Shimla, April 6 -- Keeping in view the rise in Covid-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh, the State Government has decided to postpone the Swarnim Himachal Rath Yatra for the time being which was scheduled to be started on 15 April, 2021 on the occasion of Himachal Diwas a part of celebrations of Golden Jubilee of Statehood of Himachal Pradesh.

The decision was taken during a meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur to review the Covid-19 situation in the State.

The Chief Minister said that the decision to organize Himachal Swarnim Rath Yatra in the State would be taken after the situation normalizes.

He said that similarly the decision has also been taken to restrict the gatherings in the marriage...