Latest Himachal Pradesh economy News & Updates

Shimla, Feb 20 (IANS) The main Opposition BJP on Friday slammed the cash-strapped state Congress government in Himachal Pradesh for steep hike in the entry fee and FASTag-based collection system to boost its revenue, being implemented from April 1. Saying this decision is a direct economic blow to state’s economy, tourism and the public, party’s state media coordinator Karan Nanda said increasing the entry fee for private vehicles from other states from Rs 70 to Rs 130 and imposing a fee of …