Shimla, Jan. 21 -- Chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday inaugurated the Manali Winter Carnival-2026 on Tuesday.

Marking the occasion, the CM flagged off nearly 300 colourful tableaux highlighting development activities of various departments.

During the event, the CM announced the development of a riverfront project in Manali at a cost of Rs.250 crore to promote tourism. He also announced the construction of five additional rooms in the new building of the Circuit House, Manali; installation of protective walls at seven identified locations for flood protection in the Manali area; construction of a parking facility in Old Manali at a cost of Rs.2 crore and financial assistance of Rs.25 lakh each for villages Solang and ...