Seven Stories HTW Briefs
Shimla
Nearly 50 Per cent Bridges in Himachal in Dilapidated Condition
Besides serpentine roads of Himachal, the old bridges constructed during the British rule have also become a major threat to human life in the state. These bridges have outlived their age but still are being used for vehicular traffic. According to Public Works Department, there are a total of 1700 bridges in Himachal, out of which 800 or nearly fifty 50 per cent were constructed during the British Rule. These bridges are in dilapidated condition and are demanding immediate replacement. Some of these bridges have already crumbled.
Palampur
Army Jawan from Andreta village of Kangra district held on suspicion of espionage
Solan
Builders, hoteliers and tourism units registered under the Home Stay Scheme flouting norms to get power in Solan
Sundernagar
Volunteers of the Rotary Club organised a drive to fill potholes on National Highway-21 in Sundernagar.
Hamirpur
More than 3,500 cornea visually impaired persons in the state are losing hope of getting their sight restored as the Health Department has not started the proposed eye collection centres in each district.
LAHAUL-SPITI
As many as 6,658 trees will be destroyed in the Miyar valley, a cold desert, in Udaipur subdivision of Lahaul-Spiti for the 120-MW Miyar power project being executed by Moser Baer.
SHIMLA
The state government will set up a health commission with the objective of revamping the healthcare system and building a strong and affordable secondary and tertiary care system
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