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LeT letter threatens to attack vital installations

Oct. 02 News no comments

The railway police in Haridwar has received a letter purportedly sent by Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba threatening to attack top government functionaries and vital installations in Uttarakhand during the festival season, police said on Thursday.

The letter was
received on Wednesday by the office of the Haridwar Railway superintendent, which had also got several such letters in the past.

A spokesman of Haridwar Police said efforts were on to trace one Karim Ansari, who is said to have written the letter.

The terrorist outfit had earlier threatened to attack vital installations on the occasion of Independence Day.

Source – http://www.hindustantimes.com/LeT-letter-threatens-to-attack-vital-installations-in-Uttarakhand/Article1-751455.aspx

Har-ki-Pauri Haridwar to have Himalayan Haat modeled on Dilli Haat

Sep. 14 News no comments

In an effort to boost tourism in Uttarakhand, especially religious tourism, the Uttarakhand Tourism Department will soon set up a Himalayan Haat modeled on the lines of Dilli Haat in Haridwar city. The objective of the Himalayan Haat, spread over 5-6 acres, is to promote the Uttarakhand handicrafts industry and State cuisine; in addition to also give a chance to from different corners of India to showcase their products.

A Centre and State collaborative effort, the Union Government has already allocated a sum of Rs 5.92 crore to the State tourism department for the project.

Under the project, a Himalayan crafts centre and food court would be constructed opposite to the famous Har-ki-Pauri in Haridwar (on the opposite bank, in the 2.5 km vicinity of Har-ki-Pauri), equipped with modern toilets and changing rooms.

At the entrance of Har-ki-Pauri, a main gate at a cost of Rs 58.34 Lakh will be built. The central Government will provide additional Rs four crore for the construction of six parking lots including Dhobi Ghat and Chandi Ghat.

Other measures to be taken at Har-ki-Pauri, apart from the above project, include installation of high-quality speakers so that anyone in the 2.5 km stretch can hear the Ganga aarti ritual, which happens every day at Har-ki-Pauri.