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Himachal state museum in Shimla gets new block
A new block was added to the state museum of Himachal Pradesh located at Shimla recently displaying rare miniature paintings. The state museum showcases the rich cultural and archaeological heritage of Himachal Pradesh. The block was inaugurated by chief minister Prem...
Another toll booth comes up when driving to Shimla
Drive to Shimla will become costly by March (2012) end as a new toll booth will start collecting toll tax near Chandimandir on the newly four laned Parwanoo Zirakpur stretch of NH 22. The rates which have been forwarded for approval to the Ministry of Road are Rs. 23/...
Taxi operators indefinate strike likely from March 9 in Himachal
Taxi operators in Himachal Pradesh are on a war path with the Government protesting against hike in vehicle tax, token tax and annual tax. Taxis remained off road on March 1, 2012 in protest against the proposed hike causing inconvenience to scores of tourists....
Heavy snowfall warning in Himachal Pradesh
The weather office in Shimla today (Jan 14, 2012) issued warning of heavy snowfall across Himachal Pradesh. Director of Met office, Manmohan Singh said that heavy to very heavy snowfall is likely to occur at isolated places in the higher hills. Heavy rainfall is...
Delhi to Shimla driving details
I recently drove down from Shimla to Delhi and back to attend the Auto Expo 2012. The entire journey one way was done in 8 hours flat. While returning from Delhi to Shimla I started from Karol Bag at 9 in the morning and reached Shimla by 5 pm. Karol Bag - Kalka...
Green Tax to be imposed on vehicles in Shimla
Shimla Municipal Corporation will soon start imposing ‘Green tax’ on vehicles entering the city. Municipal Corporation recently passed an resolution to this effect recently. The Municipal Corporation is replicating similar tax being imposed by the Manali Municipal...