Himachal Pradesh in the news: Pro-Khalistan graffiti, crypto scam, excess rains, new tourism policy, and more

News from Himachal Pradesh

October 5, 2023:

Govt office wall in Dharamshala defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti:

A wall outside a government office in Dharamshala, Kangra district, was defaced with pro-Khalistan graffiti on Wednesday.

The police have launched an investigation into the incident.

https://himsatta.com/pro-khalistan-graffiti-defaces-govt-office-wall-in-dharamshala/

Two masterminds of HP multi-crore crypto currency scam held in Gujarat:

Two of the masterminds of a multi-crore crypto currency scam in Himachal Pradesh have been arrested in Gujarat. The police say that the two men have swindled thousands of people out of crores of rupees.

https://himsatta.com/two-masterminds-of-hp-multi-crore-crypto-currency-scam-held-in-gujarat/

Thousands in Himachal Pradesh lose over ₹200 crore in crypto rug-pulls:

Thousands of people in Himachal Pradesh have lost over ₹200 crore in crypto rug-pulls.

A rug-pull is a type of scam where the developers of a cryptocurrency project abandon it and take all the investors’ money with them.

https://himsatta.com/thousands-in-himachal-pradesh-lose-over-%e2%82%b9200-crore-in-crypto-rug-pulls/

Himachal gets 20% excess rains in monsoon:

Himachal Pradesh has received 20% excess rains in the monsoon season this year.

The heavy rains have caused flash floods and landslides in some parts of the state.

https://himsatta.com/himachal-gets-20-excess-rains-in-monsoon/

Himachal Pradesh to launch new tourism policy:

The Himachal Pradesh government is planning to launch a new tourism policy soon.

The new policy is aimed at promoting tourism in the state and attracting more tourists.

Some of the key features of the new tourism policy include:

• Promoting lesser-known tourist destinations in the state
• Developing infrastructure and providing basic amenities at tourist destinations
• Encouraging private investment in the tourism sector
• Promoting sustainable tourism practices
• Marketing Himachal Pradesh as a world-class tourist destination

https://himsatta.com/himachal-pradesh-to-launch-new-tourism-policy/

CM Sukhu orders crackdown on illegal mining:

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has ordered a crackdown on illegal mining in the state.

Illegal mining is also a safety hazard. There have been several cases of miners being killed or injured in illegal mining accidents.

The Chief Minister’s order to crack down on illegal mining is a welcome development. The police and mining department need to take strict action against those involved in illegal mining.

https://himsatta.com/cm-sukhu-orders-crackdown-on-illegal-mining/

Government to provide free electricity to farmers:

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced that it will provide free electricity to farmers in the state.

The Himachal Pradesh government has allocated ₹1,000 crore for the implementation of the scheme in the financial year 2024-25.

https://himsatta.com/the-himachal-pradesh-government-to-provide-free-electricity-to-farmers/

New airport to be built in Mandi:

The Himachal Pradesh government is planning to build a new airport in Mandi district.

New medical college to be built in Bilaspur:

The Himachal Pradesh government is planning to build a new medical college in Bilaspur district.