Shimla, Aug. 15 -- On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced release of an additional Rs 100 crore for disaster-hit families to provide prompt relief, along with the launching of Rs. 3,000 crore project aimed at disaster mitigation and protecting livelihoods in affected areas, a release said.

The 79th Independence Day was celebrated across the State with enthusiasm and gaiety today. Functions were held at the State, District and Sub-Division levels to commemorate this historic occasion. The main attractions of the celebrations included the hoisting of the National Flag and an impressive march past by contingents of the State Police, Home Guards, NCC and the ITBP.

The S...