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.
Due to a massive landslide on Arakot-Chinva motorway in the Mori village (located on the borders of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh) on Saturday, parts of the road collapsed, according to the district administration.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in Himachal Pradesh for the next 4-5 days and predicted moderate rainfall for the next 48 hours in the state on Friday.
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.
Vikramaditya Singh expressed gratitude to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for assuring Rs 400 crore package for flood-hit Kullu district restoration during his recent visit to the state.
Nearly 200 rain related-deaths were reported and 31 people went missing during the past 41 days since the onset of the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh, the state disaster management authority said.
It has been alleged that said construction company has dumped muck near the house of the petitioner. The matter was brought to the notice of authorities time and again that there is imminent danger to his house due to illegal muck dumping.
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."
“The news of the demise of Sandeep Negi (IAS), Registrar, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry is very grievous. Sandeep Negi belonged to Ribba village of district Kinnaur. His dedication and service towards the state will be remembered. My heartfelt condolences
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.