Shimla, Jan. 12 -- Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu have felicitated the people of the State on the occasion of Lohri and Makar Sakranti.

In his felicitation message, the Governor said that these festivals bring happiness and prosperity in the lives of the people of the State. "May the festival of Lohri burn all the evils in your life and bring joy and the best of health to all of you," said the Governor.

The Chief Minister, in his message, extended his greetings to all the people of the state and especially the destitute children, women and elderly across the State on the occasion.

CM Sukhu said, "I hope that the step initiated by our government to provide festival allowance to the...