Solan, along with several retired faculty members and their families. The special gathering marked the 50th anniversary of the 1975 graduating batch. Twelve alumni along with their spouses ...

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Himachal jumps from 21st to 5th Rank in NAS in quality education

Shimla: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Himachal Pradesh has made remarkable strides in the field of education. The latest National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025, also known as PARAKH 2025, has placed the state at 5th position in overall ranking Nationally, a significant jump from 21st rank in the 2021 survey ...

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Awareness Campaign on Drug Abuse Held at UHF Nauni

Solan: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Solan, in collaboration with Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, organized an awareness and sensitization campaign on drug abuse at the university campus on Tuesday. Akanksha Dogra, Secretary of DLSA Solan and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. In ...

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Himachal Governor pays tribute to former CM Virbhadra Singh

Shimla: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla attended a solemn tribute ceremony held today at the historic Padam Palace complex in Rampur, Shimla district, to mark the fourth death anniversary of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh. Paying homage, the Governor remembered Virbhadra Singh as a towering statesman, visionary leader and devoted public servant. He stated that Raja ...