Shimla, April 4 -- On Friday, marking 120 years since the catastrophic 1905 Kangra earthquake, the Government of Himachal Pradesh, along with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), organized a series of disaster preparedness drills and awareness programmes across the state.

Commemorating one of India's deadliest natural disasters, special programmes were conducted at district headquarters and various public institutions, including the state secretariat in Shimla. These activities aimed to enhance public awareness and readiness for potential future seismic events.

D C Rana, Special Secretary of the Disaster Management Authority, Government of Himachal Pradesh, addressed the gathering at the Secretariat, emphasizing the significa...