Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Monday lashed out at the Himachal Pradesh government for its delayed response to the flood disaster that has ravaged parts of the Janjheli region in Mandi district.
While presiding over the 9th meeting of the State Disaster Management Authority, the Chief Minister expressed serious concern over the rising incidents of cloud bursts in the State and said that the matter had also been raised with the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday urged the Central Government to explore the feasibility of opening Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) via Shipki-La route in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Mandi district administration to conduct relief and rescue operations on a war footing in the disaster-affected areas of the district, ensuring that relief reaches all those in need.
Union Minister and BJP president JP Nadda visited senior party leader and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal at his residence in Samirpur on Friday. It was a courtesy visit.
Addressing the media in Shimla after a high-level review meeting with the deputy speaker and other ministers, the Himachal CM stated that the state is facing "disaster like a war".
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off 24 Volvo buses in Solan, emphasising world-class transport and a 'Green Energy State.' HRTC received Rs 1,000 crore annually, with plans for electric buses and new charging stations.
"I am writing to express my profound shock and strong condemnation regarding the recent brutal assault on Shri Achal Jindal, Manager (Technical) and site engineer, Sh Yogesh at Bhata Kuffer, Shimla. As per reports, bnoth the officers were assaulted by the Minister of Rural and Panchayati Raj
On the healthcare front, the Chief Minister emphasised the need for modernising medical infrastructure. He said that discussions had been held with doctors at Tanda Medical College to improve health services.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the office building of the Assistant District Attorney at Nadaun in Hamirpur district on Tuesday.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the Government is looking forward to making Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda in Kangra, one of the finest healthcare institutions in the state in the coming year.