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17 Jun

शिमला में शहरी विकास से बढ़ रहा है तापमान, नए अध्ययन में हुआ खुलासा

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingShimla

शिमला (राजीव शर्मा): वह ठंडा पर्वतीय विज्ञान जो लंबे समय से शिमला की पहचान रहा है, शहरी विस्तार के कारण शहर के बदलते स्वरूप के साथ धीरे-धीरे बदल सकता है। एक हालिया मूल्यांकन में पाया गया है कि हिमाचल प्रदेश की इस राजधानी के कई हिस्सों में पिछले दस वर्षों में जमीनी सतह के तापमान में उल्लेखनीय वृद्धि हुई है, जिससे जलवायु-अनुकूल योजना और मजबूत पर्यावरणीय सुरक्षा उपायों की मांग तेज हो गई है। यह निष्कर्ष शिमला नगर निगम और जर्मन विकास एजेंसी जीआईजेड (GIZ) द्वारा संयुक्त रूप से किए गए एक अध्ययन से सामने आए हैं। शोधकर्ताओं ने विभिन्न…

30 Jan

Chandigarh-Shimla Helicopter Service Launched, Travel Time Cut to 30 Minutes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh, Shimla

National Times Bureau :- Chandigarh and nearby areas are now connected to Shimla through a new helicopter taxi service, offering travelers a faster alternative to the usual 4–5 hour road or train journey. The initiative, launched following high demand, charges ₹3,169 per passenger and will also cover routes from Shimla to Kullu and Sanjoli-Reckong Peo. The daily service departs from Chandigarh Airport at 9:15 a.m., landing at Shimla’s Sanjoli helipad by 9:45 a.m., and returns from Shimla at 9:50 a.m., reaching Chandigarh by 10:20 a.m. The service will operate three days a week—Friday, Saturday, and Monday—and may expand depending on…

10 Jan

Cracks force 15 families to vacate Shimla building, 4-lane project under scrutiny

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaShimla

National Times Bureau :- At least 15 families were evacuated from a multi-storey residential building in Shimla’s Chalaunthi area after visible cracks emerged in the structure, prompting safety concerns late Friday night, officials confirmed on Saturday. Residents said the cracks had been appearing over the past few days but worsened significantly on Friday, making the building unsafe for occupation. Locals have alleged that nearby four-lane highway construction work could be a contributing factor to the damage. According to residents, the issue was brought to the notice of officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) earlier, but no immediate…

01 Sep

Major Landslide Hits Lower Khalini Area of Shimla, Traffic Disrupted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBig news, Heavy rain, Landslide, Shimla, Top news

National Times Bureau :- A significant landslide struck the Lower Khalini locality in Shimla early Monday morning, severely affecting traffic along the stretch connecting Jhanjidi Road to Bihar Village Road. The incident occurred around 5 a.m., leaving residents struggling to commute during the morning hours. While schools and colleges remained closed following prior orders from Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, daily wage earners and office-goers faced considerable difficulties, as even smaller vehicles were unable to navigate the blocked road. Reports indicate that only heavy vehicles are able to make limited passage. Local residents have appealed to the district administration for urgent…

25 Mar

PHDCCI organizes National IP Yatra Programme (2 days workshop) on Intellectual Property Rights with the support of the Office of the Development Commissioner MSME, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaPHDCCI, Shimla

SHIMLA, March 25, 2025: PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organized a National IP Yatra Programme, a two day workshop on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) at Hotel Holiday Home, Shimla. The event was organized with the support of the Office of the Development Commissioner MSME, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India. Intellectual Property Rights plays a crucial role in the recognition and protection of innovations in products and processes. They also contribute significantly to brand building, marketing and wealth generation. This workshop was aimed to create a robust IP ecosystem in the country and encouraged MSMEs, Start-ups and other…