Shimla, July 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Friday said that increasing cloudbursts in the state have been linked to climate change and enhanced evaporation from reservoirs created by large dams. He said that owing to spike in natural calamities, the government has decided to develop disaster resilience infrastructure with an estimated outlay of Rs 3,500 crore that would help strengthen the capacity to withstand disasters and minimise losses.Speaking at the valedic…
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Shimla, June 5 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Sukhu, on Friday launched the first phase of the Chinar plantation drive from his official residence, Oak Over, here on the occasion of World Environment Day.The initiative aims to enhance green cover and promote greater public awareness about environmental conservation.Known for its majestic appearance, dense shade and ecological significance, the Chinar tree is well-suited to Shimla’s climatic conditions.On the occasion of Wor…
Shimla, Jan 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday chaired a meeting with developers of hydropower projects in the state, followed by detailed discussions on the assessment of land revenue. The Chief Minister said that the state is blessed with abundant natural resources, emphasising that it is the responsibility of hydropower project developers operating in the state to pay land revenue, which is a legitimate right of the state.He underlined that all operati…