SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, June 26 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release:

Members of the Hospital Welfare Section of the Himachal Pradesh State Red Cross Society called on Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan today and presented a cheque of rupees 1.11 lakh collected by the IAS Wives Association as a contribution to the Red Cross.

The Governor, who is also the President of the State Red Cross Society, expressed his gratitude to the members for their generous donation. He said that the amount would be utilized to support underprivileged and needy individuals in need of medical and humanitarian assistance.

Commending the spirit of service shown by the association, the...