Free Travel for women on HRTC buses
Shimla: Himachal Transport and Food & Civil Supplies Minister, G.S. Bali on Thursday said that women would be provided free traveling facility in ordinary buses of Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses within the State on the occasion of Bhai Dooj on Friday. Bali also extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Bhai Dooj.
Virbhadra to flag off Walk on Diabetes Day
Shimla: On the occasion of the World Diabetes Day on 14th November, Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh will flag-off a ‘Walk for Healthy Shimla’ at 9 AM from his official residence ‘Oak-Over’ for the people from all walks of life, particularly the elderly. Associate Professor, IGMC, Dr. Jatinder Mokta said that the Chief Minister will flag-off the ‘Walk’ from his official residence and later free blood sugar tests would also be conducted on the Ridge. He said that the renowned endocrinologist Dr. Sanjay Kalra, who is also President of South Asian Diabetic Federation from New Delhi would deliver his address at Gaiety Theatre the same day and would suggest valuable inputs as how to control or manage the disease.
Himachal Guv, CM felicitate people on ‘Bhai Dooj’
Shimla:Himachal Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh have felicitated the people of the State on the occasion of ‘Bhai Dooj’. Acharya Devvrat in his message said that this festival not only strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, but also plays a significant role in creating a cordial atmosphere in the society. Virbhadra Singh said that ‘Bhai Dooj’ symbolizes the love and affection between brothers and sisters. He expressed hope that it would strengthen the bond of brotherhood in the State and country.
First Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav ends
Chandigarh : The last day of the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav hosted by The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, ended in a crescendo with the Wadali Brothers. The grand finale of the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav, began with a superlative Manipuri performance of Dhol Cholam which is a drum dance that forms an essential part of Holi festivities. Artists of the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance
Akademi (JNMDA), performed the dance, artfully modulating the sounds from their instruments from a soft whisper to a thunderous climax.
Gold demand in Q3 2015 shot up
Chandigarh: The total gold demand in Q3 2015 stood at 1,121 tonnes (t), an increase of 8 per cent compared to the same period last year. According to the World Gold Council's Gold Demand Trends report. Global investment demand saw a significant increase this quarter, up 27% to 230t. Bar and coin purchases were up by a third on Q3 2014with Western markets in particular showing a surge. Overall jewellery demand for Q3 2015 was 632t compared to 594t in Q3 2014, up 6% year-on-year. Consumers in India took advantage of lower prices in July and August. Festival purchases were brought forward, resulting in a 15% increase in jewellery demand to 211t over the period.