
Himachal Pradesh in the news: Pro-Khalistan graffiti, crypto scam, excess rains, new tourism policy, and more
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- October 5, 2023
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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.