'Himachal Diary' telecast on DD-1

“Himachal Diary” a regular feature of Information and Public Relations Department will be telecast from Doordarshan National Channel DD.-I on 5th February, 2006 at 7.15 P.M.

Based on news and developmental activities, “Himachal Diary” on 5th Feb., 2006 will highlight the State- Level Statehood day function, State-level Republic Day function, Chief Minister’s Hamirpur visit, M.R.I. facility in I.G.M.C. Shimla and pasture development.

On first, third and fifth Sunday of every month, DD-I telecasts ‘Himachal Diary’ at 7.15. P.M.

Important buildings of the British era, including churches and cemeteries, along with natural features have been included in the plan to preserve the heritage of the famous hill resort of Dalhousie in the Chamba district.

The circular Mall Road along with the GPO, Gandhi Chowk and the Sadar Bazar will be part of the heritage zone which also includes green municipal forest areas.

The elegant St Francis Church which was the first to be constructed after the British set up the town in 1860 tops the list of heritage structures. The Sacred Heart School Building which came up in 1902 and tourist spots like Subhash Bowli and memorial of Ajit Singh have also been included in the heritage plan.

The heritage plan will be integrated with development plan for the town currently in force after disposing of the objections, if any, by local people to the plan.