Shimla, July 7 -- Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh said he will chair a high-level review meeting on disaster preparedness and monsoon response with senior department officials, while also demanding a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the alleged irregularities linked to donations and land transactions associated with the Ayodhya Ram Temple.

Speaking to ANI on Monday, Singh said the meeting would review road connectivity, bridge installations, deployment of heavy machinery and the state's preparedness to deal with monsoon-related disruptions.

"We are making every effort. I have convened a high-level meeting tomorrow with senior PWD officials. We will review in detail where bridges need to be in...