Dehradun, Sept. 19 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday held a telephonic conversation with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami regarding the recent disaster in the state and the progress of ongoing relief and rescue operations.

According to a release, the Home Minister reviewed the situation in the affected areas and assured the state government of all possible support and necessary assistance. He emphasised that in this hour of crisis, the central government stands firmly with Uttarakhand and that every possible step will be taken to ensure prompt relief to the affected people.

Chief Minister Dhami expressed his gratitude to the Union Home Minister and informed him that the state administration is fully engaged in rel...