children, were killed and 13 injured after the bus they were travelling on plunged into a 150m deep gorge at Bharari in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district.Officials said the reasons behind the accident were unclear and that the driver was among the dead.The bus was on its way to Solan from Punerdhar village in Sirmaur. It had covered a distance of around six km when it plunged into the gorge. The...

Source : Times Of India | 12 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sirmaur

Himachal ginger growers demand minimum support price for produce

Ginger growers in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, are demanding minimum support price (MSP) for their produce.Ginger growers in Sirmaur district happen to be the country's largest producers of dry ginger.However, in the past, they had incurred huge losses as they were not given the proper price for their produce.Bella Valley in Sirmaur region is famous for its different varieties of ginger. People of the...

Source : Webindia123 | 115 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sirmaur

11 killed in Himachal road accident

nine injured when an overcrowded multi-utility vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Himachal Pradeshs Sirmaur district Saturday,...

Source : Webindia123 | 207 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sirmaur

Development in Sirmaur district speeded up: Dhumal

Prem Kumar Dhumal today performed foundation stone laying ceremonies of Government Degree College building, Tehsil Office and Tourist Hut at Sarahan in Sirmaur district, at a cost of over Rs 4 crore. He also inaugurated additional accommodation for Government Senior Secondary School, Sarahan. Addressing a huge gathering on the occasion, Prof Dhumal said his government was committed...

Source : Webindia123 | 280 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sirmaur

Three more bodies recovered in Himachal disaster (Lead)

in Haryana Sunday recovered three more bodies of the eight people washed away while crossing a flooded rivulet in Himachal Pradeshs Sirmaur district....

Source : Webindia123 | 346 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sirmaur

Dhumal dedicates SDM Office at Sangrah

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal dedicated Sub Divisional Office (Civil) at Sangrah in Sirmaur district today....

Source : Webindia123 | 411 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sirmaur

Himachal Pradesh farmers rejoice over bumper citrus fruit production

Sirmaur, Jan 27 : Favourable climatic conditions have led to a bumper production of 'Kinnu' in the Dhaulakuan area of Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur District this year.Senior scientist at the Regional Horticulture Research Centre (RHRC) in Dhaulakuan, A K Joshi, informed that over the years, especially during 2010-11, there has been remarkable increase in the production."Last year Kinnu production was...

Source : Newkerala | 509 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sirmaur

Himachal Pradesh farmers rejoice over bumper citrus fruit production

Favourable climatic conditions have led to a bumper production of Kinnu in the Dhaulakuan area of Himachal Pradeshs Sirmaur District this...

Source : Webindia123 | 509 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sirmaur

10 kg drugs seized in Himachal

Maharashtra-based couple carrying 10 kg of drugs worth Rs.20 lakh was arrested in Himachal Pradeshs Sirmaur district early Thursday,...

Source : Webindia123 | 580 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sirmaur

Newly built bridge collapses in Sirmaur district

built bridge on the Alyav river about 106 km from here on Haripurdhar-Bhadol Korag road in Himachal Pradesh has collapsed as it culd not withstand the load. The bridge collapsed yesterday immediately after the supports were removed, an officer concerned told UNI. No one was hurt in the mishap. Use of sub-standard material and improper use of iron bars by a private contractor, led to the...

Source : Webindia123 | 601 Day(s) AgoCategory : City | City : Sirmaur