SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, April 14 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

On his arrival in Killar, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was warmly welcomed by the local residents in the remote Pangi Valley in Chamba district. The Chief Minister landed at the Dharwas helipad, where locals dressed in traditional attire greeted him enthusiastically. Representatives from various Panchayats honored him at the helipad and brought their concerns to his attention.

Assuring the people of prompt redressal of their issues, the Chief Minister said that the state government was commitment to the development of tribal areas. He announced Rs. 25 lakh each for the construction ...