Shimla, July 15 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday called on Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman at New Delhi and urged for an increase in borrowing limit of the state.

During the meeting, the chief minister apprised Union minister Sitharaman of the financial situation of Himachal Pradesh and urged for increasing the borrowing limit of the state. He also informed the Union minister about the massive losses incurred due to recent heavy rains and flash-floods in the state and urged the Centre for assistance.

Himachal Pradesh has been witnessing large scale destruction since the onset of monsoon in the state. As per the state disaster management authority (SDMA), a total of 105 lives have been lost since June 20. Out ...