The word ‘Chamba Rumal’ implies to a peculiar visual art from that represents unique and charming embroidery done on a hand spun cloth with untwisted silken thread, which is greatly inspired from Pahari painting. The tradition of this kind of pictorial embroidery was known and practised in some areas of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu which… Read More »
Chamba is famous for handmade chappals. This trade is concentrated in the hands of Cobbler families. It is said that once upon a time Chamba had no tradition of leather shoes and they wore crude Grass shoes. Things changed when the Princess of Kangra was married in the royal family of Chamba. The Princess brought a… Read More »
Mountain Ranges in District Chamba: Hathi Dhar (Snowless range): The low range of Hills called Hathi Dhar runs parallel to the south of Dhauladhar. It is the inner ridge of Shivalik range. The Pangi Range: This range is called Pir Panjal by geologists and Pangi Range by common people. It is a continuation of main… Read More »
The Chamba Mountain ranges are rich in minerals. Iron was found in Bharmaur and Chaurah Wazrats during the British period, but the mines were not working due to the cheapness of imported iron. The mica and copper mines are closed also. But the State quarries were numerous, especially near Dalhousie. Gold washing used to be… Read More »
The state derives its name from the principal town, which was in the region of the Rajas, the seat of the darbars. It is now the headquarters of the State Administration. Then from where it is called as Chamba? Or then why the town came to be called Chamba? There is a popular tradition behind… Read More »
Wheat and Barley are the main Rabi crops whereas Maize, Potato and Paddy are the main Kharif crops. Seed multiplication farms are at Bhanota, Rajura, Bhagat, Thullet, Ahla, and Dharwas. In 1955, fruit production was started on a large scale in Chamba. Apple orchards are at Churah, Bharmaur, Pangi, and Salooni. Oliver development centers are… Read More »
लेखक: श्री प्रणव घाबरू (वकील-दिल्ली उच्च न्यायलय) श्री अनुराग गर्ग (सहायक आयुक्त, स्टेट टैक्स हि0 प्र0) कोविड -19 के कारण उत्पन्न वर्तमान आर्थिक संकट 2008 के आर्थिक संकट से अधिक गंभीर है, इसमें अब कोई संशय नहीं रह गया है। अभी स्वास्थ्य विशेषज्ञ 14 अप्रैल को समाप्त होने के बाद लॉकडाउन को और अधिक अवधि… Read More »
Writers: Pranav Ghabroo (Advocate, Delhi High Court) Anurag Garg (Assistant Commissioner, State-Tax, Himachal Pradesh) It is now well established that current economic crises arising from COVID-19 have more severe ramifications than 2008 crises. Health experts are advocating for continuing the lockdown after it ends on April 14th but the economic fallout arising from this event… Read More »