Beth was an obligation to render personal service in return for certain cultivating rights. Those, who rendered this service for rulers and zamindars were known as bethu (service tenant). The bethu occupied and tilled land which in fact belonged to the Raja or Zamindars. He cultivated a portion for his subsistence and the remaining portion… Read More »
Himachal Pradesh Weekly Current Affairs: Livelihood security in urban areas under Mukhya Mantri Shahri Ajeevika Guarantee Yojna (MMSAGY): The MMSAGY has been launched with the objective to enhance livelihood security in urban areas by providing 120 days of guaranteed wage employment to every household in the financial year 2020-21. It would facilitate skill enhancement of… Read More »
Bharara fair: Bharara fair in Bharara village near Kumharsain, held in May. Devta Koteshwar is brought in the fair and goats are sacrificed. But now high court has banned in 2014. The fair is cultural and recreational and ‘Natti’ dances are performed. People also enjoy ‘Hindola’ ride. Bhoj Fair: This fair is held in… Read More »
As mentioned in the Book namely “Simla Past and Present” by Mr. Long Whom and “Shimla Guide of 1870” by Mr. W.H. Garey, Shimla derives its name from “Shyeamalay” the house built of blue slate erected by a Fakir on Jakkhoo, the first nucleus of the settlement. Another account says that Shimla means blue female… Read More »
Shimla, the district headquarter is also the state capital of Himachal Pradesh and remained Summer Capital of British empire and capital of Punjab after the partition of India. Shimla came into existence on Railway line (Shimla to Kalka) completed in 1903. Shimla is only a class I town in the state and has the distinction… Read More »
Shimla district forms a part of southern Himachal Pradesh. The district lies between the longitudes 76°59’22” and 78°18’40” east and latitudes 30°45’48” and 31° 43’0″ north and is bounded by Mandi and Kullu district in the north, Kinnaur in the east, the state of Uttarakhand and Sirmaur district in the south and by Solan district… Read More »
1. The Annadale: The first fun fair was held in Anna dale in September 1833 to raise funds for girl’s school at “Subathu”. The viceregal dance was held in Annadale in honor of the queen’s “birthday” on 24th May 1839. Durand football tournament, inaugurated by Sir Mortimer Durand in 1888 was held here. Presently, Annadale… Read More »
08 Vacancies in Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla: Apply Now Type of Posts: Technical Assistant (Field/Lab Research) – 01 (UR) Forest Guard – 05 (02-UR, 02-SC, 01-OBC) MTS – 02 (01-UR, 01-SC) Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2020 Download Offical Notification: Click Here Read more: Previous Year Papers of Forest Guard and Technical Assistant… Read More »