States » NorthPosted at: Oct 7 2026 6:53PM


President Murmu visits Atal Tunnel, offers prayers at Hidimba Temple

Shimla, October 7 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday visited the 9.02-km-long Atal Tunnel, located at an altitude of over 10,000 feet, during the second day of her three-day visit to Himachal Pradesh.
Governor Kavinder Gupta and Lady Governor Bindu Gupta accompanied the President during her visit to the tunnel's North Portal, where she was accorded a traditional welcome by local residents.
Technical Education Minister and Minister-in-Waiting Rajesh Dharmani, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, Lahaul-Spiti MLA Anuradha Rana, Deputy Commissioner Kiran Badana, senior district administration officials and Army personnel were also present to receive the President.
Dharmani presented a memento to the President on the occasion.
Describing the Atal Tunnel as an outstanding example of world-class engineering, the Governor said the project had brought Lahaul-Spiti closer to the rest of the country.
He said the tunnel was a testament to India's vision, technological capability and commitment to connecting remote and difficult-to-access areas with the rest of the country.
The Governor said the tunnel represented India's capabilities in modern infrastructure and strategic development.
Projects constructed under challenging geographical conditions not only improve connectivity but also open avenues for development and new opportunities for people living in remote areas, he added.
During the visit, the President showed keen interest in various aspects of the engineering and construction of the Atal Tunnel and was briefed about its technical features.
She also enjoyed the scenic Himalayan landscape surrounding the tunnel.
Later, President Murmu and Governor Gupta visited the historic Hidimba Temple at Dhungri in Manali and offered prayers. They prayed for peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of the country.
The Governor also visited the Forest Rest House in Manali and planted a sapling of the rare Ginkgo biloba, conveying a message of environmental conservation and protection of the Himalayan ecosystem.
Gupta said preserving Himachal Pradesh's rich natural heritage was a collective responsibility and stressed the need to promote environmental protection, safeguard natural resources and ensure sustainable development in the mountain regions.
UNI BN
Tags: #President Murmu visits Atal Tunnel# offers prayers at Hidimba Temple
More News

Haryana seeks fresh GST appeal relief for 646 cases involving Rs 567 crore

08 Oct 2026 | 9:29 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 8 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday urged the GST Council to provide another one-time opportunity for taxpayers to appeal against orders from the initial years of the tax regime, citing 646 cases involving demands of Rs 567.43 crore that were rejected solely because of filing delays.

see more..

J&K High Court orders passport revival of MBBS student impounded over father’s 1997 case

08 Oct 2026 | 9:26 PM

Srinagar, Oct 8 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has directed authorities to revive the passport of an MBBS student pursuing her studies in Iran after her passport was impounded in connection with a case registered against her father in 1997.

see more..

J&K: Shuttlers elated as facelift of badminton hall gets underway at Jammu's MA Stadium

08 Oct 2026 | 9:25 PM

Jammu, Oct 8 (UNI) Shuttlers are elated as the facelift of the decades-old badminton hall, which was in shambles, has begun at the Old Indoor Complex of Maulana Azad Stadium here.

see more..

IGP Kashmir felicitates Srinagar Police for busting inter-state narcotics network

08 Oct 2026 | 8:42 PM

Srinagar, Oct 8 (UNI) Days after Police unearthed a structured inter-state narcotics network, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Sujit Kumar Singh felicitated the Srinagar Police team, led by SSP Srinagar G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, for successfully busting the network .

see more..

Punjab promises investment approvals within 45 days, launches two digital portals

08 Oct 2026 | 8:40 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 8 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday launched two digital portals aimed at accelerating industrial investment approvals and connecting skilled youth with employers, promising to clear applications through a single-window system within 45 days.

see more..