A proper drainage and cross-drainage system would be made mandatory along all the roads in the State for which a high-level committee and monitoring teams would soon be constituted which will look into the issue, stated Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while presiding over a high level meeting here late Thursday evening.
The Chief Minister said that the...
Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena has directed the officials of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to ensure early restoration of the National Highways which have been damaged due to the incessant rains in different parts of the state. The chief secretary was chairing a meeting to review the latest status of the restoration of the damaged National Highways...
In a momentous achievement, Nand Lal Sharma, the Chairman & Managing Director of SJVN, was honored with the prestigious First Prize of the NTPC Rajbhasha Shield for the year 2022-23. This recognition was conferred upon him by R. K Singh, the Hon'ble Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy. The award ceremony, graced by the presence of...
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said here today that the State Government has decided to relax the provisions of ‘Vidhayak Ksetra Vikas Nidhi Yojana’ (VKVNY) during the financial year 2023-24 by including protection works of retaining walls/breast walls and channelization of Nullahs under it.
This decision was taken in view of heavy losses caused to human lives besides...
More Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) should be set up in the state to obtain real time data related to weather forecast, which would further help in taking apposite measures, well within time. Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while presiding over a high-level meeting held here on late Wednesday evening, directed the concerned departments to take appropriate steps to...
Himachal Pradesh University Teachers Welfare Association presented a cheque of Rs. 1,82,200 towards Aapda Rahat Kosh-2023 to Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today.
President of Association Harish Thakur, General Secretary Joginder Saklani and other representatives were present on the occasion. Expressing gratitude for the contribution, the Chief Minister said that such contributions go a long way in...
In the wake of relentless rainfall triggering landslides and causing significant damage to homes and lives, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla visited the affected Krishna Nagar area in Shimla. During his visit, he reached out to the affected families who had to evacuate their homes due to the landslides, finding shelter in a nearby community hall.
The Governor engaged with the...
Amidst the aftermath of heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides that hit the region from August 12th to 14th, 2023, safety concerns have prompted a proactive response from educational authorities. Reports of road blockages and frequent landslides have led to a collective decision to prioritize the safety of students and staff.
Cognizant of the potential risks posed by compromised roadways and...
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited Lalpani, Shimla late Tuesday evening to take stock of the damages caused by the tragic incident of landslides and instructed the district administration to accelerate relief and rescue operations. While interacting with media, he said that the timely response of the district administration has reduced the damages significantly as persons living in...
Despite the prevailing challenges caused by heavy rains and calamity in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unfurled the national flag and presided over the state-level Independence Day function at the historic Ridge, Shimla. The occasion, though marked with simplicity due to the ongoing weather situation, bore testimony to the enduring spirit of independence and resilience of...