SHIMLA -24 October, 2026

CM inaugurates Sub-Tehsil Office building at Bihru marking a major boost to public services

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today virtually inaugurated, the newly constructed Sub-Tehsil Office building at Bihru in the Kutlehar Assembly constituency of Una district from Shimla today. The building has been constructed at a cost of Rs. 2.47 crore.

Congratulating the residents of the area on the inauguration of newly constructed building, the Chief Minister said it would facilitate the access to revenue related services and enable local residents to get their official work done more conveniently. He said the building had been completed through the sustained efforts of local MLA Vivek Sharma, who remained committed to addressing the concerns of the people and ensuring that their work was carried out.

Highlighting the ongoing development works in the Kutlehar Assembly constituency, The Chief Minister said the state government had sanctioned Rs. 5 crore for the construction of a bridge between Matiyana and Bangana. In addition, the Turkal-Panga drinking water supply scheme was being implemented at a cost of Rs. 15 crore.

He said the state government had also taken significant steps to strengthen road infrastructure in the area. These included the sanctioning of Rs. 8.36 crore for the Lathiani-Kodra road, Rs. 12 crore for the strengthening of the Bangana-Shantla road and Rs. 13 crore for the construction of the Hatli-Talpi road.

The Chief Minister said the state government was committed to the overall development of the Kutlehar Assembly constituency and was providing all possible assistance to expedite development projects in accordance with the needs of the region.

On the occasion, local MLA Vivek Sharma expressed his gratitude to the Chief Minister for extending these development benefits to the constituency. He said the Chief Minister was sensitive to the demands and concerns of the people of Kutlehar and was making efforts to address them with utmost dedication. He said that there was no shortage of funds for the development of the area and thanked the Chief Minister for his continued support.

On the occasion Speaker HP Vidhan Sabha Assembly Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Vice-Chairman State Planning Commission Bhawani Singh Pathania, Advocate General Anup Rattan and other dignitaries were present in Shimla.

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CMlaunches adventure water sports activities at Kol Dam Reservoir

  • Water sports to be developed along 35-km stretch from Aehan to Tattapani, creating new livelihood opportunities for local youth

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today virtually inaugurated adventure water sports activities at the Kol Dam reservoir in Aehan, Mandi district, from Shimla.

The Chief Minister said that the expansion of these activities across the nearly 35-kilometre stretch of the reservoir from Aehan to Tattapani will offer tourists exciting experiences while creating new employment and self-employment opportunities for local youth and strengthening the regional economy.

On the occasion, Sh. Sukhu said that recognizing the natural beauty of the Kol Dam reservoir and its immense tourism potential, the present state government has decided to expand adventure water sports activities in the area. Under this initiative, tourists will be able to enjoy a range of attractions, including speedboats, jet skis, banana boat rides, bumper rides and a mini cruise boat with a capacity of 20 passengers. These activities will allow visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of the reservoir while experiencing thrilling water-based adventures.

The Chief Minister said the state government was making continuous efforts to promote tourism across Himachal, with water sports having an important role to play in this endeavour. He said the tourism sector provided employment and self-employment opportunities to lakhs of families and also contributed to an increase in the revenue of state.

He said that the government had already introduced similar activities in Bilaspur. The state's objective was to establish Himachal as a leading destination in the tourism sector.

Former Chief Parliamentary Secretary Sohan Singh Thakur said the Chief Minister's vision had now been translated into reality. He said the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, was continuously working to promote tourism across the state.

Expressing confidence that the launch of these activities would boost tourism in the region and enhance the income of local residents, he said the Chief Minister was consistently working towards making Himachal Pradesh self-reliant.

On the occasion Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Vice-Chairman of the State Planning Board Bhawani Singh Pathania and Advocate General Anup Rattan and other dignitaries were present in Shimla. Whereas Vice-Chairman of the Water Management Board Shashi Sharma, Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan and other dignitaries were present in present at Aehan in Mandi district.

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CM flags-off Walkathon to mark launch of Sports and Cultural Club of Health Department

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today here flagged off a walkathon from his official residence, Oak Over to the Indira Gandhi State Sports Complex, Shimla, to mark the launch of the Sports and Cultural Club of the Department of Health and Family Welfare. Officers and employees of the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare participated in the walkathon.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the primary objective of establishing the club was to promote physical fitness, mental well-being, sportsmanship, cultural activities and a healthy lifestyle among officers and employees of the department. He expressed hope that the club would play a significant role in promoting teamwork, discipline, mutual cooperation and camaraderie among employees by organizing sports tournaments, athletic competitions, cultural programmes and recreational activities.

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the club would also play an important role in identifying and nurturing sporting and cultural talent, promoting Himachal Pradesh’s traditional culture, encouraging healthy competition and strengthening unity and harmony among departmental personnel. These initiatives would help create a healthy, active and positive working environment while contributing to the welfare and all-round development of officers and employees.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil, Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Secretary Health Ashish Singhmar, Director Health Services Dr. Gopal Beri and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.