Shimla, Jan. 23 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday issued comprehensive directions to State Government officials to restore normalcy in various parts of Himachal Pradesh affected by heavy snowfall.

Emphasising the need for urgent action, the Chief Minister asked officers to work on a war footing to restore essential services disrupted by snowfall. He directed that roads leading to hospitals and emergency service institutions be cleared as a priority to ensure uninterrupted healthcare access, and that adequate manpower and heavy machinery be deployed to reopen blocked road networks at the earliest.

Sukhu also instructed officials to ensure the prompt restoration of power and water supply schemes in...