Himachal Pradesh

Tibetans living in exile release video of Chinese atrocities

Tibetans living in exile release video of Chinese atrocitiesDharamsala, Mar 21 : Tibetans living in exile here released a new video giving graphic details of Chinese atrocities committed in Tibet last year.

''China''s brutality in Tibet exposed'' was released by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) here on Friday.

The video, running into eight-minutes, shows grim footage of protestors being brutally beaten by police, the sufferings and death of captives and doctors treating seriously injured monks during protests that erupted throughout Tibet since March 10, 2008.

Tribals in Himachal Pradesh asserting their rights to lop trees

Tribals in Himachal Pradesh asserting their rights to lop treesKinnaur (HP), Mar 21 : Hundreds of tribal men and women marched with wood cutting tools and lopped tree branches demanding acceptance of their rights on forest trees.

Under the banner of Himachal Kisan Sabha, they lopped tree branches and raised slogans for their rights of gathering fuels woods in jungles.

Protesters lamented that the State Government has barred people from their legitimate rights over fuel wood and timber distribution.

Security in Himachal Pradesh intensified after militant threats

Security in Himachal Pradesh intensified after militant threatsShimla, Mar 21: The government of Himachal Pradesh has intensified the security measures at six hydel project sites in the state, including the Bhakra Dam, after receiving several threats from the militant outfits.

The other project sites put on a terror alert includes the Chamera hydel project stage I and II in Chamba District, 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakhri Project, Pong Dam and Pandoh Dam in Mandi District.

Himachal farmers demand minimum support price for Ginger crop

Himachal farmers demand minimum support price for Ginger cropSirmour (HP), Mar 14: Ginger farmers and traders in Himachal Pradesh have sought minimum support price fixed by the Government so as to directly export their produce.

Bella valley in Sirmour District of Himachal Pradesh is famous for producing varieties of quality ginger and the people mainly depend on cultivating ginger for their livelihood.

When demons marry and people worship them in Kullu

When demons marry and people worship them in KulluKullu, March 13 : People from across Himachal Pradesh converge every year in Kullu District's Chachogi village to participate in a unique festival in which both the Gods and demons are worshipped.

The weeklong festival is known as "Kotlu". It is held to celebrate the compromise reached between the Gods and demons.

Rural Employment Act improving living conditions in Kullu villages

Rural Employment Act improving living conditions in Kullu villagesChansari Village (Kullu), Mar 13 : The living conditions of rural people in Himachal Pradesh''s Kullu District has improved drastically, thanks to the application of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA).

Several development works are being executed to improve the standard of living in these rural areas.

Take for example, Chansari Village in Kullu District. This village has experienced positive changes in the employment sector since the introduction of NREGA.

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