Shimla, May 20 -- The Himachal Pradesh government will observe "Anti-Terrorism Day" across the state on May 21 with pledge-taking ceremonies in all government offices, public sector undertakings and public institutions aimed at promoting peace, social harmony and opposition to terrorism and violence.

According to an official communication issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), the observance is intended to discourage the youth and the public from the path of terrorism and violence and reinforce the country's tradition of non-violence and tolerance.

As part of the programme, employees in all state government offices and institutions have been directed to participate in a collective pledge-taking ceremony at 11:00 AM on Th...