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HIMACHAL PRADESH Massive spurt in drug trafficking in border villages After a brief lull, drug trafficking has witnessed a massive spurt in the border villages of Nurpur and Indora subdivisions in Kangra district. Unlike opium and poppy husk, preferred by addicts in the past, chitta, a synthetic intoxicant, has become the ‘’drug of … Read more 23.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
Sports personalities and Infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh:- Sports personalities of Himachal Pradesh Madan Lal – Cricketer :- He was the member of 1983 legendary World Cup Winning Team. His ancestors belonged to district Hamirpur of Himachal Pradesh. Charanjit Singh – Hockey Player He was a former Field hockey player. He was born … Read more Sports personalities and Infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh
Historical and Archeological Places Chamba Chamba is an ancient town of Himachal Pradesh. The history of this place, according to records, dates back to 2nd century. The Maru dynasty ruled this place from ancient capital Bharmaur. Since then about 7 dynasties have ruled here. Chamba is known for its palaces, temples, “pahari” paintings, arts and … Read more ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES of Himachal Pradesh
HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal Police celebrate its first Raising Day Good behaviour can win hearts and instill confidence among the general public” was the message of Governor Acharya Devvrat at the First Raising Day celebrations of Himachal Pradesh Police. Live up to the name of Dev Bhumi (Himachal) and create an atmosphere where … Read more 08-12-2017 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH HP set to move SC against NGT order The Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to appeal against the order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banning construction in the state capital’s Core Area. In doing so, it has given in to public pressure. Various social organisations, including the Shimla Nagrik … Read more 05-12-2017 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Transmission of infection still a concern Even though there has been a drop in the HIV/AIDS prevalence in Himachal Pradesh to 0.12 per cent the problem of transmission of the infection from the mother to child is yet to be brought under complete control. Himachal, which falls in the low … Read more 01-12-2017 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH HP faces challenge of climate change Himachal Pradesh is facing impacts of climate change as temperatures are rising and rainfall as well as snowfall are becoming erratic, affecting agriculture, horticulture and livelihoods. Most weather stations in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are facing increasing trend of temperature in the last three decades. Giving … Read more 30.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Adhocism plagues higher education in state The Himachal government has adopted ‘exploitative practice’ of recruiting teachers in government colleges as guest faculty and via PTA route. While the regulatory commission of the state government was penalising the private colleges and universities for not paying proper scales to their teachers, it was … Read more 15.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH India’s first voter caught in ‘cap politics’ Even as the political destiny of 337 contesting candidates is locked in the electronic voting machines (EVMs) till the counting of votes on December 18, “politics of cap” has once again occupied the centre stage in the state. The “maroon versus green … Read more 12-13.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs
HIMACHAL PRADESH Cash, liquor worth crores seized in state A total of Rs 1.18 crore and 3.01 lakh litre of liquor worth Rs 5.19 crore have been seized by the Election Commission-appointed surveillance and expenditure monitoring teams, including the police, Income Tax and Excise and Taxation Department in the poll-bound state. The … Read more 08.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs