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Avalanche Hits Himachal Pradesh's Rohli, Highway & Roads Blocked
The State Emergency Operation Center informed about blocked roads and highways at Rohli in district Lahaul and Spiti due to an avalanche. Furthermore, due to landslide, State Highway 26 is already blocked and a rescue team from Police Post rushed for rescue operation. "A total of 119 persons were rescued and brought to Tindi. 16 vehicles were stuck due to the landslide," said Manav Verma, SP Lahaul and Spiti.
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Spiti Valley, Lahaul, Kadu Nallah, Landslides
Courtesy: ANI
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Govt Introduces 'Green Tax' For Tourists Traveling To Rohtang Pass
In the latest development, Tourists crossing Atal Tunnel at Rohtang Pass in HP on September 10 will have to pay green tax. In order to develop infrastructure in ecologically fragile Lahaul-Spiti, the tax amount has been imposed. However, the tourists going to Kishtwar and Pangi will also have to pay the tax amount which varies from vehicle to vehicle. Besides, the regular traveler will be provided with a pass.
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, atal tunnel, Lahaul, Green tax, Spiti Valley
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Himachal Pradesh: Kinnaur Suspends Tourism Till November 1 to Contain COVID
Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur, famous for its apple orchards and beautiful valleys, has decided to suspend tourism activities till November 1. The decision was taken to control the spread of COVID-19; and the district is second, after Spiti Valley, to extend the ban on tourism. Kinnaur Hotel Association announced the decision and stated that they cannot take risk of unforeseen circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Tourism, Kinnaur District, Spiti Valley
Courtesy: The Times of India
