Shimla, Nov. 18 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone for the Palampur Heliport, which is set to cost Rs. 19.77 crore, according to a release.

The heliport will feature a passenger terminal building, a fire station, a utility building, and other facilities for travellers.

While addressing the gathering after performing the foundation stone ceremony of the Heliport, the Chief Minister said that this heliport would be completed by April next year, after which helicopter services to Chandigarh and Shimla would commence at an affordable fare. He added that the State Government was formulating several development plans for the Kangra district.

CM Sukhu also reiterated that the State Government w...