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Guv, CM felicitate people on Himachal Day

Shimla: Governor Kalyan Singh and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh have congratulated the people of Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of 68th Himachal Day. The Governor said Himachal Pradesh, popularly known as Dev Bhoomi was blessed with immense natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. He said that people were simple and hardworking and had contributed towards the development of the State. He hoped that the State would march ahead on the path of development in future also with the constructive support of people. In his felicitation message, Virbhadra Singh expressed hope that the State would progress rapidly on the path of prosperity and gain new heights and emerge as a role model of development for other States in the coming years. The Chief Minister also wished success and happiness to the people of the State.

European energy firms show interest in Himachal

Shimla: CINK Hydro Energy, a Czech Republic-based company, has showed interest in investing in Himachal Pradesh hydropower plants, while Provotek of Germany has proposed to commission a wind energy manufacturing facility in the State, a statement said on Tuesday. A delegation of the State Government officials led by principal secretary for industries RD Dhiman is currently visiting Germany. A delegation of 15 industrialists from the State is also there to explore business opportunities and joint ventures. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the Himachal Pradesh Pavilion at the ongoing Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany, on Monday.

IAS Amit khatri gets additional charge

Chandigarh: Amit Khatri, IAS, ADC-cum-CEO DRDA and Special Officer, APZ, Rohtak has been given the additional charge of ADC-cum-DRDA, Jhajjar vice Pushpender Singh, HCS who has proceeded on leave.

Rupesh Singh feted by Media Federation

Chandigarh: Media Federation of India, conferred Best PR Executive of the year 2014 on Dr Rupesh K Singh at a function held at FICCI Auditorium, New Delhi. He has a rich experience of 19 years in Corporate Affairs domain. Presently he takes care of North India Corporate Affairs for Bharti Retail ltd. Earlier he had worked for Government of Chandigarh, Reliance ADAG and Walmart India.