A 12-HOUR RESCUE OPERATION SUCCESSFULLY EVACUATED OVER 1,000 VEHICLES STRANDED BETWEEN SOLANG NALLAH AND THE ATAL TUNNEL NEAR MANALI. (PHOTO).

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 A 12-hour rescue operation successfully evacuated over 1,000 vehicles stranded between Solang Nallah and the Atal Tunnel near Manali.  The police confirmed that all passengers have safely reached Manali, though efforts are still underway to free some vehicles trapped in heavy snow. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has begun clearing snow to restore smooth road connectivity. According to DSP Manali, around 60 to 70 vehicles remain stuck between Solang Nallah and Dhundi but are expected to arrive in Manali soon. Despite the weather improving, the thick snow has made driving conditions extremely dangerous. Senior officials, including DSP Manali, SDM Manali, and SHO Manali, are on-site, monitoring the situation with the help of the police and rescue teams. Meanwhile, Manali is buzzing with festive excitement as tourists flock to the region for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Known for its stunning snow-covered landscapes, the town has seen a rise in hotel occupancy, with ...

GOV OKPEBHOLO SIGNS N675BN 2025 BUDGET INTO LAW. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 PRESS RELEASE 


OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 

EDO STATE GOVERNMENT 


GOV OKPEBHOLO SIGNS N675BN 2025 BUDGET INTO LAW


Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has signed the 2025 Appropriation bill of N675 billion, tagged 'Budget of Renewed Hope for A Rising Edo' into law after the bill was passed by the Edo State House of Assembly. 


Assenting to the bill at the Government House, Benin City, Governor Okphebholo said the budget would revive the economy of Edo State and deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the State.


Governor Okpebholo said: “I have just signed into law, a budget of 675,220,058,858.52 tagged a renewed Hope budget for a rising Edo. It is hoped that the 2025 approved budget will revive the economy of Edo State and deliver the dividend of democracy to the good people of the state."


He also mentioned that, in preparing the budget, special care was taken to ensure that a larger percentage was appropriated for capital expenditure, stressing the administration’s commitment to embarking on massive capital project in the new fiscal year 


The Governor further commended the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku and other members of the Assembly for the speedy consideration of the budget.


Speaking earlier while presenting the bill to the governor, Rt Hon. Agbebaku said the budget was significantly increased from the initial sum of 605billion to ensure more funds is allotted to the agricultural sector.


Signed: 

Fred Itua, 

Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor 

24th December, 2024.

More photos below. 



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