Paragliding Banned After Tragic Accident In Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
After the death of two persons in a paragliding accident at Bir-Billing on March 8, the Kangra District Administration has decided to ban paragliding activities till further orders. "The police has registered an FIR and investigation is on. The administration has sanctioned Rs 4 lakh financial help to each family of the deceased," Deputy Commissioner of Kangra Nipun Jindal said. Furthermore, paragliding has been banned under the Disaster… read-more
Tags: Paragliding, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra, Dr Nipul Jindal, Bir Billing
Courtesy: ANI
Himachal Pradesh Permits Paragliding At Two Destinations In Mandi
The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department has permitted Mandi district to allow commercial paragliding at its famous Prashar and Spenidhar destinations. The department officials also assured that the first notified paragliding spots in Mandi were approved after due inspection. Moreover, several adventure sports will also be started at the paragliding spot, similar to Bir Billing. The officials are confident that these developments will boost… read-more
Tags: Paragliding, Mandi, Prashar, Spenidhar, Bir Billing, Tourism
Courtesy: The Tribune