Shimla, Sept. 2 -- The state government, dealing with worst-ever monsoon fury, assured the youths who are scheduled to attend competitive examinations during the current monsoon season that the state would direct recruitment agencies to take care of concerns and cancel the already scheduled examination and oral test.

Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur raised the issue of the evacuation of five bodies trapped at Kugti Pass in the state assembly today, urging Air Force helicopter sorties and postponement of competitive examinations.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu responded that adverse weather prevented airlifting but assured that bodies would be retrieved once conditions improve. He also announced the cancellation of police recruit...