Talking to reporters in Shimla, Chief Minister Sukhu said that he was on his way to Kangra. "I am on the way to Kangra. We have evacuated over 650 people there. Around 100 people are still trapped in Kangra, rescue operation is underway. Another body has been recovered in Shimla.”
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu chaired a meeting here today to review the prevailing crisis in the state. He said that 157 per cent surge in rainfall over the past four days has resulted in extensive damage across the entire state.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday visited the disaster-hit village Jadon in Solan district that suffered heavy loss of life and property due to a cloudburst.
Interacting with the people the Chief Minister assured of restoration of roads immediately. He said that the government has enhanced the relief amount multifold. The relief amount for partially damaged houses has been enhanced from Rs 10 thousand to Rs 1 lakh, besides increasing the amoun
Himachal Pradesh government has released Rs 110 crore to restore the link roads in apple belts of the State which were affected due to the floods, an official statement said on Tuesday.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu released the debut book titled "Under the Pale Moonlight" by 17-year-old school student Hridayansh Khera in New Delhi on Saturday.
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu congratulated Surya Pratap Singh Banshtu for winning a Bronze medal in the 50M shooting event at the World University Games held in China recently.
CM Sukhu also requested PM Modi for immediate financial assistance from the central government for relief and restoration operations to bring back normalcy in the state, according to an official statement by Himachal Pradesh Government.
Talking to the media, CM Sukhu said, "I met the Union Home Minister and Finance Minister in regard to the natural disaster that occurred in Himachal Pradesh and discussed interim relief for the state."
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged the hoteliers and entrepreneurs to invest in the hospitality industry in Himachal Pradesh as the state holds huge promise for the tourism industry in coming times.