Articles by Dar Ovais
Gaggal Airport expansion: Irked over rehab plan, locals seek better compensation
Kangra administration has commenced a series of public hearings in the villages that will be affected by the Gaggal airport expansion plan
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 09:54 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
14 years on, HP’s Central University still functions from rented buildings
Centre had approved two campuses. Construction at Jadrangal is still to start as state government is yet to deposit ₹30 crore for the transfer of forest land.
Published on Feb 05, 2024 02:56 PM IST
Nadda blows Lok Sabha poll bugle at Dharamshala rally
The rally was attended by Union minister Anurag Thakur, Himachal leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, BJP leader and Kangra MP Kishan Kapoor, state BJP chief Rajeev Bindal and Shimla MP Suresh Kumar Kashyap, among other leaders
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 05:04 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
Over 83k migratory birds descend upon Pong wetland, count lower than last winter
Warm winters, delayed snowfall in the upper reaches and changes in weather patterns are being cited as reasons for delayed migration in 2024
Updated on Feb 03, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
More rain needed in HP for good crop yield: Experts
The scientists at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya in Palampur said that although the fresh rain spell has been quite beneficial for various crops, more rainfall is required in the coming days for good crop productivity
Updated on Feb 03, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
HP’s first space lab comes up at Bilaspur government school
The space lab, developed under the Indian Space Research Organisation space tutor programme by Vyomika Space Academy, is funded by the Bilaspur district administration
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
Dharamshala, a beloved “winter home” for Kashmiri traders
The annual migration has become a regular part of their trading life with many following in the footsteps of their elders
Published on Jan 28, 2024 09:21 PM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
Kangra farmers stare at low yield in rain-deficit HP
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is over 99% rainfall deficit in January so far in Himachal and the state has recorded only 0.1 mm precipitation
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
Why a band of Himachal’s residents are opposing an airport project
The local community in Kangra fears displacement by an airport extension project in Gaggal, but the top court has given the government the go ahead it needed
Published on Jan 24, 2024 06:45 PM IST
Ram Temple consecration: 34 years on, BJP’s Palampur resolution realised, says Shanta Kumar
With the consecration ceremony of the temple set to be held on January 22 , the resolution will finally come to fruition after 34 years
Updated on Jan 21, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamshala
Dry spell hits HP’s tourism, hospitality industry
To the locals, the barren look of the majestic mountain range, normally draped in white at this time of the year, is unprecedented and has become a cause of concern to those affiliated with the tourism and hospitality industry
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Dar Ovais, Dharamsala