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Villagers for awareness drive to avoid fire mishaps
Kullu, December 30
The newly constructed temple of Jamlu devta in Malana The politicians always take benefits of the short memory of people and forget the promises made during elections or at the time of natural calamities. Repeated fire accidents in the villages of Malana, Tosh, Mohini, Kais, Kothi, etc, and now Solang involving gutting of almost the entire village were never considered a serious matter. 



The newly constructed temple of Jamlu devta in Malana village. 

Lifeline to industry faces cuts
Solan, December 30
With industrialisation being at a nascent stage in the state occupying a share of mere 0.5 per cent nationally, repeated attempts of the central government to curtail its industrial package have adversely affected its growth.

2008: A year of political developments
Shimla, December 30
The hill state is witness to some important political developments during the year 2008, which will have a bearing on the electoral scene in future.


A monkey enjoys banana at Kali Badi in Shimla
A monkey enjoys banana at Kali Badi in Shimla. Tribune photo: Amit Sharma


EARLIER EDITIONS

Climate change in Hindu Kush Himalayas
Scientists call for devising joint strategy
Mandi, December 30
Scientists from different countries in the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH), the world’s “third largest water tower”, have urged the political leaders of the HKH countries, including India, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal and Myanmar, to evolve a consensus on devising joint strategy to tackle the “climatic change”, which is impacting the economy and life of the people living in this region in a big way.

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Akashvani Bhawan stands on ashes of Himachal Dham
A view of Akashwani Bhawan in Shimla. The present Akashvani Bhawan built in 1975 stands on the ashes of Himachal Dham that housed the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat on the formation of the state. Himachal Dham, burnt in 1956, was known as Foreign Office during the British times and its architect was Henry Irwin. He was in Shimla from 1881 to 1888 and had designed many buildings that still exist. 


A view of Akashwani Bhawan in Shimla.

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VVIPs’ visits cause insconvenience to tourists
Shimla, December 30
Heavy security in view of the BJP rally dampens the spirit of New Year revellers in Shimla. The visit of VVIPs can be quite a spoiler for the common man. With the completion of one year of the Dhumal regime on December 30, coinciding with the New Year celebrations, the rally on the Ridge was quite a damper for the thousands of tourists who are here for a holiday.


Heavy security in view of the BJP rally dampens the spirit of New Year revellers in Shimla. Tribune photo: Amit Sharma 

HIMUDA colony residents rue poor civic anemities
Shimla, December 30
Garbage scatters around a refuse collector in Shimla. Tribune photo: Amit Sharma Recently developed colony of New Shimla set up by the Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) has failed to emerge as a well planned area with basic civic amenities of modern living.





Garbage scatters around a refuse collector in Shimla. Tribune photo: Amit Sharma

APPD Assembly in Vietnam
State Cong leader leads Indian delegation
Nurpur, December 30
Congress leader and former MP Sat Mahajan has recently led Indian delegation of five MPs in the ninth general assembly of the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians of Population and Development (APPD) in Vietnam.

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