Shimla, June 5 -- Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta today flagged off a Mini Marathon from the historic Ridge Ground, Shimla, on the occasion of World Environment Day.

The event was jointly organised by the Himachal Pradesh Police, Department of Environment, Science, Technology and Climate Change, and the Census Directorate, Himachal Pradesh.

The marathon was based on the theme "Clean Environment and Chitta-Free Life" and witnessed enthusiastic participation from people across Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring states. Personnel from Central Armed Police Forces, students from schools, colleges and universities, senior citizens and specially-abled participants also took part in large numbers.

The primary objective of the event was...