The Himachal Pradesh CM stated that the authorities have been directed to open the gates for one of the power project dams as heavy downpours gripped the Kullu valley, causing floods and landslides in the district.
Patil, All India Congress Committee (AICC) incharge for Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, arrived in Shimla on Friday and has been meeting various party leaders.
Patil, who is on a two-day visit to Himachal Pradesh, was also welcomed by Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Congress leaders Pratibha Singh and Vidit Chaudhary, cabinet ministers and other senior party leaders.
A fresh political controversy has erupted in Himachal Pradesh, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the Congress-led state government of financial mismanagement and misusing temple funds to fulfil its social welfare guarantees.
Some disturbing visuals came from Himachal Pradesh's Kullu, as constant torrential rains caused floods and landslides in the lower areas of the districts. As seen in the visuals, vehicles were damaged, and the administration has begun efforts to rescue all the damaged vehicles.
Chairing a meeting at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister stated that the state government is committed to providing accountable and transparent governance to the people of the state. He said that the present state government has taken numerous steps in this direction over the past two years
The Advantage Assam 2.0 summit in Guwahati saw investment commitments and announcements worth in upwards of about Rs 5.18 lakh crore, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, highlighting the key points of the two-day event.
Healthcare facilities in Uttarakhand are evolving to overcome the challenges of its rugged Himalayan terrain, with the government strengthening infrastructure and services.
She further said that the money was not just being used to run the finances of the temple and the government had called everyone to donate amount for the welfare of the children.
Assam Congress President Bhupen Kumar Borah on Friday said that the party has devised its strategy for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections and will take its fight against the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government to the grassroots.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jairam Thakur on Thursday accused the Himachal government of asking money from state government-run temples to finance the Sukh Ashray scheme.