SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, Aug. 17 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:
Industries Department launches state-wide special campaign to curb illegal mining: Dr. Yunus
Registers 895 of illegal mining cases, Rs. 44.31 lakh fine imposed
Director Industries Dr. Yunus today here said that illegal mining in the state was not only harming the environment but also posing a serious challenge to law and order. It was also contributing to illegal trade, tax evasion and unequal distribution of resources, weakening development plans and putting additional pressure on governance.
He said that the Industries Department has registered 895 cases of illegal mining and imposed fines total...