The Balh Valley , "The prominent Valley in district Mandi also named Sundernagar or Suket Valley . "

 The Balh valley is known as Suket valley or Sundernagar valley, it is an open dun type valley situated on both sides of Suketi river. The valley is very fertile having loam soil texture,  the colour of the soil varies from light grey to brown. 

 

                  Beautiful view of  Balh valley

The valley is very beautiful and some portion of the valley on both sides of Suketi river is plain like Punjab, that's why it is also called Mini Punjab. 

                          View of the Valley  

This valley extends from Gutker to Sundernagar from North to South. In the East Baggi is a prominent human settlement and Gumma is situated in its West. 

     View of hills on right side of the valley

The valley is rich in production of wheat, Maise, sugarcane, paddy, ginger and seasonal vegetables. The famous towns in the valley are Sundernagar, Dhanotu, Jaidevi, Caned, Baggi, Ratti, Nerchowk and Mandi. During 1962 Indo- German agriculture Project was started by Government  to promote mixed farming, dairy and animal husbandry in the valley. 

                Morning View at Sundernagar 

Night View of lake in the valley in Sundernagar

By :- Er. R C Verma

The Satluj Valley, "The Valley formed by Satluj River, Extends from Shipki to Bilaspur. "

 The Satluj valley is creation of Satluj river, it extends from Shipki where Satluj river enters in the territory of India in Himachal Pradesh. The Satluj has cut across the various mountain ranges which are Dhauladhar, Pir-Panjal, main Himalaya and Zanskar ranges. 

             View of Govindsagar on Satluj river

The main towns located along the Satluj river in Satluj valley are  Bilaspur  ,  Dehar, Barmana, Tattapani  , Luri, Dutt Nagar, Rampur , Jagaatkhana, Jhakri, Jeori  and BhavangarBhavangar , Tapri, Karchham,  Ribba,Akpa ,Kalpa, Moorang, Jangi, Spillow and Pooh etc. 

        Beautiful view of Kalpa in Satluj valley

The valley has major landslides in Satluj basin and a red list has been prepared under integrated catchment area treatment plan to tackle with the problem of landslides. 

       Beautiful view of Kalpa in Satluj valley

The valley in district Kinnaur, Shimla and some part of Mandi is rich in the production of apple, Kinnaur is also rich in production of dry fruits. 

 Beautiful view of valley in district Kinnaur

The Govindsagar lake formed due to Bhakra dam has fishing activities and a huge production fish is recorded and sent to market every year. 

               Another view of Govindsagar 

After completion of Catchment area treatment plan the problem of silting will be minimized up to some extent. 

                                   By :- Er. R C Verma

" Why ultraviolet rays protective film on your Car windows & Screens. "

 Why ultraviolet rays protective film on your car windows and screens :-

               UV rays protective film on cars

why we fix window films on our cars? Is it just Protection of car?  

The answer to these questions is -No, it is not provided for the protection of car only but it is provided to safe guard ourselves from harmful effects of ultraviolet rays on our skin when traveling in full sun and hot climate. 

     Window UV Protective film is necessary

We know that when we are traveling in full sun the ultraviolet rays coming from sun have very negative effects on our skin which can cause various skin problems to us. 

      Professional fixing UV rays protective film

Benefits & Importance of Automotive window Protective films :-

Most of the people understand the importance of protecting their skin from the sun, and how the ultraviolet (UV) radiation can damage skin and eyes over years of exposure. However, many people don’t consider themselves exposed to the sun while driving.In fact, driving is a significant source of exposure to UV rays, according to the International Window Film Association (IWFA), a nonprofit organization.Automotive window films can provide an important layer of protection against harmful UVA rays, which do pass through unprotected window glass.Medical research has shown that drivers in the United States have an increased risk of developing skin cancer on the left side of their faces and on their left arms as a result of exposure to UVA rays through car windows.All quality window films block 99 percent of UVA rays and can help to reduce the risk of being exposed to the sun’s harmful UVA rays. But the dark glass that is popular in many vehicles today may not provide sufficient UVA protection unless it has also been treated with a window film, according to the IWFA.Some key benefits of automotive window films:

           Fixing window Protective film on car

• Protecting yourself. Window films not only reduce your skin and eye exposure to UVA rays, they may also enhance visibility and reduce eye fatigue while driving, and many films reject more than 50 percent of the sun’s heat to help you stay cool on hot summer drives.
• Protecting your car. The sun’s rays that penetrate car windows can have a similar impact on your car’s interior as on your skin. Window films help reduce the fading and cracking of upholstery. In addition, window films can enhance the ability of the side and rear window glasses to hold together in the event of an impact or accident, as well as frustrate a smash-and-grab burglar.
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Protective auto motive window films can be installed quickly and easily, usually in a few hours by a professional window film installer. To further assist consumers and professionals, the IWFA has developed a guideline to explain the visual quality that should be expected after installation of an automotive window film tint. 

  Professional installing automotive window film

These films are having the property of heat rejection, UV rays protective property and anti -glair thus have sun control effects. The application of these films on cars  and screen does not have any effects on the vision. The UV rays protective films of various companies are available in the market and skilled professionals are also available who perform this job nicely. 

                        By -

                                             Er. R C Verma . 

