Ready to tackle third wave: Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Rajiv Saizal

Una: Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Rajiv Saizal was the chief guest at the district-level Amrit Mahotsav at the Government School grounds in Una city on Sunday. Dr Saizal unfurled the national flag. He said the state government was fully geared up to face the third wave of the pandemic. — OC

Parmar presides over event in Kullu

Kullu: The district-level function to mark the 75th Independence Day was celebrated at the historic Dhalpur Maidan in Kullu. Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Vipin Singh Parmar hoisted the Tricolour and took the salute of the march-past presented by the contingents of the Police, ITBP, Home Guards and NCC. — OC

Rs 46.5 cr for Holi-Uttarala road

Bharmour: Presiding over the district-level programme held here to mark the 75th Independence Day on Sunday, Forest, Youth Services and Sports Minister Rakesh Pathania said Rs 46.5 crore had been released for the construction of Holi-Uttarala road to connect Bharmour with Baijnath (Kangra district) via Jalsu Pass, thereby boosting tourism in this picturesque tribal area. — OC