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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has mourned the sudden demise of senior journalist Rajesh Parashar and extended his condolences to the bereaved family.

 

According to an official statement, the Chief Minister said Parashar, a native of Gagret in Una district, was a dedicated and sensitive journalist whose untimely passing is a significant loss to the journalistic community.

 

In his condolence message, Sukhu conveyed heartfelt sympathies to Parashar’s family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul, along with strength for the family to bear this irreparable loss.

 

Sharing a post on his X handle, the CM Sukh wrote, "The news of the demise of senior journalist Mr Rajesh Parashar of Gagret of Una district is extremely sad. Rajesh ji was not only an unbiased, fearless and sensitive journalist but also a strong proponent of human values. His departure is an irreparable loss for the world of journalism. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul and give strength, patience and courage to the bereaved family to bear this immense loss. Om Shanti."

 

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has instructed the Energy Department to issue cancellation notices to non-serious hydropower developers whose projects have remained stalled for several years.

 

Chairing a high-level meeting of the Power Department on Saturday, the Chief Minister noted that prolonged delays in project execution are leading to substantial losses to the state exchequer, according to an official release.

 

The Chief Minister reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to protecting the interests of the people across various platforms and forums.

In a major decision, the State Government has decided to take back 382 MW of the Sunni, 210 MW of the Luhri Stage-I, and 66 MW of the Dhaulasidh projects previously allotted to SJVNL.

 

He said that the state government will not advance on upcoming projects like Kishau and Renuka Dam unless the neighbouring states provide the settlement of the long-standing concrete assurances pending the Bhakra Beas Management Board arrears.