 

Baspa Valley, " Known as Sangla Valley formed by Baspa river in district Kinnaur Himachal Pradesh. "

 This valley is created by Baspa river in district Kinnaur. The scenic beauty of this valley is world famous, nature lovers and tourists around the world used to visit the beautiful places in this valley every year. The river Baspa confluence with Satluj at an altitude of 1830 metres from mean sea level and the highest village Chitkul is at an altitude of 3475 metres from mean sea level. The river Baspa flows through this valley about 75 Km up to the confluence with Satluj. 

       Beautiful view of village in Sangla valley

The Baspa, tributary of Satluj rises from Indo-Tibetian border through a most beautiful valley of the world"Baspa Valley". The Baspa valley is also called Sangla Valley .The Chung Sakhago Pass lies at top of Baspa valley. The river is fed by perennial glaciers named Bamak glacier at an altitude of 5800 metres  from mean sea level.The Baspa has many smaller tributaries, which provide snow melt waters to Baspa. 

                     Beautiful view of River in Valley

The valley has many famous green pastures full of beautiful flowers and fruit trees, the valley is full of orchards. 

                 Beautiful view of Sangla valley

The vegetation in Baspa valley is deodar trees, first, blue pines and silver birch. The economy of the people in this valley is very good, people are rich and prosperous. 

               Beautiful view of Chitkul Baspa valley

The valley has fertile landscapes and excellent climate. 

                     Winter view of the valley

There is a huge potential of tourism in this area and tourists from the country and abroad has good inventory every year. 

                          View of Baspa valley

                                   By :- Er. R C Verma

"Himachal Pradesh & Its Prominent Valleys . "

 Himachal Pradesh is a hill state of India situated between 30 ° 22' to 33° 12' North Latitude and 75 ° 47 ' to 79 ° 4 ' East Longitude. The state is surrounded  by boundaries of Tibet in the East  , Jammu & Kashmir in North, Utrakhand in South- East, Haryana in the South and Punjab in the West. The mountains and river system  have created valleys  where human civilization  has been  flourishing from centuries. 

            Satluj Valley View at Luri, Himachal

Some one has described the beautiful picture of Himachal Pradesh  :-

" Eternal snows, lush green forests, singing streams, dancing birds, lovely lakes, verdant vales, emerald Meadows, smiling glaciers and gay girls  , this is the picture of Himachal Pradesh which sprawls in the North Western lap of the Himalayas. "

               Beautiful view of Kullu valley

Himachal Pradesh has many beautiful valleys some prominent valley will be discussed under this sub - head. 

                     View of of Kangra valley

These valleys are having beautiful landscapes and are attractions for tourism. 

         View of Tea gardens in Kangra valley

                                      By :- Er. R C Verma

The Baira River, " The Tributary of Ravi , Rising from Southern slopes of Pir -Pannal Range in Himachal Pradesh. "

 The Baira river is tributary of  Ravi, it rises from southern slopes of Pir - Panjal range in Himachal Pradesh. Several other small tributaries fed by snowy water also join Baira river, which further joins Siul river, which in turn joins Ravi. 

           Beautiful view of Pir- Panjal range

        View of Ravi River in Himachal Pradesh

                           By :- Er. R C Verma

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar birth anniversary, 14 th April , " The Architecture of Constitution of India. "

 The Architecture of Indian Constitution Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar born on 14 th. April 1891. This great man worked for weaker sections of the society. He has great role in structuring the Constitution of India. 

      Today is birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. We remember  Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar for creating the Best Constitution the world. 

                  The Constitution of India

 We Pay homage to Babasaheb on this day

                               By :- Er. R C Verma

The Siul River, " The Tributary of Ravi river Originating near Himachal and J&K border between Dhauladhar and Pir- Panjal ranges "

 The Siul river is a tributary of  Ravi, rising from the  catchment between Dhauladhar and Pir- Panjal ranges near border of Himachal and J&K. 

           View of Ravi in district Chamba

The Siul flows towards East, then takes u turn and flows South- West direction before confluence with Ravi  down stream of Chamba. 

           View of Ravi River on J & K Border

       View of Ravi River at Lahore ( Pakistan) 

                                   By :- Er. R C Verma

Bhadal & Tant Gari rivers .

The river Ravi rises from Bara - 

Banghal, Dhauladhar mountains
 

from Badal and 

Tant Gari glaciers in Himachal Pradesh. 

            View of Ravi, Himachal Pradesh 

The  Bhadal  and  Tant  Gari  rivers both 

are tributries of  Ravi river in Himachal 

Pradesh .

   The Ravi has tributaries :- 

   1. Bhadal river.

   2.  Tant Gari river.

   3 . Biara river .and 

   4. Siul river .

Bhadal River :-

It rises from the Bara Banghal  Badal 

glaciers in Central part of Himachal 

Pradesh.

 

                      View of Ravi River

Tant Gari :- 

The Tant -Gari rises from the slopes of an

 off-shoot of Pir - Panjal mountains in East 

of Bharmaur in district Chamba.

 

Tant Gari then flows down and confluence  

 with Bhadal and form Ravi a perennial 

 river flows to Indus river system. 

               View of Ravi River in Chamba, 

                                    By :- Er. R C Verma