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Governance
 Access denied
The aim of setting up consumer courts is to ensure speedy and inexpensive redressal of the grievances. Unfortunately, courts in the state are inaccessible and the cost of litigation is high
Dharamsala, October 14
Consumer forums in the state have so far failed to provideThe building of district consumer court at Dharamsala that caters to both Kangra and Chamba district. speedy justice to the people, thus defeating its very purpose of formation. The inability of the state government in setting up consumer courts in all districts is the main culprit. At present, there are only four district-level consumer courts functioning in the state.
The building of district consumer court at Dharamsala that caters to both Kangra and Chamba district. A Tribune photograph

Terror threat
 State ill-prepared?
Mandi, October 14
Tremors of the bomb blasts that rocked the national capital reverberated in the state as well. Intelligence inputs reveal that terrorist can create trouble in the state, vitiating its peaceful atmosphere.






EARLIER EDITIONS

Fiscal Correction Plan
 World Bank wary of pay revision
Shimla, October 14
The World Bank is concerned about the impact of the impending pay revision of employees on the financial health of the fiscally stressed state, which will put to naught the plan to pull it out of the debt trap under which the bank has advanced a development policy loan of Rs 900 crore.

A Lost Utopia?
Malana, October 14
Malana, a fiercely independent relic of an old-order civilisation that claims descent from the Greeks, has historically remained aloof and defiant, tough to access through the centuries; it now faces several challenges. There may be no roads in the village but the video parlours have made inroads into its age-old heritage. The dwellings too are changing and in fact, the village is going through a slow process of socio-cultural degradation and if this continues the day may not be far off when it will lose its unique identity.

Development eludes Parwanoo
Solan, October 14
With little progress towards the upgrading of infrastructure, including roads, sewage, water, etc, the industrial town of Parwanoo continues to lag behind in development despite attracting investment worth several crores after the 2003 central industrial package.

Multiplicity of agencies blamed
The work on the construction of bridges and roads in Parwanoo industrial area is progressing at a snail’s pace making things difficult for the industry.

The work on the construction of bridges and roads in Parwanoo industrial area is progressing at a snail’s pace making things difficult for the industry.

Payson Stevens Environmentalist to be honoured in US
Kumarhatti, October 14
Payson Stevens, adviser to My Himachal, an NGO, will be honored by the Project Concern International (PCI) for his contribution to the cause of environment while working with the NGO. The function will be held on November 8 in San Diego, California.
                                                                            Payson Stevens

shimla diary
 All they need is blessingsJayendra Saraswati
Shimla, October 14
People from all streams of life queued up to seek the blessings of the shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamkoti Peeth, Jayendra Saraswati, during his two day visit to the town, but it was politicians who outnumbered all others.
                                                                        Jayendra Saraswati

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