Shimla, June 6 -- Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday called for collective efforts to protect the environment and eradicate drug abuse, while flagging off a Mini Marathon at the historic Ridge Ground here on the occasion of World Environment Day.
The marathon, organised jointly by the Himachal Pradesh Police, the Department of Environment, Science, Technology and Climate Change, and the Census Directorate, Himachal Pradesh, was held on the theme "Clean Environment and Chitta-Free Life".
Participants from across Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring states, including personnel of Central Armed Police Forces, students, senior citizens and specially-abled individuals, took part enthusiastically in the event aimed at spreading awa...