Shimla, Aug. 31 -- Himachal Pradesh Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Sunday inaugurated the three-day sports competition of the under-14 boys and girls category of Kasumpti block at Government Model Senior Secondary School Ghanahatti, an official statement said.

Vikramaditya Singh said that development should not be known as a reason for destruction. There should be no destruction due to development works. He said that from 24 to 27 August 2025, the entire state suffered a loss of Rs 800 crore due to the disaster.

He stated that the restoration of the affected area is the biggest challenge, and while doing so, there should be no misuse of government funds at all. We have to save every penny; only then wi...