Shimla, Oct. 7 -- Chief secretary Sanjay Gupta, directed the NHAI regional officer (RO) to ensure that at least two lanes of Kiratpur-Manali National Highway (NH) remains open in all stretches.

Gupta on Monday issued these instructions while chairing a review meeting to take stock of the status of road restoration works and preparedness measures in view of the approaching winter season.

During the meeting, the NHAI RO assured that the highway is operational with a minimum of two lanes even at locations that suffered damage during the recent monsoon.

The chief secretary said that all departments should complete the required arrangements well before the onset of the winter season. Proper planning for snow removal and other necessary meas...