Dharamshala, Nov. 22 -- The Una administration on Friday imposed a complete ban on mining activities at night in the district and violations of these orders will result in immediate FIRs being filed against the individuals involved.

Una deputy commissioner (DC) Jatin Lal while addressing media on Friday, said that all mining activities in the district will now be strictly prohibited from 5 pm to 6 am. During this period, there will also be a strict ban on the transportation of mining-related vehicles and materials.

Valid mining lease holders will be permitted to mine from 6 am to 5 pm, but transportation of mining material will only be permitted from 10 am to 5 pm.

The DC said that special routes have been identified for the transporta...